Floorwood Laminate: Aesthetic Design and European Quality

Laminate - undoubtedly one of the most popular flooring. Remember how much fuss, nerves and money goes to the same parquet from a natural array. Laminate floor is free from these disadvantages. Reasonable price, ease of installation, performance, realistic figures and textures favorably distinguish it from other materials. Despite the fact that laminate is produced in many countries around the world, European products have been the benchmark for quality for many years.

One of the well-known manufacturers in the market of laminated coatings is the German company Floorwood MF-group Gmbh. Its goal is high quality combined with low prices, regardless of the country of manufacture. The reservation about the country is not accidental, because the concern Floorwood has established production in such important centers of the world economy as Germany, France, Belgium, China.The official representative of the company in Russia is Stroy City, which, thanks to its dealer network, allows you to purchase laminate of this brand in almost all cities of the country.

Floorwood panels consist of four layers:

• Durable acrylic film has a protective function and is the guarantor of the long life of the flooring.
• Decorative film with an accurate transfer of wood or stone texture.
• HDF high density.
• Stabilizing layer.

High-quality connection of panels is provided by the Smart Click lock system. Click-type locks simplify the installation of laminate by firmly securing the dies and not allowing them to diverge even under intense loads. You can disassemble the floor with such locks up to 4 times, which allows you to easily replace damaged parts.

Floorwood products are available in several wear resistance classes - 32, 33 and 34. The thickness of the board is from 8 to 12 mm, depending on the level of strength.

Whatever you say, we choose first of all for the appearance. Therefore, not technical characteristics, but a variety of patterns and textures in the Floorwood collections, are the first to be noticed. Embossing technology in conjunction with 2 and 4-sided chamfers give the lamellas volume and greater similarity with natural surfaces.

As they say - “a good product praises itself,” but nevertheless, the advantages of laminate flooring under the brand Floorwood should be noted:

• Durability (up to 20 years) - guaranteed by the manufacturer under the condition of proper installation and careful operation (dropping heavy and sharp objects is not recommended).
• High wear resistance, again, subject to several rules:
  • to avoid disappointment, it is not necessary to lay laminate in rooms with direct entrance to the street. This will reduce the risk of abrasive particles (dust, dirt);
  • it is recommended to put special scratches on the furniture legs to protect the floor from scratches;
  • stand under the heavy furniture will prevent the appearance of unsightly dents on the laminate, by increasing the pressure area.

Note some more product specifications:

• UV resistance is good, but not 100%.
• Moisture resistance is quite high. However, you should not use laminate in rooms where water is a regular guest (sauna, bathroom). It is advisable to remove spilled liquid as quickly as possible.
• Resistant to stains (for example, from wine) and to other contaminants due to dirt-repellent treatment.
• Hypoallergenic and antibacterial.
• Environmentally friendly in accordance with European standards.
• Easy styling. Locks of click type allow you to lay the floor yourself without the involvement of specialists.
• A wide variety of decors grouped into twelve collections.

In order for advantages not to turn into disadvantages, it is important to consider the compliance of the laminate to the room. If the packaging says "residential use", it means it is not suitable for commercial premises. Also, regardless of the class, Floorwood flooring is not suitable for rooms with extreme loads: with constant movement of people, carts, cleaning machines.

The lineup of the Floorwood brand is represented by the following collections:

• Active - this is the most budget series with 32 class of strength. Plank board has the parameters of 1380 * 190 * 8 mm. Suitable for residential and commercial flooring.The drawing of the panels imitates oak, and the color range is calm, from light gray to dark brown.

• Series Brilliance has 33 class of wear resistance. The dimensions of the panel are 1285 * 192 * 8 mm. At home, with proper care, the floor will last up to 25 years. It is possible to use it in public areas with medium traffic. The collection includes 9 decors. Carefully transferred woodwork and four-sided chamfers create a feeling of natural coating.

• City - 8 mm coating of the 33rd class of strength. With the floor of this collection is very easy to create comfort in the house. Classic shades of brown will suit any interior. One of the advantages of this series is the ability to install underfloor heating under the laminate.

• Deluxe - a collection with 33 class of strength. Lamella thickness equal to 12 mm adds reliability to the coating. Models in this series are also combined with underfloor heating. Colors are discreet, with a gray subtone.

• Series models Gres reproduce the texture of natural stone. The stone floor illusion is complemented by a carefully crafted relief surface structure. The strength level is 33, and the panel thickness is 8 mm. The difference from the previous samples are the panel parameters.They can be in two versions: 1210 * 297 mm and 1213 * 405 mm. Use with a heat-insulated floor is possible.

• Collection Maxima - rich in decor options. The use of embossing technology in creating relief creates the effect of manual processing, and silver shine gives the surface an expensive look. Add similarities with a natural board and quadrilateral V-shaped chamfers. Laminate Maxima has a thickness of 12 mm and strength - 34 classes. Suitable for floor heating.

• Optimum. This series has a wear resistance of 33 classes and a thickness of 8 mm. It can move on the warm floor. Waxed panels for better moisture protection. The embossed surface accurately reproduces the structure of roughly treated wood. Along with interesting oak shades and textures, imitations of elm and woody mix were included in this collection.

• Series PalazzoPerhaps, it is possible to name a pearl of the Florwood brand. The design for an artistic parquet will not leave anyone indifferent and will add to the interior of palace luxury. U-shaped chamfer around the perimeter gives the plates a kind of manual processing. 34 strength class ensures durability of the coating (up to 25 years in residential premises). The width of the panels is 400 mm, but the length is available in two versions - 800 and 1204 mm.

• Profile - it is a laminate made in modern style. The purpose of this series is to convey the natural beauty of the tree. The panels have the strength of the 33rd class, as well as the label "moisture resistant plate." This suggests that the moisture resistance of the cover of this collection is higher than that of the others.

• Ruler Real The 33rd class has the narrowest die - 165 mm with a standard length of 1215 mm. The combination of these parameters with a chamfer will give the coating elegance. Embossed surface with the effect of hand-scraped and noble woody pattern will add to the room style and character.

• Collection Renaissance - produced in Belgium. Abrasion class - 33, panel thickness 8 mm. Such characteristics allow to use this floor both in house, and in public places. It can be used in tandem with a warm floor. Wax treatment improves moisture resistance. The color scheme is presented from light platinum shades to very dark ones (for example, model 580 Resinous Oak)

• Floorwood Serious - This is the most durable series of the brand. The wear resistance of class 34 in combination with a board thickness of 12 mm allows it to be used in conditions with increased loads.Models of this series are characterized by: additional protection against moisture due to waxing and bonding strength due to the 5G lock.

The only thing that all users unanimously agreed on was a really rich choice of decors and shades. As for the quality of Floorwood products, opinions here are roughly 50/50.

Some commentators are very happy with their choice. Laminate they with dignity passed the test of water, the fall of heavy objects, the wheels of chairs and the like.

The second half is completely disappointed with the coverage of this brand. They mark a large number of marriages: curved boards, chips, broken locks. Laying was also accompanied by agony and nerves, although the manufacturer claims the ease of flooring, even for a beginner. Contact with water they can not stand the floor, even from a simple cleaning.

It makes you wonder whether the company really managed to achieve the same high quality regardless of the country of production.As a confirmation of our doubts, a comment from a user appeared on one of the forums, according to all signs, working in a flooring distributor. He clarified that in his practice, all the problems with marriage, installation and subsequent operation were in products manufactured in China. Plus, the Chinese Floorwood comes with a high content of formaldehyde. At the same time, laminate made in Belgium, France or Germany never created any troubles and corresponded to the declared characteristics.

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