Choosing Egger laminate

Laminate - one of the most popular flooring today. Many manufacturers today are engaged in its manufacture and sale. Among the leaders is the brand Egger. Its products are in high demand not only in our country, but throughout the world. Therefore, today, in this article, we choose laminate Egger.

About the company

Egger is a German brand, headquartered in Austria today. The German manufacturer began its activities in 1996, and to this day all its products are valued worldwide for their high quality and excellent appearance.

Initially, production was carried out at a single plant in Austria, later it was Germany that became the center of the direct production process, and only the main office remained in Austria.

Russia signed a contract for cooperation with this brand a few years ago, thanks to which residents of our country now have the opportunity to purchase high-quality and durable Egger laminate of Russian origin. All work at domestic factories are carried out under strict regulations of the German manufacturer.

Each stage of production at both Russian and German plants is strictly controlled. That is why the manufacturer gives a guarantee of 15 years for its products.

Currently, the manufacturer has 16 full-scale production centers throughout Europe, where the production of high quality laminate is carried out. The great advantage of this manufacturer is the fact that the brand specialists regularly develop and patent new manufacturing technologies.

Such an approach to the process allows the Egger brand not only to keep up with the times, but also to be one step ahead of it.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the main advantages of the laminate of this brand are:

  1. Durability and high wear resistance. Of course, these two advantages are the most important for most buyers.
  2. Materials of manufacture are absolutely safe and hypoallergenic.
  3. Laminate Egger blends perfectly with warm floors.
  4. It has a unique patented soundproofing technology, which makes it possible to lay it in the bedroom and children's room.
  5. Easy and simple installation.
  6. Ease of care.
  7. Low and affordable price for every customer.
  8. The widest range of colors and models of laminate allows you to choose the perfect coverage for any room.

But, in addition to these significant advantages, laminate of this brand, you have two minuses:

  1. Before laying it, be sure to level the floors in the room. The complexity of the preparatory work and its duration will depend on whether the floors are concrete or wooden.
  2. Despite increased moisture resistance, the Egger laminate is not suitable for rooms with high humidity, such as bathrooms and toilets.

But the disadvantages are, in fact, very insignificant, and there are much more advantages to this flooring.

Specifications

All existing varieties of laminate are divided into several classes, depending on their characteristics.

According to the class of operation laminate from this manufacturer is divided as follows:

  • Class 31 with thickness up to 6 mm. This flooring is best suited for rooms with a low floor load in a private dwelling, its service life can be up to ten years.
  • 32nd grade The laminate has a thickness of 6 to 8 mm. Fitted in rooms with an average load. Suitable for kitchens and corridors. The service life can reach fifteen years.
  • 33rd grade This flooring has a thickness of 11 mm. Service life up to 20 years. Suitable for rooms with a heavy load.
  • Laminate 34 the class is practically not used in domestic conditions, its thickness can reach 14 mm. Service life up to thirty years.

Laminate is also divided into several groups, depending on the strength of the upper layer and the type of wear resistance:

  1. AC5-AC6 - Laminate of the highest wear resistance class. Typically, such a laminate is laid in places with a large load. Laminate of this type is equivalent to class 34.
  2. AC4 - equivalent to class 33 and 34 laminate.
  3. AC3 - It is a laminate that is suitable for laying only in private homes.

In addition to the technical characteristics, laminate Egger has several varieties.

Kinds

There are three main types of laminate of this brand:

  1. Suberic The look is made of high quality cork, ideal for children's rooms and bedrooms. It has an increased level of sound insulation, very warm, completely safe for health. Cork laminate is manufactured in four different formats. This coating is resistant to fading, to various types of pollution, and also has a high level of wear resistance.
  2. Vinyl The laminate has a small thickness, while it is very durable and reliable, as well as moisture resistant. Made only from natural materials, safe for humans, reduces the noise level several times.
  3. Laminate Aqua + coated isolated into a separate group, since such panels can be laid even in the bathroom.

All these varieties of laminate are realized together with a chamfer. In the assortment of the company you can find panels with double-sided or quadrilateral bevel.

