Is there a difference between moisture -resistant and waterproof laminate?

By acquiring a laminate, many are wondering how compatible is this coating with moisture and how the moisture -resistant and waterproof laminate differs. This is especially important if you are going to purchase a laminate for rooms with high humidity.

Laminate as in the photo can be purchased at the store of the company Grand Empire Group.

Moisture -resistant laminate

Let’s start with a moisture -resistant laminate. To protect against moisture and dampness, it includes special HDF stamps, and antibacterial impregnation is opposed to mold and fungus. However, with all his advantages, he is afraid of water, and the exposure to water is detrimental to him. Therefore, manufacturers thought about such a laminate that would not be afraid of water.

Waterproof laminate

So a waterproof laminate appeared, the production technology of which is somewhat different. Laminet slab is compressed under high pressure, and heated wax is poured into the cracks. Such a technology, of course, significantly increases the cost of the laminate, but many are ready to pay a relatively large amount for the flooring once than to overpay for its repair if the washing machine broke or the neighbors flooded from above.

Waterproof laminate is used as a floor covering in kitchens and bathrooms, as well as saunas, baths and pools. A variety of assortment allows you to replace ceramic tiles and put various ideas into life, from classic to the most daring.

SO

So, a moisture -resistant laminate protects steadily from moisture, but you cannot pour water on it. It can be installed in corridors, in the kitchen and other rooms where it is not planned to pour a lot of water on the floor, but there is increased humidity in the air. The waterproof laminate can be installed everywhere, it is not afraid of water, so it can be safely placed even in the bathroom.