It is pleasant for a modern person to feel natural and warm natural materials such as cotton flooring, cork or wood floors in the space around him. This trend is actively welcomed by manufacturers, including the German company Haro, which creates Celenio wooden floors.
Features of the
The German brand Celenio offers an innovative approach to flooring, which consists in a significant variability in the presentation of the appearance of wooden tiles. The Harolith material, from which the floor tiles of this brand are made, are called by the manufacturer a three-dimensional composite parquet. It is not entirely correct to classify this material as a parquet or laminate board, since the manufacturer distinguishes Celenio wooden floors in a separate category, based on the unique external characteristics of the product.
When looking at the laid Celenio tiles there is an impression of a stone, concrete, leather or even papyrus covering. This is due to the special surface treatment of the board, which does not at all resemble a wooden product. Thanks to this, there are additional possibilities for interior decoration, non-standard presentation of "stone" floor in rooms such as a bedroom or living room.
Imitating natural stone, this innovative material is warm, pleasant to the touch and very comfortable with tactile contact.
It is pleasant to walk on such a surface with bare feet; on such a floor you can conveniently place a floor sofa or arrange a bed on a small dais.
Celenio wood floor is being created by pressing the smallest wood chips and dust … In fact, it is the well-known HDF board, which differs from the widely used MDF boards in its increased strength. Resins are present as an adhesive component. Since this type of floor tile is produced in Germany, it is certified according to EU environmental safety standards. Therefore, the buyer can be sure that there are no harmful formaldehydes in the resin composition.
Advantages and disadvantages
The manufacturer of this brand of wooden board is a German Haro firm, which has existed for over 150 years and is a recognized leader in the work with floor coverings. In addition to parquet, Haro produces cork floors, laminate floors and a variety of designer floors, including Celenio wood floors. This fact allows you to relate with confidence to those pluses and minuses that the manufacturer indicates in the annotation to his product.
The first and most impressive advantage of this material is its considerable visual variety.
Today Haro has 7 collections in its arsenal:
- Atrium. This collection offers a rustic slate design. It is a charming, elegant and timeless material with a soothing color. The imitation of a stone surface gives a unique uniqueness to the living space. Especially pleasant is the fact that upon contact with such a floor, it is not a cold stone that is felt, but a warm wood.
- Athos. This collection includes floor tiles with a design that follows the pattern of natural stone. The buyer is offered 9 attractive colors with a rough "stone" outer surface. A floor made of this material attracts attention and is pleasant to be found on its surface.
- Papyrus … This collection includes floor tiles that are made in the form of the ancient Egyptian papyrus material, which has a unique structure. The sensation of touching this surface is truly magnificent, and the view is ideal for those seeking to create an unusual interior.
- Ardesia. A collection with an elegant onyx look. Restrained expressive colors, relevant for modern minimalist interiors, unusual presentation and elegance are admirable. The flawless and cozy first-class floor covering conquers with its pleasant surface warmth and ease of installation.
- Attika. This collection offers a design option for a natural rock stone. Natural strength and individuality create a distinctive "stone" floor, which is a tonic element for creating a representative design and allowing to express the unique taste of the owner.
- Soho … This is a collection imitating concrete. This design is the most unexpected surface imaginable for wood floor tiles. Specific colors and characteristic texture of raw concrete create an indescribable flavor of an industrial space. Such a coating was created to create an interior in modern loft and industrial design trends.
- Taurus. This collection is made with imitation of a leather surface. Placing this finish on the floor or walls of the room creates an indescribably chic impression, which is enhanced by touching the warm and embossed "leather" tiles.
As one of the significant advantages of this flooring, the manufacturer sounded the ease of its installation. Celenio floors are assembled in three ways:
- Celenio classic … This is a classic installation in which the adhesive is applied to the entire surface of the tile.
- Celenio ComforTec. This is a method of laying on glue, which is applied in the form of stripes on the seamy side of each tile and covered with a protective film.
- Celenio Top Connect. This method provides for laying "in a lock" using a patented spring mechanism. In this case, the elements are inserted from the longitudinal side of the tile and fixed from the end side.
The customer can choose which of the installation systems he prefers: ComforTec, which has self-adhesive surfaces, or Top Connect, which offers a locking method of installation.
Top Connect can also be used to install wood tiles on wall surfaces, creating a unique finish that fully reflects the look of decorative textiles on the walls. Within the framework of each of the collections, both main options for laying the flooring are presented, which undoubtedly facilitates the work of installing it, and makes this process accessible even for non-professionals.
Moreover, in some of the directions, for example, in collections Atrium and Athos, the classic version of laying floor tiles on glue is also offered, in which the adhesive coating is applied completely to the entire surface from the seamy side. This option can be convenient in those rooms that are experiencing increased stress, for example, in corridors.
