1. Too fast
Let it just lie.
Installation of laminate is not the enterprise in which you should rush. First of all, this concerns the start of the laying (especially in the winter). When the laminate was taken to the place of work, it should be given for some time for acclimatization. The material must adapt to the local temperature and humidity. It is best to wait about two days and only after that start laying.
2. Bad substrate
The substrate must be kind. |
The substrate is something that compensates for the load on the lock connections, and is also responsible for the thermal and sound insulation of the floor. No substrate laminate can not be put. The cheapest is a polyethylene substrate with a service life of 2-3 years. Next is the best of economy substrates - polystyrene foam. However, you need to take the material thicker 3 mm. Lifetime for more than 3 years. Land over the level of quality there are a cork substrate and bitumen-cork. Both materials are distinguished by durability, high resistance and reliability. The best option can be rightfully considered a multilayer combined substrate for laminate.
3. lack of cleaning
Paul should prepare.
Before starting laying the laminate, the foundation should be harvested. If you do not spend it or spend badly, then in the consequence, any unevenness of the floor will affect the strength of the cover with the most negative way. This means that in addition to directly cleaning the floor, measurements should also be measured to identify (and subsequent elimination) of already mentioned irregularities. It will help in this "uneasy" task such a device as the level.
As for the cleaning directly, it should be completely dry, then wet, and after it is dry with a vacuum cleaner. Of course, the floor should dry.
4. Too tough fixation
No tough fixation.
Many masts and newcomers and hosts forget that laminate laying should be carried out by the "floating" way. And this in turn means that the use of materials such as glue, nails, screws (, etc.) - is strictly prohibited. If you break this simple rule, then quite soon with the coating will begin serious problems. Laminate will lose its shape and can even begin to decay at bonding places.
5. Lack of gaps
There must be indents.
The last on the list, but not the last value is the gaps of the walls. The error, in fact, is that some comrades forget about them. It is worth remembering that the laminate is made from the Fiberboard stoves, which means that, like any other tree, he "breathes." Thus, if you carry out the laying close to the wall, then soon the hosts may be encountered that the floor covering began to deform. The clearance must be near the walls and pipes. Optimal indent - 10-20 mm. It is not worth worrying for the appearance of the room. Subsequently, all these gaps can be gracefully covered with plinths.