The floor is one of the
basic and, at the same time, the most important elements of the interior
design. If it is properly
selected, it can enjoy the household for many years. An important role is played by its
functional, but also aesthetic advantages. What
are the aspects to consider when choosing floor panels? How to mount them? These questions are answered by
RuckZuck specialists, presenting at the same time the latest collections of
laminate floors: Master 4V, Impression and Freedom.
How to choose the right
floor?
RuckZuck salons offer a
wide range of floors, which are available as part of collections that differ in
technical parameters and decors. Depending
on your needs and expectations, you can choose from a rich color line, paying
attention to properties such as plank
dimensions, abrasion and usability class, type of joint or surface structure.
When choosing panels for
the apartment, it is worth considering what visual effect we want to achieve. The floor can resemble rough, planed
boards, have a matte or glossy surface, smooth or with clearly defined rings. The color of the boards is also
important. Bright shades will
favor optically enlarging and illuminating the interior. The dark ones will bring a more
intimate, somewhat mysterious mood.
Depending on the room in
which we intend to arrange the panels, the utility class and abrasiveness of
the boards should be adapted to it. In
order not to worry about the resistance of the floor to damage, it is worth
purchasing products with abrasion class from AC3 and above. An important parameter is also the
thickness of the panels, which ranges from 6
mm to 12 mm .Remember that the thicker the boards,
the more stable and less susceptible to any kind of deformation.
The last step is to
properly measure the room where the panels will be. Even the most accurate measurement
does not guarantee the use of each board in 100 percent. Approximately 10 percent should be
added to the estimated area. Thanks
to the stock, we can be sure that we will not lack material for any niche or
deviate from the typical shape of the floor.
Self-assembly of the
floor
Floor panels offered at
RuckZuck points can be successfully assembled by themselves. However, there are a few basic rules
to keep in mind:
· After the purchase, you have to wait
48 hours until the boards acclimatize;
· Panels can only be laid on dry and
even surface after cleaning it;
· Boards should be removed from the packaging
immediately before assembly;
· When laying the floor it is worth
checking the panel condition and possible damage on an ongoing basis.
For proper assembly, in
addition to the panels purchased, you also need: 2 mm PE
vapor barrier foil , soundproofing
primer, spacers, rubber hammer, handball or electric jigsaw. With these items you can proceed to
action. Here is a list of steps
to be taken:
1. preparation of the substrate - put
a vapor barrier foil and a soundproofing primer on the floor surface,
2. laying panels - place the first
board along the wall in the corner of the room. If the last stave is too long, cut it
with a sharp saw or an electric jigsaw,
3. dilatation - leave the expansion
joint with a width of 1-2 cm at the walls and in the doorways of
the rooms. Use plastic or wooden
wedges to mark it,
4. clip panels - planks with longer
edges, with special projections
and grooves profiled so
that they form a hook,
5. matching the panels - better
adhesion of the boards will be ensured by gently hammering the edges with a
hammer. However, it is not
allowed to hit the panel, only the brick placed against it,
6. last fixes - when the floor is laid,
leave it for 24 hours, then remove the spacers and finish the room with floor
strips.
New panel collections
From February 1 this
year. three new collections of
floor panels are available in RuckZuck stores: Master 4V, Impression and
Freedom. Each of them includes
eight original decors that will work both in modern interiors and those furnished
in a classic style.
Master 4V is a line
created for demanding clients who value the solidity of the panels, at the same
time placing a strong emphasis on their aesthetics. It is a combination of traditional,
oak decors
with a modernist form,
making it more attractive to any room. What's
more, these boards optically enlarge the arranged space.Their edges are covered
with a special composition of Isowaxx waxes, which protects them against
moisture penetration and deformation. Panels
from the master series are also a guarantee of many years of durability and
timeless design.
Impression is a
collection dedicated to people for whom the most important are quality,
uniqueness of designs and comfort of use. The
anti-static surface, which reduces the deposition of dust on the boards, high
abrasion resistance and rich coloring of decors, will enable the arrangement of
a modern interior according to an individual, even completely non-standard
vision. The synchronous
structure, with a three-dimensional surface texture, reflects the natural
features of the grain and fibers, makes the floor look like real wood.
Freedom are panels especially recommended to
perfectionists. In addition to
aesthetic values, they have numerous functional advantages. Boards cover a mixture of waxes, which
protects them from the ingress of moisture and, as a result, from warping.The
anti-static coating in turn makes it easier to maintain long-lasting
cleanliness and prevents electrifying the floor. They are also characterized by higher than
standard thickness and abrasion class AC4, thanks to which they remain durable
and resistant to mechanical damage.
