Class of use

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Class of use

EPI FLOORING DIVISION, ZI, 1 RUE DE L’EUROPE, 67521 MARLENHEIM CEDEX
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 2010
ALSAFLOOR
LAMINATE FLOORING
&
ACCESSORIES
Dec 2009
We reserve us the possibility to change the production and information about the product in way to adapt it the laminate flooring to the legislations and the market.
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INDEX
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
1)
2)
STRUCTURE OF LAMINATE FLOORING .............................................................................................................. 4
PALLET CONDITIONNING ................................................................................................................................. 4
CLASS OF USE .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LAYING AS A FLOATING FLOOR ............................................................................... 6
1)
PREPARATION OF THE SUB-FLOOR ................................................................................................................... 6
Possible sub-floors ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Sub-floor flatness ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Sub-floor humidity level ............................................................................................................................. 6
2)
STORAGE AND INSTRUCTIONS OF LAYING. ....................................................................................................... 6
3)
LAYING ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
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Plank checking ........................................................................................................................................... 7
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Choice of underlay ..................................................................................................................................... 7
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General points............................................................................................................................................ 7
4)
PRINCIPLE OF LAYING WITH THE CLIP A SYSTEM............................................................................................. 8
5)
PRINCIPLE OF LAYING WITH THE SAFE - CLIP SYSTEM.................................................................................... 10
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR LAYING ON A SUB-FLOOR HEATING ..................................................................... 12
1)
2)
3)
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 12
CONDITIONS OF LAYING ................................................................................................................................ 12
FITTING ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
TECHNICAL SHEETS ............................................................................................................................................ 13
CLIP 300 .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
SOUND COMFORT ................................................................................................................................................. 14
CLIP 400 .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
AMBIANCE PRO ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
VISUAL ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
OSMOZE ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
ILLUSION ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
FORTE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
SOLID ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21
MEZZO ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
1)
2)
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UNDERLAYS .................................................................................................................................................. 23
ALSAPROTECT - PE film ........................................................................................................................ 23
ALSAMOUSSE – Foam undelay .............................................................................................................. 23
ALSAPLUS - Underlay PE protection ..................................................................................................... 24
ALSAMOUSSALU – Foam undelay ......................................................................................................... 25
DENSIFOAM – Foam underlay ............................................................................................................... 25
DENSIFOAM + - Foam underlay ............................................................................................................ 26
FLOORISOL – Acoustic underlay ........................................................................................................... 26
ALSACOUSTIC – Acoustic underlay ....................................................................................................... 27
SKIRTINGS ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
Coated MDF quarter round ..................................................................................................................... 28
Coated MDF “Scoties” F16 .................................................................................................................... 28
Coated MDF Skirting F58 ....................................................................................................................... 28
Coated MDF Skirting F80 ....................................................................................................................... 29
Clip for Skirtings ...................................................................................................................................... 29
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3)
4)
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PROFILES ....................................................................................................................................................... 30
ALSALU – Aluminium profiles ................................................................................................................. 30
ALSAPRO – MDF profiles ....................................................................................................................... 31
OTHER ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................................... 32
LAYING KIT ............................................................................................................................................ 32
LAYING KIT ............................................................................................................................................ 32
SPACERS ................................................................................................................................................. 32
ROSETTES - for radiator piping.............................................................................................................. 33
COLORFILL – Repair resins ................................................................................................................... 33
COLORSEALANT – Sealant for joints ..................................................................................................... 34
CLICSEAL – Moisture protection. ........................................................................................................... 34
USE AND CARE ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
1)
2)
3)
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 36
CLEANING ..................................................................................................................................................... 36
REPLACING A BOARD ..................................................................................................................................... 36
CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE .......................................................................................................................... 37
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
SCOPE OF THE GUARANTEE ............................................................................................................................ 37
DURATION AND NATURE OF THE GUARANTEE ................................................................................................ 37
LAYING ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
APPLICATION OF THE GUARANTEE ................................................................................................................. 38
EXCLUSIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 38
DOCUMENT 1: NE 13329 ....................................................................................................................................... 39
DOCUMENT 2 : ISO 9001 : 2008 CERTIFICATE. .............................................................................................. 40
DOCUMENT 3 : EN 13 501-1 .................................................................................................................................. 41
DOCUMENT 4: CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................ 46
DOCUMENT 5: FORMALDEHYDE CERTIFICATE. ....................................................................................... 47
DOCUMENT 6 : PEFC CERTIFICATE. ............................................................................................................... 48
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Introduction
1) Structure of laminate flooring
Laminate flooring constitutes of a family of products in its own right.
The planks of laminate flooring in the VISUAL, SOLID, FORTE, CLIP 400, SOUND COMFORT, CLIP 300, AMBIANCE
PRO, MEZZO, OSMOZE and ILLUSION (tiles) ranges are made up of a number of films (overlay, decor, balancer)
which are polymerised under pressure and by heating, directly onto the core, which is either a high-density
chipboard or a high-density fibre board (H.D.F.).
Overlay
Decor
High-density fibre board HDF
Balancer
The conditions for laying EPI laminate flooring as a floating floor and advice on cleaning and care are given on the
back of each inlay.
2) Pallet conditionning
Edges protections
for strapping
Protecting panels
Plastic film all
around
Palet number
Half pallet protection
on 2 sides
Pallet sheet with pattern
ref, packaging date and the
name of the packager
Edges protections
Storage
conditions
Label
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Class of use
EPI flooring is intended to several grades of use.
RANGE OF
PRODUCTS
CLASS OF USE ACCORDING TO
THE NORM EN 13329
INTENTED USE ACCORDING TO UPEC
CLASSIFICATION OF CSTB SPECIFICATION 2999
of Nov. 97
Entrances, ground floor passages, stairs, all rooms
with French windows opening onto a garden or
terrace, bed sits, games rooms, eating areas
Heavy domestic use
Class 23
SOUND COMFORT
CLIP 300
Hotels: bedrooms with or without access to the
exterior, secondary passages.
Tertiary sector: reception areas, waiting rooms,
exhibition stands.
Education: board rooms, students' rooms.
Moderate commercial use
Class 31
Heavy domestic use
Class 23
ILLUSION
VISUAL
CLIP 400
AMBIANCE PRO
OSMOZE
As above
Collective: corridors, upstairs landings, stairs.
Tertiary sector: open-plan offices, offices for one
or more occupants, corridors, passages, traffic
areas, stairs, archives, IT premises, rooms for
lectures, meetings or training.
Hotels: main traffic areas, stairs.
Education: music rooms, IT rooms, libraries,
archives.
