If you, like many others, deciding to change the flooring, opted for a laminate, you should know that it will cost not very expensive, and will look no worse than parquet. The material will last quite a long time, but it is necessary to choose lamellas whose characteristics will correspond to the operating conditions.
Laminate classes range from 21st to 33rd. The latter is the most durable and ready to withstand high loads. Such boards are suitable for public places, industrial premises and offices. However, products belonging to this class may have a different protective coating - from AC3 to AC5, and this is far from the same in terms of wear resistance.
In appearance, a laminate with different AC indicators may not be completely different, but in reality the service life is different. Among other market offers, the 33rd class Oak Rocky laminate should be highlighted, which will be discussed in the article.
Key Features Reviews
The aforementioned brand of laminate will cost the consumer 758 rubles. per square meter. This suggests that one package costs 1,130 rubles. The flooring, according to consumers, is suitable for rooms for various purposes. It can be offices and non-residential rooms.
You can cover the lamellas in the apartment, for example, in:
- the bedroom;
- hallway;
- living room;
- children's room;
- the kitchen.
Do not use the coating with underfloor heating. Reading reviews of the Laminate “Rocky Oak”, you will be able to understand that products from one pack are enough to cover an area of 1.492 m 2 .
Technical Specifications Reviews
If you decide to choose the Russian laminate “Rock Oak”, you should know that it has a gray-black hue and a smooth surface. According to the hostesses, this makes it easy to cope with cleaning. You must remember that, according to the wear resistance class, lamellas are not particularly durable material that can be laid at industrial enterprises and in sports facilities.
The definition of the class is influenced by the thickness of the boards and density, as well as the ratio of the thickness of the main and upper protective layers. Consumers are advised to choose exactly the class of wear resistance that will meet the specific conditions of the room. You should not be afraid of the high cost, if you know that the floors are exposed to high loads, as this allows you to save in the long run. After all, after several years of use, a laminate of the 31st class may fail and require repair.
The thickness of the coating "Rock Oak" is 12 mm. Boards are not chamfered, which eliminates grooves at the joints. The chamfer has a decorative function, thanks to it it is possible to achieve maximum resemblance to a natural floor or parquet. When mounting boards with and without chamfer, they fit equally, but the first ones allow using the base with small irregularities up to 3 mm. Defects will be leveled thanks to the beveled edge, which turns errors into a decorative addition.
Consumers emphasize that “Rocky Oak” does not have such a bevel, which means that its laying will be more difficult. One package weighs 16 kg. You should consider this feature if you plan to engage in unloading / loading of material and its transportation.
Performance Reviews
Consumers emphasize that the laminate is a modular floor covering of several layers of material. The bottom is designed to stabilize the panels and eliminate deformation. The middle layer guarantees resistance to stress and shock, and also provides noise and heat insulation.
A decorative layer is applied to the decorative layer of the “Oak Rocky” laminate, which is protected by the final coating. Consumers emphasize that the described laminate realistically imitates the appearance of wood and fills the room with a unique aura.
Opinions on installation and operation
Products can be laid without a glue, so even an inexperienced person can handle the installation. Subsequently, you can dismantle the coating and reassemble it in this or a new room. Laminate "Rocky Oak", the photo of which you will find in the article, belongs to one of the highest wear resistance classes. This suggests that it tolerates contact with sharp objects and does not fade even under the influence of direct sunlight.
But you must remember that during operation, it is better not to expose the lamellas to moisture, because then they will last less than a cork board or parquet. Buyers quite often refuse to purchase this material for the reason that it is inferior to other coatings in sound insulation.
Appearance Reviews
If you still haven’t decided for yourself whether it is worth purchasing the “Rock Oak” laminate, you should also get acquainted with the opinions of consumers about the appearance and design of the lamellas. They have gray and black shades that give the room an elegant, austere look. This coating is well suited for classic and minimalist interiors.
Consumers are advised to make a small sketch before buying to see if the floor will fit in with doors and furniture. If you want to make repairs in the living room, then such a coating, according to home masters, will do just fine, because it has a gray-black color scheme. But for a children's room, this laminate may seem unusual, as well as for a bedroom, where a combination of pastel colors is often used.
Finally
Not so long ago, laminate flooring was a sign of luxury. Today it can be found in many apartments and houses. Despite the fact that it does not have very good soundproofing properties, consumers choose this covering for living rooms and bedrooms. The rocky oak has a slightly rough surface with a high degree of glare.
Lamels have antibacterial and antistatic properties. The material perfectly imitates wood and has a water-repellent impregnation. If the operation will be carried out in a residential building, then it will be ready to serve the coating for about 40 years. Products are goods of Russian manufacture, which means they are cheaper than foreign counterparts. The material is often chosen by those who would like to see a natural wooden board or parquet in the room.