20 best parquet board manufacturers

*Overview of the best according to the editors of Healthy Food Near Me. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Often, after prolonged use of linoleum and laminate, some users decide to install parquet. This floor material surpasses all previous ones in its beauty, naturalness, heat saving and durability. How to choose the right parquet board and which manufacturers are considered the best, according to customer reviews and evaluation of product characteristics, you will learn from our review.

Tips for choosing a parquet board

Any board for parquet consists of three layers, where the bottom one is responsible for strength, the middle one is needed for volume and rigidity, and the top one is for decoration. The cost and durability of the floor covering depends on the materials used and manufacturing technologies. Here are some criteria for choosing a parquet board that you should keep in mind when starting to search for a manufacturer and product:

1. Top layer material and protective coating. As a decorative layer, valuable species of wood are used, such as: oak, ash, beech, maple, walnut. The thickness of the layer is from 0.5 to 6 mm, where the optimal value is considered to be from 4 mm. From above, the tree is varnished or impregnated with oils. In the latter case, this gives the board a dark tone. The number of layers of varnish is important here, varying from 4 to 12.

2. Board Thickness. The cross section of the board is found from 10 to 30 mm. The thicker the parquet, the warmer the floor. An even larger layer allows you to restore the surface (grind, remove 1 mm, and re-varnish), which increases the service life of the board. We recommend buying parquet with a thickness of 14 mm.

3. Top layer structure. The outer decorative surface can consist of a single-strip structure or contain 2 to 3 planks tightly attached to each other. This makes the look of the parquet more interesting, but complicates the manufacturing process, and therefore increases the cost.

4. Processing technology. Depending on the technologies used, the quality of the board can be significantly improved. For example, brushing removes soft wood fibers from the structure, increasing the strength of the material and making the surface rough. Heat treatment stabilizes the wood, preventing it from swelling or drying out.

5. Assembly method. The parquet is laid by connecting the plates to each other using a locking system. It can be of the “groove-thorn” type (insert from above and press down) or with a rotary principle (the edge starts at an angle of 45º and falls). The second option is more reliable, therefore preferable. Each manufacturer names these systems differently and may differ slightly in nuances, which is important to clarify on the spot.

6. Board size. The dimensions of the typesetting elements from which the parquet is assembled can have dimensions from 45×5 cm to 20×250 cm. The laying speed, the possibility of mounting the board diagonally, and the appearance of the floor depend on this. Experts also say that the length of the board affects the suppression of step load. In this regard, the longer the board, the better. In the case of short slats, the risk of squeaking is higher.

7. With or without chamfer. The presence of a chamfer on two long sides (2V) creates expressive stripes on the floor. The 4V bevel highlights the rectangle of each plank, emphasizing the segments. Panels without chamfer visually make the wooden floor monolithic. Experts share that beveled parquet looks prettier, but debris collects in these gaps.

8. Middle and bottom layers of parquet made of spruce, pine, poplar, and sometimes plywood (engineering parquet). Since they serve only to fill the height and are not visible to the user, they do not play a big role in choosing a board.

Comparison of laminate and parquet board

Since laminate and parquet are so visually similar that it is difficult for a non-specialist to distinguish between these materials laid on the floor, let’s compare them in a table to understand what differences exist.

Rating of the best manufacturers of parquet boards

The best manufacturers of inexpensive parquet boards

If you have finally decided to lay parquet at home, but are not yet ready to invest a large amount, then it is advisable to consider the range of products from the manufacturers presented below. Here, the experts selected companies whose products meet international standards, but are distinguished by an affordable price.

Amber Wood

Rating: 5.0

The list was topped by a domestic manufacturer from Primorsky Krai. The company has been operating since 2005 and specializes in the manufacture of parquet for domestic use (houses, apartments, cottages), but the catalog also contains several options for laying in offices. In total, the manufacturer offers seven collections, where the most popular are: “Retro”, “Vanguard” and “Marble”. According to the type of coating, the company uses regular or matte varnish, as well as oil. The manufacturer uses birch, ash and oak as raw materials for filling the “sandwich” board with three layers. You can choose thickness from 10mm to 18mm. The length of the board in the catalog varies from 90 to 180 cm.