Normal commercial use
Class 32
As above
Heavy domestic use
Class 23
SOLID
FORTE
MEZZO
Collective: corridors, upstairs landings, stairs.
Tertiary sector: open-plan offices, offices for one
or more occupants, corridors, passages, traffic
areas, stairs, archives, IT premises, rooms for
lectures, meetings or training.
Commerce with direct entrance from street.
Hotels: main traffic areas, stairs, conference
rooms, entrances.
Education: music rooms, IT rooms, libraries,
archives.
Heavy commercial use
Class 33
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Instructions for laying as a Floating Floor
The guarantee applies to scrupulous adherence to the advice for laying the products and to statutory requirements
in force (eg Unified Technical Documents (DTU), Technical Sheets (Avis Technique)). The ALSAPLUS, ALSAPROTECT,
ALSAMOUSSE, ALSACOUSTIC, DENSIFOAM, FLOORISOL underlays form an integral part of these tried and tested
systems.
The VISUAL, SOLID, FORTE, CLIP 400, SOUND COMFORT, CLIP 300, AMBIANCE PRO, MEZZO, OSMOZE and ILLUSION
laminate floorings are for a floating floor installation in dry, indoor locations. They must not be screwed, pined or
glued on the floor.
1) Preparation of the sub-floor
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Possible sub-floors
The following types of sub-floor are suitable for installation:
- concrete or screeding, with or without radiant heating;
- self-levelling anhydrite sub-floor, with or without radiant heating;
- wood floors or floors comprising wood-based panels (DTU 51.3).
The specific particulars for preparing sub-floors may be complemented in detail by application of the following
Unified Technical Documents (DTU):
- NF DTU 21 :
Carrying out concrete work
- NF DTU 26-2: Concrete and screeding with a water-based binder
- NF DTU 51-11: Floating parquet flooring
- NF DTU 51-3: Floors of wood or wood-based panels
- NF DTU 65-8: Heated floors (hot water)
- NF DTU 65-7: Heated floor with electrical system
The entire text of DTU can be downloaded on the CSTB website www.cstb.fr .
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Sub-floor flatness
These above sub-floors must be flat, such that a 2-metre rule placed on any part of the floor should not reveal any
bumps or dents in excess of 5 mm, and a 20-centimetre ruler should not reveal any bumps or dents in excess of
1 mm. If this check reveals that the sub-floor is not sufficiently flat, either locally or generally, or sufficiently
smooth, rigid or hard, it may be necessary to carry out the following operations on wood floors or floors
comprising wood-based panels:
- flattening boards of flooring, planks and panels by screwing them down;
- sanding the joints between panels;
- sanding the nail heads.
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Sub-floor humidity level
The sub-floor must not be likely to expose the flooring laid to any rising damp of any kind. Check the humidity level
of the sub-floor; this should not exceed 4,5% (at 4cm depth). In any case (including heated floor), an underlay
should be laid down under the laminate flooring to avoid any rising damp.
2) Storage and instructions of laying.
At least 48 hours before laying the floor, place the packs, closed and not directly on the existing floor, in the room
to be fitted, which should be at a temperature of between 12 and 30°C and a relative humidity level of between 40
and 65% RH to be maintained at least 3 days after laying.
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Remove any existing skirting boards.
Place one board on the underlay(s) selected, against the door and lintel.
Trim to new level of floor if necessary.
Clean the sub-floor before laying the underlay(s), taking care to leave extra PE film all round up the walls.
3) Laying
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Plank checking
Check each board carefully before and during laying. Faulty boards (visual defects), if any, should be rejected.
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Choice of underlay
The VISUAL, SOLID, FORTE, CLIP 400, SOUND COMFORT, CLIP 300, AMBIANCE PRO, MEZZO, OSMOZE and ILLUSION
laminate floorings should be used with the following underlays:
- to limit any possible residual rising damp, these sub-floors should be covered by a 150µ sheet of ALSAPROTECT
film, with the strips overlapping by 20 cm, and leaving 3-5cm extra PE film all around the walls. When in the
presence of a wooden sub-floor it is advised to check if there is a proper and sufficient ventilation beneath (ie
cellar, cavity, etc.). It must be prepared using appropriate smoothing products according to the nature of the subfloor, using them in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- for greater comfort when walking on the flooring and to level roughness of the sub-floor, we advise using the
ALSAMOUSSE underlay in conjunction with the ALSAPROTECT film.
ALSAPLUS is a combination from the 2 underlays.
The DENSIFOAM underlay offers a high resistance to compression.
Finally, ALSAMOUSSALU, is an underlay added with an aluminium protect of 20 µ destinate for the laying in humid
rooms.
- to meet the acoustic insulation requirements in blocks of flats, particularly the requirements of the NRA, a
resilient underlay resistant to compression is essential in conjunction with the ALSAPROTECT FILM: ALSACOUSTIC
∆Lw 21 bB ou ∆L 21 dB(A).
FLOORISOL, is an underlay composed by wood fiber, which is on of the most ecological foam.
The laying of FLOORISOL is different than for a normal underlay. Place always FLOORISOL in a 45° laying, in way
that no joint of the boards and of the FLOORISOL is in the same direction.
Important: ALSACOUSTIC and FLOORISOL are not compatible with sub-floor heating.
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General points
The length of the boards should be parralel to the main source of light, tongue side along the wall.
Calculate the number of boards necessary lengthways and widthways. When cutting the boards, check that they
are at least 20 cm long and at least 5 cm wide. The boards are laid so that the joints (width) are staggered by at
least 30 cm. Each new row may be started using the leftover piece of the previous row, as long as the minimal
dimensions given above are respected.
It is essential to have an expansion gap of 8-10 mm between the boards and walls, doorways, piping, etc. This
space should be adjusted with wedges.
It is necessary to include expansion gaps in doorways or passageways, and for floors:
- exceeding 12 metres in length or 8 metres in width (for thickness of 7 and 8 mm)
- exceeding 12 metres in length or 12 metres in width (for thickness of 12).
Use a finishing profile to fill in the expansion gap.
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4) Principle of laying with the Clip A system.
This principle of laying is only applicable for the ranges: VISUAL, SOLID, FORTE, CLIP 400, SOUND COMFORT, CLIP
300, OSMOZE et ILLUSION.
Tools :
- 1 pencil
- 1 2-metre aluminium rule
- 1 laying kit (made up of 20 or 40 spacers + 1 crowbar + 1 hammering block)
- 1 hammer
- 1 jigsaw, with fine serration
- 1 drill, for the passage of rounded obstacles (diameter < 20mm) through the laminate flooring
- 1 cutter, to cut off underlays
- 1 sellotape for underlays
The CLIP principle
This is a glueless laying system where the bottom lip of grooves along the boards is used as a guide. It is preferable
to lay the boards from left to right, with the tongue facing the wall.