Collections

For the convenience of customers, the manufacturer manufactured and sold today laminate divided into three collections:

  • PRO Laminate. All panels in this collection have a unique authentic, that is, stylish appearance. This coating looks stylish and unique.It is the laminate from this collection that has the highest level of moisture resistance, it also has a high durability threshold. In addition, these panels are presented in a wide range and are completely safe for health.
  • PRO Comfort Collection combines unique wood and stone motifs. When walking, a person feels a very pleasant feeling due to the cork base. Panels from this collection are different from the rest of the increased heat and noiselessness. It is such a laminate will be the best for laying in a private house or apartment.
  • PRO Design - This is a unique self-healing laminate that has an increased level of resistance to minor scratches. As well as panels from other collections, these products have a high level of wear resistance and are also completely safe.

These three laminate collections are designed for professional installation.

But there is a collection that also includes three series - Megafloor. Its three series (Laminate, Comfort and Design) have the same characteristics as the PRO collections, the difference is that such panels can be laid independently.

In addition, Egger laminate is divided into several more collections, depending on the style:

  1. Natural style. These include panels that mimic the most natural wood and stone.
  2. Vintage - panels from this collection are characterized by artificial wear and old age.
  3. Classic - it is a laminate, imitating wood, suitable for any style of interior and having the most natural color.
  4. Loft - these are laminated panels of light shades, which, at times, have a Nordic pattern.

All these collections are interconnected with each other, thanks to this manufacturer and managed to provide buyers with such a wide range of laminate panels.

Materials and colors

To create this flooring manufacturer uses the following materials:

  • Cardboard having a special paraffin impregnation. That he is the substrate panels.
  • Chipboard sheets, cork or vinyl coating - act as the basis of the panels.
  • Special polymeric material or paper is used to create drawings.
  • The film coated with special melamine resins is a protective coating of the laminate.

All materials before their launch into the production cycle are tested for quality and safety.This approach to production allows us to provide buyers with high-quality and durable flooring.

Color solutions are also presented in a fairly wide range.

The primary colors used in the production process are:

  • white;
  • Gray;
  • dark brown;
  • oak;
  • nut:
  • chocolate

There is a laminate, painted in several colors at once. This usually refers to panels that imitate natural stones or wood. The assortment of the brand includes both matte and glossy panels. Some of them have a seemingly rough look, although they are completely smooth to the touch.

Such a variety of colors and colors allows you to choose the perfect laminate for any room.

Scope of use

Currently Egger laminate is actively used to create a beautiful and high-quality flooring:

  1. In private houses and apartments.
  2. In offices.
  3. In banks.
  4. In large stores and luxury furniture and clothing stores.
  5. In cafes and restaurants.
  6. At the airports.

That is, it is safe to say that laminate panels of this manufacturer are widely used in all spheres of human life.Many buyers highlight laminate flooring as a flooring for a country house. It is there that it allows you to create maximum comfort and coziness.

How to choose?

It is not surprising that among such a wide range of ordinary buyer is easy to get lost. In order not to get confused, you should use the following tips while shopping:

  1. It is necessary to choose a laminate, starting from its class and from the room in which it will be laid. This indicator must be taken into account, otherwise the floor will quickly become unusable.
  2. The color of the panels should at least partially overlap with the overall color range. If a suitable color could not be found, it is better to stop at a neutral shade.
  3. For small spaces, you should purchase light parquet and vice versa. Glossy panels allow room expansion, but their installation is reasonable if there is a sufficient source of daylight in the room.
  4. Despite the fact that the laminate of this brand is produced in Russia using the original technology, many experts still recommend to prefer panels made in Germany.
  5. Do not forget when buying about the level of moisture resistance of this flooring. This indicator must be taken into account. The higher the humidity in the room, the higher should be the level of resistance of the panels to it.

By listening to these simple tips, you can easily purchase high-quality, reliable, stylish and durable laminate flooring in any room.

Reviews

Laminate panels brand Egger are actively used not only by ordinary buyers, but also by specialists in decoration. And the best thing about the quality and durability of this material will be testimony to their feedback.

Reviews from ordinary buyers of such panels are mostly positive. People emphasize their durability, wide range and affordable price. For many, an important advantage was the presence of enhanced protection against moisture at the panels of one of the collections.

Reviews of specialists are mostly similar. True, professionals nevertheless note that laminated panels manufactured in Europe are still slightly higher in quality than those manufactured in Russia.

In general, the Egger laminate panels are a great combination of quality, price and style.

The video will help determine the choice.

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