Laminate locks: which look is better

Today practically there is no laminate, which would be mounted with glue. Modern panels are interconnected with special fasteners that are locks. This type of laminate assembly has certain advantages:

• elements of the floor covering are easily connected to each other;
• The laminate coating can be easily disassembled completely or at any desired site, while it can be easily reassembled at a new or previous installation site.

Now in the market of building materials, each manufacturer offers its own outdoor products with locks of its own design, while claiming that its design is the best and has unique advantages. You can consider in more detail the difference between and how different types of laminate locks are similar.

Regardless of the manufacturer, the locks are divided into two large groups, which differ in the principle of installation. Types of locks are as follows:

• Lock-type latches;
• collapsible Click type.

Lock type locks

Laminate with lock-lock is considered a more affordable modification. She appeared on the market, ahead of a competitor. This model has shown itself well thanks to the drop-type lock. Its configuration is cut by a milling machine from the body of the main layer of the lamella, which is located in the middle of the product made of HDF or MDF board. One side of the panel has a figured "thorn", the other - with a suitable "groove" in shape. The groove is made in the form of a comb with fixation. At installation the thorn is driven into the groove.

To hammer one element into another, a wooden mall or a metal hammer with a wooden stand is used. The assembly of the laminate with such a locking structure can be made by yourself, but it is better to trust an experienced professional.

Note! To prevent water from penetrating the joints between the products, it is advisable to treat all types of laminate locks with sealant.

In addition to advantages, lock-locks have a disadvantage. When moving on the laminate floor, there is a load that acts on the junction, and this causes friction. Over time, the locking part of the comb undergoes erasure, which leads to a weakening of the contact between the connected panels. In the locations of the castle begin to appear slots, which will no longer be eliminated.

Locks like Click

Locks of laminate of this type were developed later, and they managed to avoid the shortcomings of the predecessor. Laminate with Click-locks can even lay an amateur, carefully read the instructions. The assembly of the elements occurs at an angle of 45? and ends in latching. The great advantage of a particular design is the invariance of the quality of the lock joint during installation.

Click-locks are guaranteed against cracks in the junction of the panels. In fact, high-quality laminate joints should not be viewed at all. If the elements of the flooring to connect correctly, the floor should look like a monolithic whole.

Qualitatively made Click-locks for a long time are not subjected to deformation loads and do not allow elements to diverge. The floor retains its appearance even with significant loads. When choosing a laminate class, you need to remember that the planned loads on the surface must meet certain on the package.

These locks risk nothing at repeated assemblages and dismantlings. And if such processes are allowed in the future, you only need to purchase laminate with Click-locks. Large and well-known manufacturers of flooring provide a guarantee in case the floor has to be installed and dismantled up to 4 times.

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