Position each new board so that the tongue rests on the groove of the previous board, angle the board to engage
the tongue in the groove, then press forward and downward. To clip flat, position the board as before then engage
it by gently tapping gradually along the length of the board using the exclusive tapping block (included in our
installation kit).
Assembling the boards
- Place the first board a few centimetres away from the starting wall and against the wedges along the left-hand
wall. Lay down the first row tapping gradually each board using the tapping block.
- Start the second row using the leftover of the first row, fit it up against the shims on the left-hand wall and clip
it onto the first board. The leftover board has to measure more than 30 cm wide.
- Clip the third board onto the first row. Fit it onto the second board by tapping it gradually using the tapping
block.
- Complete each row alternately with full-length boards and the leftover board. If necessary, shift the outline of
the starting wall to include the extra width needed to prevent the last board being too narrow. Take apart, and cut
the boards for the first row to size.
- Fit each end board using the lever, and put wedges in place. Continue laying as described above.
- For the final row, place the last boards on the last row but one and trace the outline of the wall on the boards
with the help of an offcut. Trim to the outline, including the width of the wedges.
Once the boards are all laid, remove the wedges, fix the skirting boards and furnish the room.
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5) Principle of laying with the Safe - clip system.
This principle of laying is only applicable for the ranges: AMBIANCE PRO and MEZZO.
Tools :
- 1 pencil
- 1 2-metre aluminium rule
- 20 spacers
- 1 jigsaw, with fine serration
- 1 drill, for the passage of rounded obstacles (diameter < 20mm) through the laminate flooring
- 1 cutter, to cut off underlays
- 1 sellotape for unerlays
The CLIP principle
This is a glueless laying system where the bottom lip of grooves along the boards is used as a guide. It is preferable
to lay the boards from left to right, with the tongue facing the wall.
Position each new board so that the tongue rests on the groove of the previous board, angle the board to engage
the tongue in the groove, slide the board to the right (both short sides are now face to face) then press forward
and downward. To clip flat, press down the short side to fix both boards together.
Assembling the boards
- Place the first board a few centimetres away from the starting wall and against the wedges along the left-hand
wall. Lay down the first row sliding flat each board :
- Start the second row using the leftover of the first row, fit it up against the shims on the left-hand wall and clip
it onto the first board. The leftover board has to measure more than 30 cm wide.
- Clip the third board onto the first row. Fit it onto the second board by pressing down the short side.
- Complete each row alternately with full-length boards and the leftover board. If necessary, shift the outline of
the starting wall to include the extra width needed to prevent the last board being too narrow. Take apart, and cut
the boards for the first row to size.
- Continue to lay as described above.
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- For the final row, place the last boards on the last row but one and trace the outline of the wall on the boards
with the help of an offcut. Trim to the outline, including the width of the wedges.
Once the boards are all laid, remove the wedges, fix the skirting boards and furnish the room.
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Instructions for laying on a sub-floor heating
1) Precautions
The thermal resistance of EPI laminate flooring allows its use on floors with low temperature heating where the
temperature does not exceed 28°C on the surface of the finished floor.
In addition to the advice on laying included in each pack and the advice given by the heating contractor, the
following points must be observed:
- sub-floors must be in accordance with DTU.
- it is essential to check humidity.
2) Conditions of laying
The thermal resistance of the underlay and laminate flooring assembly must not exceed < 0,13 m² K/W.
The ALSACOUSTIC and FLOORISOL underlays are not suitable for use with underfloor heating.
It should not be forgotten that the natural drying time of a new sub-floor (one and a half weeks per centimetre
thickness of concrete, and half as much again during damp weather) should be followed by a gradual start-up of
the heating system, carried out by the heating contractor, two weeks at least before the flooring is laid.
The heating stabilises the water content of the sub-floor corresponding to its future conditions of use and limits
the upward migration of water vapour when it is turned on once the flooring has been laid.
The heating is turned off two days before laying the floor and turned on again gradually after a three-day
stabilisation period once the flooring has been laid.
3) Fitting
It is essential to unroll the ALSAPROTECT 150 microns polyethylene film on the sub-floor with a minimum overlap
of 20 cm before laying the ALSAMOUSSE resilient underlay.
The cyclic start-up of the underfloor heating combined with variations in the relative humidity of the environment
causes laminate flooring to expand and contract.
It is essential that our advice for the tongues and grooves has been followed and that a proper expansion gap (8-10
mm minimum) has been respected around fixed elements: walls, partitions, pipes, posts and doorways.
