Glossy laminate in the interior

Many designers use glossy laminate when decorating interiors to emphasize the chic decor and nobility of the furniture. Black and white colors look extremely good, as well as yellow, blue and red in a mirrored design. However, glossy flooring has its own characteristics, which you need to know about before the floor is decorated.

Method of using glossy laminate in the interior

Glossy laminate looks impressive in large rooms decorated in any modern style. In combination with contrasting furniture and a glossy ceiling, it helps to visually expand the space, blurring the boundaries between the room, walls and ceiling.

This is a chic finishing option for spacious living rooms and kitchens in minimal or loft style, as well as an excellent solution for country houses. The best solution would be to combine mirrored laminate with large windows in the room; this will fill the room with light, which will be reflected from the floor surface and envelop the entire room.

To achieve a soft, romantic atmosphere in the bedroom, designers suggest using natural shades of laminate flooring. Ultra-glossy or semi-glossy lamellas can be used as finishing materials. They will create an atmosphere of romance and comfort, allowing you to relax after a hard day at work.

Natural texture combined with a classic bedroom interior and calm tones will create a pleasant environment. The glossy surface will help to visually expand the space, allowing you to breathe deeply.

For kitchens or bathrooms, contrasting solutions and laminate in black or white, as glossy as possible, are often used. In combination with kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures, it creates a unique atmosphere of comfort. The interior looks chic and expensive, and the room visually expands.

This finishing option helps achieve the perfect result. Designers choose a glossy surface that contrasts with the main pieces of furniture.

Important! It is not recommended to use glossy flooring in bathrooms. Like any laminate, glossy laminate can lose its original appearance over time and swell from moisture. It is better to give preference to tile panels.

Advantages and disadvantages of glossy coating

Despite the chic shine and beauty, this laminate is very impractical. It has both its advantages and a number of disadvantages that will make you think about purchasing such a finishing material when studying all its properties.

Among the advantages of laminate with a mirror surface are:

• moisture resistance (unlike conventional laminate, it has increased moisture resistance and fire resistance, this allows it to be used in the design of kitchens, dining rooms, bathrooms and fireplaces);
• wear resistance (modern types of laminate have a serious surface treatment that is very resistant to abrasion and damage, the surface is not afraid of abrasives, dragging heavy objects and retains its original appearance for a long time);
• chic shine (the mirror surface gives any room a special shine, this type of laminate helps to achieve a noble and beautiful interior);
• non-slip surface (the shiny surface of the floor is achieved by introducing special resins into the laminate; it does not have the property of slipping, a person can be sure of its absolute safety);
• antistatic (does not attract small particles of dust and dirt);
• easy to care for (this material is suitable even for a child’s room, it does not require serious care, it is easy and simple to clean without special chemicals);
• environmental friendliness (made from natural materials, it also has the ability to repel dirt, which, penetrating under other floor coverings, can contribute to the spread of mold and mildew).

Important! You need to carefully select a mirror laminate for your apartment, choosing modern models that are equipped with all the properties of a modern floor covering. Only in this case can you be sure of the safety of the panels and their quality.

Disadvantages include such indicators as high cost and lengthy preparation of the subfloor surface before laying glossy lamellas. If the floor is not properly prepared, there are unevenness or height differences, the glossy surface will immediately highlight these places unattractively.

The price of glossy panels is quite high due to the use of expensive and high-quality raw materials for its production. However, people who want to get a brilliant and beautiful result in the form of a chic interior will not skimp on quality.