Laminate is a modern and popular material.which is becoming increasingly popular in the decoration of any premises. But its choice on the market is simply huge, so it is often difficult to determine which laminate is better. Rating manufacturers, compiled by us, will help you navigate the wide range, which offer brands from different countries.
Selection rules
Laminate - a material that, exceptattractive appearance, also differs in many advantages that manifest themselves in operation. Note the most popular characteristics that play an important role in choosing this finishing material:
- Durability.Perhaps this is the main feature that interests every customer. It should be noted that the products of the best manufacturers can last about 25 years. If we were on the basis of just this characteristic rating of manufacturers, laminate brand from Belgium Quik Step would become the undoubted leader: the service life of the material of this company is 25 years.
- Толщина панелей.This indicator directly affects the durability of products. The flooring consists of layers, which form the total thickness of the boards. It is clear that the stronger the coating, the longer it will last.
- Easy installation.This factor plays an important role for those who plan to install the laminate with their own hands. Again, if you make your own rating of manufacturers according to this parameter, Quik Step laminate will again be among the leaders, since it is based on patented locking elements systems.
Europe, Russia ...
Today the market presents productsmanufacturers from different countries. She deserves a variety of reviews. At the same time, laminate from Russia and European countries is traditionally considered to be one of the best, however, there are a lot of good reviews about Chinese material.
But the leader in the production of this finishingThe material is Germany. Products brands EGGER, Kronotex GmbH & Co, KronoFloring, Classen deservedly got into our ranking of manufacturers. The laminate produced by them is of high quality. But more on that later. Note that among the advantages of the German-made material, buyers note the diversity of designs and the high level of moisture resistance.
Russian-made materials remainone of the most popular, making a worthy competition to Germany. Enterprises of our country today are equipped with all necessary equipment, so it is possible to produce high-strength fiberboard. Boudorf, KRONOSPAN, Kronostar are the most popular Russian laminate manufacturers. The rating that we give below consists of the products of these brands.
... or China?
What offer brands of China?It is believed that most products from China do not meet the requirements of standards. But in terms of laminate production, this country is still gradually regaining its positions. So, here is produced laminate brand Basep, whose head office is located in the United States.
Note that this laminate meets the 33 class of water resistance and has a thickness of 8 mm. At the same time, the products that Chinese laminate manufacturers are ready to offer meet all the necessary requirements.
Rating of quality materials can be safelybe tailored to brands such as Basep or Kexin floor above. The laminate of this brand is created taking into account both regional and international standards and is produced on equipment of the highest quality. In any case, we can say that with the right approach, it is easy to find material that meets the necessary requirements.
Rating of manufacturers of laminate: an overview of customer demand
Analysis of customer feedback allowed us to createrating, which includes trademarks from different countries. In the top five best and most economical, in their opinion, you can safely include the following manufacturers. We will try to briefly characterize their products.
First place - Kronostar (Russia)
Laminate of this brand can be purchased at a price of 350 rubles per 1 square. m. According to buyers, this is the most versatile option for finishing the premises for any purpose.
Its distinctive features includeresistance to abrasion and moisture, as well as to heat. Named floor coverings meet the requirements of environmental friendliness, as they are created exclusively from natural materials without adding any harmful components.
We put the products of this company in the first place, when we ranked manufacturers, - the laminate of this brand pleasantly pleased with a number of advantages.
Second place - Kronotex GmbH & Co (Germany)
This German brand offers to buy laminateat a price of about 480 rubles per 1 square. m. It is believed that the material is ideal for decoration of any premises, including bathrooms. The company offers a number of collections, about which buyers have a lot of good reviews:
- MAMMUT.Here you can appreciate the perfect and authentic material that has amazing decorative properties. Wide panels are made in noble shades, which exactly repeat the texture of natural wood.
- EXQUISIT.This collection pleases with selected decors that are distinguished by symmetrical embossing and matte surface gloss, as well as the most natural texture. The highest surface quality and especially wide panels are what the best laminate manufacturers offer.
