Laminate Kronostar: features

Laminate Kronostar - products from one of the leading Russian manufacturers of floor coverings. Swiss Krono is part of the Swiss Krono Group. The Russian division of the European concern was established in 2004. For a relatively short period of time, the Russian manufacturer managed to win consumer recognition and win its market share due to the high quality and durability of the finishing material produced, combined with an acceptable price.

Company "Swiss Krono" located in the Kostroma region. The plant in Russia was created taking into account the experience of the Swiss concern Krono Group accumulated over many years of activity and using the latest production, resource and environmental technologies. The production process is fully consistent with the European environmental standards and provides a saving attitude to natural resources. Therefore, the company has the status environmentally oriented. The plant is among the best Russian environmental safety companies.

Russian laminate Kronostar is represented on the market by the following types:

By load class:

• 31 class - such a coating fits into rooms with a small cross of people, for example, in a bedroom, living room, dining room, conference rooms, office rooms with a small number of employees, in meeting rooms. Serves such coverage up to six years;
• 32 class - this type of laminate is designed for medium load, that is, for rooms with high traffic. It is often used to cover the floor in school classrooms, shops, offices, catering. Duration of operation - from three to five years. When laying a covering of such a class of load in a dwelling, its service life may increase threefold. A feature of such a laminate is a rather thick protective layer with water-repellent and noise insulating properties.
• 33 class - such a coating is considered to be moisture resistant and has a rather impressive service life. Most often, this type of coating is used for rooms in which the flow of people is constantly moving, such as shops, corridors of public buildings, catering establishments, warehouses, air terminals, and others.This class of coating also has water repellent and noise insulation properties.

By coating structure:

• ER - has a classic type of wood structure;
• WG - with rustic embossing;
• MX - with deep structure and semi-glossy contrast.

By the degree of abrasion:

• Class AC3 - this type of laminate is suitable for residential premises and public buildings that have a small terrain (living room, children's room, bedroom, hotel rooms, conference rooms);
• Class AC4 - designed for rooms with an average level of traffic (clothing stores, hotel rooms, living rooms, classrooms, children's rooms, bedrooms);
• Class AC5 - for rooms with high traffic (large stores, entertainment centers, and so on).

In size:

• 1380x193x7 mm;
• 1380x193x8 mm;
• 1380x193x10 mm;
• 1380x193x12 mm;
• 1380x244x8 mm.

Today, the company produces several types of products: wall panels, chipboard, including laminated, MDF boards, including laminated and, in fact, laminate.

Due to the appearance of European-quality products on the Russian market, the Russian woodworking industry is able to compete with foreign companies in one of the most profitable segments of the finishing materials market.

The main task of Swiss Krono is maintaining its leading position in the market and constant advance both in production volumes and in improving the quality and technical characteristics of the materials produced.

That is why consumers opt for Kronostar laminate flooring:

• The products of this brand have a fairly low price, but at the same time it offers a commercial-grade coating with decent quality and maximum environmental friendliness of the raw materials;
• Laminate has high resistance to pressure and any mechanical damage;
• Kronostar tolerates exposure to high temperatures, sunlight, chemicals, it is practically not polluted;
• Thanks to the use of a special locking system, such a coating does not creak when walking on it;

• Kronostar has antistatic, moisture-proof and hypo-allergenic properties;
• It can even lay a professional lay, just read the instructions on the package;
• This laminate can be safely laid on a floor heating system;
• The material is very easy to maintain. Only a damp cloth or a vacuum cleaner is required for cleaning. And, if a friend has any specific contamination (from a felt-tip pen, shoe polish and other), then it is enough to use laundry soap, and the laminate will again be like new.

After purchasing a floor covering, do not rush to immediately mount it. The laminate should first be laid down in the room where it will be laid. And, Do not get it out of the package for at least two days. The room should be at least 18 degrees Celsius.The floor under the laminate flooring should be smooth, clean and dry.

A layer of vapor barrier must be laid under the laminated coating. Joints are glued with a special tape. The substrate is laid on the vapor barrier under the laminate.

Then proceed directly to the installation. Before placing each panel, it must be inspected for defects.

Since the laminate coating is a construction of the so-called "floating" floor, its elements cannot be attached to the floor or walls. In addition, between the laminate and all elements that are perpendicular to the panels leave a small distance of about 1 cm. If the width of the room exceeds 6 m and the length is 8 m, then the gaps are left up to 2-3 cm wide.

