Leather tiles: elegant and extravagant

Do you think leather is only a suitable material for clothing and shoes? What can you say about floor tiles? Unusual? Maybe. Original? Undoubtedly. What about convenience and practicality? Let's figure it out.

What is leather tile

This type of finishing material is multilayer coating, similar in properties to the laminate we are used to. Genuine leather serves as a decorative layer, making the panels attractive in appearance.

Important! Floor finishing with leather tiles is considered elite. It is suitable for apartments and other premises with expensive renovations.

Each lamella consists of several materials.

• Bottom layer completed made of cork 2–4 mm thick. It not only serves as a solid base for the floor and good adhesion to the substrate, but also provides additional sound insulation.
• The next layer is impact resistant HDF board. Its thickness is about 6 mm. It serves as a base and provides a dense frame.
• Next, a layer of 3 mm is laid made from pressed leather of natural origin.
• Everything is covered from above impact-resistant water-based varnish.

The panels are produced with reliable locking fastenings. Thanks to this, it is possible to achieve a perfectly smooth and beautiful surface.

Reference. During the production process, powerful antibacterial agents are used to prevent the formation of mold and mildew.

The range of panels is varied.You can find various shades and embossing that add a “zest” to any interior.

Installation features

Despite its elitism, leather tiles will not cause problems during installation. Interlocking coatings ensure reliable adherence of the floor to the rough surface. They even allow you to install an exclusive coating yourself.

Important! When purchasing, you need to make sure that the interlocking coatings on each panel are intact and allow the material to rest in the room where it will be installed for a couple of days.

It’s also convenient that you can do without a backing. The coating itself is made with a cork base. There is also no point in attaching it to the base. The locks securely hold the panels fastened together.

Care

In order for the coating to last a long time, it must be properly cared for.

• The tiles are cleaned with a vacuum cleaner and lightly wiped with a damp cloth.
• It is not recommended to wash the coating, as this can damage the panels.
• It is better to place rubber pads under heavy furniture. They will protect the slats from mechanical stress.
• It is also not recommended to move pieces of furniture on the surface.

Otherwise, leather tiles are not too fancy and do not require special care or special cleaning products.

Advantages and disadvantages

Genuine leather tiles are quite an expensive pleasure. Therefore, every person who decides to use this material for their home should imagine all the advantages and disadvantages of this coating.

pros

Among the main advantages are the following qualities:

• Environmental friendliness. In the production of panels, a minimum amount of chemicals is used. Therefore, this coating is considered extremely environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic.
• Aesthetics. The appearance and pleasant texture of the panels provide unlimited aesthetic pleasure from contact with such flooring.
• Silence. Reliable locking fastening ensures a tight fit of the panels to each other. A person's movement around the room becomes absolutely silent.
• Additional thermal insulation. This criterion is ensured by the multilayer panels.
• Long-term operation. Thanks to the top layer of water-based varnish, the panels are well preserved without abrasion or damage.
• Style and relevance. Leather tiles never go out of style and fit well into any room interior.

Minuses

• Experts consider the main disadvantage high price on the material.
• To extend the life of use and maintain the attractive appearance of the leather, tiles require careful handling. The material feels best away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Does not tolerate sudden changes in temperature. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain an even regime.

It is recommended to lay tiles in rooms with little traffic, for example, in a bedroom or office.

Would you like to have this type of flooring? Or maybe you already have such experience?