P After repairs, there are often surplus building materials that you want to use so that they do not disappear or go to waste. One of these materials is laminate - it is durable, but easy to use and it is a shame that such a building material will go to waste. As a rule, laminate is used in laying floors, but this is far from its only use, which is very important for those who have an abundance of this material. So how else can you use leftover laminate flooring?
From the remaining laminate with your own hands you can make a bunch of useful and beautiful things and household items.
- flower pots;
- boxes for home mini-gardens, seedlings;
- shelves;
- toy furniture;
- tool boxes, etc.
All this can be easily created from the remains of this material. To provide additional protection from moisture, the inside of the products must be covered with polyethylene or other moisture-proof film. You can also put together boxes for storing some vegetables, to which you should also add a lid. Such a product is also useful simply for storing some things: children's toys, out-of-season shoes, tools.
If there are small scraps of laminate left, they will be suitable for stands for mugs and glasses or for hot dishes. You just need to cut a square or any other shape of a suitable size from an existing piece of laminate and use the resulting result for its intended purpose.
Long boards can be used as light shelves. Of course, they are not suitable for any things, because laminate lightweight material and may bend. But for light items, such shelves are quite useful - you can put keys, a small souvenir or a candle on them.
Crafts from leftover laminate
From the remains of laminate you can make not only light products, but also quite useful and strong things. For example, you can build a panel for radiators. Unfortunately, not all of them are different great design, so that's it decorative panel made of laminate will be very useful. And besides, this product will completely merge with the floor and not stand out from the overall scheme of the interior.
Laminate can be used quite creatively. For example, why not build a cat house from leftover laminate flooring? Cat owners know how these furry animals love to hide in secluded places, which means this will be a great gift for their beloved pet. You need to cut out a door and a couple of windows in the house, but it is best to upholster the inside and outside of the house with a special material that will be convenient for the animal to sharpen its claws on. And in the absence of a cat, you can build a house for a child, supplementing it with children's furniture, also made of laminate. You can make a birdhouse or bird feeder.
Since we're talking about furniture, we can move on to crafts that are more complex than high chair or shelf. From the remains of laminate, some manage to make quite strong stools, shoe racks, or use the material for decoration or decoration old furniture, although such delights are not suitable for every interior.
What else unusual can be made from laminate? Finish the walls! Yes, yes, laminate can be used on walls too! You can use solid boards and attach them additionally to the wall with screws, or you can make decorative panel from different laminate scraps. For example, if you cut equal rectangles from boards and fold them in a herringbone pattern, and then frame the composition, you will get an impressive and stylish decorative panel that can be hung like a picture. And the remains of the board left over from the craft should also be used: assemble a small box, glue another, but small panel, use it in the decor of some things. The scope for imagination is limitless, from leftover laminate with your own hands you can do anything you can think of! After this, there will simply be no deposits of unnecessary laminate left!
There is a definite trend towards “zero waste production”. Every construction professional strives to purchase and use an equal amount of material so that there is no waste left, but there are types of work in which it is necessary to take material in reserve, and it often happens that there is no large number There will still be some material left.
In such situations, many people ask the question: what can be made from leftover laminate flooring. When making a decision, it is worth moving away from the stereotypes that laminate is only flooring material, and pay attention to other applications.
Use of laminate for other purposes
Laminate cuttings are useful for decorating slopes, walls and much more.
Every owner should know that a laminated floor panel is always purchased with a reserve, so that it is possible to replace a broken or faulty lamella at any time.
If by chance it turns out that after installing the laminate flooring there is a large amount of this building material, don't be upset. Your money is not wasted.
Since the remaining flooring can be used for other purposes, creating from the laminate with your own hands:
- slopes;
- doorways,
- wall panels,
- ceiling cover;
- coffee tables;
- bedside tables;
- crafts;
- decorative shelves.
Indeed, many items for renovation of premises can be made from laminate.
It should be remembered that laminate comes in different thicknesses. Its core base is fiberboard (fibreboard), so you shouldn’t get too carried away with organizing crafts from this material.
