Laminate in the hallway

Pros and cons

The laminated lamellas have undeniable advantages:

• Laminate flooring looks expensive, perfectly replaces expensive parquet.
• On sale many shades and patterns, everyone will be able to choose the appropriate one.
• Easy to care for - unlike natural wood, laminate flooring does not have to be processed regularly.
• Coating compatible with underfloor heating... Installation can be done independently, without the help of specialists.
• Easy transportation... Boxes fit even into a small passenger elevator, convenient for carrying by one person and transportation in a car.

disadvantages laminate:

• Moisture resistance... IN entrance area put rubber on top of the laminate mat or combine it with tiles. Otherwise, water and dirt from the boots, especially during the demi-season, will penetrate into the joints and the panels will swell.
• Insecurity some coatings. For example, taking a step on a glossy floor in a hallway in winter shoes, you can slip and fall.
• Scratch probability from heels, furniture legs, animal claws. It is not difficult to damage the coating, it is almost impossible to repair it. Most likely, the part will have to be changed, which is fraught with the removal of baseboards, disassembly of panels, and so on.

In the photo, laying the flooring in a single contour

Which laminate to choose?

When buying a laminate, it is worth considering the features of the hallway:

1. High cross-country ability.
2. Load of sharp heels, hard soles.
3. Permanent dust, dirt.

In order for the floor in the hallway to serve for more than one year, you should choose coatings with a margin of safety. These include models 32, 33, 34 classes... Since they were developed for use in commercial organizations, the classes are characterized by increased resistance to wear and tear, washing, as well as greater strength in comparison with household 21-23.

Within the same class, lamellas may differ. by thickness... The rule here is simple - the thicker the board, the stronger.

The next nuance is moisture resistance... Even class 33 is not always treated with special impregnations, so look on the packaging for a mark in the form of a drop of water or another similar designating this parameter.

The laying method and service life are greatly influenced by lock connection... There are 2 main types: Click, Lock. The lock of the click system is considered more modern, practical - damage to the joints, the divergence of the joints is 100% excluded.

Quality laminate flooring guarantees durability and ease of maintenance, while aesthetics are determined appearance... Surfaces are smooth (matte, glossy, satin), embossed. Giving preference to the second option, keep in mind that dirt will clog into the pores and cracks, which will not be easy to wash (especially from the laminate in the hallway). Glossy finishes are not the most practical option, especially for walking in shoes.

The last nuance - color... The standard advice is to choose lurid mid-tone colors. On a too light or dark floor, any dirt, dust, which is in excess in the hallway, will be noticeable.

If you are not afraid of the prerogative to wash the floor in the hallway every day, choose any shade you like. For a little narrow hallwayfor example, a light color would be the best solution.

How can you decorate the hallway?

Laminate flooring is a standard application. When covering the entire surface with slats, remember the need for additional protection near the front door.

Or, during the repair process, combine the laminate with the tile - so that the seam is even, you need the thickness of the panel with backing equal to the height of the tile with a layer of adhesive.

In the photo, a combination of different laminate on the wall and gender

The direction of installation, as with the walls, also changes the geometry of the room. In narrow long hallways, transverse flooring is recommended - the pattern will be visually expand the space... How will lie in square hallway laminate up or down is an absolutely aesthetic issue, so you can choose any option.

Important! Pay special attention to the backing - cheap foam options will thin out over time, which will lead to damage to the locks, the appearance of squeaks.

Examples in the interior

Choosing a method of laying the floor in a single contour, a high-quality laminate will be the ideal option - it does not cause problems with delivery (unlike linoleum), easy to lay and has a huge selection of designs.

A practical solution for the hallway is not to bring the laminate floor to the very door, leaving 100-120 cm. This part of the hallway covered with reliable tilesthat is not afraid of water and dirt. Plus because they step on the laminate with bare feet, it will last much longer.

The photo shows an example of a combination with tiles

In order for the flooring to last for many years, do not skimp on the quality of materials: then you can be sure that the next repair will be needed at least 10 years later.