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Technical sheets
CLIP 300
7 mm
Without V-groove
NORMALISED TESTS
Abrasion resistance
Impact resistance
Resistance to scratches
Resistance to household chemical agents
Resistance to cigarettes burns
Resistance to light effect
Coefficiant of thermal dissipation
Panel formaldehyde emission
Laminate flooring formaldehyde emission
Size variation to moisture
Reaction to fire with underlay
Support
Guarantee
Dimension of the board
Boards/carton
Weight
Packing
RESULTS
NORMS
Class AC3
Class IC1
2.5N
Group 1-2 : 5
Group 3 : 4
Degré 4
Blue wool scale part B02 :
degree ≥ 6
Grey scale part A02 ≥ 4
R = 0.034m² K/W
Low, controlled quality E1 less
than 8 mg/ 100gr
EN 13329
EN 13329
EN 438-2,14
EN 438
E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h
30% - 85% HR/23°C
Length-Width : 0.13%
Fire resistance CFL S1
EN NF 717-2
NFB54011
EN 438-2,18
EN 438-2,16
EN 120
NF EN 13501-1
HDF PEFC
Water Protect
25 years
1290 x 192 x 7mm
10 planks/ kit - 2.48 m²
14.6 kg/ kit
52 kits/ pallet
128.96m² - 775 kg
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SOUND COMFORT
7 mm + 3 mm acoustic underlay
Large planks
NORMALISED TESTS
Abrasion resistance
Impact resistance
Support
Guarantee
Boards/carton
Weight
Packing
RESULTS
NORMS
Class AC3
Class IC1
2.5N
Group 1-2 : 5
Group 3 : 4
Degree 4
degree ≥ 6
R = 0.12 m² K/W
than 8 mg/ 100gr
EN 13329
EN 13329
EN 438-2,14
EN 438
E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h
30% - 85% HR/23°C
EN NF 717-2
NFB54011
EN 438-2,18
EN 438-2,16
EN 120
NF EN 13501-1
HDF PEFC
25 years
1290 x 192 x 7mm + 3mm
underlay
8 planks/ kit - 1,98 m²
12 kg/ kit
44 kits/ pallet
87.12m² - 550 kg
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CLIP 400
8 mm
Without V-groove
NORMALISED TESTS
Abrasion resistance
Impact resistance
Support
Guarantee
Boards/carton
Weight
Packing
RESULTS
NORMS
Class AC4
Class IC2
2.5N
Group 1-2 : 5
Group 3 : 4
Degree 4
degree ≥ 6
R = 0.039m² K/W
than 8 mg/ 100gr
EN 13329
EN 13329
EN 438-2,14
EN 438
E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h
30% - 85% HR/23°C
HDF PEFC
Water Protect
25 years
1290 x 192 x 8mm
15.8 kg/ kit
48 kits/ pallet
107.04m² - 780 kg
EN NF 717-2
NFB54011
EN 438-2,18
EN 438-2,16
EN 120
NF EN 13501-1
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AMBIANCE PRO
8 mm
Without V-groove
SAFE-CLIP SYSTEM
NORMALISED TESTS
Abrasion resistance
Impact resistance
Support
Guarantee
Boards/carton
Weight
Packing
RESULTS
NORMS
Class AC4
Class IC2
2.5N
Group 1-2 : 5
Group 3 : 4
Degree 4
degree ≥ 6
R = 0.039m² K/W
than 8 mg/ 100gr
EN 13329
EN 13329
EN 438-2,14
EN 438
E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h
30% - 85% HR/23°C
HDF PEFC
Water Protect
25 years
1286 x 192 x 8mm
15.8 kg/ kit
48 kits/ pallet
106.56m² - 780 kg
EN NF 717-2
NFB54011
EN 438-2,18
EN 438-2,16
EN 120
NF EN 13501-1
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VISUAL
8 mm
4 V-grooves
NORMALISED TESTS
Abrasion resistance
Impact resistance
Support
Guarantee
Boards/carton
Weight
Packing
RESULTS
NORMS
Class AC4
Class IC2
2.5N
Group 1-2 : 5
Group 3 : 4
Degree 4
degree ≥ 6
R = 0.039m² K/W
than 8 mg/ 100gr
EN 13329
EN 13329
EN 438-2,14
EN 438
E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h
30% - 85% HR/23°C
Length-Width :0.11%
EN NF 717-2
NFB54011
EN 438-2,18
EN 438-2,16
EN 120
NF EN 13501-1
HDF PEFC
Water Protect
25 years
1290 x 192 x 8mm
15.8 kg/ kit
48 kits/ pallet
107.04m² - 780 kg
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OSMOZE
8 mm
4 V-grooves
IN REGISTRED STRUCTURE
NORMALISED TESTS
Abrasion resistance
Impact resistance
Support
Guarantee
Boards/carton
Weight
Packing
RESULTS
NORMS
Class AC4
Class IC2
2.5N
Group 1-2 : 5
Group 3 : 4
Degree 4
degree ≥ 6
R = 0.039m² K/W
than 8 mg/ 100gr
EN 13329
EN 13329
EN 438-2,14
EN 438
E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h
30% - 85% HR/23°C
Length-Width :0.11%
EN NF 717-2
NFB54011
EN 438-2,18
EN 438-2,16
EN 120
NF EN 13501-1
HDF PEFC
Water Protect
25 years
1290 x 192 x 8mm
15.8 kg/ kit
48 kits/ pallet
107.04m² - 780 kg
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ILLUSION
8 mm
TILES
NORMALISED TESTS
Abrasion resistance
Impact resistance
RESULTS
NORMS
Class AC4
Class IC2
2.5N
Group 1-2 : 5
Group 3 : 4
Degree 4
degree ≥ 6
R = 0.039m² K/W
than 8 mg/ 100gr
EN 13329
EN 13329
EN 438-2,14
EN 438
EN NF 717-2
NFB54011
E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h
30% - 85% HR/23°C
Length-Width :0.11%
Support
HDF PEFC
Guarantee
Tiles dimension
Tiles/box
Weight
Packing
25 years
329 x 640 x 8mm
8 tiles/ kit - 1.68 m²
12 kg/ kit
56 kits/ pallet
94,08m² - 680 kg
EN 438-2,18
EN 438-2,16
EN 120
NF EN 13501-1
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FORTE
12 mm
Without V-groove
NORMALISED TESTS
Abrasion resistance
Impact resistance
Support
Guarantee
Boards/carton
Weight
Packing
RESULTS
NORMS
Class AC5
Class IC3
2.5N
Group 1-2 : 5
Group 3 : 4
Degree 4
degree ≥ 6
R = 0.059m² K/W
than 8mg / 100gr
EN 13329
EN 13329
EN 438-2,14
EN 438
E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h
30% - 85% HR/23°C
HDF PEFC
25 years
1285 x 210 x 12mm
17,4 kg/ kit
48 kits/ pallet
77.78m² - 845 kg
EN NF 717-2
NFB54011
EN 438-2,18
EN 438-2,16
EN 120
NF EN 13501-1
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SOLID
12 mm
4 V-grooves
NORMALISED TESTS
Abrasion resistance
Impact resistance
Support
Guarantee
Boards/carton
Weight
Packing
RESULTS
NORMS
Class AC5
Class IC3
2.5N
Group 1-2 : 5
Group 3 : 4
Degree 4
degree ≥ 6
R = 0.059m² K/W
than 8 mg/ 100gr
EN 13329
EN 13329
EN 438-2,14
EN 438
E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h
30% - 85% HR/23°C
EN NF 717-2
NFB54011
EN 438-2,18
EN 438-2,16
EN 120
NF EN 13501-1
HDF PEFC
Water Protect
25 years
1285 x 210 x 12mm
17,4 kg/ kit
48 kits/ pallet
77.78m² - 845 kg
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MEZZO
12 mm
2 V-grooves
MEDIUM PLANKS
SAFE-CLIP SYSTEM
NORMALISED TESTS
Abrasion resistance
Impact resistance
Support
Guarantee
Boards/carton
Weight
Packing
RESULTS
NORMS
Class AC5
Class IC3
2.5N
Group 1-2 : 5
Group 3 : 4
Degree 4
degree ≥ 6
R = 0.059m² K/W
than 8 mg/ 100gr
EN 13329
EN 13329
EN 438-2,14
EN 438
E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h
30% - 85% HR/23°C
EN NF 717-2
NFB54011
EN 438-2,18
EN 438-2,16
EN 120
NF EN 13501-1
HDF PEFC
Water Protect
25 years
1286 x 136 x 12mm
11,2 kg/ kit
40 kits/ pallet
56m² - 458 kg
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ACCESSORIES
1) Underlays
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ALSAPROTECT - PE film
Item code: 100 064
Description
The ALSAPROTECT underlay is a low-density 150 micron polyethylene film; it is intended to act as a damp proof
membrane. It is to be used for floating floors installation.
