Laminate class 33: characteristics and features

Laminate panels are actively used today to create beautiful flooring of various kinds and in different places. However, this material has several types, differing from each other in their marking by class. Recently, laminate class 33 has been used frequently, the characteristics and features of which we will study in this article.

Often, an ignorant buyer, not versed in the intricacies of the flooring, does not know what this laminate class indicates, and often makes a mistake when choosing.To avoid it, you need to know exactly what is the panel 33 class.

These are panels that are mainly intended for commercial use. That is, to create a floor covering in crowded places. However, due to its excellent technical characteristics, such laminate is actively used today in private homes.

At a relatively low cost, affordable for almost every customer, such panels have high-quality technical characteristics, a presentable appearance, and most importantly, they have a high level of resistance to abrasion.

If to speak as a whole, the 33 class laminate panels are the best and universal type of laminate for both production and private use.

But like any other laminate panel, these have their advantages and disadvantages that should be considered when purchasing.

The main advantages include:

• non-slip surface;
• good moisture resistance;
• high abrasion resistance;
• democratic price;
• high resistance to ultraviolet exposure;
• good sound insulation;
• wide range of;
• made of safe materials;
• possibility of installation with the subsequent dismantle several times;

• quick and easy installation;
• not a source of static electricity;
• very resistant to various damages.

Few more classes of laminate can boast such a large number of advantages. If we talk about the disadvantages of these panels, they are practically absent. Experienced craftsmen identify only one small drawback - a rather high level of echoing when walking on such a floor covering. But if a qualitative leveling of the floor is carried out before laying, then this minus is eliminated.

Therefore, we can quite safely say that laminate 33 class is today one of the best.

Each class of laminate panels has its own technical characteristics, and the 33rd class is no exception.

This parameter includes the thickness, width and weight of the panels.

The thickness of the laminate class 33 can be 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 14 mm. Thinner panels are designed for residential use, and thicker - for commercial. It should be noted that the panels with a thickness of 8, 9 and 14 mm are quite rare. The greatest demand is laminate with a thickness of 10-13 mm.It is considered universal and can fit almost any room.

The width of the panel are divided into four groups:

1. 15 cm - a plank with imitation parquet. Belong to the category of narrow panels.
2. 16-20 is the most common laminate width.
3. 21-32 cm - this laminate imitates either valuable wood or natural stone. It has a presentable and unusual appearance.
4. Laminate 33 class width more than 33 cm is used and manufactured extremely rarely. It is suitable only for quite large rooms.

In this case, the panels themselves can be standard, that is, having a rectangular shape, or consist of squares. In the second case, the panels almost always have the same width and length.

Length is another important indicator.

Today, almost all manufacturers make laminate 33 classes of the following length:

• 40-60 cm - panels with such a length are usually square and are considered the smallest.
• 61-100 cm - medium size panels.
• 120-145 cm - a laminate of this length is considered the most versatile and popular.
• 20-245 cm - the longest panels that are suitable for laying in rooms with a large area.Most often used on industrial sites. Floors from such laminate board often imitate natural wood.

Each manufacturer sells laminate 33 classes in packs. Usually in one package is from 6 to 20 panels. In order to find out how many meters are in a bundle of coverage, you must first calculate the area of ​​one panel, and then multiply the resulting number by the total number of slats in a package. The result will be a figure showing how many square meters you can lay.

The weight of a laminate package of 33 classes from different manufacturers can vary. This indicator is influenced by such parameters as thickness, width and number of panels in one pack. Usually the manufacturer indicates this information directly on the box with the laminate.

To find out how much the packaging of this coating weighs, you need to inquire in advance about the length, thickness and width of the webs in it. On average, the weight of a pack of laminate panels 33 classes with a length of 140 cm,12 mm high and 16 cm wide is about 17 kg.

Knowledge of the mass of the pack with laminate allows you to choose the right transport for its transportation. If a pack weighs no more than 20 kg and is purchased one or two, then an ordinary passenger car will do. If the weight is more than 21 kg, and the number of packs is more than two, then you need a special car with an awning for transportation.

The shelf life of a laminate directly depends on its thickness. Panels with a thickness of 8-10mm have a shelf life of up to 12 years. Laminate thickness of 11-13 mm has a shelf life of 15-17 years. But the panels with a thickness of 14 mm and more have a shelf life of up to 20 years.

