Probably, every person has encountered the problem of leftover building materials that are a pity to throw away, but there is nowhere to store them. Of course, there are those that can be used after a few years, but under the condition proper storage. But there is best way is the use of leftovers for other purposes. For example, in modern world Hand-made works are very common - do-it-yourself fakes from scrap materials. Thus, if after installation of the floor surface there are pieces of laminate left different sizes, then don’t rush to throw them away. In this article we will look at what to make from leftover laminate flooring. All elements will be needed in household and become functional assistants.
Laminate is a common type flooring, the top layer of which imitates parquet, board and stone. The material consists of 4 layers: stabilizing, load-bearing, decorative and protective. Each of them performs its own functions. This structure and innovative production process have improved the following properties of the laminate:
- high wear resistance;
- resistance to mechanical damage and loads;
- resistance to temperature changes;
- resistance to staining when in contact with chemicals;
- antistatic properties;
- moisture rejection.
Laminate has the above characteristics high class. Before deciding to make a particular structure, you need to check the properties of the laminate that will be used.
It is thanks to these characteristics that laminate can be used to create necessary things and items that would require spending a decent amount of money on.
Recently, manufacturers have been producing leather-look laminate collections. This model looks very original and unusual on the floor.
To solve the main question of what can be made from the leftover laminate flooring, you just need to carefully examine your home: what is missing in it? First of all, you need to go to the kitchen. Since laminate is durable material With increased characteristics, then you can make many kitchen utensils from it:
- cutting boards;
- coasters for hot dishes;
- containers for storing food or utensils;
- vases for fruits and sweets.
Stands are very popular various shapes. This is a great idea for protecting polished table surfaces from hot cups, pots and kettles. Cutting boards for meat, fish and vegetables should also be included in this category. The protective layer will withstand the sharp knife blade for a long time, which will extend the life of the items.
If the leftovers are large enough, you can use them to decorate a kitchen apron. The top layer can be washed very easily if desired using detergents, A high temperature and vapors will not be able to harm the laminate. Thus, you can solve the problem with finishing and save money on finishing material for the kitchen.
A homemade gift will delight every housewife. In addition, its cost will cost pennies, since the basic material is already there, all that remains is to allocate time and use your imagination.
Probably every person faces the same problem: a lack of furniture to store items. Despite the presence of a chest of drawers or a closet, you still have to purchase additional containers. So, if you wish, you can construct it from pieces of a box various sizes. You can store a variety of items and things in them:
- toys;
- clothes;
- shoes;
- books;
- building materials;
- documents and so on.
Another common option is a seedling box. Unlike the store-bought version, you can independently determine its dimensions so that upon completion of the work, the items will fit well on the windowsill or a special rack.
To extend its service life, care must be taken to protect the laminate from moisture. To do this, after the box is mounted, inner part sheathed with dense polyethylene (can be fixed with tape). The result will be nice boxes for seedlings, which can be grown both on the balcony of the apartment and in the country.
Using the same principle, only with a larger size, you can design a storage box:
- vegetables;
- fruit;
- cereals.
It is worth noting that in this case it is necessary to provide a lid. You can fix it with simple door hinges, and in the role of a handle, also consider options for door fittings. In some cases it is appropriate padlock– just fix the ears and the food will be completely safe.
Skillful housewives will find use for even the smallest leftovers. For example, small planks can be used to make pots for indoor flowers. They will serve only a decorative function, so the dimensions must be several centimeters larger than the flower pot itself so that it fits in it, and if necessary, it can be easily removed.
From the smallest pieces of laminate you can make various boxes and pencil holders. You should be careful and attentive, as this is quite labor-intensive work.
Remains of medium or full length laminate will also find their use. In this case, it is best to make various shelves with your own hands. If there is a free corner in your home, then a corner shelf will fit perfectly into it, on which you can place small objects and decor. It is worth noting that the material is not able to withstand heavy loads, so it is better not to place heavy things.
This model can fit into absolutely any room. They won't look good on her:
- spices and dry herbs;
- tea, coffee and cocoa;
- toys;
- stationery;
- candles and fragrances;
- framed photographs;
- jewelry and much more.
A shoe shelf in the hallway will look no less original. To assemble such a structure does not require much time and effort. It is only important to make the calculations correctly, or rather, to count the number of pairs of shoes that will be placed on it.
