Laminate floorway

Among the wide variety of flooring materials, laminate occupies a special place. Especially the Floorway laminate should be highlighted. How does it differ from other types of laminate? This is what this article will be about.

Features: panel structure

Floorway Laminate is available in Portugal. This is a high quality outdoor material.

Laminate panel design

The outer layer is a transparent polymer having a high density. This layer performs several important functions at once:

• increases the durability of the panel;
• protects against mechanical damage, such as chips, scratches and the like.

The polymer layer on the laminate Floorway does not pass water. The main risk zone is the joint of the laminate, namely the lock connection.

Decorative layer. This is the second layer after the polymer. It consists of an image that is applied to a plastic film or paper.
The HDF board is the basis of the laminate. This is a fiberboard with the highest density. It is based on cellulose fiber. It is impregnated with a waterproof composition and special glue. Its density is 950 kg / m³. Panel thickness 12 mm. These indicators provide Floorway laminate with sufficient mechanical strength.
Each panel has special lock connections. They are located around the perimeter of the sheet. StepUp technology is used as a lock connection. This connection guarantees high quality docking without gaps.
The very last layer performs the function of stabilizing the material. Thanks to him, the load is distributed evenly throughout the material. Also, the last layer increases the level of sound insulation and moisture protection.

Note! The level of quality of protection against external factors directly depends on the polymer coating layer.

These features of Floorway laminate make it popular in today's market.

Range

Portuguese Floorway laminate is available in a wide range. Although there are no imitations of leather in the collections and the like, you can find imitations of a large number of tree species in different colors. Here are the most popular collections:

• Legendary black oak.
• Bleached oak.
• Brashirovany oak.
• Wild Mahagon.
• Wenge.
• Гикори.
• American walnut.
• Kenyan's duo.

Advantages and disadvantages

When choosing a particular laminate model, first of all you should pay attention to the design features. Here is an overview of the positive characteristics of Floorway laminate:

• Unique StepUp connection. It provides a secure connection on each side of the panel. In the more expensive lamellae, each lock is waxed. This is an additional protection from the negative effects of moisture.
• A simple StepUp system allows you to do it yourself. You will need one rubber mallet for installation. StepUp connection is not subject to deformation during installation of the laminate. If necessary, the laminate can be successfully disassembled or replaced.
• Floorway laminate is not afraid of moisture, it also copes with the load. Its appearance will be excellent even after a while, since the laminate has a high resistance to abrasion and other possible mechanical damage. The protective layer prevents dust and dirt from accumulating on the surface of the laminate. This allows for quick cleaning of the laminate.
• Floorway is environmentally friendly, as it is made from natural materials. It can be laid in children's rooms, since only hypoallergenic components are used in its composition.
• Special Floorway palette.

As for the minuses of Floorway laminate, there are not so many of them. There are no complaints about the design and functionality. However, the problem may arise in the selection of suitable batches. Floorway laminate is produced mainly in China. Therefore, it is called both Chinese and Portuguese. It is for this reason that many people avoid purchasing this laminate, even with all the certificates.

Note! The key factor that determines the quality of a laminate should be not its origin, but functionality.

So, choosing a laminate, pay attention to the batch of products. This will protect you from possible inconsistencies.

Laminate installation

Particular attention should be paid to the method of laying laminate. There are some features of styling, which we now consider.

• Installation of Floorway laminate is carried out only on perfectly flat surfaces. The floor must be clean. You can not expect that the substrate will hide all the flaws. A cheap substrate generally collapses with time and loses its technical characteristics. Therefore, all garbage should be removed, and irregularities align.
• The first row fits along the wall. Between the wall and the first row of the panel should be a gap of up to 1 cm. To make it, experts use special wedges.
• The second row begin to stack with a segment of 400 mm. As a result, the docking will be offset, and this will give additional strength to the flooring.
• After locking the lock, it is recommended to use a rubber mallet to tap the joint.
• If the panels need to be cut, then it is very easy to do with a jigsaw.

Note! The main feature of Floorway laminate is that it can be laid immediately after unpacking. It does not require acclimatization.

All the work on laying laminate can be done without the involvement of specialists.

See also:

Pergo Laminate Review

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Ritter laminate overview

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