Laminated parquet designs are more resistant to environmental conditions compared to solid parquet flooring systems. Since the laminated parquet produced with engineering technology, are also produced from natural materials like solid parquets, compatibility with the environmental conditions before the application is an important factor. We have compiled the environmental conditions that should be considered before laying the laminate flooring for you.
The importance of the flooring surface
The surface condition and material type where the flooring will take place is one of the important factors for parquets. Floor, plaster on the floor, etc. It must be free from roughness and also should be dry and clean. The laminated parquet should be at the level and level of the screed in the area to be applied, the relative humidity in the screed should not exceed 30% (CM 2.0), and for bonding to the ground, it should not exceed 25% (CM 1.7). In the case of floating system application, level differences of up to 2 mm can be tolerated. However, in case of sticking to the ground, the screed must be extremely smooth, or leveling screed or plywood must be placed on the screed and the application must be started.
The Dehydrators:
In places where there is a risk of relative humidity coming from the floor in any way, a moisture-retaining barrier should be used on the screed. In a floating system application as a moisture trap, a 0.2 mm thick nylon cover should be placed on the floor by overlapping 20-30 cm from the joints and overflowing the wall edges. It is necessary to apply a moisture barrier or primer to the ground in the bonding system.
The Sound/Heat Insulation:
2 mm polyethylene mattress / 3 mm hard polystyrene foam/cork insulation board, etc. materials can provide sound and heat insulation in floating system laminated parquet application and prevent the panels from touching the ground directly. It is not recommended that polyethylene mattresses be thicker than 2mm as there may be collapses on the mattress over time.
Recommended Environmental Conditions
It is generally recommended that the room is in the range of 18-22 °C and 45-60% humidity. Heating or ventilating the space may be a solution to eliminate the excess moisture that may occur considering that the humidity rate may be higher in new buildings. Drying machines can be used to dry the space and the screed. The parquet flooring process can be started when the floor surface has the appropriate humidity and surface smoothness.
The Importance of Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is the most important step for newly purchased parquets for long-lasting and maintaining their condition for a long time. The newly purchased parquet will encounter different environmental conditions until it is brought from the production area to the warehouse and from the warehouse to the application areas. The forms of the parquets will physically shape by waiting for a long time in the warehouse with the climatic conditions of that environment. The parquets should accustom to the new place, where the application will be made, because of the difference in environmental conditions. The parquets should acclimatize to the climatic conditions of the room in the room, with the ends of the packages open, and in the recommended time.
It is substantial for our health that wooden parquets are natural, and the right environmental conditions are also substantial for the health of the parquets. During or after flooring parquets may bend, crack, or split, without floor acclimatization which is the most undesirable result. The reason for this is the deformation is natural material against moisture and heat. Especially solid parquet and laminated parquet are more sensitive in this regard compared to others.
The parquets are flooring systems that cannot be changed frequently and are expected to offer a long service life. For that reason, it is necessary to make sure that the right application is made as well as the right flooring choices. It is important to get accurate information from experienced people before the applications. DENDRO Parquet Industry Inc. is a leading brand in parquet application on appropriate colors, patterns, woods, and application preferences. You can take advantage of the quality service we offer to you. Also, you can visit www.dendro.com.tr/en to read our other informative articles about wood and laminate flooring and to examine our wide product range of laminated flooring products.
