Peculiarities
The country of origin of Kronospan finishing materials is Austria. The company has existed since 1897, starting with a small sawmill in Lungets. Today, production lines are located in 23 countries around the world. All products manufactured at these enterprises are subject to strict control according to the level of existing quality standards.
Kronospan uses the most modern equipment and technologies in production. Boards are made by pressing crushed wood material with adhesive components in high temperature conditions.
The obvious advantage of such boards is their strength, rigidity, homogeneous structure, ease of processing and fairly high moisture resistance. According to the following indicators, Kronospan composite materials are superior to natural solid wood:
- less propensity to catch fire;
- Beautiful design;
- good insulating properties;
- less susceptible to moisture.
Chipboard itself is a laminated panel made of high quality sanded chipboard... The material is provided with protective and attractive characteristics by coating with a polymer film. This is done at the final stage of production, at high pressure and similar temperature.
The film consists of paper, which is impregnated with a special melamine resin. There is another technology used for expensive types of LSDP. In this case, the film is replaced with a special varnish that protects the board from water and scratches. Finished laminated panels are cooled, dried and cut to standard sizes. The color scheme of the panels attracts with a variety, but woody is among the most demanded ones.
Furniture products from Kronospan laminated chipboard are the best option after expensive and heavy goods from natural solid wood. Another plus in the "piggy bank" of laminated chipboard will be the possibility of using it in bathrooms, in conditions of high humidity. At the same time, the laminated material is available commercially at a low price and is easy to process. It is only necessary to cut the panel and trim the edges, which significantly inhibits the evaporation of formaldehyde.
Review overview
High-quality Kronospan products are the most popular among similar ones, which is due to the high quality of the boards, as well as the convenience and ease of working with this material. It lends itself easily to sawing, drilling, gluing and other manipulations. High quality material can be purchased at a reasonable price. This attracts experienced professionals and novice furniture makers to the products.
It is very convenient to choose decor online, without being able to personally visit the showroom. On the official website, you can familiarize yourself with the assortment, get an exhaustive consultation, consider samples of sheet wood materials. The company has representative offices and production facilities in 24 countries of the world. Chipboard of this brand is liked by many for its low flammability and excellent thermal insulation.
In the next video, you will find the history of the Kronospan company.
Where is it used?
Qualitative indicators and features of characteristics have attracted increased attention to the products of TM Kronospan. It is actively used in such areas as:
- in bathrooms;
- in children's rooms (decorative partitions, upholstered and cabinet furniture).
- in kitchens (due to the material's resistance to steam, water and significant temperature changes).
- as an additional wall and roof covering;
- in the form of wall panels;
- when arranging floors, structures for different floor coverings;
- for the installation of removable formwork;
- in the production of furniture of various configurations;
- for packing;
- for the construction of collapsible fences and structures;
- for decoration and surface finishing.
Range
Among the advantages of laminated panels, the richest color palette is also noted, which is convenient to study according to the Kronospan brand catalogs of colors. The film coating can visually copy any material and fit into any interior location. Catalogs of samples and photos of laminated chipboard, represented by hundreds of shades, can demonstrate the following palettes:
- plain colors with a smooth texture (ivory, milk, blue);
- plain with texture (imitation of titanium, concrete, aluminum);
- wood colors (maple, alder, wenge, cherry);
- glossy and intricate decors with various patterns and designs.
The Kronospan brand offers laminated chipboard boards in a wide range of decors and facings, divided into four collections: Color, Standard, Contempo, Trends. There are different thicknesses and textures of Kronospan laminated chipboard surfaces. Sheet sizes are limited to two options: 1830x2070, 2800x2620 mm. The thickness of the composite sheet is available to choose from: from 8 mm to 28 mm, including the most demanded in thickness (10, 12, 16, 18, 22, 25 mm).
It is worth noting the increased demand for laminated chipboard of 10 mm thickness, since such sheet formats are usually used for the production of furniture elements that do not bear an increased load, but rather serve for decorative purposes (doors, facades), therefore, do not require special strength. For the manufacture of cabinet furniture, laminated sheets of 16 mm and 18 mm are used. Thickness usually translates into countertops and other pieces of furniture that are subject to greater mechanical stress. And for the manufacture of strong and durable bar counters, shelves and countertops, it is optimal to use sheets with a thickness of 38 mm. They will withstand the most severe mechanical loads without showing deformation.
In modern interiors, they are increasingly trying to create an exclusive environment with the help of unusual pieces of furniture. In addition to all the well-known classic decors Sonoma Oak, Ash Shimo Light and Apple Locarno, the exclusive Kraft White, Gray Stone, Cashmere and Ankor are in demand. Black charcoal "Anthracite" successfully coexists with the decor "Snow" in the spaces of offices and living rooms. Decor "Oregon" and "Almond" will transform and bring harmony to any room. Warm shades of delicious flowers are appropriate in rooms for different purposes and have a lot of options that are useful in interior design.
Such a broad classification of composite materials makes it easy to choose the most suitable option. Thanks to a whole range of color solutions with high-quality characteristics of chipboard, it remains a relevant option in different regions.
An important characteristic in the manufacture of furniture and all kinds of construction and repair work is also the mass of the slab. It is determined by the dimensions and density.
On average, one sheet weighs in the range from 40 to 90 kg. Let's say 1 square meter of laminated chipboard with a thickness of 16 mm weighs on average in the range of 10.36-11.39 kg. Plate 18 mm thick weighs approximately 11.65-12.82 kg, and 25 mm is already equal in weight to 14.69 kg, and sometimes 16.16 kg. Individual manufacturers will differ in this indicator.
