Laminate Millennium: characteristics and features

The laminate of the Millennium brand is widely known to Russian consumers since 2009. Several countries are involved in the development and production of products. Scientific and technical developments are carried out by the German company Egger, product design is carried out by French specialists, and production facilities are located in China. The company specializes in the production of commercial laminate of the 33rd class. The first digit of this index indicates the recommended places of use, and the second indicates the level of durability of the product. Both indicators are calculated on a 4-point scale.

Millennium floor coverings are well recognized and popular, they are quite in demand and have the following undeniable advantages.

• Ecological safety and hygiene models due to the use of natural materials in the manufacture of laminate.Timber comes from Russia and Scandinavian countries and meets high European standards. The coating is hypoallergenic and easy to maintain;
• Products resistant to temperature effects. In case of accidental short-term contact with an open flame, for example, a match that has not been extinguished, or a cigarette, there will be no thermal spot on the coating. Due to the high level of heat resistance and thermal conductivity, the laminate can be used in combination with underfloor heating;

• Laminated surface tolerates well treatment with household chemicals and not afraid of solvents and alkalis. The surface is resistant to ultraviolet rays, which helps to preserve the original color throughout its life. Due to the special paraffin treatment, the laminate has good moisture resistance and can be used in bathrooms, kitchens and hallways;

• Laying laminate does not require special skills. The clique fastening system allows you to change the direction of the floorboards, making it possible to cover the floor of any configuration and make bold design decisions.The locking system of this type allows partial repair of damaged floorboards on their own, without resorting to the services of master pavers;
• Laminate flooring is very beautiful and perfectly imitates the natural wood coating. The presence of a chamfer around the perimeter of the floorboards visually increases the space and makes the resemblance to the natural floor almost complete. A large selection of wood textures and a wide range of shades allow you to choose coating for any style and color of the interior.

Laminate has a three-layer structure, where the bottom layer is made of a sheet of fiberboard HDF, the middle one is made of paper with a pattern of wood fibers applied on it, the top one is made of melamine or acrylate resins. The resistance of the coating to mechanical damage is provided by the top layer, and depends on its quality. durability and wear resistance products. The use of acrylic for the protective layer is a distinctive feature of the Millennium laminate, while other manufacturers use synthetic formaldehyde compounds. Under the main layer is an additional stabilization layer that protects the panel from moisture from the floor.On top of the floorboards are covered with paraffin composition and processed with wax. This gives products high moisture resistance.

Another difference in the Millennium products is the presence of a semicircular rolled edging of the panels, while European manufacturers use a V-shaped chamfer. The advantage of such chamfers is that they look more harmonious in the interior, visually expand the room and do not accumulate dust in themselves. The size of one floorboard corresponds to 121.5x14.3x1.2 cm, and the density of the lower layer is 900 kg per cubic meter, which is a very good indicator and provides a high impact resistance of the coating. The manufacturer guarantees impeccable service coverage in the home for 20 years, in areas of high terrain - up to 5-7 years, and in areas with very high loads - 4 years. The company seeks to obtain a global license for the production of flooring, therefore, it imposes very high quality standards on its products. This allows for some indicators to exceed the European leaders. For example, the density of the main HDF layer is significantly higher than that of European products,and the amount of hardwood shavings in slabs is equal to half of its mass (with one third from other manufacturers).

Laminate Millennium has a fairly extensive scope. Due to the compliance of products with sanitary and hygienic standards, the coating can be used in children's, medical and educational institutions. The high 33rd class guarantees high wear resistance and durability, so the laminate can be laid in cafes, restaurants, offices, office buildings, banks, as well as in country houses and apartments. The large thickness of the panels allows you to apply the coating in industrial premises with heavy equipment and machine tools.

There is no wide variety of models with different wear resistance classes in the Millennium product range. The company specializes in the production of commercial laminate of the 33rd class and presents several collections to the attention of consumers.

• Strong - the most popular collection that imitates wood structure very precisely and is in high demand.It includes more than 40 options for colors and textures. Available in size 121.5x14.3x1.2 cm and perfectly conveys the pattern and color of oak, ash, walnut, maple, acacia and bamboo;
• Nature - The collection is replete with exotic flowers such as “Girona”, “Sherry” and “Smoked”. Perfect for both traditional and modern interiors, will help to diversify even the most dreary atmosphere and will last for many years. The size of the panel of this collection corresponds to 121.5x16.8x1.2 cm, the chamfer is missing;

• Madisson - The models of this collection are distinguished by a huge similarity with natural parquet. Coverage is used in conference rooms. exhibition complexes and halls of expensive hotels. It is characterized by the accuracy of the wood structure and the naturalness of the colors;
• Praktik - Laminate with improved wear resistance, is used in rooms with very high traffic traffic. Additional treatment with hot wax contributes to excellent moisture resistance of the coating. Includes 14 shades, available in size 121.7х16.8х1.2 cm;
• Classic - the most budget option of a laminate, an ideal ratio of the price and quality. It has a calm design, soft colors and traditional woody pattern.The size of the panel is 138x19.1x0.8 cm, the chamfer is missing.

Laminate Millennium is highly appreciated by consumers in the mass of positive reviews. There is a wide price range of products, which allows you to select products of any price category. Attention is drawn to the high class of wear resistance and the similarity with natural wood flooring and parquet. The brightness of colors and ease of installation are positively evaluated. Among the shortcomings, the loudness of the coating and the low moisture resistance of some models are noted.

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