Choosing the right solution for your surface can turn out to be a delicate balance while choosing the durability, style and affordability. It takes a lot while choosing our interiors. One must do it with a lot of love and exercise and with utmost care because the indoors of a house reflects the style and passion we want to deliver. But with the newest trends of surface solutions in the market today, how do we make the right choice? What will suit our interiors the best?Is it veneers? Is it solid wood? Or are laminates the one to choose?
To clear your head and give you a relief, Surfaces Reporter has given down a few points telling why laminates are taking the design world by storm and what makes them one of the best choices for your surface.
Let’s start with knowing what are laminates?
Laminate is a unique material that is strong, durable and highly customizable. It’s manufacturing process include pressing together layers of heavy-duty craft papers with resin which is then covered in a thin decorative layer. On the front or head of the laminate, any type of decorative design with numerous possibilities can be printed and its outcomes are really beautiful. These can be installed as a flooring material, on tabletops, beds, as a furniture material, and even in commercial spaces. It is very vast with endless outcomes.
Here are the pros of laminates that makes you want them even more!
Low maintenance
In comparison with solid wood, laminates are highly stain and mark-resistant. They are very easy to clean. You have to dust the laminate surface with a damp cloth on a regular basis everyday in order to maintain their newness. They continue to look like new pieces for many years until they are placed in direct sunlight. This makes them a worthy investment.
Customizable
Laminate furniture can be customized into any solid color, digital design and come in matte finish, high-gloss finish, suede finish and many more to meet your exact needs. They can give the finish of solid wood at a fraction of its cost.
Fire retardant
Laminate products become fire retardant grade 2 during the manufacturing process. This makes them a great choice for high traffic areas like waiting rooms, kitchen, restaurants and more.
Added antibacterial properties
During the manufacturing process, laminates can be made with antibacterial properties. Now-a-days, laminates are available with Silver Nano Technology which makes them more hygienic and safe to use, killing 99.9% germs.
Increased lifetime value
The manufacturing process of laminates creates an incredibly strong and durable product that can work in a demanding environment. It also increases the lifetime value of the laminate surfaces. They are more resistant to wear and tear, moisture, and heat when compared to veneer and solid wood products.
Laminate surfaces are incredibly versatile and handy. They exude style while protecting the furniture and interiors from abrasion, spills, heat and everyday wear and tear.
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