Hardwood Flooring: The first type of flooring we bring you is hardwood. Such flooring is a natural product of the earth and is renewable as well. Another reason why this was placed up high is that these types of floors are biodegradable and recyclable as well, for they can be used as fuel or for other flooring projects one takes up.
Bamboo Flooring: Bamboo is yet another natural product that grows fast with a harvest cycle of three to five years, making it one of the very few renewable alternatives to laminate flooring. The only drawback to this alternative is that they are grown in a specific part, so to and fro may cause pollution.
Natural Stone flooring: Up next, we have stone floors primarily used by stone lovers or admirers. These are yet another renewable material that is recreated by natural tectonic processes that take place. In no way are they harmful to the earth or the environment, but one may have to be very careful with the to and fro of such material.
Place the tread: The first part is to lay the tread piece and install them. You are recommended to always opt for high-quality wood glue to glue the pieces/tread boards together. Place the three beads on the back part of the tread boards(that you just glued together). Now, you have to lay it warily, so it ties up to the back step with the tongue edge of the laminate.
Installation of risers: Up next, you have to put some wood glue to secure it into place on the part of the step that goes up vertically. To avoid any mishap of the step riser falling off, you need to hold it firmly in place until the glue has dried. Alternatively, you can bring a nail and hammer it into the top of the plank so that it stays in place. And no, the state would still look unmatched and sleek.
Stair nosing to be fitted: Once the riser is placed, the next step will be to install the nosing. Again, grab some wood glue and spread it evenly on the subfloor. Hold the glued place down, along with the tapered end, which is over the top of the threaded piece. Throw in a screw to secure the top nosing into its place. Bear in mind the top nosing is to be covered in duct tape(this way, laminate flooring will be protected). It leaves a gap of around 9 inches from the center to auger a countersink hole and stick some wood screws into it. Don't touch the screw with the plastic or duct tape on.
The ball is in your court: This was a rough detailing as to how you can go about installing laminate plank flooring and installing laminate wood flooring. Often, people install step risers and tread simultaneously, while others prefer to undertake one step before taking up the others. You can go for either the former or the latter process; the only thing you need to be a bit more careful about is the laminate laying scrupulously. Install it to increase the longevity of the steps and the laminate.
The first thing you must remember is that this type of flooring suits smaller bathrooms the most. Bathrooms where only a sink and toilet are there and no significant water container like bucket or tub have fewer chances of humidity. And there would be little to no problem with maintaining these small laminated bathrooms daily.
If you think the laminate coating will extend the lifespan of bathroom floors, be sure to protect the savior itself with some waterproof silicone caulk. Since this material is flexible and impenetrable, there’ll be no fear of water being soaked up by laminate flooring. Another significant advantage that cannot be skipped over is that such silicone caulk naturally expands and contracts in order to fill flooring gaps(if there are any). So, before getting it installed, call up your contractor and have a word with them.
The benefits of having everything tiled, from the walls to floors, aren't hidden and if anything at all, this is heavily promoted. There's no doubt that silicone grout is the perfect choice to protect the inner joins and attached laminate tiles and planks, it certainly fails to protect the laminate flooring ends. Because there are no barriers, water can gush in and reach the laminate ends, thereby causing more serious destruction to the entire flooring.
To prevent this from happening, you can top the laminate flooring off with a designed hard tile border, baseboard, or molding over the laminate flooring and the areas like the bathtub, shower, sinks, and toilet. This would add a protective layer and seal the outer edges off, thus thwarting the possibility of moisture making its way through any bumps or left-out areas.
One must not forget that bathrooms tend to have higher levels of humility when set against kitchens, living rooms, and others, the reason being the presence of showers that may very well steam up the room. Since laminate flooring is prone to moisture attack and disruption thereafter, it becomes necessary to undertake steps to prevent things of the such sort from happening.
You can take simple measures to clamp down on such scenarios as turning on the exhaust fan while leaving the bathroom or even while taking a shower. If there is no exhaust fan, consider lifting up the windows and allowing for some air.
Yet another step you must take and ask your family members to be also mindful of is to foil the standing water from leveling up the moisture level. To get rid of water collecting up in a place, mop it out as soon as you see it and find the possibility of this happening. Or, get a cloth and let it soak the water in.
If not dealt with this problem then and there, the water may seep between the seams of the laminate floor, which takes the form of mold and you will be compelled to splurge money to get the entire subfloor replaced.
Another way to protect the laminate wood floor, if someone pitches on this alternative, is to lay a rug or carpet over the floor. As soon as you hop out of the shower and make your way to the vanity mirror, you can stand on the rug while doing your stuff. You can also go for bath rugs and runners for the longevity of your laminate flooring.
Among other advantages, putting a rug or carpet over the laminate floor won't have you losing your sleep over the chances of mishaps like something falling because of the watery floor. Having laminate flooring in the bathroom increases the risk of mishaps connected with the spillage of water on the same. Many companies have taken the worries of their customers into consideration and come up with an ameliorated version of the laminate floor that has more texture, grip, and traction.
These considerations call for a second thought about whether such type of flooring will increase the lifespan or worsen the chances. As per experts and designers, laminate flooring shouldn't be a consideration when talking of bathrooms/washrooms.
Such type of flooring is much more affordable when compared with other alternatives. Since these are made from composite wood brought together and subject to high temperatures. This makes it more affordable than natural timber, considering the exoticism of the tree.
Up next we have the resilience attribute of laminate material. Such materials are hard-wearing and scratch-proof to boot. The top coating makes the material stand the situations of high traffic, kids running around, and pets' claws. Also, the color of the laminate won't fade as quickly if it is UV-resistant.
Floors having laminate touch looks beautiful and well put together. The laminate flooring gives off a natural wood look which is loved by nature-lovers way too much.
You don't have to put any extra effort into maintaining such flooring. Just a wipe is enough to get rid of spillage and other mishaps.
The major downside to such type of flooring is that it can never be moisture-proof naturally. These floorings are assailable to moisture attacks and can never be a go-to option for bathroom floors. Some people don't recommend using them for kitchen or laundry rooms either, for these rooms have moisture breakout chances too.
Laminate flooring, when contrasted with timber flooring, cannot be given the final touch. Since these floorings' top layers are designed keeping in mind the scratches and sanding down of such can destroy the sleek and plain layer and also disturb its resilient attributes.