17 best floorboard manufacturers

The floorboard is a unique combination of naturalness of the array and the convenience of the laminate. Many well-known manufacturers of floor coverings are engaged in the release of this type of flooring. Users like the natural beauty of wood, the strength and durability of the coating. What is the uniqueness of this finishing material and how not to make a mistake in choosing?

How to choose a floorboard

1. The floorboard is a three-layer sandwich from a different tree. The bottom layer is most often made of spruce, which gives the structure strength. The middle layer is HDF plates or lamellae from coniferous trees. The most valuable wood species are used to make the upper part.
2. Upper layer it is single-lane or multi-lane. Some people appreciate a solid lamella, others like the composite design of carefully selected dies.
3. Thickness. The thickness of the floorboard varies greatly from different manufacturers. On sale there are collections from 7 to 26 mm thick. Experts do not advise purchasing parquet thinner than 13 mm due to insufficient rigidity, as well as the impossibility of carrying out sanding.
4. Different series differ in length. Experts believe that the floor load of boards 2-2.5 m long is best damped by the step load. But when using short panels (up to 1.8 m), it often leads to the appearance of a squeak. Yes, and look this floor will be worse.
5. Performance specifications parquet determined by the quality of the top layer Manufacturers make it from different wood species. The most popular are collections of oak, ash, beech, maple and walnut. From exotic in the course of the Russians, such wood as wenge, merbau, yatoba, kempas.
6. Treatment. Valued parquet adds special treatment. Due to heat treatment, wood acquires stability, it does not swell and does not crack, scratches become imperceptible. With the help of brushing, soft fibers are removed, which is why the lamella becomes durable and the surface takes on a volumetric appearance.
7. Coating. All manufacturers apply a protective coating. Varnish is usually used for light boards, and the oil is impregnated with dark wood.
8. Castle systems. For reliable fixation of the floorboard manufacturers use locking systems. Many give them their names. Conventionally, all locks can be divided into 2 groups. The Lock-type joint is distinguished by the parallel arrangement of the groove and tongue relative to the surface of the board. Lock Click is a rotary structure, where the protrusion is installed in a groove at an angle of 45 degrees, and then the boards are aligned.

In our review, experts selected the 17 best floorboard manufacturers. The rating is based on feedback from domestic users.

What is better laminate or flooring

Type of flooring	Virtues	disadvantages
Laminate	+ practical, easy care + resistance to temperature and humidity + low price + rich selection of colors and textures	- high noise - accumulates static electricity - cold surface
Floorboard	+ long service life + possibility of restoration (looping) + environmental friendliness and safety + natural warmth of wood	- afraid of moisture - high price - propensity to bio-damage

Rating of the best floorboard manufacturers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	rating
Top floorboard manufacturers in terms of price-quality ratio	1	Scheucher	4.9
	2	Kahrs	4.8
	3	Haro parquet	4.8
	4	Weitzer parkett	4.8
	5	Wood bee	4.7
	6	Boen	4.7
	7	Par-ky	4.6
	8	Grabo	4.5
	9	Tarkett	4.5
	10	Quick step	4.5
	11	Befag	4.4
	12	Upofloor-karelia	4.4
The best low-cost floorboard manufacturers	1	Magnum	4.8
	2	Amber wood	4.7
	3	Barlinek	4.7
	4	Parquet prime	4.6
	5	Goodwin	4.5

Top floorboard manufacturers in terms of price-quality ratio

Many world leaders in the field of floorboard manufacturing sell flooring at an affordable price. It was possible to achieve cost reduction by opening production sites in Russia. Experts have identified several brands that offer quality and affordable products.

Scheucher

Rating: 4.9

High-quality flooring with an exquisite style is offered to Russian homeowners by Scheucher. The manufacturer of the floorboard managed to become a winner in our rating due to a wide range of decorative finishes (about 500 options), innovative 5G locks, as well as a record-breaking warranty (30 years). Experts pay attention to the unique surface finish. Whatever the invoice the buyer chooses, he can be sure of the perfect quality of the board. And there is something to choose from, there are collections of classical style, as well as completely unexpected performances (for a reptile, deep brushing, etc.).

Users are provided with a rich selection of wood, starting with iroko and ending with American walnut.

Kahrs

Rating: 4.8

The leading position in the world is occupied by the Swedish manufacturer of floorboard Kahrs. The company is in many aspects a pioneer. Since the company received the first patent for the production of parquet, in the depths of the Swedish company was invented a lock to connect the boards. Until now, the castle system is considered reliable and thoughtful. There is no garbage in the joint, the structure is not afraid of moisture. Such reputable institutions as the FSC Forest Stewardship Council and the German Construction Equipment Institute have confirmed their high environmental friendliness.