This is truly one of the best manufacturers, whose products are distinguished by affordable prices. In the assortment there are even several options for parquet with a cost of 1 m² of 2000 rubles. In this case, the buyer receives a three-strip texture of the oak decorative layer with a total panel thickness of 14 mm.

Magnum

Rating: 4.9

The manufacturer operates in the Czech Republic, from where it supplies parquet boards to Russia and other countries. The top layer is always oak with a thickness of 4 mm, which allows the restoration of the surface and extends the service life of the coating up to 25 years. The most famous collection of the manufacturer is Rochade, which is characterized by a multi-lane narrow structure. In the reviews, buyers highlight the convenient MagLock lock in the parquet, which does not require glue during assembly. This board technology is licensed from Valinge, a flooring specialist. The manufacturer is also distinguished by the ability to produce parquet with planks of any size to order, for which you will have to pay only 200 rubles / m².

Experts singled out this manufacturer as the best for the fact that the products are made directly in the Czech Republic. Most of the competitors in this section, even if they are registered in Europe, have moved their production to Russia. If you want a real European parquet from an inexpensive segment, then you are here.

Barlinek

Rating: 4.8

This manufacturer produces parquet mainly from oak, although there are several options with an ash top layer in the catalog. Basically, the company offers a board with a cross section of 14 mm, which is covered with a regular or matte varnish. Along the length of the board, you can choose options from 75 to 220 cm. The manufacturer’s chip is that some types of parquet are allowed to be laid on a heating base. The estimated service life of the flooring material here is 20 years.

The manufacturer was added to the list of the best due to the high variety of products, which is rare for the economy segment. In the brand’s catalog, parquet is divided into three areas: “Ordinary parquet board”, “French Christmas tree”, and “Classic Christmas tree”, where only the first group includes 7 lines and 29 board design options. The most popular collection, according to reviews, is the Decor Line, which stands out for its thin stripes with dark and light shades on one board. A similar variety of design is presented in other groups, so there is something to see here.

Parquet Prime

Rating: 4.7

The review is continued by the Turkish manufacturer, who decided to deal not only with the production of parquet from classic wood species, but also exotic ones. In his collections you can find such types of trees as: Zebrano, Iroko, Merbau, Afromosia, Sapelli and Dusia, as well as American walnut. Buyers in the reviews like the fact that the manufacturer uses additional impregnations of the top layer, which help to emphasize the structure of the wood. The board is also brushed, so there are types of parquet with a unique rough surface that increases walking safety.

We placed the company in the list of the best thanks to the existing raw material selection system. Unlike most in the economy segment, this manufacturer spends time and resources sorting wood so that the parquet has a uniform pattern. In this regard, experts recommend paying attention to the board in the “Select” grade, which is considered luxury.

Goodwin

Rating: 4.6

This parquet brand was created by the manufacturer Parketoff and is a German-Chinese brainchild. The company focused on the production of parquet boards in two directions: classic and exotic. Among the first group, the oak Chablis, Chivas, Eklips and others are mainly used. The second category is filled with wood species rare for Russia, including: Sapele, American walnut, Merbau. Most often, the board can be purchased with dimensions of 120×18.9 cm, which provide easy installation and a beautiful view. But there are also narrower strips of 16.5 cm, which represent the same pattern in a new way. The company also uses brushing to clearly highlight the pattern and increase the grip of the sole with the surface.

Reviews show that the parquet of this manufacturer is valued for the common board thickness of 15 mm, when competitors have the most popular product with a cross section of 14 mm. This characteristic prolongs the life of the flooring and increases the amount of possible scraping (restoration).

Stenwood

Rating: 4.5

The domestic manufacturer produces parquet using Italian equipment, which ensures the correct geometry of both individual slabs and the final board. Oak, maple, ash are used as raw materials. Inside the collection there can be 3-5 shade options. But a small range of tones and textures of the board is offset by a very affordable cost of 1000 rubles / m², which buyers like in the reviews.