It is recommended to lay the panels in the direction of light from its main source. Laminate "Kronostar" absolutely not picky in the care. The main thing is to prevent the accumulation of liquid on its surface, especially in the castle zone. In order to clean the laminated surface of dust is enough to use a vacuum cleaner. Wet rags are suitable for wet cleaning.

Kronostar floor coverings are presented in several collections:

• Imperial- a collection based on nature and creativity, which allows you to create a particularly warm and cozy homely atmosphere. The color palette is represented by shades: oak (silver, cognac, satter, rip), alder, cherry, walnut and Merbau Brazil. Laminate flooring is suitable for residential spaces and public spaces with low traffic;
• Eco-tec - the name itself focuses attention on the high environmental friendliness of this product. The collection is designed specifically for fans of natural wood textures. The collection includes five oak shades from bleached to coffee (Olinda, Millennium, Serdaniya, Paraná, Coffee) and one cherry. Eco-Tec laminate is designed for those who want to create an atmosphere of unity with nature in their home;

• Prime line - the collection with a democratic price and high quality is presented in three colors: steppe oak and Scottish oak and wild cherry;
• Superior - The laminate from this collection is a combination of style and modern technology, which ultimately provides the perfect decorative floor solution. The color palette is from almost white to dark oak (Bastil, Villette,Retouched, Mountain, Ahad, bleached, Viennese, natural, Vaivles white) plus the color of wenge and Stockholm ash;

• Synchro-tec - the laminated coating of this series is distinguished by the special structure of the surface of the coating in the form of synchronous pores. Models of this collection look emphasized elegant, natural and colorful.
• Symbio - Laminate in Italian style with oak pattern (from light to dark shades) and deep structure;
• De facto - the texture of its surface is as close as possible to the natural relief of wood. This coating will give nobility to any interior;

• Salzburg - this series of coatings allows you to go back to basics and immerse yourself in the world of tradition, thanks to the wealth of shades and rustic embossed surface. It is a moisture resistant laminate with a high degree of durability and resistance to abrasion;
• Eventum - a new series of coatings, released for the anniversary of the company "Swiss Krono". In the color palette of the collection - various shades of oak - Lato, Fiesta, Supremo, Marvel, Vigoros, Glorius, Monolith.

According to the reviews of professionals, Kronostar coating is of high quality, which is confirmed by a certificate.The flooring is made up of three layers, the combination of which ensures the provision of one or another indicator of wear resistance. Therefore, before choosing a floor covering, it is necessary to determine its strength characteristics.

If the laminate is needed for living rooms, where households are infrequent (bedroom, living room, dressing room), then it is quite possible to get by with a coating of 31 classes. If you need to equip the nursery, kitchen or hallway, then it is better to take laminate 32 or 33 class. In addition, the floor of this quality has a moisture-resistant and noise-insulating coatings that will provide even longer service life.

It is worth paying attention to the thickness of the laminate. The limiting thickness of the laminate of the De Facto collection is 12 mm. This coating is designed for very high loads. Therefore, before buying, you should think about whether this thickness is needed, whether overpayment will be justified if you can buy a laminate with a thickness of 7, 8 or 10 mm. The thickness of the coating is in direct proportion to its class.

Having defined the class of floor panels, you can proceed to the choice of colors and textures. The company website contains all collections of flooring.Therefore, in advance, you can easily outline for yourself the range of possible options, and when you visit the store, personally evaluate them and choose the one you like.

In general, customer reviews about Kronostar are positive. Most notes the simplicity of the assembly flooring and the absence of scratches, chips, even if there are children and pets in the house.

Laminate from the SymBio collection in a shade of oak Trentino fills the room with warmth and comfort. Pastel shades of the floor are in harmony with the bright and rich interior.

The floor of the old Scottish oak color emphasizes the geometric shape of the living room and, thanks to the warm shades of brown, fills it with the natural warmth and energy of the earth.

The cover of the Eco-Tec collection in the interior of a country house looks especially organic. The color of the floor is well supported by sand tones of furniture.

The floor created with the use of the Salzburg series looks particularly dynamic, emphasizing the modern spirit of the room and its occupants.

The color of Wild Cherry from the Prime Line collection looks very interesting and even unusual.Selected upholstered furniture creates a sense of completeness.

The laminate laid on a diagonal from the Superior series makes the already spacious room even more spacious and filled with air. This feeling is also created using only light shades in the interior design.

You will learn more about Kronostar laminate from the following video.