It should be noted that when using the installation method ComforTec you can use the floor directly after installation, leaving no time for drying, which is undoubtedly an important advantage of using this floor covering.
Additional advantages are the ability to install this tile on top of any heated floors.
The downside is the fact that Celenio wood flooring is very finicky to maintain.
For cleaning, you will need a dry soft brush, a mop or a vacuum cleaner with a special nozzle for parquet. If wet cleaning is required, it is recommended to use a specialized product designed for the treatment of cork floors, Celenio floors and parquet floors. These are Haro clean & green natural or similar cleaning and care products.
For perfect cleanliness, you can use the special Haro Easy Clean cleaning wipes. Also, the manufacturer has developed Haro stain remover, which will easily help remove traces from the rubber sole of shoes or oily stains.
The fear of moisture is one of the most significant disadvantages of these floor coverings. If any liquid spills on Celenio floors, be it spilled juice or drops of ordinary tap water, you must wipe off the stains as soon as possible. For the same reason, steam cleaners should not be used for cleaning such floors.
Also, this coating is very sensitive to the pressure of furniture, heels and castors. To prevent scratches, it is recommended to place special felt-Teflon underlays under the furniture uprights. Seat casters must comply with the standard DIN 68 131 type W, which means the presence of a soft coating on them. It is also recommended to use soft polycarbonate rugs for placement near the entrance doors.
If the above requirements are met, Celenio flooring will delight the owners for a long time, because the life of this tile is determined by the manufacturer at 15 years.
What should you pay attention to when choosing?
Celenio floor tiles are designed to create exclusive designer interiors, so it is better to entrust the choice of one type or another to a professional designer who will do it in accordance with the developed plan for finishing the living space.
In the event that the owner of the apartment wants to make a choice on his own, it is worth remembering some general rules to help when buying:
- The visual perception of the size of the room is largely dependent on the color and size of the floor covering. Large tiles should not be used for cladding floors in small rooms, while in large rooms they will look impressive and will add completeness to the interior.
- Color is also very important. Light "stone-like" tiles are able to embroider the space; dark will be appropriate in rooms with good lighting; tiles with a non-uniform color can create a "kaleidoscope" effect and distract from other interior items.
- Celenio warm wood tiles can be perfect for a bedroom, living room, nursery or corridor, but it is undesirable for use in rooms with high humidity, that is, in bathrooms and bathrooms.
- When choosing Celenio stone-like tiles, it is worth purchasing a special joint grout at the same time, which will help enhance the decorative effect of the floor covering.
- In the event that the buyer wants to independently engage in the installation of floor tiles, it is best to purchase options with Celenio ComforTec or Celenio Top Connect installation, which are easier to work with.
- In the store, it is worth considering as many samples as possible, moreover, it is better to do this in natural light.
- Also, when choosing, you should pay attention to the surface of the tiles, since in some cases they are varnished, which ultimately makes the floor quite slippery.
Customer Reviews
Since this floor covering has recently appeared on the domestic construction market, there are still few reviews on the Internet about its consumer qualities.
Some information can be gleaned from the communication of masters on professional forums. They celebrate ease of laying this tile, which does not require kneading glue; ease of pruning; softness and lightness of the material.
As for the consumer characteristics of Celenio floor tiles, there are reviews on the forums confirming that such floors are quite pleasant and comfortable to walk on. They are not as durable, hard and durable as ceramic or porcelain stoneware tiles, and are suitable for areas where there is no spilled water on the floor surface.
Also in the reviews of the masters there are warnings about the inadmissibility of using abrasives or aqueous solutions for cleaning the surface of this floor covering.
Beautiful examples in the interior
With the unique Celenio tile floors, you can create unique interiors that combine modern technology with such a pleasant natural material as wood.
The possibilities of Celenio flooring can be seen in the collection Papyrus … Having a design in the form of an ancient Egyptian material - papyrus, the tile conveys its unique structure and is able to confuse a simple layman who is not familiar with this technology. The living room, the floor of which is lined with a similar material, does not need additional accessories, since it is the floor that becomes the main decoration of the room.
The tactile sensations of this mysterious surface are surprising, and the look is perfect for those buyers looking to create an unusual interior.
Collection Attika, which offers a design option for a natural rock stone, is able to give originality and individuality to any of the modern interiors. Such a floor looks especially expressive in the living room, decorated in the style of postmodernism. Spectacular terracotta flooring matches perfectly with leather and natural wood furniture, as well as custom windows.
In this case, the exclusive wood floor, which is a livening element for a representative design, allows the individual taste of the owner to be manifested and becomes the starting point for the development of the designer's imagination.
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