Laminate has become one of the most popular types of flooring among consumers. The defining moments of choice were aesthetics, ease of care and styling of the material. But the most important role is played by the high quality of the flooring, which will ensure a long service life, while preserving the external aesthetics. IN laminate quality rating for 2018-2019 coverage of manufacturers that received the most positive reviews from customers.
10. Tarkett / Sinteros
Tarkett/Sinteros opens our top ten laminate on the market in 2019. The flooring is produced jointly by a Russian and Belgian company. The production uses only environmentally friendly raw materials of the highest quality. Manufacturers confirm high wear resistance, moisture resistance and durability with a warranty period of 25 years for products.
9. Quick-Step
Quick–Step ranks ninth in the list of the best laminate in quality at the beginning of 2019. This type of flooring is produced jointly with a Russian and Belgian company. This type of floorboard is characterized by a traditional structure that includes four layers. The first protective layer is made by special technology, which provides unsurpassed wear resistance and not susceptibility to various spots, as well as moisture. Among Russian manufacturers, the laminate has no competitors, except perhaps the above manufacturers Tarkett / Sinteros.
8. Classen
Classen - one of the best German companies for the production of high-quality laminate. The manufacturer is confident in the quality of their products, therefore, provides a guarantee for it for 25 years. The floor cloth is not susceptible to any mechanical damage, has increased moisture resistance, and is also able to withstand sharp mechanical shocks by objects. Laminate is not afraid of sunshine, animal claws and fire. It is these characteristics that determined such a high popularity of this sex, which has been supported for more than a year.
7. Balterio
Balterio - a high-quality laminate from a Belgian manufacturer, which in 2018 became one of the most popular and in demand among buyers. The structure of the flooring consists of four layers, the main of which is a moisture-resistant fiberboard with high density. The top layer is made of a strong film, resistant to mechanical damage. As a stabilizing layer, special paper impregnated with resin is used. The coating pattern fully imitates real wood.
6. Elesgo HDM
Elesgo HDM - one of the best types of laminate in quality, presented on the market in 2018-2019. The main advantages of this floor covering are such qualities as anti-static, environmental friendliness, unsurpassed imitation of natural wood and increased wear resistance. To increase the quality characteristics, special mineral particles are added to the raw materials used, which determine the durability of the floorboard. The basis of the coating is a fiberboard, the wear-resistant layer is made of acrylate resin with an admixture of special additives. The topmost layer provides a good antistatic effect.
5. Kronotex
Kronotex - a high-quality laminate from a German manufacturer, occupying a leading position in the market for many years. In terms of wear resistance, the floor corresponds to class 32. Kronotex uses exclusively environmentally friendly raw materials and impregnations of its own production. As a first layer in production, a super strong film is used, which provides protection against moisture and mechanical damage. For the second layer, a decorative pattern is used that gives the coating aesthetics. A fiberboard with a very high density is used as the main layer. The lowest layer is called stabilization, it performs the main functions of wear resistance and durability.
4. Haro
Haro ranks fourth in the list of the best laminate manufacturers in terms of quality for 2018. The German company is famous all over the world for its manufactured parquet and laminate. As a raw material, the manufacturer uses materials from its own forestry. The high quality of the raw materials used and the use of modern technologies help to recreate the floorboard, which is difficult to distinguish from real wood. Haro floors are highly resistant to moisture, scratches and stress.
3. Kaindl
Kaindl opens the top three best flooring in quality in 2018-2019. The Austrian company has been producing laminate for over two decades, and has gained immense popularity due to the high level of quality of the goods it produces. During production, only environmentally friendly materials using alpine wood, which is grown in forestry, are used. Kaindl floors are characterized by durability, a high level of moisture resistance and resistance to various kinds of mechanical damage. The warranty that the manufacturer is ready to provide for its products ranges from 20 to 30 years. Proper installation and careful operation are the main guarantee of the longevity of the coating.
2. Berry Alloc
Berry alloc takes second place in the ranking of the best laminate at the beginning of 2019. The floor of the Norwegian company is characterized by high quality material, wear resistance and hygiene. A guarantee of high quality is also a guarantee provided for the entire service life of the coating. The design of the castle joints uses aluminum materials that can withstand a load of more than a ton per meter. For the manufacture of the top layer, the company uses aluminum oxide, due to which the high strength and wear resistance of the material is determined. The laminate uses a special substrate that provides perfect sound insulation. The entire Berry Alloc flooring range is presented in a variety of colors that mimic wood.
1. Pergo
Pergo tops the laminate rating for quality in 2018-2019. It has increased impact resistance and resistance to all kinds of scratches. The flooring from the Swiss company was developed using special technology using multi-layer protection, which keeps it in perfect condition for many years. Even the presence of pets will not affect the appearance of the coating.
After a long time, the floor will shine as if it had just been laid with a laminate board. The dense material and multilayer structure provide it with increased impact resistance. Some types of floors presented by the company have antistatic properties that last for a long period. In addition, the floors of this company have excellent moisture resistance and have high fire safety. By wear resistance, coatings belong to 32 class out of 33 possible.