How to choose a laminate in an apartment with a dog
How to choose a laminate in an apartment with a dog
There are several points that should benecessarily taken into account when choosing a laminate, if it will be laid in the premises where the dog is kept. It is recommended to give preference to the products of well-known manufacturers.
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Laminate flooring is a popular inexpensive outdoorThe coating, which is also excellent for rooms with intensive traffic. The choice of this finishing material depends largely on where it will be laid. If the room will be exposed to high humidity, it is better to buy a moisture-resistant laminate. Therefore, if there is a puppy in the apartment who is not yet accustomed to recover during the walk, it is recommended that you choose this type of floor covering.
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Moisture-resistant laminate has an increasedstrength. It is resistant to dirt, so it is easy to remove stains from its surface. It is worth paying attention to the products of the company DUMAFLOOR. These products undergo additional treatment with hot wax, in which varnish is added. This laminate has increased resistance to abrasion, and on its surface there will be no traces from the claws of the animal.
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Decent choice - laminate Witex Grand. It can be safely laid in any room, including the apartment where the dog is. Laminated panels Witex Grand are equipped with fully moisture-proof locks. Therefore, the fluid, flowing into the cracks, will not cause swelling of the webs and their deformation. This floor covering will perfectly serve in the premises with the most difficult conditions: with high traffic, with changes in temperature, constant humidity.
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When buying, you need to pay attention to the classproducts. For an apartment in which there are at least 4 people and a pet - a dog, the best option is to lay a laminate of class 31-33. If you buy products in a lower class, for example, 21-23, it will be much more economical, but it will not take 4-5 years to replace the flooring because of its wear or deformation.
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The apartment, which contains a dog, is betterBuy a panel thickness of at least 10 mm. From this parameter depends not only the strength and durability of the laminate, but also its sound-permeability. The dog, when moving around the floor, can tap with claws, and this sound will be more distinct on a thin, thin coating. To avoid problems with neighbors from the bottom, it is better to take care of the quality substrate under the laminate and its corresponding thickness in advance.
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When choosing a laminate, you need to focus on onerule: if the panels of the same size and thickness have different weights, you need to buy one that is heavier. This board will be more dense, and therefore more durable and less soundproof. Another parameter, which is especially important if there is a dog in the house - ecological compatibility of the product. The animal will predominantly be on the floor, so when buying, you need to make sure that the packaging of the laminate is labeled "E1", which reports on its environmental safety.
