Laminate Artens: spectacular solutions in the interior

Laminate Artens is a German product manufactured by Leroy Merlin. It will be more accurate to say that it owns the trademark, and the production is carried out at the factories of the Egger firms. Classen. Kronostar and Spanolux SA. The equipment in the factories of these companies is high quality and proven over the years, it allows you to produce flooring that meets all international standards.

The production of laminate of this brand is carried out in a standard way, for this 4 compacted layers are used:

• Stabilization layer. The lower part of the lamella, which is needed to enhance the strength and uniform distribution of the load on the laminate.As a rule, Kraft cardboard impregnated with melamine is used for this.
• The main layer. This is a high density HDF (fiberboard) plate. It is necessary for the rigidity, elasticity, moisture resistance and reliability of the entire floor covering. From it the castle system is made.

• Drawing or decorative layer. Natural wood, stone, marble, tile and much more, all of these images are applied to special paper, printed and glued to the base of the laminate.
• Top protective layer. Special resin composition, which in several layers cover the decorative part. Depending on the quality and quantity of the applied composition, the class of wear resistance of products is determined.

The catalog contains models of 32 and 33 classes of wear resistance, thickness of 7, 8 and 10 mm. Type of installation using a double lock system on all sides of the lamella. There are options with chamfer and without, as well as models that are compatible with a floor heating system. The manufacturer states that various options can be stowed in the nursery, bedroom, living room, hallway, in the kitchen and in the office.

You can invite a specialist to lay the laminate, however, the simplicity of the locking system on the Artens laminate allows you to do everything on your own and in a short time if the floor space is small.The lock is designed to hold the two parts together; it is necessary to align them with the end side at an angle, and when one returns to the horizontal position, the lock snaps. Remove the small gap can be formed with a rubber hammer.

More expensive options have a plastic latch lock. Laying type is “floating”, the floor covering should not be fixed in the subfloor using glue or other fixatives.

Among the presented species in the Leroy Merlin catalogs there is no option with an existing substrate, so it will be necessary to pick it up and lay it in advance. Workmanship allows the installation and disassembly of the lamellae repeatedly without loss. The panels should be laid from the light source, that is, the windows, if it is necessary to make the room wider, then the laminate is laid across, if longer - along.

Laminate Artens attracts buyers with the following advantages.

• Low average cost. The average price for a laminate of this brand is about 600 rubles per square meter. m, there are cheaper options 400 rubles, the most expensive almost 900 rubles. This is a fairly small price compared to most other European brands, a wide price segment allows you to choose the right different categories of buyers.
• Environmentally friendly materials. Laminate Artens has all the certificates and documents confirming the environmental safety of the product. It is fireproof and does not emit harmful toxic substances. Production is carried out from natural materials.

• Wear resistance. Able to withstand most of the mechanical effects, without losing an attractive appearance. It can be used in rooms with high traffic. It is not erased, resistant to delamination and moisture resistant, due to the wax impregnation of the base layer.
• Laminate does not change the appearance under the influence of ultraviolet rays even in the case of their constant impact.
• Anti-slip protection. The laminate is designed so that when walking the legs do not slip, which makes it safe even for use in children's rooms.

• Resistance to temperature effects. Temperature drops will not affect the coating, it will not expand at high temperatures, will not crack under the influence of low ones. The main condition for long life is the absence of high humidity. The panels can be used with a warm floor, they withstand temperatures of up to 27-28 degrees.
• The quality of the top layer. The resin compounds that protect Artens laminate are able to withstand wet cleaning and spilled liquids, as well as processing certain types of chemicals.

The product catalog is a list of all the presented types of design, not divided into separate collections. The name indicates the trademark Artens, wood species and wear resistance class. It is worth noting that the company Leroy Merlin provides a small amount of information about its product, in the description on the site sometimes there are no basic characteristics.

It is possible to divide all design options according to the wear resistance class.

Only 16 variants with a large number of colors: from vanilla to black.

Beige-brown colors are presented, for example, with laminate "Oak Grosso" and "Oak Elegant", they are suitable for interiors in the style of Provence or Art Deco.

“Northern Oak” is a deep shade of gray, it is suitable for minimalism or loft style.

The lighter gray “Palace Oak” is a laminate without chamfer, creating the feeling of a natural array in light and large rooms.

“Sevilsky Oak” (formerly “Seville Castle”) and “Oak Loft” are brown lamellas with a pronounced tree structure, it is an excellent floor covering for classic English or American style, its color changes depending on the room’s filling and light sources.

Light shades are “Oak Rene” and “Oak Langensky”, small cream and golden streaks give them refinement and nobility. Ecostyle or classicism will look even more unusual in combination with them.

Laminate "Brazilian pine" has an unusual color and the look of the aged board, will fit into the Scandinavian or maritime style.It should be borne in mind that its dark shade is able to visually reduce the room.

As many as 18 options. There are also shades for every taste, but better quality.

"Byzantine Oak" is a classic beige-brown shade, white streaks create a special charm.

"British Oak" has a natural brown color and dark bevel, will look beautiful even in ethnic styles, African or Egyptian.

The gray scale is presented including the design “Oak Romanesque”.

Deciding to combine contrasting black and white in the interior, the floor can be made no less outlandish. Combine the laminate "Pine Colon" - vanilla and "Oak Lorenz" - almost black with a lightened texture, and get a great result.

Any product has both positive and negative feedback. Among the advantages of the company's products Artens noted easy installation, including their own hands. Durability and uniformity of the coating, no visible joints, the lamellae are tight to each other without additional impact. After prolonged use, the coating remains bright, smooth and shiny.Many consider a plus a variety of designs and colors that clearly reflect the structure of natural wood.

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