Kronospan laminate: quality at a reasonable price

Laminated flooring is by far the most popular flooring option in both residential and public spaces. Most often, the consumer stops his attention on the coverage of the middle price category with more or less acceptable quality. Kronospan laminate also belongs to this category of materials.

Kronospan is part of the Austrian holding Kronospan AG. Production in Russia is one of its largest projects, in which more than half a million euros have been invested. There is also the Belarusian plant Kronospan. The difference between Russian and Belarusian production is in the product range.

Kronospan specializes in the production of the following products:

• Wood boards.
• Wall panels.
• Laminated flooring.

The laminate of this manufacturer has good strength and performance characteristics. In addition, this material is quite environmentally friendly, since most of it is made from the processing of natural material - wood.

In the production of floor coverings, Kronospan uses its own technological developments, namely:

• special impregnation, which allows to improve the performance of moisture resistance of the laminate;
• technology of simultaneous lamination and pressing of laminate layers;
• the system of locks Twin Click, which allows to simplify the process of installation of the floor covering;
• antibacterial coating that makes Kronospan products safe for people prone to allergic reactions;
• a protective layer with a high degree of strength, which helps to prevent the appearance of mechanical damage (cracks, chips) on the laminate.

Laminate Kronospan complies with European safety standards and has a high level of quality, as evidenced by relevant international certificates. In the production of Kronospan laminated coating, only its own raw materials are used, the quality level of which is previously known and does not require verification.And this is one of the company's competitive advantages, since it itself produces all the raw materials for future finished products, which cannot but affect the reliability of the floor covering.

The likelihood of a marriage in the production process at Kronospan is minimized thanks to a careful control system, which is present at every stage of production from the moment of preparation of raw materials and ending with the unloading of finished products to the warehouse. A feature of the production of this company is also the use of modern methods of applying a decorative layer, which allows to achieve the same tone of the pattern in different production batches.

The stability of the demand for Kronospan is ensured by a wide choice of decor options, which are constantly changing due to the efforts of famous European designers.

Kronospan laminate is represented in the Russian market with 31, 32 and 33 wear-resistance classes.

Such laminate is intended for commercial use:

• Class 31 - in rooms with moderate traffic (hotels, offices).
• 32 class - in rooms with normal traffic (shops).
• 33 class - in the premises with heavy traffic (in shopping centers).

At the same time, the lifetime of such coatings is rather long - from 10-15 years for class 31 to 20-30 years for the 33rd.

Kronospan is offered to Russian consumers in several collections:

• Quick Style. Quick Style laminate has a thickness of 10 mm and a degree of wear resistance corresponding to class 33. This coating has a special moisture-resistant and anti-bacterial coating. Decor single plank with imitation of wood pattern.

• "Victoria". The cover of the Victoria collection is available in classes 32 and 33 with a thickness of 7 and 8 mm, respectively. The decor is single and triple, imitating the structure of oak and wenge.

• Forte. Forte laminate 33 wear class with 8 mm thickness. Matte pattern repeats the structure of oak, pine, elm. Some models used brushing technology that will make the flooring more vintage. The top layer with antibacterial and moisture resistant coatings.

• Castello Classic. Panel thickness - 8 mm. The surface of the laminate with a moisture resistant coating. Decor - under the structure of ash, oak, birch of various shades.

• Kronofix Classic. The collection is represented by 31 class laminate with a thickness of 7 mm. The surface structure is porous wood (oak, walnut, beech).

Laminate in all these collections has a special protection against scratches that can occur during intensive use of the floor.

Due to its high manufacturability, Kronospan laminate has the following advantages:

• Resistance to pressure and heavy loads. There are no traces of pushing on the laminate even if very heavy furniture was installed on the floor surface. It can be easily moved to another place, without fear of the appearance of dents and scratches.
• Increased strength characteristics and a high degree of resistance to abrasion. Numerous tests have repeatedly confirmed this fact. Consumers have never made claims to the manufacturer about the fact that the laminate quickly became unusable due to mechanical damage or too heavy traffic on it.
• Lack of difficulties when installing the coating. Due to the presence of special locks on each panel on both sides, laying the laminate does not take long and does not require the assistance of a specialist. All necessary actions are quite accessible to the average consumer. All panels are fastened together with little effort and do not require special tools.