Fitting
The film should be laid over the entire sub-floor before the appropriate underlay – ALSAMOUSSE, ALSACOUSTIC or
ALSAPLUS or FLOORISOL – is laid.
An extra amount of the film (3-5 cm) should be raised up along the walls; this surplus is then cut off level with the
boards after the flooring has been laid. Lengths of the film should be overlapped by at least 20 cm and held
together with adhesive tape.
IMPORTANT
As recommended in DTU 51-11, where the underlying surface, whether it is new or old, contains hydraulic or
anhydrous binders, on ground floors or in upstairs rooms, whether or not the floor has integrated heating.
The ALSAPROTECT film should not be used on a wooden floor or on an underlying surface with a PVC floor covering
in upstairs rooms. If the underlying surface is in contact with the outside, it is necessary to check the under-floor
ventilation.
Characterictics
- Color : transparent
- Thickness : 150 µ
- Width : 2,40 m
- Length : 8,40 m
- Surface : 20 m²/ roll
- Coefficient of density : 0,92 m
- Weight : 2,365 kg
Packaging
Dimension of the pack 40 x 40 cm, thickness: 3 cm
Individual conditionning
Transport free of charge with an EPI delivery
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ALSAMOUSSE – Foam undelay
Item code : 10717
Description
The ALSAMOUSSE underlay in non-reticulated polyethylene is intended for use where an EPI laminate floorings are
laid as a floating floor.
ALSAMOUSSE helps smooth over small unevenness in the sub-floor, offers a thermal isolation and reduces the
walking sound.
Fitting
Before unrolling ALSAMOUSSE as the laying of the laminate flooring progresses, don't forget to position the
ALSAPROTECT 0.15 mm polyethylene film at perpendicular to the PE film.
Position the lengths of ALSAMOUSSE underlay edge to edge with no overlapping. Use adhesive tape to keep the
ALSAMOUSSE underlay in place while the flooring boards are being laid.
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Characteristics
- Tickness : 2,00 mm
- Width : 1,00 m
- Length : 20 ml
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- Surface mass : 0,062 kg/m
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- Volume mass : 20-24 kg/m
- Thermal resistancee at 20 °c : 0,062 m²K/W
- Weight: 1,05 kg
Packaging
Over wrapped in 4 units
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ALSAPLUS - Underlay PE protection
Item code : 102 439
Description
ALSAPLUS is a dual-purpose underlay made of polyethylene incompressible with a double function. .
A film 150 microns thick, designed to substantially limit the passage of humidity, is combined with a foam layer
2 mm thick. This makes the floor comfortable to walk on and smoothes over any unevenness in the underlying
surface and offers a thermal isolation.
There is an adhesive strip on the 10-cm overhang at the edge of the film; this is to ensure that there is no
interruption of the vapour barrier function between strips of film.
ALSAPLUS is intended for use with laminated floor covering or parquet flooring laid as a floating floor. Its use is
compulsory (DTU 51-11) where the underlying surface, whether it is new or old, contains hydraulic or anhydrous
binders, on ground floors or in upstairs rooms, whether or not the floor has integrated heating. It should only be
used on a wooden floor if this is above a cold surface.
Fitting
Unroll ALSAPLUS parallel to the direction of laying the laminated floor covering boards or strips of parquet, placing
the side with the film in contact with the underlying surface and the overhanging edge opposite the starting wall.
The subsequent strips are then positioned with the edges of the foam abutting each other, so that the overhanging
edge is covered. The strips are held in place by removing the backing of the adhesive strip.
Characteristics
Film :
- Thickness : 0,15 mm
- Density : 0,92
Foam :
- Thickness : 2,0 mm
- Weight/ volume : 22 - 24 kg/m³
Alsaplus :
- Thermal resistance at 20°C : 0,050 m²K/W
- Width : 1,0 m
- Length : 20 m
- Color : white
- Weight : 3,5 kg
Packaging
Packed individually in plastic wallet
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ALSAMOUSSALU – Foam undelay
Item code : 11661
Description
The ALSAMOUSSALU underlay in non-reticulated polyethylene is intended for use where AQUASTAR laminate
floorings are laid as a floating floor.
ALSAMOUSSALU helps smooth over small unevenness in the sub-floor, offers a thermal isolation and reduces the
walking sound. The laminated alu underlay with is polyethylene metal integrated sub-floor is also a great barrier
against the humidity equal to a film PEDB of 200 µ. We recommend this underlay in humid rooms.
Fitting
Position the lengths of ALSAMOUSSALU underlay edge to edge with no overlapping. Use adhesive tape to keep the
ALSAMOUSSALU underlay in place while the flooring boards are being laid.
Characteristics
- Thisckness : 2,00 mm + film of 20 µ = 2,020 mm
- Width : 1,00 m
- Length : 15 ml
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- Surface mass : 0,062 kg / m
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- Volume mass : 20-24 kg/m
- Thermal resistance at 20 °c : 0,062 m²K/W
- Weight: 860 g
Packaging
Rolls packed per 5 bags. Each roll is closed with code barre
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DENSIFOAM – Foam underlay
Item code: 123507
Description
The DENSIFOAM underlay in polyethylene chemically non-reticulated, high density, is intended for use where EPI
laminate floorings are laid as a floating floor.
DENSIFOAM helps smooth over small unevenness in the sub-floor, offers a thermal isolation and reduces the
walking sound.
The composition density provides a resistance to crushing, and held its property for long time.
Fitting
Before unrolling DENSIFOAM as the laying of the laminate flooring progresses, don't forget to position the
ALSAPROTECT 0.15 mm polyethylene film.
Position the lengths of underlay edge to edge with no overlapping. Use adhesive tape to keep the DENSIFOAM
underlay in place while the flooring boards are being laid.
Characteristics
- Thickness : 3 mm
- Width : 1,250 m
- Length : 12 ml
- Maximal temperature : 90°C
- Could be laid on heating floor
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- Volume mass : 65 kg/m
- Phonic isolation : - 19 dB ( Lw : 19 dB)
- Weight: 2,925 kg
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Packaging
Rolls packed in individual bags with instruction leaflet, over wrapped in 4 units
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DENSIFOAM + - Foam underlay
Item code : 123487
Description
The DENSIFOAM + underlay in polyethylene chemically non-reticulated, high density, is intended for use where EPI
laminate floorings are laid as a floating floor.
