Laying vinyl laminate is a new waymake the flooring not only reliable, but also beautiful. In the domestic market, this finishing material appeared only recently, but it quickly won a huge audience. 
Figure 1. Scheme of the device of vinyl laminate. This is due to the fact that vinyl products have excellent performance properties, among which is:
- strength;
- resistance to mechanical damage;
- ecological compatibility;
- moisture resistance;
- availability;
- aesthetics;
- simplicity of installation.
Many when laying flooring applyfor help to specialists who take a lot of money for such work. However, you can put the laminate yourself with your own hands. This will not only save your family budget, but also increase your professional skills.
Varieties of vinyl laminate
The vinyl coating consists of several layers (Fig. 1):
- cork substrate;
- HDF-boards;
- vinyl;
- Decorating layer with digital printing;
- transparent coating.
Varieties of vinyl laminate.Thanks to this design, the material is of high quality, which allows it to be laid in various rooms: in the kitchen, in the hallway, in the bedroom, etc. The outer layer is made of aluminum oxide and polyurethane. It can imitate a certain natural material or be decorated with a pattern. The middle layer is made of high quality vinyl, which gives the material increased strength and significantly increases its operational life. The layers are placed in such a way that there are protrusions along the edges, each of which is processed with glue. This makes it easier. Today you can find quite a few varieties of vinyl laminate, which are divided into the following groups:
- ordinary vinyl;
- self-adhesive material;
- Contesse laminate;
- quartzvinyl.
The first group includes a laminate, representinga tight vinyl with a texture. Its installation is carried out by the method of gluing adjacent elements together. A unique finishing material is a self-adhesive laminate. It can be stacked even in rooms with a high level of humidity (basement, bath, etc.). 
Table of sizes of vinyl laminate. Contesse coating, in addition to the standard set of useful characteristics, has increased resistance to aggressive chemicals, so it can be cleaned with any detergent. Quartz vinyl consists of vinyl and granite granite, which makes it possible to obtain an ultra-strong material. In its production, NanoSilver technology is applied, as a result of which the coating acquires antibacterial properties. Very often such a floor finish is used in medical institutions. Back to contents</a>
What you need to consider before starting the installation work
Before you start laying vinyllaminate flooring, you need to know that depending on the design features of this material (flexible laminate on an adhesive basis or with smart tape, with locks or in the form of a tile), the technology of its installation also changes. However, knowing the general rules for laying, you will be able to put any type of flooring. Before starting installation work, the finishing material must be given time to acclimatize. To do this, you should bring the boxes with the laminate into the house and, without opening them, leave them alone for 1-2 days. recommended at room temperature not less than + 14 ° C and not more than + 27 ° C and relative air humidity not higher than 58-62%. The same temperature must be maintained after installation within 24 hours. If vinyl is to be laid on an electrically or water-heated floor, it should be turned off a few days before the start of the repair work and not turned on for 5-7 days after it is finished. Back to the table of contents</a>
Preparatory work
For laying a laminate you can use such tools: 
Tools for laying laminate.
- face saw;
- gon;
- hammer, mallet;
- roulette;
- scissors, knife.
The preparation of sex is the most important stage in theall the finishing process. This is due to the fact that when the base is uneven, unpleasant creaks may appear after a while, the laminate begins to deform, sound insulation may deteriorate, etc. Even before the laminate is purchased, it is necessary to evaluate the condition of the floor and, if necessary, to perform certain repair measures. Vinyl laminate can be mounted on any smooth and solid base. The best option is a strictly horizontal floor with elevation differences of not more than 2 mm per 1 line. m. If you plan to trim an old wooden base, then it must be checked for the presence of "playing" boards. If such are found, they should be repaired or replaced with new ones. Small irregularities can be eliminated with a planer, grinder or putty on wood. The rough floor of concrete should not have potholes, cracks or crumbled areas. If there is no possibility to eliminate such defects locally or there are too many of them, then it is necessary to execute the screed with a cement-sand mortar or a self-leveling mixture. It is possible to start facing only after the screed has dried completely. If possible, it is recommended that the floor be laid with oriented particle boards (OSB) 1.0-1.2 cm thick before laying, pre-laying a polyethylene film for waterproofing from the bottom. Back to contents</a>
Installation of vinyl laminate with their own hands
The laminate is laid using the following technology:
After the installation works, the floor can betreat with moistureproof urethane solution, which will protect the laminate from moisture, scratches and abrasions. The use of a protective coating along with constant cleaning will allow the decoration to retain its attractive appearance for many years. </ ul>
