Laminate for entrance areas
Floor covering in the corridor – tip: laminate for entrance areas
The entrance area is the part of your home that is most frequently put to the test. This is where wet shoes and dirty boots reside, high heels walk in and out of the door each day, and dripping umbrellas are placed to dry. So it is no wonder that this part of the house requires resilient flooring that is visually welcoming and creates a cosy atmosphere. Laminate is recommended for entrance areas! Because it can fulfil all demands and is available in a comprehensive range of decors. Find out here about laminate for entrance areas!
Laminate in the entrance area – necessary properties
The flooring in the entrance area of your home is put to the test every single day. Laminate flooring in entrance areas has to withstand a lot. It needs to be...
- ...low-maintenance. Shoes bring a lot of dirt into your home, which you need to be able to clean up quickly and easily.
- ...scratch-resistant and sturdy. Dropped keys or putting an umbrella down hard and tip first should not damage the floor covering.
- ...quiet. Nothing is more annoying than loud footsteps in the entrance to your home.
Laminate can do all that – making it ideal for entrance areas
These days, laminate for entrance areas has unbeatable quality and stands out with numerous advantages. With LOGOCLIC® you will find durable, non-slip, easy-to-maintain laminate flooring that is very quiet thanks to its integrated impact sound insulation. Plus the appearance of our laminate can’t be beaten – depending on the style, it looks remarkable similar to real wood, yet it is much more durable than parquet floor. And in terms of feel, it is just as good as wooden flooring.
Here you will find the right laminate flooring for every room:
What is a vapour barrier and why is it needed?
A vapour barrier, also known as a vapour retarder, is essential in preventing water vapour from condensing within thermal insulation or flooring. For laminate flooring, it's typically a polyethylene (PE) film that blocks moisture from rising through the subfloor and damaging the laminate.
Would you like to learn more? Then take a look at the insulation for laminate from LOGOCLIC® and find out about the right products for your project.
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Can I lay laminate on underfloor heating?
Yes. Due to the high material density, laminate is ideally suited for installation on hot water heating systems. Laminate has optimal thermal conductivity. The heat from the underfloor heating can easily pass through the material and is absorbed very little.
As hot water underfloor heating systems are laid in a screed bed, it is important to carry out a moisture test first and then heat-up according to protocol before laying the laminate.
A vapour barrier is actually always necessary between the screed and the laminate. Whether you need additional impact sound insulation, and if so, what kind, depends on the laminate for underfloor heating. The best solution here is a laminate floor such as Silentos (thermal resistance: 0.103 m²K/W) with its extreme thermal conductivity and only 0.3 mm material thickness. For more information, see the topic insulating underlay for underfloor heating. Do you want to learn more about insulation?
How thick is laminate?
Laminate from LOGOCLIC® can be bought in different thicknesses. Starting from laminate 7 millimetres thick through to 10 millimetres thick and sizes in between. When choosing, personal needs and requirements should be balanced with the properties of the respective ranges.
Would you like to learn more? Then take a look at laminate flooring from LOGOCLIC®.
Is it possible to install laminate flooring over PVC?
Yes, it's often possible! When laying laminate over PVC, a separate vapour barrier is unnecessary if the PVC is dry. However, we highly recommend using impact sound insulation for optimal results. Discover all the necessary materials and accessories for your installation within the LOGOCLIC® range, available at the BAUHAUS specialist centre.
What type of underlay should I use when laying laminate on wooden floorboards?
When installing laminate over old wood, avoid polyethylene film to allow moisture exchange between the laminate and floorboards. Address any unevenness with a thicker underlay like XPS Maxima or wood fibre boards. LOGOCLIC® offers various underlays, including impact sound insulation, vapour barriers, and thermal insulation. Consider our Pro Acoustic Light+, an all-in-one solution that acts as a vapour barrier, provides impact sound insulation, and levels the surface.
Would you like to learn more? Then take a look at insulation.
Can I lay laminate flooring on tiles?
With the right preparation, it is possible to leave the old tiled floor in place. Compared to vinyl flooring, there is no danger with laminate on tiles that the joints on the new covering will show through. To lay laminate flooring on tiles, the subfloor should meet a few requirements:
- The tiled floor should be level
- The tiled area should be dry
- The tiles and the subfloor should be stable
Therefore, before laying, check that the subfloor has a maximum height difference of 3 millimetres per running metre. This value should not be exceeded, as the laminate may yield too much under load at these points and crack, especially in the area of the joints. Smaller uneven areas such as joints between individual tiles can be eliminated with the help of levelling compound.
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How durable is laminate flooring?
The longevity of flooring is a key factor in your decision. LOGOCLIC® laminate is crafted for high quality and exceptional durability, backed by a warranty of up to 30 years. Discover more about the specific advantages that make LOGOCLIC® laminate a lasting choice.
What needs to be taken into account for the direction in which laminate is laid?
The direction in which laminate is laid refers to the orientation of the individual panels in relation to the walls.
- Longitudinal direction means alignment parallel to the long side of the room.
- Transverse direction is parallel to the short side of the room.
- Diagonal describes alignments that are not at right angles to a wall.
Since there is a lot of work involved in laying laminate and you want to enjoy your floor for a long time, you should consider in advance how you want to lay the floor.
We will be happy to give you tips on how to lay laminate.
We have underfloor heating throughout the house and cannot drill into the screed. How do we fix the transition profiles?
If underfloor heating is present, it is not possible to simply drill into the screed and alternative fastening techniques are necessary. But here too, LOGOCLIC® provides a remedy thanks to its product variety of adapter and transition profiles.
Using assembly adhesive: LOGOCLIC® profiles can not only be attached using screws, most profiles are also suitable for the adhesive method. If this is the case, there are special adhesive grooves on the underside of the profiles. These serve to enlarge the adhesive surface. Attach the transition profiles quickly and easily using assembly adhesive (note setting time).
Self-adhesive profiles: Some of the profiles are also self-adhesive and do not require any external adhesive application. Remove the adhesive film just before attaching the profile, then firmly attach the profile to the expansion joint. Prerequisite for this: the floors to be joined should have the same height.
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What laminate formats are available?
Modern laminate flooring offers diverse appearances and formats to suit any space. You can choose from long floorboards, narrow panels, and standard laminate sizes. Here are some common dimensions:
- Standard panel format: 1285 x 192 mm
- Thickness options: 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm, and 10 mm
- Width options: 192 mm (e.g., Family laminate flooring) and 327 mm (e.g., Vinto laminate flooring)
- LOGOCLIC® also offers the Vinto longboard at 2000 mm, providing the look of traditional floorboards.
At LOGOCLIC® you will find different formats of laminate flooring.