DENSIFOAM + helps smooth over small unevenness in the sub-floor, offers a thermal isolation and reduces the
walking sound.
The composition density provides a resistance to crushing, and held is property for long time.
The polyethylene film of 150 µ provides a barrier against humidity.
Fitting
Unroll RETIFOAM + according to the laying way of the laminate flooring. The film side have to be in contact with
the support. Position the lengths of underlay edge to edge with no overlapping of the foam.
Characteristics
- Thickness: 2 mm + Film PEBD 150 µ = 2,15 mm
- Width : 1,250 m
- Length : 20 ml
- Maximal temperature : 90°C
- Could be laid on heating floor
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- Phonic isolation : - 19 dB ( Lw : 19 dB)
- Weight: 5.600kg
Packaging
Rolls packed in individual bags with instruction leaflet, over wrapped in 4 units
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FLOORISOL – Acoustic underlay
Item code : 1405
Description
The FLOORISOL underlay is ecological and made of agglomerate cellular PU aggregates.
FLOORISOL is a resilient underlay with shock sound efficiency of Lw 20 dB ou L 20 dB(A) - PV : AC 3210-N
24/03/2000 (scientific center – BRUXELLES).
Its acoustic performance lasts over time thanks to its resistance to compression.
The FLOORISOL underlay also improves comfort walking and helps smooth over any unevenness in the sub-floor.
It is not compatible with heating floor.
Fitting
Prepare the sub-floor (according to DTU 51-26-2) to ensure flatness.
Lay the strips of FLOORISOL next to each other in an angle of 45° from the laminate flooring, taking care to include
room for expansion in relation to any fixed element.
Characteristics
- Tickness : 5 mm
- Width : 59 cm
- Lenght : 79 cm
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- Tolerance : 5 %
- Thermal isolation at 20° C : 0,04 Kcal m²/5/C°
- Phonic isolation: 20 dB (A)
- Fire resistance : class E (European classification « EUROCLASS »)
- Surface : 7 m² / pack (15 boards)
- Weight : 2,2 kg/m²
Packaging
Per pack of 7 m² under film PE with installation instruction
48 kits/pallet
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ALSACOUSTIC – Acoustic underlay
Item code : 55 107
Description
The ALSACOUSTIC underlay is made of agglomerate cellular PU aggregates.
ALSACOUSTIC is a resilient underlay with shock sound efficiency of ΔLw 21 dB ou ΔL 21 dB(A) according to the
CEBTP test report (no. 2312.6.629).
Its acoustic performance lasts over time thanks to its resistance to compression.
The ALSACOUSTIC underlay also improves comfort walking and helps smooth over any unevenness in the subfloor.
Fitting
Prepare the sub-floor (according to DTU 51-26-2) to ensure flatness.
Start by unrolling the ALSAPROTECT film before unrolling ALSACOUSTIC; laying it at right angles to the direction of
laying the EPI flooring.
Lay the strips of ALSACOUSTIC next to each other parallel to the direction of the flooring.
Fix the strips together with adhesive tape.
Lay the EPI flooring, taking care to include room for expansion in relation to any fixed element.
Fix the skirting board to the wall, without it resting on the flooring. The gap between the two may be filled with
Colorsealant flexible mastic.
Characteristics
- Thickness : 5 mm
- Width : 1 m
- Length : 20 ml
- Mass : 0,9 kg/m²
- Compression under 0,4 daN/cm² = < 2 mm et < 30 %
- Thermal resistance: 0,15 m²K/W
- Weight : 20 kg
- Ø external : 38 cm
Packaging
Packed individually in transparent PE film, with instruction leaflet
9 rolls/ pallet
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2) Skirtings
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Coated MDF quarter round
Description
Quarter round F17 is a range of skirting boards 17 mm high which makes the board discreet and particularly
suitable for large areas of laminate flooring where the peripheral expansions joint needs to be discreet.
Skirting boards are made of MDF wrapped with a decor film.
Fitting
Skirting boards may be fixed by either gluing, nailing or screwing in place.
Control the possibility for the laminate floor to move.
Characteristics
- Dimensions : 2500 x 17 x 17 mm
Packaging
In pack of 10 pieces
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Coated MDF “Scoties” F16
Description
It is a range of skirting boards 16 mm high which makes the board discreet and particularly suitable for large areas
of laminate flooring where the peripheral expansions joint needs to be discreet.
Skirting boards are made of MDF wrapped with a décor film.
Fitting
Skirting boards may be fixed by either gluing, nailing or screwing in place.
Control the possibility for the laminate floor to move.
Characteristics
- Dimensions : 2500 x 16 x 16 mm
Packaging
In pack of 10 pieces
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Coated MDF Skirting F58
Description
Skirting F58 is a clever skirting board system which is easy to fit and specially designed for speedily dismantling.
The design allows the passage of low-voltage electricity or telephone cables (between the lower part of the skirting
board and the flooring).
The ends of each section of skirting board are mitred to ensure continuity of decors.
Fitting
F58 skirting boards may be fixed by either gluing, nailing or screwing in place.
It is also possible to use the special skirting clip system. 5 to 6 Clips per skirting (every 50 cm)
Place the clip on the wall. Pierce the wall with 5 mm diameter. Put the dowel in, fix the clip with the screw, and
squeeze the profile on the clips.
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Characteristics
- Dimensions: 2500 x 58 x 12 mm
Packaging
In pack of 5 pieces
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Coated MDF Skirting F80
Description
Skirting F58 is a clever skirting board system which is easy to fit and specially designed for speedily dismantling.
The design allows the passage of low-voltage electricity or telephone cables (between the lower part of the skirting
board and the flooring).
The ends of each section of skirting board are mitred to ensure continuity of decors.
Fitting
F58 skirting boards may be fixed by either gluing, nailing or screwing in place.
It is also possible to use the special skirting clip system. 5 to 6 Clips per skirting (every 50 cm)
Place the clip on the wall. Pierce the wall with 5 mm diameter. Put the dowel in, fix the clip with the screw, and
squeeze the profile on the clips.
Characteristics
- Dimensions: 2500 x 80 x 15 mm
Packaging
In pack of 5 pieces
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Clip for Skirtings
Item code : 4867
Description
Fixing strip in plastic, designed for use with F58 and F80 skirting boards.
It use makes it possible to dismantle and re-fit the skirting board a number of times.
Fitting
The strip should be positioned so that it rests on the surface of the laminated floor covering. It may be either
screwed (our recommendation), stapled, nailed or stuck to the wall.