- Rating allows you to evaluate and collection DYNAMIC.In it, the brand has assembled laminated panels of unusual design that can withstand heavy loads. The material is ideal for creating the individual look of any room.
Third place - Kronospan (Russia)
Эта марка предлагает оценить один из дешевых materials, which, however, is ideal for finishing residential and non-residential premises. But despite the economy, we decided to include the products of this brand in the rating of manufacturers of laminate quality.
These materials are ideal for finishing anypremises, starting with the hallway and living rooms and ending with rooms with a high level of humidity. For production, the company uses high-quality materials, which it processes on its own equipment. Buyers say that the brand offers a wide range of decorative and color solutions, although there are only four series of laminated coatings in the range:
- Castello Dubrava (class 32 AC4);
- Castello Click (class 32 AC4);
- Kronofix + (31 AC3);
- Komfort (class 31 AC3),
Fourth place - Classen (Germany)
The collections of this German laminated panelbrands are pleased with the variety of unusual decorative solutions. The modern brand focuses on the environmental friendliness of the raw materials used, a high level of design and implementation in the production of modern developments. Thanks to all this, the final products are of the highest quality.
The cost of one square meter of the laminate is 470 rubles.
Fifth place - KronoFloring (Germany)
In the ranking of the best manufacturers of laminate thisthe company was not accidental: it is she who offers non-standard solutions, primarily related to surface design. So, among all the brands, this one attracts attention with the unique surface and structure of the laminate. They ultimately create a sense of infinity pattern due to the seamless transitions of decor and structure.
Best in the middle price segment
For this parameter, we decided to makeseparate rating of laminate manufacturers. The best companies offer products designed for a variety of financial opportunities of buyers. The top three manufacturers of laminate at average prices on the market include:
- Tarkett.According to the buyers, the certified products of this European concern are universal, that is, they can be used to decorate premises for various purposes. But, on the other hand, it is noted that in some collections there is material with chips, and installation is not always a simple process. But due to the high quality of the material, the presence of a layer of Kraft paper and the T-gloss locking system, the laminate is still worthy of the first place. The cost of one square meter of material is 600 rubles.
- Classen (Germany). For 550 rubles / sq.m can be purchased laminate of this brand. Buyers say that it is ideal for decorating country houses and has a high level of resistance to various external influences.
- KronoFloring (Germany). We have already written about the products of this brand. We only note that you can buy laminate on average for 500 rubles per square meter. m of material.
Premium class: choose the best laminate
Quality rating is an opportunity to competentlyapproach the choice of finishing materials for their own homes. We decided not to ignore the products of the elite class and offer our rating, which included manufacturers of high quality laminate:
- Quick Step (Belgium).One square meter of material costs from 1000 rubles. In addition to strength, surface reliability and aesthetics, it is popular for its special system of joining elements without glue and ease of installation. The service life is about 25 years.
- Tarkett (European concern). Square meter of laminate costs 880 rubles. It is believed that the material is ideal for the decoration of living rooms, thanks to the unique design possibilities.
- Pergo (Sweden).Laminate of this brand can be purchased at a price of 830 rubles. for 1 square. m. Moisture resistance, the presence of an antiseptic layer with silver ions, a special system of protection against scratches - the distinctive features of the product.
- EGGER (Germany).The cost of one square meter of laminate - from 650 rubles. According to buyers, the brand offers the most soundproofing products, due to the high-strength HDF boards at the core and a unique locking system.
- Balterio (Belgium).This material, according to buyers, is one of the most chic in price, sophistication and style. High surface quality is ensured by special treatment of the upper layer with the most precise adherence to decoration.
We talked about medium and high products.quality. Of course, the premium laminate is popular with many buyers, but finishing too large rooms when choosing such products is too expensive. Therefore, those who prefer to save, better appreciate the laminate at more affordable prices - it offers brands such as KRONOSTAR or Kronotex GmbH & Co.
In any case, the choice is to focus not on an affordable price, but on the quality of the coating, so that it lasts as long as possible.
