Uses of Laminates and Veneers

Laminates and veneers are very popular for their interior use. The reason for this popularity is because of their low cost, ease of maintenance and wide variety of looks.

Veneers are thinly sliced layers of wood that are glued onto plywood to give furniture, doors or architectural elements of a space the appearance of being solid wood.

Laminates are thin layers of material that are bonded together to make a durable sheet to be applied to surfaces such as counter-tops, cabinets and floors.

There are different types of veneer and laminates.

Wood veneer’s popular types are oak, cherry, maple and birch. High-end manufacturers typically use rare woods such as teak, ebony and mahogany.

Laminates are also available in a variety of materials like plastic, plywood, wood and metal.

Wood veneers can take variations in construction. A piece can be created from a solid, stable material and then wood veneer glued to the surface to enhance its aesthetic appearance.

Laminates are usually considered for their easy maintenance and stability.

Rare and exotic woods are usually cost-prohibitive. By slicing veneers from the lumber of good woods, beautiful furniture, panels and features for a space can be created at a much more affordable price with the benefit of an exotic appearance.

Wood veneers can be easily maintained by regular oiling of the surface.

Laminates are very easy to maintain and can be cleaned with any sort of cleaner.

Benefits and drawbacks of Laminate Floorings

Laminates business in on song these days as people are really getting into the aura and design of laminates. 

Some people find laminates more useful than ply wood. Laminates are much thinner than ply woods. Laminates are available in more vibrant colours.

Let us look at the advantages of Laminates first:

Laminate flooring is durable and very strong.

The flooring is designed to handle heavy weight.

It is very easy to clean and maintain laminate floorings.

Laminate floorings are versatile

Laminate floorings are available in a range of colours, shades, and styles.

Flooring is less expensive than hardwood flooring.

Dirt and dust cannot keep on in laminate flooring.

So these were some benefits of Laminate flooring. Now let us take a look at the drawbacks of laminate floorings.

Laminate flooring is not the environment-friendly product.

Laminate floorings will probably last for only 10 to 15 years.

In addition, if laminate floors are installed in wet areas such as bathrooms, many manufacturers will not prefer to give the warranty if something goes wrong with the flooring.

 Laminate floors cannot be sanded and refinished if they are damaged.

There is an addition requirement of sub-floor to reduce the sound of foots.

So these were some of the benefits and advantages of Laminate floorings. To be frank there are more benefits than the drawbacks so if you are looking to purchase a laminate then go for it.