At the same time, practice shows that the service life of such panels is much longer, especially if the laminate is laid correctly, that is, 8-12 mm thick laminate is used for household premises, and 12 to 12 mm thick for production rooms. In this case, the service life of the flooring ranges from 15 to 25 years.

At the same time, in everyday use, laminate of 33 class can retain its attractive appearance and quality characteristics up to 25 years, but in industrial premises the maximum service life does not exceed 20 years.

In any case, the term of high-quality operation is many times longer than the warranty period, which is good news for the buyers.

But besides a floor covering of 33 classes, laminate of 32 and 34 classes is considered quite popular. To understand why the panels of class 33 are considered the best and what differences they have from the other two classes, it is necessary to compare the main indicators.

Unlike floor 33 class, laminate 32nd does not have enhanced protection against moisture, and its lock system is weaker. The main differences are in durability. Class 33 has not only enhanced protection against damage, but also against fading and abrasion of the surface, while 32 class panels do not have such protection and are therefore considered less wear-resistant. In addition, the maximum thickness of the panels in the 32 class is only 10 mm, while the 33rd is 14 mm.

If we compare the laminate of classes 33 and 34 with each other, the floor covering of class 34 is intended only for industrial use.It has a greater thickness than laminate class 33, has a higher level of moisture resistance and wear resistance. But such material cannot be stowed in household premises.

Antistatic laminate class 33 has several varieties. At the same time, the species differ from each other not only in thickness and width, but also in the presence of additional coverage, in appearance, and in the structure itself.

The 33 class laminate itself is positioned as waterproof. However, it may have a low level of moisture resistance, medium or high. This indicator should be considered. Usually belonging to a particular type is indicated by the manufacturer directly on the package and depends on the presence and thickness of the special moisture-resistant layer.

In appearance, this flooring can be glossy or matte. Glossy panels look like mirrored, they reflect all the objects.Matte laminate looks more classic and presentable.

Also, laminate class 33 can be single-sided, two-way or three-way. It can also be either with a bevel or without it. Chamfered laminate can be two- or four-sided.

Also, the entire existing range of 33 class panels can be divided into two types:

1. Modern laminate, imitating wood, stone or parquet.
2. Brushed laminate, that is, artificially aged.

At the same time, among all the existing manufacturers of such flooring today you can find those who are engaged in the manufacture of any one type of laminate, or several at once.

From all of the above, it becomes clear that such a floor covering with such weighty advantages and excellent technical characteristics should be made of high-quality, and most importantly, durable and safe materials.

The main material of manufacture is natural wood: Scandinavian beech, ash, oak, walnut or beech.

In addition to them, materials such as are also used:

• moisture resistant impregnation;
• special paper;
• decorative film or strip.

As a basis, use special panels chipboard or MDF. They are lightweight, but at the same time strong and durable.

All materials, impregnations, films, must be checked for compliance with the quality characteristics and safety before being put into production. Only such a large-scale and comprehensive approach to the choice of materials of manufacture allows to ensure the release of high-quality laminate 33 classes.

The color scale of the laminate today is quite extensive. If at the very beginning of its appearance on the market it was mostly brown in color and its various shades, today manufacturers use a much larger number of colors.

The most popular and sought after color is wenge. He gained such popularity due to the perfect fit in any interior.

For domestic use, laminate is usually used in the following colors:

• the black;
• Gray;
• ashen;
• dark brown;
• chocolate;
• color concrete;
• under the flooring;
• with imitation under a stone.

Such a choice is explained by the fact that the laminate of these tones is less easily soiled; on it there are not so much visible small damages and dents.

For domestic use most often acquire a laminate of such tones as:

• Scandinavian oak;
• light walnut;
• bleached oak;
• light brown;
• honey oak;
• linen;
• northern oak;
• white;
• light gray;
• chocolate;
• color Helsinki;
• northern oak

Lighter colors in this case are not chosen by chance. They allow you to create a more comfortable, bright and homely atmosphere. But this does not mean that the laminate for commercial use can not have light shades, and for home dark colors.