The brand took the second place in the ranking, losing to the winner in the range. At the same time in safety, durability and quality Kahrs looks decent. Due to the harmlessness of the floorboard is used in medical and children's educational institutions.

Haro parquet

Rating: 4.8

The largest European company for the production of wood flooring is the German concern Haro Parquet. Its products are well known in different countries of the world. The priority direction in the activity was the release of luxury collections. In order to meet special requests from rich people, the manufacturer carefully selects raw materials, which will be further processed on high-tech equipment. For environmental friendliness and safety of the flooring company has received many awards and certificates.

Excellent quality of the floorboard is noticed by both specialists and ordinary consumers. Hygiene and durability were the main factors for getting into the top three rankings.

Weitzer parkett

Rating: 4.8

The oldest manufacturer of parquet in Europe is the Austrian company Weitzer Parkett. She has been producing floor coverings for over 185 years.Experts included this brand in the rating for a huge range (over 3,500 items), the ability to fulfill individual orders. Cooperating with the world-famous organization Greenpeace, the Austrians focused on the manufacture of eco-friendly product. The fact that about 3/4 of all raw materials is delivered for processing from personal green sites.

The Austrian manufacturer also has its rationalization proposals realized. For example, the company's engineers got the idea to endow the floorboard with sound insulation properties. The locking system is made with a double locking mechanism. And the durability of the parquet reaches 30 years.

Wood bee

Rating: 4.7

The trademark Wood Bee has earned recognition from Russian consumers for the optimal combination of price and quality. The Dutch manufacturer works closely with Chinese companies, thanks to which they managed to attract buyers at an affordable price. Products meet the most stringent requirements of European standards. Floor coverings are distinguished by unique stylistic solutions that can be realized thanks to modern equipment. Russian consumer is offered a lot of finishes and textures.

The company is located far from the leaders of the rating for a number of negative reviews from users. They note the softness of the coating. When a coin falls, chips appear on the lacquer, and dents and scratches remain on the furniture.

Boen

Rating: 4.7

The Norwegian company Boen has been engaged in wood processing since 1895. Recently, the company has focused on the production of floor coverings. It should be noted that the Norwegians succeeded in this, taking the second place in terms of production in 2013. Among the awards are environmental certificates from reputable international organizations. In the collection line you can find not only domestic floorboards, but also floor coverings for commercial and sports premises. In production, both the tree species (oak, maple, cherry), which are customary for domestic buyers, and the exotic (yatoba, American walnut) are used.

Users found some flaws in the lock systems of the Norwegian manufacturer. Microguns become a place of accumulation of moisture and dust. So the brand takes the 6th line of a rating.

Par-ky

Rating: 4.6

The parquet board of the Belgian company Par-ky is known in our country due to the combination of reasonable price and good quality. A distinctive feature is the use of veneered top layer in the floor covering, which increases the strength and durability of the floor. The producer purchases wood in the forestry checked up over the years. Parquet boards withstand severe mechanical loads, exceeding in strength not only laminate, but also massive parquet. For safety and hygiene, chamfers are treated with an antibacterial composition.

Along with a number of advantages, users found certain shortcomings in Par-ky products. High humidity can lead to flaking of the upper layer.

Grabo

Rating: 4.5

A major manufacturer of flooring with 113 years of history is the Hungarian company GRABOPLAST (Grabo). Thanks to advanced German technologies, the brand successfully competes in the markets of Europe and Russia. Raw materials for plants Grabo brought from the Carpathian forest.The finished products have a seven-layer lacquer coating, which not only protects the wood from moisture and mechanical stress, but also focuses attention on the beauty of the floorboard.

The manufacturer offers several collections for home use, sports and commercial coatings. The users liked the insulation and the warmth of the floorboard. But hard objects leave dents and scratches on the surface.

Tarkett

Rating: 4.5

A variety of design solutions stands out the Swedish company Tarkett. Production sites of the concern are scattered throughout Europe, production of wood flooring has been launched in Russia. It is to the products of domestic production that users have complaints. This circumstance did not allow the brand to claim a higher place in the rating. If we talk briefly about the shortcomings, the quality of workmanship is seriously lame. Although the range of parquet is quite impressive, there are collections for domestic use, flooring for sports and commercial premises has been created.

The Swedish manufacturer received a certificate of compliance with EU standards, products are marked with a special environmental sign "Leaf of Life".

Quick step

Rating: 4.5

One of the pioneers in the production of wood flooring is the Belgian company Unilin, which owns the brand Quick-Step. The history of the enterprise began in 1960, the technology was gradually improved, the assortment expanded, new markets were mastered. Especially promising Belgians consider the vast expanses of Russia. The design of the parquet has a classic scheme. The lower part is a veneered base, a valuable layer is laid on top. And the inner lamellae are made of hevea. Seven-layer varnish coating provides reliable protection of the floorboard from moisture, simplifies floor maintenance.

