Hermitage Home Interiors sells a variety of HARO flooring types to suit the needs of every customer, from everyday consumers to professional designers. In the product line of the German manufacturer HARO you can find both classic designs, such as oak, ash, maple, beech, walnut, larch, and modern options with unique textures and even inscriptions, planks of various sizes with and without chamfers, one-, two- and three-strip coatings, matte and silky. Are you dreaming of hardwood floors in your home, but are afraid of the high cost, complex preparation of the base and installation, or are you worried about your neighbors downstairs who may hear the noise of children's games? All these problems can be solved with the purchase of flooring from HARO. Hermitage Home Interiors experts note the advantages and reveal the secrets of premium products from the German manufacturer. • Presence of a special soundproofing layer. Thanks to this, the flooring is considered the quietest (60% quieter than conventional flooring). • The panels are warmer compared to conventional flooring. • Resistance to mechanical stress, damage (scratches, concavities, chips), and also eliminates the possibility of the planks diverging, the appearance of cracks and squeaks. • Simple and convenient installation. To lay the laminate, the Lock Connect locking system is used, which permits you to connect boards without glue. Thanks to this, the laminate can be easily dismantled and can be moved to another location. • Possibility of installation on heated floors: the manufacturer permits installation of laminate on electric, infrared, water and other heated floor systems. You can safely place heating devices on the laminate; due to its heat resistance, it does not deform and maintains its integrity. • Special AquaTec System, which provides increased protection from moisture: external qualities and durability are maintained even when large amounts of water come into contact with the laminate. • Top layer resistant to direct sunlight. The coating does not fade and retains its aesthetic qualities for a long time. The exact composition of the coating is a secret of the manufacturer, so its analogues are not found on the laminate market. • Fire safety. HARO laminates do not ignite from contact with a burning match or a lit cigarette and even retain their appearance after short exposure to fire. • The materials used for production are safe for human health and do not harm the environment. Until recently, it was impossible to lay laminate flooring without using transition thresholds, which caused disappointment for many, because everyone wants to avoid height differences. With HARO products, the possibility of creating a floor without variations is now a reality. Now, when laying laminate flooring on a screed, you can use a cork expansion joint. Another important advantage of HARO flooring is that it is easy to maintain. It has antistatic and dust-repellent properties and does not require frequent cleaning. It is enough to vacuum regularly and occasionally wet clean. Dust does not settle on the laminate and dust mites do not appear, which is ideal for allergy sufferers and children. And the main question is how to distinguish original products from counterfeit ones? In addition to original HARO products, there are also counterfeit products on the market, the cost of which is often significantly lower than the original, which can attract buyers who want to save money or those who do not see the difference between the original and the fake. However, HARO is not just a global brand, but also a guarantee of quality and long service life that counterfeit products do not provide. The professionals at Hermitage Home Interiors offer some tips to help distinguish a genuine German product from a cheap imitation. Please pay attention to: • Odor: A strong and unpleasant odor may indicate the use of harmful adhesives. • Packaging: HARO branded products are supplied in simple but durable packaging designed to protect the product during transport. The packaging must contain all the necessary information about the product and the manufacturer in several European languages. • Geometry: fake boards often do not conform to a single standard, which is why small gaps may appear between them when laid, which become larger over time. • Moisture resistance: To test the moisture resistance of the laminate, you can put a small sample in water for 8 hours. A quality product after such a test will increase in volume by no more than 18%. • The color of the back side of the laminate board: for European manufacturers it is usually beige, but for fakes it is often dark brown.