The manufacturer stands out not only by the production of a piece board for parquet, but also by the release of modular structures. These are ready-made blocks with a set of wooden dies that form a simple pattern, such as a Christmas tree, or imitate ceramic tiles. Thanks to the modular structure, laying the floor material is much easier. But the manufacturer went further and began producing artistic parquet, which has original drawings from wooden slabs of different colors, which will serve as a separate decoration for a spacious hall, stage or living room.

Coswick

Rating: 4.4

Completing this category of manufacturers is an enterprise located near Minsk, Belarus. But Canadian investors have invested in the company, and production is carried out using imported technologies. A full-cycle plant processes wood, sands it, glues layers and coats it with oil. About 1 million m² of parquet boards are produced annually, of which 90% is exported to 45 countries of the world, which indicates a good quality for products from the economy segment. In the reviews, consumers like the product with the improved CosLoc locking connection.

The manufacturer of budget parquet is interesting in the release of extra durable boards used for flooring sports areas (basketball halls, stages, fitness clubs, dance floors). Here, the thickness of the parquet is 16-19 mm, Canadian maple and ash wood species are used, as well as an especially durable varnish with elastic properties.

The best parquet board manufacturers in the middle and premium segment

Manufacturers represented in this category have an expanded range of parquet, and its service life is much longer. The products are suitable for finishing floors in cottages, apartments and offices, as well as expensive hotel rooms, meeting rooms for large companies, exhibition centers.

Kahrs

Rating: 5.0

The first place was taken by the world leader in the production of parquet, which has been producing multilayer flooring products for 160 years. The Swedish corporation is the largest manufacturer both in its homeland and in the UK, and brand products are sold in 70 countries around the world. The firm uses sorting of raw materials into three categories (“Country”, “Town” and “City”), which gives the buyer a choice in terms of cost and quality. Parquet is made from oak, birch, cherry, walnut, jatoba, jarrah, maple and other species. The pattern of the floor covering is available in one-strip and 3-strip, in the form of a “herringbone” or “Danish” pattern. Customers in the reviews are satisfied that the company regularly offers new board design ideas, where only in 2020 the catalog contains 6 updated collections.

One of the main advantages of the manufacturer is the coating of the board with 12 layers of satin varnish. Competitors have less than half this figure. With such characteristics, parquet is much better protected from water and ultraviolet radiation, which prolongs its service life.

Scheucher

Rating: 4.9

The second place in the elite category of manufacturers belongs to the Austrian concern Scheucher, which has been manufacturing parquet for 90 years. Brand products are delivered to 40 countries of the world and are considered premium. But the catalog contains sorting into three groups, so you can choose more affordable products. Most of all, the manufacturer offers a board with a section of 14 mm, where the top layer can be made of walnut, ash or oak. According to the design of the slats, there is a single-lane and three-lane view. The company uses its own patented tinting technology with 5 shades.

We singled out the manufacturer due to the presence in the catalog of a board processed using the transverse brushing technology. Unlike the conventional method, cross-cutting brings out the fibers across the planks, which makes the surface more embossed. In appearance and touch, the parquet becomes freshly sawn, which looks very creative on the floors.

Haro Parquet

Rating: 4.8

Further in the review, a German manufacturer that produces parquet from both solid boards and multilayer structures. In addition to options for the bedroom, hall or office, the company offers bathroom parquet, which has a deeper oil impregnation that repels water. The floor covering performs well and resists both spilled liquid and steam in the air. Buyers in the reviews are satisfied with the product warranty, which is 30 years.

We have included the manufacturer in the TOP of the best due to the presence of especially exquisite handmade parquet. These are boards that are made from the most selected wood and processed by hand by the factory’s craftsmen. This coating has a high quality, luxurious look and exclusive design.