All you need to do is put in a little effort and use creative thinking to get an original interior addition. If there is a small gap on the walls, then it is worth considering the shape of the shelf, which can fit perfectly into the interior of the room.
As you can see, if you wish, you can use almost all the leftovers after installing the flooring. In addition to the above options, there are several more that can be used to make your home more functional, practical and decorative. Thus, simple designs also include decorative protective shields for:
- old doors;
- furniture facades;
- heating radiators.
In many private workshops, it is quite common to find simple pieces of furniture that are made from the remains of various floor coverings, in particular laminate. With a little imagination, as well as selecting a diagram and installation instructions, you can make your own:
- TV stand;
- coffee table IR;
- stools;
- window sills;
- countertops.
For this, in addition to the laminate itself, you will need other materials, as well as additional tools. The update happens in the same way old furniture, which will give the opportunity to give it a new look and change the interior at minimal cost.
There are a number of other things that can be created that will require small pieces of flooring material:
- wall clock;
- house-keykeeper;
- wooden toys;
- dollhouse and so on.
When making items for a nursery, you should worry about safety, that is, about removing sharp corners. In some cases, it is permissible to use felt, which will protect the child from injury.
As you can see, it turns out that even from small pieces of laminate that are left after laying the floor, you can make many useful things for the home. According to its properties, the material is considered effective, durable, affordable and multifunctional, so even from a few centimeters of a board you can make something.
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The provided video materials describe how to properly use leftover laminate flooring:
I promised to show someone how to use laminate flooring for purposes other than its intended purpose - I’m doing it. The backstory is simple - after the renovation there was a little laminate left, which it was a pity to throw away (and I wouldn’t throw it away, I like to do things with my hands sometimes). The first and most long-standing wish was massive shelves made of solid boards for the kitchen. In principle, I would have made them even from an oak log, but then that same laminate caught my eye...
The result is in the photo. The advantages of such shelves are light weight and normal coverage. If it were an oak board, I would not dare to cover it with anything other than oil, but such a coating is much less durable. A wide selection of patterns and textures is plus number three. If anyone is interested in the price, this is another plus. Even without taking into account the price of a purchased board of this size, laminate will still be more profitable. Because it is often sold substandard - usually with problems with corners and locks. And we don’t need corners and locks here. And you can easily take a bag with a 70% - 80% discount. There are factory shelves of a similar design, but they, firstly, are several times smaller, and, secondly, they are lined with simple laminated fiberboard paper with all that it implies.
The design is simple, everything will take one or two evenings in the workshop. First, a frame is made from ordinary 20x40 pine slats, which are sold at any hardware store. Several transverse stiffeners are added to the frame. Then the laminate is cut to size with an increase in its thickness and joints are made at 45 degrees. Everything is mounted with glue or copper-plated (whatever color you want) invisible nails. The joint, by the way, can be made not exactly 45 degrees, but a little more - the main thing here is not to break its straight line, which will form the edge of the shelf.
The edge can be made in different ways - off the top of my head it’s a plane, an electric plane, a rasp + something softer, just a woodworking machine or, as in my case, a tabletop grinding machine. Having all this in the workshop, I liked making edges on the latter more - quickly and accurately.
Which glue to choose depends on reverse side laminate If you want to be sure, take a good one, or even just epoxy. But in any case, a pair of invisible nails will not hurt to fix the laminate flooring to the frame.
By this time, I had developed a taste for it and made a screen for a kitchen radiator from a purchased defective package of laminate. The screen takes into account the anatomical features of the wall and pipes, fits closely to everything and is supported by the battery itself. The design is the same - a frame made of slats, with laminate on top. Only instead of glue there are screws that are covered with a decorative corner. I chose a wide ventilation groove with a router and holes with a feather drill. The drill, by the way, even the Boshev one, “fits” with a bang. But it can be just as quickly corrected with a diamond file or a drill - the latter is simply more convenient and faster.
And off we go. The wall in the passage between the hallway and the kitchen was also covered with laminate - opposite the same door texture. The wallpaper was left on purpose - the same on the opposite wall, plus the same wallpaper in the hallway. I threw out the mezzanine and now have a laminate shelf in the walkway instead.
This is already from the kitchen side. I made lighting in the shelf.
Something like this with the light in the toilet, bathroom and kitchen. I glued it to cheap liquid nails - no load, no special strength needed.