Control that the laminate flooring as the possibility to move.
Characteristics
- Length : 33 mm
- Width : 29 mm
- Thickness : 7 mm
Packaging
Per pack of 30 units (30 screws + 30 dowels)
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3) Profiles
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ALSALU – Aluminium profiles
Description
ALSALU aluminium profiles are designed to cover and accommodate the difference in levels of all the expansion
joints or separating joints between EPI flooring and other adjacent floorings and walls.
- T-SECTION
- ADAPTATION SECTION
- TRANSITION SECTION
- LEVELLING SECTION
- FINISHING PROFILES
- NOSING PROFILES
The invisible fixing system is possible with in the box integrated PVC dowels.
Fitting
For Transition and Levelling sections :
1 – Mark the drilling line for 6 mm diameter holes approx. 15 cm apart, taking into account the expansion
necessary for the EPI flooring.
2 - Slide the dowel pins into the channel at the back of the section.
3 – Position the dowels in front of the holes.
4 – Press down hard on the profile.
If necessary use a mallet and a tapping block.
For Nosing profiles : it could be possible to fix it with glue or with dowels.
For T-section, Adaptation and Transition sections :
1 – The PVC base has to be glue in case of laying on a heating floor. In other case,
2 – Place the PVC base on the floor, mark it and bore the floor every 20 cm (Ø 5 mm) with dowels and screw fix it.
3 – Present the profile over the PVC base and with a tapping block you can fix it. Begin on one side of the profile.
Characteristics
ALSALU sections are available in Silver, Gold, Champagne or Bronze, with a non-slip or smooth surface.
The T-section, Adaptation, Transition, Levelling and Finishing profiles are available in 2.70 m or 0.90 m lengths.
Except for Nosing profiles: 2.50 m or 1 m
Packaging
Individually packed, with dowels and instructions
Delivering by 10 units packs
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Reminder :
There is a special Nosing profile adapted to all types of stairs and all thicknesses. The standart nosing profiles could
be used on 7 to 9 mm flooring. This new product is adapted to all types of laminate flooring. Its dimensions from
20 to 24.5 mm could be put directly on the stairs.
Available in 3 colors : Gold/ Silver/ Bronze
Length : 900 or 2700 mm
Packaging : Box of 10 pieces
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ALSAPRO – MDF profiles
Description
ALSAPRO aluminium profiles are designed to cover and accommodate the difference in levels of all the expansion
joints or separating joints between EPI flooring and other adjacent floorings and walls.
- TRANSITION PROFILES
- REDUCING PROFILES
- NOSING PROFILES
- FINISHING PROFILES
ALSAPRO strips are coated with a sheet of CPL laminate and an overlay (Category AC3).
The profiles are fixed in place invisibly fixed on a PVC profile, which is first screwed or glued onto the underlying
surface.
Fitting
The Transition, Reducing, Nosing and Finishing profiles are clipped on the PVC fixing strip :
1. Place the Clip fixing strip in the centre of the space required for expansion or separation on the EPI floor
covering.
Mark the position for drilling and drill holes corresponding to the plugs or screws, depending on the underlying
surface.
2. Screw the Clip fixing strip in place, if necessary after fitting the red spacers for making up differences in levels.
3. Position the ALSAPRO profile on the Clip fixing strip and press firmly onto the strip where the screws are.
Use a mallet and a hammering block to fit into place gradually, starting at one of the ends.
4. When used with an underlying surface that cannot be drilled (eg floor with under floor heating), the fixing strip
is merely stuck in place.
Characteristics
The ALSAPRO profiles are available in 2,70 m or 0,90 m lengths.
Nosing profiles are available in 2,70 m or 1,35 m lengths.
Packaging
ALSAPRO profiles are packaged individually under shrink-wrap film; each pack contains one Clip fixing strip, the
necessary plugs and screws and basic fitting instructions.
The minimum quantity supplied is 10 lengths, packed in a protective box.
Reminder : There is specific profiles for 12 mm laminate flooring. The difference with the standart ALSAPRO is the
height of the Clip fixing strip, but also the base of the MDF profile.
Packaging : Box of 8 pieces
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4) Other accessories
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LAYING KIT
Item code : 102901
Description
The laying kit corresponds to laminate flooring of 7, 8, 10 or 12 mm.
It includes :
- a universal hammering block
- 40 thickness shims for the expansion joints
- 1 device for pulling boards into place
Fitting
Tap gently using a medium-sized hammer.
IMPORTANT : Make sure that the hammering block is used the right way up.
Packaging
Box of 20 kits.
Transport free of charge with an EPI delivery.
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LAYING KIT
Item code : 10204
Description
The laying kit corresponds to laminate flooring of 7, 8 or 10 mm.
It includes :
- a hammering block
- 20 thickness shims for the expansion joints
- 1 device for pulling boards into place
Fitting
Tap gently using a medium-sized hammer.
IMPORTANT : Make sure that the hammering block is used the right way up.
Packaging
Box of 10 kits
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SPACERS
Item code : 5358
Description
Each bag includes 20 spacers.
Fitting
Place the spacer between the wall and the board, and let an expansion gap of 8/10mm.
Packaging
Box of 30 bags.
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ROSETTES - for radiator piping
Description
New accessory for a fast, easy coating where laminated floor covering has to be cut to shape (with allowance for
expansion) to fit around radiator pipes.
Fitting
The rosette is composed of 2 separated parts : assemble both parts around the heating pipes.
Characteristics
All-wood
Inner diameter : 18 mm
External diameter : 48 mm
Composed of 2 half-moons
Number of patterns available 5 (oak, beech, maple, cherry et hazel tree)
Pattern
Oak
Beech
Maple
Cherry
Hazel tree
Item code
104552
104557
104558
104559
123078
Packaging : per unit.
Box of 10 units
With laying instructions
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COLORFILL – Repair resins
Description
The one-component polyester resins contained in COLORFILL 25-grams tubes, are intended for taking speedy
action and are designed to deal with accidental damage to EPI laminate flooring surface.
COLORFILL is designed to ensure the water resistance of the laminate flooring surface repaired.
Fitting
Unscrew the top, pierce the protective film using the point on the other side of the stopper, without pressing the
tube. The solvent is used to remove stains from the laminate flooring. DO NOT MIX THE COLORFILL SOLVENT.
Repairing a damaged surface:
Clean the surface using the COLORFILL solvent. Never use paint thinners or other solvents.
Select the exact colour and apply COLORFILL generously to the area using the edge of the spatula.
Spread the COLORFILL over the damaged surface to fill it in, using the spatula.