You can see a more detailed structure of the laminate structure in the table diagram.
Functional shelves and stands should not be installed in places with high humidity, as they will not last long.
Laminate wall panels
The walls are covered with laminate very quickly
Laminate wall panels are a functional use of leftovers and create an excellent decorative item in the overall ensemble of the room.
It is worth saying that the use of laminate for panels is gradually moving into the second purpose of the material itself, since this method of framing and leveling walls is very convenient, fast and different good combination with the same laminate floor.
The panels can be installed either on a wooden sheathing or on a flat wall (even on an old covering, such as wallpaper).
When installing laminate flooring on a wall, make sure it is level. It should not get damp, otherwise the laminate will quickly swell.
When installing panels on a sheathing or wall, installation is carried out either using an adhesive composition called “liquid nails” or the panels are fixed at the top and bottom. The bottom serves as a latch floor plinth, and a special strip should be used on top, which will connect the laminate with plasterboard or other wall material.
You should know that leftover laminate for panels can be used in 2-3 different contrasting shades. This will only give a certain flavor to the room and expand its volume, but one of the selected laminate options for the panels (if there are more than 2) must be combined with the floor covering.
Laminate ceiling
If you decide to finish the ceiling with laminate, then think about original design premises
They began to use laminate as a ceiling covering not so long ago, and they do this not often, since the consumption of laminate is equal to its cost on the floor.
It is possible to make a ceiling from a laminate, and it will look attractive, but you should know that the option for fastening the panels will differ significantly from the floor version. This fact is due to the fact that ceiling laminate is attached to adhesive mixtures, applying them to reverse side.
A vapor barrier film should be stretched over the ceiling, since condensation should not fall on the back side of the panels.
The use of laminate for slopes
Laminate slopes have been manufactured for quite a long time. As with panels, laminate can be attached directly to the wall and to the sheathing. If the wall profile needs to be leveled, use lathing.
The panels are also fastened with glue. Along the edges the laminate is fixed with molding and corner. For more information about using laminate, watch this video:
Before installing laminate slopes, you should first assess the condition of the double-glazed windows and the presence of drafts in the room. In case of unsatisfactory condition of windows and higher level humidity, it is not advisable to install slopes made of this material.
Based on the above, we can conclude that you should not be upset if there is laminate left. You will definitely use it to decorate rooms, knowing how to properly install the panels yourself without involving construction crews.
Laminate is a high-quality multi-layer coating. This is one of the most common materials for decorating almost any room. High-quality laminate has excellent wear resistance, including mechanical damage. This material also protects the floor from moisture and is resistant to sudden changes. temperature regime and impact chemicals. When renovating, many people prefer laminate, as its surface can perfectly imitate parquet, boards and even stone. Ideas for the kitchen Thanks to laminate boards, you can make irreplaceable things for the kitchen: Cutting boards (they can be for a specific purpose, for example, for bread products, for meat and fish, for fruits and vegetables);
Coasters for hot dishes (stands are especially popular various forms and sizes that can accommodate not only a hot kettle and pan, but also a small cup);
Shelves for storing various kitchen utensils.
But, if you have enough leftover material, you can build larger things, for example, a new countertop or even a table, and you can adjust the shape and size to suit yourself and the available space. A kitchen apron made from laminated boards will look great. This product not only looks impressive, but will also last a long time due to its special wear resistance. This idea will save a significant amount of money on finishing material for the kitchen. From small scraps of laminate you can make vases for storing sweets and kitchen items. Add small lids to them and they are child and pet proof. In addition, such vases will become a beautiful decorative item, as they will harmonize with the floor covering. Laminated boards can be used to make excellent storage items for various products for the living room, nursery, hallway, and bathroom. These can be boxes and crates various sizes and forms. It is convenient to store various things in them: Shoes;
Toys;
Books;
Packages;
Washing powders and detergents;
Chemicals intended for cleaning the premises;
Household tools and much more.