It's better to cut laminate circular saw or a jigsaw - hacksaws, even high-quality ones, they kill quickly. But not all of them are sharpened now. Or just buy a cheap one, use it and throw it away.
And a favorite topic for many is hiding pipes in the toilet. I made it like this, from the same laminate. For a year nothing has swelled or swelled. Plus - the design is collapsible. If, God forbid, something leaks somewhere, it comes off decorative corner, the screws are unscrewed and this whole canoe is easily disassembled on the boards. and assembles just as quickly. IN corner profiles, of course, the laminate is inserted just like that - without glue. Wooden frame inside.
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What can be made from leftover laminate flooring?
Why use surplus?
To be honest, a situation in which the remaining material will be thrown away is extremely rare.
After all, this excess has been paid for, the laminated boards are of quite high quality, and you don’t want to throw away the scraps either: they will always be useful for repairs.
As a result, all the fragments that were not used when laying a heated floor, for example, “live” for years on the balcony or in the closet, taking up space and being quite annoying. And if a high-quality material of class 32–33 was chosen for installation, then repairs will not be needed very soon, if at all.
Instead of storing old leftovers, you can make a lot of things with your own hands.
What you can make from laminate with your own hands for the kitchen
Laminated boards carry loads well and are quite resistant to temperature changes. Their use for kitchen utensils is based on these properties.
- Stands are simply cut from an old board of the required size and even any configuration: the material is perfectly cut. They can be cut in any quantity and of any type.
- Cutting boards are less durable. Than wooden ones, but still successfully resists contact with a sharp knife.
- Boxes and drawers for products are a constant need. And assembling a container of the required size from old pieces of laminated board is not difficult. And the fact that such drawers will harmonize with the new heated floor is just an extra plus.
- Kitchen apron - if there are a lot of scraps left and you can fill the required area with material, then finish with laminate kitchen apron might be a great idea. Such a product is no less stable than lining, and looks no less impressive. What you can make from leftover laminate flooring with your own hands is shown in the photo.
Household supplies
From the remaining laminated boards you can build various simple furniture. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the “carrying capacity” of the material. So, such a shelf will not support a row of books, but it can easily hold a row of shoes. What kind of furniture can be made from laminate is shown in the photo.
- Shelves are universally used for both the dacha and the apartment. To do this, you only need the old board itself and brackets for mounting on the wall. The shape and size are arbitrary.
- Refinishing old furniture - especially good option for a dacha, where this is usually what is used. Moreover, the trimmings can be laid in different ways to enhance the decorative effect of the item.
- A table and a chair - this is what can be made from laminate scraps with the proper skill. And for an apartment, you can use the material to build a chest of drawers of any design and size with an abundance of all the necessary drawers.
- A shield for a heating radiator - in winter it will be superfluous, but in warm time will come in handy for a year. The appearance of old batteries, as a rule, leaves much to be desired. The laminate panel looks much better and is in complete harmony with the floor material. The product is assembled from pieces using a joining mechanism; plastic slats are fixed along the perimeter of the shield. It is secured to the window sill with a couple of screws.
Unusual use
- The most creative way to use pieces of material is children's playhouse. For kids, such a device - a real dream, and from the remains of laminated boards you can assemble a small hut for home use, and a voluminous house for outdoor games.
Edge processing is important here. In an apartment house, the edges are covered with felt or felt plastic edge. In versions for the street, the edges are sanded.
- A variety of bird feeders are made from laminated boards in literally a couple of hours, and they will delight both birds and children for a long time.
The video suggests several ways to use leftover laminate.
After the renovation, some unused amount remains building material. It would be a shame to throw it away; it would be better to come up with a worthy use for it. Often, after installing the laminate flooring, trim remains. This high-quality material is durable and reliable. What can be made from leftover laminate flooring?
If you take this problem seriously, you need to familiarize yourself with the theory of such work. Methodological development A lesson on creating crafts from this material will help you quickly figure out what the diagram of the future structure should be. The drawings according to which the rack will be made from pieces of laminate will help you create such a structure without any problems.
We create furniture
What can be made from laminate, and how to make good use of its remains? The first thing that craftsmen begin to think about is how to make furniture with their own hands, what kind of interior items can be created?
