Allyou need to know about Laminates & Advantages of Laminated wood
“Simplicityis the ultimate sophistication.” —Leonardo Da Vinci
Laminatesare the most commonly used wooden product in furniture as an overlay over wood.Laminates are in use in cabinetry, tabletops, decorative walling and flooring.They are available in several size, shapes, colours, textures and patterns. InIndia, Laminate is popularly called Sunmica. But thefact, Sunmica is an old company in India that used to makes laminates. Thisbrand became so popular that the people started knowing the product by this brandname itself like Spartak, Fevicol, etc. It is also known as decorativelaminates. You often find carpenters fixing laminate sheets on to a plywoodbase using Fevicol adhesive. Fire-resistant laminates are in use in kitchensand cinema halls.
Laminateshave different properties & advantages like water resistance, resistance toscratches, strength, abrasion resistance, etc. and it is easy to install. It isavailable in various sizes like 2438 mm × 1219 mm (8′×4′), 914 mm × 2134 mm(3′×7′), etc. In general, the thickness of the laminate sheets ranges from 0.6mm to 1.5 mm.
Themake-up of laminates:
Itis an artificial material made up of layers and adhesive in which the grains ofthe adjacent layers are at right angles to each other. Laminates are a type of popular surfacingmaterial made from layers of Kraft paper glued together under high pressure andtemperatures. Laminates made up of selected decorative papers and kraft, whichtreated with melamine and phenolic resins. As no expensive raw materialsinvolved in the manufacturing process of laminates, they are the mostaffordable surfacing material available in the market. Additionally, they aredurable and are also available in several colours, textures and patterns. It isalso the installation of a laminate is easy though it requires a speciallyskilled person over any existing surface. It is straightforward to take care ofbecause the surface is easy to resist physical damage. Laminates laid as adecorative surface over a wooden layer.
Theprice of the laminate is calculated per sheet & depends on the properties& the thickness of the sheets. The cost ranges from Rs. 400-600/sheetapprox.
Typesof Laminates:
Laminatesare available in different textures and styles, such as decorative laminates,anti-bacterial laminates, HD gloss laminates, digital laminates and chalk-gradelaminates. As a result, they can be in use for a variety of purposes. Theyinstall in surface walls, tabletops, shelves, cabinets, furniture and counters.Laminate countertops are resistant to scratches and dents, makes them ideal foruse as kitchen counters and worktops. You can slice vegetables or do mechanicalwork on a laminate countertop with no fear of injury to the surface.
Advantages/Pros:
01.It is easy to clean.
02.It is easier to put in than many traditional surfaces.
03.It is more economical and requires less skill to put in.
04.It is pleasing & appealing at it is available in numerous designs,patterns, colours and textures.
05.It is very durable, hygienic and comparatively easy to handle.
06.No polishing painting is required.
07.It is a simple choice for heavy use environments.
08.It can install over almost any existing floor.
09.It is moisture resistant. Also, it is impact, shock and pressure resistant.
10.Sweeping or vacuuming is all it takes to get laminate clean.
11.It is highly immune to scratch and abrasion.
12.Availability of wide-range results in the least wastage.
Whilelaminates provide many benefits for simple quality products, I think that youshould only buy laminates from reputed manufacturers with certifications likeGreenguard, ISO and OHSAS. Laminate is produced by local manufacturers &also by various big companies. RadheShyam Laminates is the distributor of Laminates for Karnataka. Astalwart in Ultimate Space & Décor Solutions, RadheShyam is a Multi-BrandCompany with an enviable 4500+ Laminate range. RadheShyam has a wide-spread network of 2500+ dealers across Karnataka.It is selling 16+ certified, reputed & noteworthy brands from all over theworld. We even have our sales and support offices at Hubli - Shyam Laminatesand Mysore - Keshav Enterprises.
RadheShyamLaminates & Decors is an “ISO 9001:2015 (QMS) Certified Organization”. Webelieve in on-time delivery and constant improvement in our procedures. Weendeavour to have error-free dispatch, offer unparalleled customer satisfactionand constantly keep adding new brands.