Today, the manufacture and sale of laminate 33 classes of all types and colors are engaged in many domestic and foreign manufacturers. It is very difficult for an uninformed person to find a good and honest brand product on their own. To facilitate this task, we have created a special rating of the best manufacturing countries, whose products you should pay attention to first of all:

• Imported laminate, which produces Germanydeservedly gets first place. It is the pedantry and scrupulousness of the inhabitants of this country that allows them to create the most high-quality goods.The most respected among buyers are the products of such brands as Ecoflooring and Egger. German laminate Egger is in great demand in our country.

• Second place divided among themselves Switzerland and Belgium. The floor covering of their production is of high quality and affordable cost. The range of both producing countries is about the same. Belgian laminate, like the Swiss one, is made only on the most modern equipment and only from high-quality and safe materials. Experts advise to purchase coatings of brands such as Unilin flooring, Spanolux NV, Berry Floor and Beaulieu.

• Third place, no matter how surprising it may sound, got exactly Chinese laminate. Despite all the jokes about the poor quality of goods from this country, this does not apply to laminate. The most famous and best manufacturers from China are Premium, Zigart, Biene and Parafloor. The range of these brands represented laminate of all kinds and at different cost.

• Panels Russian production trademarks Tarkett, Ritter and Aberhof considered one of the best, not only in Russia but also abroad.They have a lower cost than foreign counterparts, but in no way inferior to them in quality.

• Belorussian and French laminate of the Gomeldrev and EPI Group trademarks divided among themselves the fifth place. The laminate of these manufacturers has excellent reviews and specifications. But at the same time among the residents of our country, as well as abroad, these brands are still little known. But judging by the reviews, they are not inferior to their more expensive competitors.

Each manufacturing country is engaged in the manufacture of high quality laminate 33 classes in a fairly wide range. The difference between them in cost, types of models and colors. In any case, you can find a laminate that is ideal for you.

The wider the assortment of any product, the harder it is for the buyer to make the right choice, and laminate 33 classes in this case is no exception.

In order to purchase the highest quality laminate in the apartment, you must comply with the following recommendations:

1. The thinnest laminate can be laid only in the bedroom. In the kitchen and in the hallway is better to lay the panel thickness of at least 10 mm.
2. The color of the laminate should either overlap with the overall color scheme, or else should be the main advantage of the interior.
3. Less moisture resistant panels can be laid in the living room or bedroom. For the kitchen and bathroom should be purchased laminate with a high level of protection from moisture.
4. It is best to purchase flooring those manufacturers, which was described above. To avoid counterfeiting, you must make a purchase in the company store.
5. Be sure to ask the seller certificates of authenticity and quality.

For industrial premises it is better to buy laminate class 33 with high moisture resistance, dark shades and a thickness of at least 11 mm. In this case, the laminate will last a really long time.

For the most long and high quality preservation of the appearance and performance of laminate class 33 he must be properly looked after:

1. Wash the laminate should be simple clean water or using special detergents.
2. Rags for washing should be soft and not have any hard inclusions.
3. If you only need to remove the garbage, then you can either sweep the floor with a wet broom, or use a washing vacuum cleaner.
4. Laminate 33 class does not need polishing. On the contrary, this procedure will only worsen its appearance.
5. After a wet cleaning, be sure to dry the floor with a dry cloth, even if it has an enhanced moisture resistance.
6. If during operation there are cracks or dents on the floor, they can be masked using a special paste. You should purchase such repair compounds from the same manufacturer as the laminate itself.

The fact that laminate 33 class looks great in the interior of the premises and makes it more beautiful and elegant, we have already said, and these photos only once again confirm our words:

1. Exquisite bleached laminate of light colors of rectangular shape with imitation of wood creates a pleasant andrelaxing atmosphere in the bedroom. It makes the whole interior more gentle, harmonious and natural.
2. At first glance it seems that in this living room the floor is made of natural and expensive wood, and only upon detailed study it becomes clear that this is a laminate. This coating makes the interior more modern and presentable.
3. Simple, but at the same time refined and stylish flooring perfectly with other colors in the room. As a result, such an interior looks cozy, modern and beautiful.

Laminate 33 class is an ideal choice for both domestic and commercial use, and these images confirm this again.

How to choose a laminate and how to combine colors in the interior, see the next video.