Floor boxes are quite capable of replacing bulky chests of drawers, and if small boxes are built into the wall, one above the other, then this will great solution storage problems small space. Such boxes can also be adapted for seedlings, which will definitely come in handy for summer residents. Outside the city, these interior items are necessary. Country house will be noticeably transformed if all things are neatly arranged in laminate boxes. This will not only look aesthetically pleasing, but will also keep, for example, clothes dry after a long winter. In addition, vegetables and fruits are well preserved in such boxes. Don't forget that leftover laminate can be used to create shelves of various sizes. You can hang them in any room. As a rule, they place books, flowers, stationery, small interior items and much more. It all depends on your needs and limitless imagination. Furniture options Try to make from flooring various items DIY furniture. Such things will always look stylish, and most importantly, it will be almost impossible to find a second one. For example, transform your hallway wall hanger and a shoe rack. Doing this is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. For a hanger, fasten several laminated boards together, attach hooks to them, and you can hang the product on the wall. Small shelves or drawers of various sizes (for adult and children's shoes, boots, slippers, etc.) fastened together can serve as shoe racks. If you have a large amount of remaining material, you can build a closed shoe rack with stands. A small piece of furniture will become a wonderful piece of furniture coffee table, which will decorate the room and give it comfort. When making it, you should take into account that it is necessary to further strengthen the legs of this product. In this case, it will be able to withstand a large number of magazines, newspapers, and will also become a piece of furniture that can be served at home buffets. Small pieces of flooring can transform a wardrobe, doors, walls and even ceilings. With the help of small parts you can form various patterns. In this case, it is better to attach the material with glue or liquid nails to avoid deformation. Thus, decorate, for example, old fireplace, if it does not harmonize with the new renovation. Laminate with imitation will look very good here natural stone. Looks beautiful decorated door arch, it can be oval, square or even fancy shaped. Thus, you can visually combine two rooms into one, creating the illusion of weightless space. To decorate an arched space, you can use not only small remnants of the covering, but also entire boards. It all depends on your skills and construction abilities. If you want to make a staircase out of laminated boards, then it is better to abandon this idea, since the material will not be able to withstand heavy weight. In this case, you can only decorate a finished staircase in a living space with this coating. It should be noted that for such finishing you should choose boards that will completely cover the area of the step. Otherwise, the deformation of the material during its use is high. A laminate staircase looks chic and adds comfort and sophistication to the home. Another great idea for using leftover laminate flooring is to make a bed. There are various options. You can make a bed not only the right size, nose additional options, for example, with storage space for linen, with drawers. But to make any type of bed you will need solid boards (for the main frame and headboard). If only small pieces are available, they can only be used to decorate the surface of the old bed that is boring to you. Decorating the window You will be surprised, but you can decorate the window and radiators with the remains of the laminate. To do this, the surface of the window slopes is finished with laminate, the window sill is carefully decorated, and a solid board is attached to it. Do not forget that before work it is necessary to carry out dismantling work. It is necessary to remove the old slopes, clean them, fill the free space with foam, if any, and only then proceed finishing works. As a result, you will get a stylish window opening that will be in complete harmony with the floor covering. Separately, it is worth mentioning that waste from laminated boards can be used as a screen for heating devices. Thanks to this method, you can hide ugly batteries and pipes that spoil appearance renovated premises. In addition, such a screen can protect small children from a hot heating device. Don't forget important point that when connecting boards, it is necessary to make holes at the bottom or top so that air can circulate freely and warm the room. Laminate flooring can be used in different ways. For example, in interior decoration. If previously this covering was laid only on the floor, then, creating modern interior, designers decorate the walls and ceilings of rooms with it for various purposes. To secure the remaining laminate to the surface, you can use liquid nails. It is also worth considering the option of installing a profile system, which will be appropriate for large boards. The frame can be made from different materials: aluminum profile;
tree.
The updated one will look no less interesting old door. This work can be done independently without the involvement of specialists. Besides, everything necessary tools and materials can be found in every home: liquid nails;
laminate remains;
roulette;
pencil;
grinder or saw.