Home craftsmen when it remains large number long laminate boards, make a table. When there is not enough furniture in the house to store the necessary things, you can make a large shelving unit. A shelf for spices or other kitchen utensils will also be useful. The shoe rack fits perfectly in the hallway. Self-made shelves will be a good help for storing tools in the garage.
The backing for the laminate, especially if it is made of cork, can be used to provide additional sound insulation for walls and interior doors.
What to make from leftover laminate flooring to decorate a room? You can make a laminated window sill that will decorate the window. Moreover, a window sill made from the remains of panels can have large or small sizes, according to individual dimensions.
Laminate furniture looks beautiful. Laminate beds are distinguished by their original design. Remaining rectangular material, which can be attached to the end of the bed, decorating it in this way. Made from this material homemade rack Convenient to install in a hallway or garage. Laminate flooring It is durable, so such a rack will be used for many years without chipping or breaking. The beds will also remain very durable after many years of use. The rack can be made from various leftover laminate flooring. To do this, first a sketch of the future structure is created and suitable segments are selected. Then the material is assembled and fixed.
To make a bed you will definitely need an electric jigsaw. It will help you quickly cut laminate boards under required sizes. To make the bed look beautiful and aesthetic, a decorative layer is created. Multi-colored is suitable for painting acrylic paint.
A false laminate beam will be an excellent device for laying cables and other electrical wires. In addition, false beams in the form of a small box will hide the pipelines in the kitchen.
Summer residents make boxes for seedlings from laminate. The design is developed, the necessary parts are cut out. Then they are placed on glue. The bottom of the box is covered with a protective material to retain moisture.
Household crafts
Laminate leftovers will definitely come in handy around the house. From them you can build the most different designs, which are so necessary in any home. However, it is necessary to take into account the load-carrying capacity of the material.
For example, a laminate shelf may not be able to support heavy books, but it will be just right for shoes. Home craftsmen create many different simple furniture from laminate scraps.
- Shelves. They can be installed in the country house, and they also look good in the apartment. The design dimensions and shape are selected in random order.
- Old furniture is finished with laminate strips. Mainly decorated country furniture. The scraps are placed in a chaotic manner to give the furniture a more decorative appearance.
- For good master It doesn’t cost anything to build a table from leftover laminate. In your apartment you can install a laminate chest of drawers with a large number of different drawers.
- Old batteries ruin appearance interior They can be covered with a laminate shield. It looks beautiful and harmonizes with the flooring.
Original application
A birdhouse made of laminate looks very nice. Children rejoice at such designs, and the craft may interest the young master, and he will willingly help in its creation.
For kids, you can cut out snowflakes from leftover laminate. Painted in white, they become the decoration of the room. Snowflakes, fastened with string, can become a kind of garland.
All kinds of feeders can be made quickly. Hanged on a tree, they will last a long time, thanks to the strength of the laminate.
How is furniture created from leftover laminate flooring?
You can make a sliding wardrobe from laminate yourself. A sketch must be made first general view designs. Each part is then drawn individually for manufacturing. Of course, you can already use ready-made projects, but this will require binding overall dimensions to the existing area.
To create a wardrobe you need to prepare in advance:
- material;
- accessories;
- accessories;
- components;
- fasteners.
Laminate sheets are cut to the required dimensions using a jigsaw. The quality of the future assembly depends on the accuracy of such work. First, all the parts are laid out according to the assembly sequence. On one side there will be sheet material, fittings and fasteners. On the opposite side there is a marking tool.
This technology helps speed up the assembly process. No need to waste time searching the right tool and necessary details. To mark laminate boards, dimensions are determined with a tape measure, and marks are made with an ordinary pencil.
IN in the right places Mark the points where the holes will be made. To do this, 5 cm is set aside from the end of the sheet. The location of the holes depends on the number of shelves that will be in the wardrobe.
For specialized furniture screws, special recesses are made in the panels to recess the heads of the fasteners. Right angles are constantly checked with a metal square. This helps to avoid warping of the cabinet walls.
The cabinet is assembled strictly according to the developed sketch. To install the back wall, cut out with a jigsaw required dimensions fiberboard sheet. Then it is fixed with small nails to outside closet
Scraps of laminate panels that fall into the hands of a good craftsman will never be thrown away. He will be able to create a lot of good things from them, starting with the simplest shelf and ending with a large multi-shelf wardrobe. It all depends on desire and skill.
You can learn how to work with laminate panels, creating from them small but practical products, from the video.