• Color resistance to UV light. Due to the fact that their light resistance index is more than 6, Kronospan floors can be installed in any room with the highest level of natural light illumination. And their owner will not need to worry about changing the color of the coating under the action of the sun. Exposure to light, even for many years, will not be able to change the appearance of the laminate.
• Antibacterial protection. In the production process, Kronospan panels are treated with special compounds that make them hypoallergenic and, as a result, they can even be used in children's and medical institutions.
• Ecological purity. Kronospan company produces laminate, the main component of which is wood, which does not emit substances harmful to human health. Non-woody flooring components do not contain polyvinyl chloride or chloride. For the impregnation of wood used only natural compounds.

• Resistance to temperature effects. Laminate is not damaged by prolonged or short-term exposure to high temperatures, that is, fallen hot objects or a cigarette will not be able to spoil the upper laminated layer.Under this flooring, you can safely lay the heating system (water).
• Resistant to stains. Fat, chocolate, oil or other substances that appear on the floor surface are removed without effort.
• Ease of maintenance. Care of Kronospan laminate consists in regular removal of dust and debris with a vacuum cleaner or just with a broom. If necessary, wet cleaning is possible with a well wrung out cloth.

The main disadvantage of the Kronospan laminated coating, as, indeed, of any other similar kind of floor, is the impossibility of its installation in wet rooms, for example, in the bathroom. If the laminate can withstand short-term and non-volumetric effects of water, it will not withstand a long-term water test.

Customer reviews about this laminated coating are different. Someone says that the laminate falls well, butt joints are not felt, but someone notes the opposite. Some reviews also contain information that the panels are not too hard, and their locks break already during installation.

Kronospan laminate board has standard dimensions - 1285x193 mm. Only in the Castello Classic collection is the width 192 mm.

When installing a Kronospan laminated coating, it is necessary to strictly follow the instructions given in the instructions enclosed in each package with panels:

• Before starting the installation, check the floor surface for unevenness and measure the humidity of the floor surface. Each laminate panel should be carefully inspected for defects. If the laminate is laid on a stone base, then it is necessary to lay a moisture protective membrane.
• The first row of cover should be located comb to the wall. It is necessary to leave a distance of 12-15 mm between the laminate and hard objects, so as not to disturb the "floating" structure of the floor. Assembling the floor in order. A new row is brought into the row already laid at an angle and latched. The panels are interconnected ends.
• Laminate with chamfer fit the same way as without it.

The most popular today in our country is the Castello Classic laminate series. This is a spectacular cover for high-end living. This laminated coating almost does not differ in appearance from wood, creating the illusion of complete naturalness of the floor covering.Any model of the collection can be ordered in different structures - Grained Timber, Nature Line, Rustic Finish.

The series is represented by a variety of colors and shades:

• Royal Oak;
• "Greenland Oak";
• "Oak Nostalgia";

• Oak Oregon;
• Reykjavik Oak;
• "Natural Oak";

• Art Works;
• "Synverside Driftwood";
• "Birch Tundra";

• "Pastel Oak";
• Urban Driftwood;
• Golden State Hickory;

• "Oak Alsace";
• "White Ash";
• "Oak Catalonia";

• "Oak Canyon White";
• "Old Oak";
• "Rustic Oak";

• "Oak Antique";
• “Oak canyon black”;
• "Oak Tiger";

• "Northern Oak";
• “Oak Merino”;
• "Oak Cottage";

• "Oak Montreal";
• Wenge Kyoto.

Coating in color "Oak Reykjavik" fills the room with oxygen and brings the spirit of modernity into it.

Laminate "Art Works" - a stylish solution for young and energetic people. This coating creates a bright and dynamic accent in the lower volume of the room.

"Greenland Oak" brings to the room the restraint and coolness of the northern latitudes and at the same time fills it with warmth and coziness.

"Oak Rial" is an excellent frame and at the same time the basis for a modern living room interior.

And in this interior, he successfully emphasizes the calm design of the walls and makes the interior simple,but at the same time very stylish.

Laminate in white ash is the perfect solution for a girl's bedroom in lilac and white. With his dynamic pattern, he emphasizes the energy and youthfulness of the room owner.

"Tiger Oak" in combination with blue and white colors of textiles, walls and furniture creates the feeling of a ship's deck, inviting you to travel across the sea.

For how to properly lay Kronospan laminate, see the video below.