Weitzer Parquet

Rating: 4.7

The manufacturer is one of the oldest in Europe, since it has been operating since 1931. The headquarters of the company is based in Austria, where all products are produced. The company is unique in that it offers a functional parquet that has certain useful properties, and not just one of the options for finishing the floor.

For example, in the manufacturer’s catalog there is a board that does not require maintenance during the entire service life. To do this, it was impregnated with a special composition, which helps to save on chemicals in the future. The manufacturer also offers “Healing” parquet, which is designated by the abbreviation AAAA, and is antibacterial, breathable, antistatic and hypoallergenic. An innovative development is the type of board with an easy possibility of subsequent local repair. It has such a design of locks that you can replace the panel anywhere without dismantling the rest. In the reviews, users praise the parquet of this manufacturer for preventing noise, which is possible due to the dense glued structure and additional technology for fixing to the base.

Pain

Rating: 4.6

The manufacturer offers parquet boards from ash, beech, cherry, Canadian maple, oak and American walnut. The surface of the parquet can be with one die and three. There is also a choice in the length of the strips, which in its own way affects the design. The most popular lines, judging by the reviews, are Andante, Espressivo, Nature and Vivo. You can decorate the floors with a board from this manufacturer with or without chamfer strips 4V, 2V. This affects the appearance of the seams between the wood panels and forms a certain design. According to the width of the board, the company produces both narrow planks of 7 cm, and wide options of 30 cm, which most competitors do not have.

This manufacturer leads among other companies in the premium category due to the huge variety of parquet board exteriors. In total, the catalog contains 24 lines, each of which has from 3 to 87 shades. Only in tone, the manufacturer offers more than 400 options, not counting the pattern and other differences.

I record

Rating: 4.5

This manufacturer is originally from Hungary and specializes in the manufacture of all types of flooring, including laminate, linoleum, tiles and parquet. The company has been operating in this area for 115 years. The board for finishing the floor is sold in 80 countries of the world.

Among the branded parquet manufacturers, this is one of the best in the production of floor coverings for indoor sports fields. Its range includes an 18 mm board for fitness studios, gyms, dance floors, show areas and stages. Products with a thickness of 43 and 47 mm (with lug system) are accompanied by the FIBA ​​certificate, which approves products for use in professional basketball halls. It was this parquet that was laid on the site where the TV show “Dances” is filmed on the TNT channel. The stage at the 2012 Olympics in London was also lined with a parquet board from this manufacturer. All this confirms the quality and durability of materials.

Tarkett

Rating: 4.4

Another elite manufacturer is Tarkett, which sells its products in more than 100 countries around the world. The company produces floor coverings, including parquet boards for apartments, houses, offices, shops, hotels, healthcare facilities, sports fields and shopping centers. The raw materials used are American walnut, ash, merbau, mahogany, beech, red oak. There are 9 collections in total. The buyer can choose a board section from 10 to 14 mm and a panel width of 12-19 mm.

According to experts, the manufacturer stands out with a large selection of chamfer options, which makes the joints more interesting. Here you will find 2-sided regular, mini, midi, and maxi bevels, as well as 4-sided. There are also manual maxi-bevels with a very even cut. In terms of processing effects, the manufacturer also has no equal. The company uses surface, medium and deep brushing, creating the effect of manual processing or contact of a wooden surface with a circular saw.

Parador

Rating: 4.3

Next, consider the German brand Parador. The manufacturer operates exclusively in Germany, where all products are manufactured, which explains its high cost. The concern sells parquet with a cross section of 13-14 mm, made from sorting raw materials in four categories: “Rustic”, “Select”, “Country” and “Natur”. Most often, long boards of 2-2.2 m are offered, but there are also short boards of 117 cm. Varnish is used as a coating, gaining hardness under the influence of sunlight, or natural oil. The thickness of the top layer in the highest price segment is 3 mm, which is slightly behind competitors. But the board wins in terms of the strength of the varnish, which compensates for the thickness of the wood.