With Quick-Step products, not everything is smooth with the quality, which determines its place in the ranking.

Befag

Rating: 4.4

The Hungarian company Befag has huge stocks of raw materials. The brand belongs to the state concern Bakonyer, which allows you to manage forests of about 60 thousand hectares. Most of the products are supplied to the domestic market. Due to its environmental friendliness, the floorboard is used in the construction and repair of children's and medical institutions in Hungary. Experts have noticed one trick, which is used to create the illusion of a large assortment. The same version of the parquet is made of different wood species, which allows them to be issued for new collections.

A modest set of design solutions narrows down the choice for the consumer, so not all Russian homeowners will choose for themselves a high-quality Hungarian board.

Upofloor-karelia

Rating: 4.4

Since 2000, the Finnish company Upofloor-Karelia has been operating in the flooring market. It was formed by the merger of the two firms Upoflor and Karelia. A branch of Focus Wood has been operating in Russia since 2008. In 2012, the manufacturer became an integral part of the Kahrs concern. Consumer is offered premium flooring (Karelia, Upofloor) and budget series (Focus Wood, Woodpecker, Polarwood). Experts note the manufacturer's commitment to the production of environmentally friendly products. All enterprises operate a strict control system, which provides for the verification of finished products for operational convenience and harmlessness to humans.

Users in reviews praise the brand for a wide range of flooring.Only in Russian products there are cases of violation of geometry.

The best low-cost floorboard manufacturers

In economy class, serious competition is imposed on European and Chinese companies by domestic brands. Due to high-tech equipment and its own raw materials it is possible to maintain low prices for the floorboard. Here are some of the leaders in the public sector.

Magnum

Rating: 4.8

The best floorboard in the budget segment is the production of the Czech company Magnum. This young company very quickly gained popularity among European consumers. Thanks to the successful combination of quality and affordability, Russian homeowners also highly appreciated the flooring. The brand becomes the winner of our rating. Experts explain the uniqueness of the parquet using thin lamellas, they make the board multi-lane. The manufacturer tries to constantly expand its product range, while maintaining the quality of its products at a high level. It is possible to compete with well-known brands due to high-tech production.

Users note not only the affordable price and good quality flooring, but also environmental friendliness. And the service life reaches 25 years.

Amber wood

Rating: 4.7

One of the best manufacturers of wood flooring in Russia is Amber Wood. The company operates in Primorsky Krai, which is rich in quality wood (oak, ash). The company has equipped its workshops with the latest equipment, which makes it possible to maintain an acceptable price for the products. The floorboard feels great in a changing climate. The main activity of the company is the production of flooring for homes, apartments and offices. The brand is located on the second line of the rating, since its lifespan (10 years) is less than that of the winner.

Russian consumers have appreciated the harmlessness of the parquet, this fact is confirmed by the public health institutions.

Barlinek

Rating: 4.7

The Polish brand Barlinek can boast of centuries of history. The company supplies the construction market with premium floorboard at affordable prices. To achieve this combination, many wood species are supplied for processing from their own forests. In the assortment there is a parquet made from exotic African, Indonesian and Latin American trees. The manufacturer pays a lot of attention to environmental friendliness of production. Safety of the floorboard is confirmed by the Forest Stewardship Council, the manufacturer has received certificates of compliance with Emissions Dans L’air Interieur and CE.

The brand deservedly falls on the high rating step. The disadvantages include hard locks, so the high-quality installation can be performed by professional finishers.

Parquet prime

Rating: 4.6

German-Turkish manufacturer Parquet Prime is betting on the wide girth of the floorboard market. In the company catalog you can find both budget collections from classical wood species (oak, beech, walnut, maple), as well as luxury products made from sapelli, dussia, iroko, etc. But even the cheapest types of parquet are free from knots and chips. .As for the varieties of the floorboard, the company makes two-and three-layer structures. For quick installation of the lock connection is used PRIME-lock. Surface treatment is performed in several versions, it can be brushing or imitation of manual processing.

Users confirm the high quality of the floorboard in reviews. Only the high price did not allow the brand to rise higher in our rating.

Goodwin

Rating: 4.5

The Goodwin trademark is a German-Chinese production, which is part of the major concern Parketoff Group. The buyer is offered a single-layer parquet board at reasonable prices. Products are safe for human health, as evidenced by international certificates. A feature of the parquet is the use of locking systems with a floating tongue Valinge-5G or locks like Uniclic. Thanks to them, users will not have problems with installation. Simplifies assembly and waxing around the perimeter of the board. In addition, it prevents the wood from warping or rotting.

Experts pay attention to the unique decoration. When using single-sided coating increases the room visually. Among the shortcomings is the appearance of cracks in the boards.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.