Laminate Flooring: “Waterproof or Water Resistant?”
Launched for use in the 1980s, laminate flooring has become a very popular flooring product thanks to its relatively low cost, appealing look and easy installation. Following its widespread use in home decoration, living rooms and bedrooms, homeowners have also started to look for laminate flooring products that are water-resistant against potential damages caused to laminate flooring by minor accidents at homes.
The problems caused by laminate flooring products in areas, where they are very likely to come into contact with water, urged manufacturers to make innovation, resulting in the appearance of "water resistant" and stylish laminate flooring products that make a difference in home decoration.
Is Laminate Flooring Waterproof?
Thanks to Kastamonu Entegre's years of experience and industry know-how, the laminate flooring surface is rendered resistant to moisture and liquid splashes, but even products with thick surface layers, which are intended to have tight-fitting locks, are affixed with warnings about water. When the laminate flooring comes into contact with liquid, that liquid should be wiped off as soon as possible, allowing the laminate flooring to dry. The negative effects of moisture and water on laminate flooring, which are the most common problems related to laminate flooring, are moisture infiltration through the locks, swelling in the fiberboard core and delamination in the surface layer. Developed with Kastamonu Entegre's superior R&D innovation technologies and offering water resistance for up to 72 hours, you can maximize water resistance using River and Wings series laminate flooring products. These series do not only combine aesthetics and durability, but can also be used in homes and offices safely.
Even a glass of water spilled on the laminate flooring surface can lead to major problems with laminate flooring if no action is taken. The laminate flooring by Kastamonu Entegre, delivering water resistance for up to 72 hours, eliminate this problem and provide long-lasting use in case of observing appropriate conditions of use.
What Are Advantages of Water-Resistant Laminate Flooring?
Kastamonu Entegre's laminate flooring surfaces that resist water for up to 24-48 and 72 hours are resistant to moisture and water for longer periods than with standard laminate flooring. Additionally, they are much more resistant to scratches than flooring materials such as vinyl and offer an aesthetic appearance in every part of the home, making a difference with its stylish, modern and natural wood texture.
Cost of Water-Resistant Laminate Flooring
In general, water-resistant laminate flooring is slightly more costly per square meter than standard laminate flooring. You can save on flooring costs by using for many years Kastamonu Entegre's laminate flooring that can resist liquid contact for up to 72 hours under a 15-year warranty.
Water-Resistant Laminate Flooring Care and Repair
Water-resistant laminate flooring requires the same care as standard laminate flooring. It is required to carry out simple sweeping and dusting regularly, and a more throughout cleaning should be conducted with a damp mop or cloth dampened with an approved laminate cleaning product. You should avoid cleaning any laminate flooring with a wet mop or using a steam cleaner. If the laminate flooring is severely damaged, the flooring should be removed for repair.
Variety of Decors in Waterproof Laminate Flooring
While the decors and colors of water-resistant laminate flooring are known to be quite limited compared to standard laminate flooring, you can choose laminate flooring of superior quality to suit your taste from Kastamonu Entegre's wide range of decors consisting of dozens of varieties and give your home the natural texture you desire.
Waterproof Laminate Flooring Assembly and Installation
Water-resistant laminate flooring is installed using the same locking system as standard laminate flooring. The warranty coverage for water-resistant laminate flooring may be deemed void in case of failure to follow installation instructions fully. You can easily give your flooring a perfect appearance by reading our article How to Install Laminate Flooring and following the detailed assembly and installation instructions.
Comfort and Convenience of Water-Resistant Laminate Flooring
Water-resistant laminate flooring offers advantages over standard laminate flooring, which makes it less likely to ruin the floor's appearance due to spills and stains. All Floorpan laminate flooring products by Kastamonu Entegre are equipped with Hygiene+ feature that provides effective protection from bacteria and microbes by inhibiting up to 99.9% of the bacterial activity expected on the floor within 24 hours.
Advantages of Waterproof Laminate Flooring over Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring is fully made of synthetic materials that are scratch-resistant. Water-resistant laminate flooring has a harder surface layer than vinyl and is more resistant to scratches. Additionally, water-resistant laminate flooring allows you to enjoy many types of traditional wood patterns in your home with all their naturalness. The durability of water-resistant laminate flooring surfaces provides long-lasting comfort of use for active and large families and pets.
You can easily achieve the home decoration you've been dreaming of thanks to Kastamonu Entegre's hygienic and water-resistant laminate flooring consisting of dozens of varieties.