The manufacturer is included in the list of the best due to the technology of impregnating the edge of each board, which serves as additional protection against swelling. Thanks to the processing of the ends, the liquid, even if it gets into the seams, does not harm the wood.

Upofloor-Karelia

Rating: 4.2

This manufacturer is headquartered in Finland, but has opened its official representative offices in different countries of the world, including Russia (Moscow). The parquet board is made from environmentally friendly wood extracted in Karelia. The company has been operating since 1965. Production of products is carried out at home in Finland, in Romania and in Russia. The most common collections, according to store ratings, are: Time, with a Dutch pattern, Midnight, which is distinguished by dark stains, and Urban Soul, which stands out for its avant-garde style.

We noticed the manufacturer among others due to the use of deep smoked oak, which enhances the contrast of the slabs in the multi-layer structure of the parquet. This makes the look of the coating more interesting and unusual.

Par-ky

Rating: 4.1

The Belgian company offers its customers French Christmas Tree, solid board, engineered parquet and regular 3-layer parquet. The manufacturer manufactures parquet both with a locking system for quick installation, and adhesive options that provide better sound insulation, but require more time to install. In total, the company has 11 collections with the division of parquet into satin and matte surfaces. The dimensions of the board can be from 120 to 220 cm, and the width varies from 12 to 20 cm. The manufacturer issues a 12-year warranty on all products.

Experts liked the brand for its optimal combination of price and quality. Among European goods, the cost of this board is one of the most affordable. For example, the Smoked Walnut Lounge line will cost 2300 rubles. for every m². It is relatively cheap (even cheaper than some domestic analogues), despite the fact that parquet is produced in Belgium.

Wood Bee

Rating: 4.0

This manufacturer offers products in the middle price segment, where it has no equal in terms of pattern diversity options. In total, the assortment includes 33 textures, including Fog, King Brown, Cognac, Cottage Natur Brash and others. The surface structure is composed of one or three strips. In addition to the classic parquet board, the manufacturer sells an engineering board, where natural wood (solid wood) is used on top, and plywood is located underneath. This provides a beautiful view, long-term operation and more affordable cost. According to the manufacturer, parquet can last up to 30 years.

Experts have found what distinguishes the company from its competitors in this price segment – for approximately the same cost of goods, the parquet of this brand will have 7, not 6 layers of varnish.

Quick-Step

Rating: 4.0

The Quick-Step brand under which the parquet board is sold belongs to the manufacturer Unilin. This is a Belgian company that started its activity in 1960. Today, the company offers the buyer parquet made of ash and oak, which can be laid with glue or fixed using a patented locking system. 4 grooves on each side of the plank provide a nice view and highlight the boards on the floor.

The manufacturer has earned a place among the best thanks to the patented water-repellent Surface & Edge Protect technology. The company assures that dirty shoes, spilled wine or spilled food will not leave marks that could not be cleaned from this parquet. This effect was achieved thanks to a special coating that prevents the penetration of external liquid into the pores of the wood. Another distinguishing feature of the manufacturer is a lifetime warranty, which is provided by a few companies in this price segment.

Profession

Rating: 4.0

The manufacturer uses Danube oak, ash, merbau, walnut for the manufacture of the top layer of parquet. There are also species unusual for parquet, such as acacia, wenge or birch. The surface structure can be three-lane and one-lane. Production is carried out directly in Hungary, and exports are carried out not only to the CIS, but also to Europe, mainly to Germany, which indicates a high quality that satisfies the demanding Germans. In the reviews, buyers note an even distribution of varnish on the surface of the board without sagging.

Our experts included the manufacturer in the review of the best for several reasons. Firstly, the company has developed its own PanLoc locking system, which ensures quick connection of the panels, and the joints are invisible even from a distance of 50 cm. This fixation ensures that the integrity of the floor covering is maintained at a load of 1200 kg per m². Secondly, the company uses aluminum dioxide in the varnish, which increases the strength of the top layer. The third advantage of the manufacturer is the additional reinforcement of the board with linden or alder wedges located at the ends.

Attention! This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.