Designer crafts But this is not all the ideas that can be realized with the help of leftover floor coverings. You can prove yourself as a real designer and make unique things that will delight not only the guests of your apartment, but also your children. For girls you can make a real one dollhouse. Finished product will definitely delight your child, as you will make the dream of most girls come true. It is important that this product is safe for the child, so it should not contain parts that can injure: Sharp corners;
Hard elements that can cause injury;
Toxic materials (for example, it is better to choose PVA glue, it is safe and does not have an unpleasant odor).
It is necessary to decorate the dollhouse both inside and outside with soft elements: Fabric;
Felt;
Foam rubber;
Cardboard
The smallest remnants of laminate should also not be thrown away; they can be used for office supplies. For example, it is quite simple to make: boxes;
pencil holders;
glasses;
stands;
boxes and much more.
Based on the principle of making boxes for seedlings or vegetables, boxes are made in which books, notebooks, documents and much more will be stored. It is worth noting that the trash can can also be made from laminate. This is just a small list of options that can be brought to life with a little effort and time. In order to use the leftover laminate for its intended purpose, it is enough to look around and assess your needs for certain products. Then all that remains is to dream a little, consider ideas and allocate a little time. Flooring remnants are not waste, but required material, which is used for a variety of purposes. If you want to please your significant other or mother or grandmother, then try making a beautiful box from leftover laminate flooring to store jewelry, costume jewelry, or even the family budget. The box can be made in the form of a regular box with a lid. Inside, if possible, cover soft cloth, for example, velvet or faux suede. Decorate the top with buttons or glue a few coins. Such a thing is sure to make a lasting impression. Many people use laminate boards as stylish decor walls and ceilings. Thanks to this method, you can easily divide any room into zones, dividing it into several small spaces. This technique is often used in the bedroom and kitchen, for example, to separate work area from the place of eating or workspace from the resting place. When using flooring on the wall, you get perfectly flat and smooth surfaces. In such cases, laminate with imitation is often used natural wood, which adds elegance to the room and makes the room feel homely. If you want to surprise your guests and friends, make a wall panel out of these boards. Let your imagination fly and you will get a real work of art. It could be a mosaic of pieces of different textures or some kind of geometric pattern. If desired, you can apply a drawing with paint or use photo printing, which is now very fashion trends modern decor. Place your panel in a wooden frame and decorate an empty wall in your apartment. You can also use panels in the form of a triptych and a diptych, placing them sequentially in the room. If you are into photography, shooting in a photo studio, then a photophone can be very useful to you. It can be of absolutely any size depending on your needs. The most popular now is aged wood, with faded paint, and scratched. It's not difficult to do. All you have to do is connect the boards together, scratch them a little and apply to the surface acrylic paint, let it not dry completely and “remove” the paint in several places with a sponge or cloth. In addition, you can combine different laminate textures to give a certain personality to the background. Very often, needlewomen resort to this technique. They photograph their work on small photo backdrops imitating natural wood or stone, so the work looks impressive and sells faster. You can show your imagination, identify your needs and make a unique thing that will delight not only you, but also your loved ones.
All repair and finishing work has been completed and, it would seem, nothing else will disturb you - you can enjoy life in a clean home. But there is another problem - the remains of materials, of which a lot accumulates. Just throwing it away is irrational, since they cost a lot of money. You can put them on the balcony or in the barn, but over time they will deteriorate, never surviving until the next repair. In fact, almost every material can be given a second life. If you don't know what to make from leftover laminate flooring, then you should read this article, which shows various options.
Interior decoration
Laminate flooring can be used in different ways. For example, in interior decoration. If previously this covering was laid only on the floor, then, creating a modern interior, designers decorate the walls and ceilings of rooms for various purposes with it. To secure the remaining laminate to the surface, you can use liquid nails. It is also worth considering the option of installing a profile system, which will be appropriate for large boards. The frame can be made from different materials:
- aluminum profile;
- tree.
