Different types of flooring have their own technical and operational advantages. One of the most popular and sought after is laminate with a metal lock. It is equally well suited for both residential and commercial premises. With a large flow of people and with possible physical exertion created by furniture. The lock showed itself especially well in the case of dynamic loading.
Floor covering without glue
Classic laminate is placed on a completely flat surface using an adhesive composition to securely fix each element. More advanced analogues no longer require glue, since a special lock has appeared in the design. It minimizes flooring assembly time. In addition, the lock has other important installation features:
- the most even surface is required;
- uniform connection of individual elements;
- the longer the laminate, the more reliable connection;
- no significant temperature difference;
- high humidity adversely affects the coating.
Important: a plastic lock that fixes the entire flooring into a single monolithic structure has only one, but a significant drawback. During a point load created by both people's feet and furniture, the decorative coating can disperse, swelling. To return the floor to its original functionality, you have to make significant efforts.
Aluminum lock
The presence of a metal insert increases the cost of flooring. But, at the same time, it significantly affects the reliability in the process of everyday operation. Aluminum perfectly resists almost all negative factors of operation, is not afraid of corrosion and rust. Laminate can withstand up to 1200 kg per square meter. Such a castle will be indispensable in the following situations:
- Active children and pets live in a house with adults.
- Laminate is used as flooring in a store, office.
- Real estate owners have a significant weight.
- Especially reliable connection in sports halls, clubs.
The lock is quite reliable and easy to install. If during the operation of the property you need access to the base of the floor, the laminate can be unlinked without damage and subsequently reassembled. There will be no physical or cosmetic damage to the coating. The only conditional drawback of the material is the cost and the need to level the main floor before laying the laminate.
