Laminate Classen: what to look for?

Classen is one of the leading manufacturers of veneering materials in Europe, which has won the great confidence of many customers thanks to a wide range of high-quality laminate flooring. Before you purchase a floor covering of this brand, you need to familiarize yourself with some of the nuances of choice, and understand what to look for.

Concern Classen (official manufacturer of Germany) guarantees the excellent quality of its products, the production of which uses only environmental raw materials produced by the company itself or purchased from reliable suppliers. Production volumes are large enough and make about 60 million m2 / year of laminated coatingsdesigned for different operating conditions.

Specialists of the company have developed a special technology for the manufacture of materials, in accordance with which The laminate has a 4-layer structure:

• The first layer performs protective functions, protects against various mechanical effects, the harmful effects of moisture, ultraviolet rays and other possible damage. Special components, including melamine resin, are the main components of the upper protective layer, due to which the flooring can last an impressive period, about 25 years under the right conditions of operation.

• The second layer of laminate is decorative. It is a special paper with a certain image that imitates the appearance of the required finishing material, for example, wood, stone, tile.
• The third or carrier layer is an HDF board, a special material that is made from wood fibers having a high density. The main characteristics of the laminate depend on this layer: noise insulation, mechanical strength, ability to resist moisture.
• The last fourth layer provides stabilization data of the laminated coating, is responsible for the comfort of operation.

At present, the wear resistance class of the laminated coating is determined based on the characteristics of the base layer, and has indicators of 31–34: the higher the index, the greater the resistance of the laminate to loads. For residential premises with moderate permeability, a sufficiently laminated coating of 31, 32 classes.

Moisture resistant laminate should be purchased, taking into account the characteristics of the room. Laminated coatings of class 33 will be the best option that can be used in various rooms in both home and in public. The most wear-resistant and water-resistant 34th class of laminate for the home are decided to be purchased by a few, since this is a very expensive coating designed for special rooms that can be subjected to enormous loads.

Laminate Classen has the following distinctive characteristics and features:

• The presence of a unique certified lock Megaloc, thanks to which it is possible to assemble a laminated coating in a very short time.
• The use of HDF-E1 as a base, which is pre-treated with a special fixative mixture.
• Guaranteed reliability of the lamella joints provided by the unique design of the Easyconnect end locks.
• The presence of the patented features of Classen coatings - Isowaxx special impregnation, which effectively protects the locks from moisture and dust / dirt penetration.

The main feature that distinguishes the laminate of this company from the products of other companies producing goods in this niche is a high degree of imitation of the texture and color of natural wood. Classen Coating collections cover all known woods, including oak, cherry, plum, pine, walnut and other varieties. Currently, the brand presents the following collections that have different styles.

Popular collections of laminated coatings TM Classen:

• Classen. This collection is a classic of this brand, which consists of a modest number of varieties of simple style laminate.
• Sensa considered an exclusive line, seasoned and refined.10-mm slats of this collection are rough, have a natural texture, have enhanced water-repellent characteristics.
• Wiparquet - a series imitating the structure of an oak, presented in some original color shades. In the interior of such a laminate will emphasize the refined taste of the owner.

• Extravagant is a premium class laminate, as it unites the edges of ancient artisan traditions and current fashion trends in the design of the internal space of residential and non-residential premises. The lamellas of this line do not have a chamfer and thoroughly convey the true beauty of the structure of natural timber.
• Futuro - this collection of laminate is represented by several lines, each of which is characterized by the presence of a quadrilateral chamfer. Coatings have a 33rd class of wear resistance, despite the small thickness - 8 mm.

• Dafino - a collection of lamels that do not have a chamfer, rather accurately imitating the structure of planed, as well as artificially aged boards of various colors. A great choice for fans of the interior in the style of a loft or vintage.
• Palazzo - coatings that convey the dignity of natural stone, in color and texture perfectly imitate ceramic-granite tiles.
• City - This line will interest fans of modern styles such as hi-tech, loft.It perfectly combines elegance, determination, style.

It is possible to assemble the laminated coating Classen independently, without having special skills and without putting any effort, thanks to the unique castle system Megaloc. It’s enough to stick to certain installation rules that will help to serve the laminate without any complaints for a long period of time:

• Before proceeding with the installation, a set of new canvas for the floor should be acclimatized in the room where it is planned to be used during the day. This procedure is necessary, as the lamellae must gain a certain humidity and temperature.
• The base under the coating must be cleaned, leveled and dried. In some cases, this procedure may take a certain period of time and require additional costs, as it will be necessary to fill the cement screed or lay plywood sheets.

• The base of the flooring must be laid waterproofing, regardless of the level of moisture resistance of the laminate. These manipulations must be carried out in any case, even if the product has the highest degree of moisture resistance.
• On the waterproofing film is placed soundproof layer, it can be expanded polystyrene or cork substrate.
• Laying lamellae should start from the farthest corner and left to right.

• Do not use force when “closing” locks! With proper preparation, the locks snap into place quite easily.
• Taking into account the thermal expansion of the lamellae, it is necessary to leave a compensation gap of about 1 cm between each wall and the laminate.
• During the day after laying the laminated coating can not be subjected to stress, as the laminate should be cured. Only after the specified time, the room can be furnished.

On the domestic market, Classen floor coverings have quite reasonable prices, which is surprising if there are very good characteristics, a lot of advantages and advantageous features, as well as a diverse selection of models.That is why these products are very popular with a large number of customers for more than 10 years.

According to experts, having chosen the laminate from Classen, you can be absolutely sure of the correctness of the solution, since durable, reliable and environmentally friendly. Before you decide on the choice of a particular model of laminate, each buyer will definitely want to know the opinions of other people who have already managed to check the quality of products.

After analyzing a large number of reviews, we can draw the main conclusions:

• After several years of operation, the Classen coating does not creak or crack, no joints are visible, after a while the antistatic coating disappears, there may be traces of movement.
• Collecting the product is not a lot of work, the process is fast enough, subject to compliance with all the rules of installation.
• Caring for the laminate does not cause trouble, just wipe the entire surface with a damp cloth.

• Unique locks are very fragile, you should not use force when assembling, if the lock is snapped in, it will not be possible to open it,you only need to slightly move the slat and try to release the plastic insert.
• Operation of products should take place only in those conditions that are declared by the manufacturer. Enjoying the true “German quality” of these coatings is possible only with strict observance of all instructions.

In the next video you will find a master class on laying laminate Classen.