An updated old door will look no less interesting. This work can be done independently without the involvement of specialists. In addition, all the necessary tools and materials can be found in every home:
- liquid nails;
- laminate remains;
- roulette;
- pencil;
- grinder or saw.
You can use pieces of laminate to make an apron in the kitchen. To do this, you need to use the same technology as for wall mounting. If you wish and have free time, you can update cabinet furniture using leftover material.
Pay attention! To ensure that the laminate is well fixed on the surface, spacers are used. After the liquid nails have completely dried (after 24 hours), they are removed.
Functional items
It would seem, what else can be done? It turns out that this list is very long and can be continued. So, with the help of laminate it is possible not only to change the interior of the house, but also to create functional objects. The simplest ones will be the shelves. They are equipped in different rooms:
- kitchen;
- children's;
- bathroom;
- garage;
- pantry.
Pay attention! The boards cannot withstand heavy loads, so placing heavy objects on them is not recommended. All elements are attached using brackets, or the edges are inserted into prepared grooves.
Gardeners can use leftover laminate flooring in their dachas to make boxes for seedlings or flowers. It is enough to cover them inside with polyethylene so that moisture and soil do not destroy the structure. Such a box will be reliable and durable, so it can be used for more than one season, which will save money on the purchase of new containers. The same option is suitable for storing vegetables and fruits, but unlike the previous scheme, it is better to make a lid. It will protect the fruits from external factors.
The most complex product will be a protective shield for heating radiators. This question is relevant for owners of old heating system With cast iron pipes and radiators. To assemble the shield, it is enough to fasten the laminate boards together using lock connection. The perimeter of the resulting product should be trimmed with plastic strips, which can be purchased at specialized construction stores. There is another option for decorating the ends - gluing with self-adhesive tape. Secure the shield to the window sill with screws. The result will please everyone - the floor covering and the protective shield for the radiator will be combined with each other.
Pay attention! Some housewives have found use for laminate flooring in the kitchen and use it as cutting board for meat and fish. Since the material is high quality and the top layer is protected from damage, it will last a long time.
Accessories for children's games
Only real specialists and craftsmen will be able to make a real miniature house from laminate with their own hands. This product is one of the most complex. It is important to think through everything down to the smallest detail. It should contain elements such as:
- doors;
- windows;
- benches;
- fireplace;
- table.
This element will be dangerous to the child’s life due to sharp corners boards To avoid this, you will have to cover everything with felt. Inner part it is also advisable to upholster the house soft material, the same felt or thin foam rubber. For fixation, you can use PVA glue or a construction stapler.
To fill the resulting house with all the accessories, you can connect the child and use others, safe materials, For example:
- cardboard;
- colored paper;
- paints;
- textile;
- foil.
They will make window sills and indoor flowers. Cardboard is used for pots and window sills. Polystyrene foam is placed inside, and flowers are cut out of colored paper. Everything is fixed with glue. Do not forget that to decorate a window you need curtains, which can be any scraps. They also cover the table.
As a result of time-consuming and painstaking work, you can get a real house from your child’s favorite fairy tale or cartoon. Each element will be thought out and taken into account, which will allow the child to come up with a variety of games and, importantly, study everyday life and develop fine motor skills.
Stationery
The smallest remnants of laminate should also not be thrown away; they can be used for office supplies. For example, it is quite simple to make:
- caskets;
- pencil holders;
- glasses;
- stands;
- boxes and much more.
Based on the principle of making boxes for seedlings or vegetables, boxes are made in which books, notebooks, documents and much more will be stored. It is worth noting that the trash can can also be made from laminate.
This is just a small list of options that can be brought to life with a little effort and time.
In order to use the leftover laminate for its intended purpose, it is enough to look around and assess your needs for certain products. Then all that remains is to dream a little, consider ideas and allocate a little time. Flooring residues are not waste, but a necessary material that is used for a variety of purposes.
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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 build a chest of drawers of any design and size from the material 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.
The important thing here is the finishing of the edges. In an apartment house, the edges are covered with felt or felt or covered 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.