Parquet from the XIV century does not go out of fashion. But if before it was considered a luxury, available only to very well-off people, but today anybody can afford a parquet board. Of course, quality coating will cost more than artificial substitutes, but this is no reason to deny yourself the purchase of natural and beautiful sex. There are a lot of companies producing parquet boards today, but the best products come to us from abroad. However, there are several successful Russian-European plants whose products are slightly inferior in quality to imported ones, but are cheaper. It is these manufacturers who got into our today's rating.
Contents:
- The best European manufacturers of parquet boards
- The best Russian manufacturers of parquet boards
The best European manufacturers of parquet boards
Kahrs
For the production of parquet floorboards, this company uses the best materials: oak, beech, ash, poplar, cherry, maple, walnut and its closest relative hickory, as well as exotic varieties of wood such as yarra and copal wood. Karhs products are impeccable and already deserve many awards - all thanks to the latest array processing technologies that exclude production marriages. According to the design, the boards are divided into one-, two- and three-lane, deck slats, as well as models with a Danish pattern.
Pros:
- 34 collections are currently on the market;
- Wide range of natural shades;
- Products are created from environmentally friendly wood species;
- Part of the collections come with easy-to-install woodlock locks;
- A wear-resistant satin lacquer is used for the finish coat;
- You can buy parquet with non-toxic oil impregnation;
- A large run-up of prices - there are boards for every taste and purse;
- 12 years guarantee for budget coverage of 7 mm and 30 years - 15 mm;
- It is possible to order a parquet individually.
Cons:
- In our stores some models may not be available;
- Even economy class lamellas are expensive.
Haro
A German company that for 150 years has grown from a small family sawmill in the third largest manufacturer of flooring in the world. In the work the company uses popular and very beautiful species of wood: oak, maple, beech, ash, an array of American cherry and white acacia. This is one of the few manufacturers that combines the ancient customs of woodworking and modern technology.
Pros:
- The widest range - more than 200 kinds of parquet board;
- There are premium series, completely manufactured by hand;
- Lamels for the blind - with relief indicators;
- The range includes even moisture-resistant planks for bathrooms;
- Durable and non-toxic varnish with UV filters;
- Additional accessories( skirting boards, thresholds) are produced for each collection;
- All boards come with lock connections.
Cons:
- High cost;
- Most kinds of parquet boards are brought only to order.
Magnum
This Czech company is initially focused on the production of a budget parquet board. It may seem that the floor covering of the economy class is not able to last for long, however, because of its strength and durability, Magnum products quite successfully compete with renowned brands. It is not for nothing that the manufacturer raised the warranty period of its products to 25 years. To achieve this, the Czechs succeeded after complete modernization of the equipment and introduction of the newest technologies of timber processing.
Pros:
- Excellent quality parquet board at an affordable price;
- Wood is stabilized by steam under pressure;
- About 30 species of different trees are used for parquet production;
- Finished coating looks solid and expensive;
- A simple styling system that does not require much professionalism;
- The boards come with a 5-layer lacquer coating;
- Parquet fairly resistant to contact with water;
- Freely available in stores - no need to wait long for an order.
Cons:
- Few two-lane slats in stock;
- Standardized size range - only the panels are 2200x205 mm.
The best Russian manufacturers of the parquet board
We'll talk right away: we have no Russian factories that can produce high-quality parquet. Good reviews of customers deserve mostly joint production.
Tarkett Sinteros
The Swedish brand, which produces finishing materials in conjunction with Russia and Serbia, and in some ways the legislator of parquet fashion. The company produces a huge number of coatings under two brands - actually Tarkett and Synteros. The first is focused on the production of high-end products( perhaps in Europe it is).Alas, these boards do not come to us in the best shape and already deserve a bad reputation among buyers.
But Sinteros, despite its belonging to the budget category, was really very worthy. And although its range is not rich, this production is of high quality. Totally, under the brand name Tarkett Synteros, 25 parquet models are produced from 5 varieties of wood: ash, oak, merbau, beech and kempas.
Pros:
- The lamellas are coated with a non-toxic, but very resistant water-based varnish;
- Boards with T-lock locks can be stacked in many ways;
- Several sizes of straps;
- For each kind of parquet there are suitable skirting boards;
- Available in many stores in Russia;
- Complaints service helps to solve problems with return and replacement of marriage;
- Price slightly above the laminate.
Cons:
- Occasionally the defective board comes across.
Upofloor
A very popular Russian-Finnish project. The plant in Karelia 5 years ago passed under the management of the Swedish company Kahrs, thanks to which the already good quality of its products continues to improve. Only ecologically clean timber from birch, merbau, beech, ash, walnut and oak is used in production. The design of parquet boards is one-, two- or three-lane, and the final treatment is carried out with the help of oils or matt lacquer. Upoflor has already received many awards and positive reviews.
Pros:
- Large assortment - 5 collections and more than 70 design options;
- Timber is exposed to eco-friendly processing( brush, pouring, steaming);
- All boards come with dowels for easy floating installation;
- A good choice of standard sizes;
- Declared life of the parquet is 20 years;
- Reasonable prices;
- On the site you can "play" with different designs of the floor and compare the result.
Cons:
- Sometimes problems with the geometry of individual slats are identified;
- Birch planks over time punctured with heavy furniture.
All products have certificates of Euro-sample, confirming its quality.