To eliminate the excess COLORFILL, use a cloth dipped in solvent.
Make sure that you never use too much solvent, as this could dissolve part of the COLORFILL.
Never mix COLORFILL with the solvent and clean only around the damaged part and not the repair itself, as this
could dissolve the COLORFILL.
You can remove the excess COLORFILL around the damaged area using a clean spatula.
To be sure that all surplus has been removed, scrape the surface with the spatula over the damaged area after
repairing.
Depending on the depth of the damaged area, it may be necessary to apply 2 or 3 layers. As many layers as
necessary may be used to fill in the damaged area.
Allow the product to harden between applications (at least 10 minutes).
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Don't forget to remove any excess product during the hardening time.
Allow to dry for at least 2 hours before cleaning the surface with soapy water.
Characteristics
Product under blister with a 25 grams resin tube and a 20 ml cleaning product.
If necessary, the colours in the range may be mixed to obtain a specific colour or special effects.
Use time :
- Unopened tubes must be used within two years.
- Once opened, the contents of the tube will last for 6 months.
Packaging: per unit.
Box of 9 tubes
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COLORSEALANT – Sealant for joints
Description
The COLORSEALANT acrylic mastics are designed for use as coloured joints; they are waterproof. They are used
around the edges of EPI flooring where a skirting board or a cover strip cannot be fitted.
COLORSEALANT mastic is easy to work and is dry to the touch after 15 minutes; it is cleaned with water, and is
resistant to mould and damp. It sticks to concrete, marble, ceramic, granite, wood, bronze, copper, and most solid
materials.
COLORSEALANT may be painted; it retains its flexibility even in dry conditions, and is resistant to detergents. It
does not break or crack.
Fitting
The expansion space to be covered must first be filled with a resilient material (eg. foam).
Characteristics
Available in 310 ml cartridges
Box of 12 cartridges.
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CLICSEAL – Moisture protection.
Item code : 120112
Description
ClicSeal can be used with all glueless flooring – laminate and engineered wood floors. Aquastar has to be laid with
the use of ClicSeal.
it is a joint sealer designed to protect the core of ‘Click’ floors from moisture and water damage. It will prevent
joint swelling and opening.
ClicSeal allows free movement of individual planks.
Fitting
Apply gel to top of the tongue before laying plank
Lay plank immediately, excess should squeeze out of the top of the seam.
ClicSeal will not stick or stain the flooring surface.
Allow 5 minutes to dry, then peel off overfill.
Characteristics
ClicSeal 80ml tube will cover approximately 5-6 m² of flooring.
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Box of 24 tubes
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Use and Care
1) Precautions
Rubber or felt pads should be fitted to the underside of the legs of chairs and other furniture. This will also make
the furniture easier to move.
Chairs on castor wheels should have W-type soft wheels intended for hard floors (to EN 12529:1998, 5.4.4.2);
these are recognisable by their two colours.
In normal use, entries from the outside should be fitted with a door mat to retain grit and dampness brought in on
shoes.
EPI flooring has a waterproof surface wear layer made of thermosetting aminoplast resins with a level of gloss and
surface structure determined during production; this should not be altered by adding any other product such as
wax, polish or varnish.
EPI flooring should never be sanded.
2) Cleaning
For ordinary cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner or a broom.
If more thorough cleaning is necessary, we recommend using a slightly damp floorcloth, well wrung out, with or
without an ordinary non-abrasive cleaning product.
To remove stubborn marks such as paint, rubber, shoe scuff-marks or glue, it is possible to use window-cleaning
products, white spirit, acetone or similar products. These products should be used sparingly, particularly near
joints and cleaned with a slightly damp floorcloth.
Wet cleaning is not recommended. Any accidental spills of water should be wiped up immediately.
Rinsing with clean water and wiping dry will avoid traces of limemarks and enable the room to be used again
quicker.
Cleaning should be adapted according to the type of premises and the density of use.
IMPORTANT :
For the cleaning of the bevel-edges do never use a cutting objects.
Do not steam clean as it will damage the floorings.
3) Replacing a board
For EPI laminate flooring, we recommend dismantling the boards until the faulty part is reached, replacing the
board and re-assembling the flooring immediately.
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Conditions of guarantee
The present guarantee conditions are intended for application to the floor covering ("the Product") manufactured
and/or commercialised by the company EPI® (“the Manufacturer”) under the brand name and/or title of the EPI®,
ALSAFLOOR and HOMFLOR, and any other title or brand name that may be registered.
1) Scope of the guarantee
In addition to the statutory guarantee, the Product is guaranteed in respect of any defect caused by defective
materials, manufacture or design on condition that each of the points set out below obtain.
This contractual guarantee is limited to the replacement free of charge (including transport costs) of the defective
Product by an identical product or one of equivalent quality if such is not available. The guarantee does not cover
the cost of labour and transport incurred in lifting and relaying the Product or any other related expense (moving
furniture, etc).
To know the EN13329 Technical Requirements, please refer to Document 1.
2) Duration and nature of the guarantee
The defect must be notified within a period of 25 years commencing on the date on which the Product was
originally bought; this date is indicated on the purchase invoice of the original final consumer, in the form of the
shop till receipt of wholesaler's invoice ("the Seller").
The guarantee shall nevertheless operate on a sliding scale to take account of wear and tear caused by age,
reducing by 1/25th each year.
The present guarantee applies to the original final consumer and may not be transferred to a third party.
3) Laying
The obligations of the Manufacturer are limited to supplying a Product, not laid, with instructions for laying it and
for its use and maintenance, in accordance with its intended use, according to the standards in force. Any other
services, in respect of either installation or any other action, are carried out under the full responsibility of the
purchaser and/or final consumer.
Accordingly, the guarantee cannot be invoked in the event of the appearance of defects as a result of faulty laying
carried out by the final consumer and/or his/her service provider.
The purchaser assumes full responsibility for the final inspection of the product before laying. Consequently, the
present guarantee only covers obvious defects if these are discovered when the product is being unpacked or laid.
As appropriate, the purchaser is obliged to stop laying immediately and inform the Seller without delay.
When the product is laid by a professional retailer, the latter shall undertake to install the product under his/its
own responsibility, in accordance with normal professional practice, abiding by the regulations in force in the
country where the Product is being laid and by the Manufacturer's recommendations, and to give the final
consumer the instructions for the use and maintenance of the Product.
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4) Application of the guarantee
To claim application of the guarantee, the Purchaser must contact the Seller and present proof of purchase
(invoice or till receipt).
Once the Product has been laid, application of the present guarantee shall be subject to the Manufacturer's
appreciation of whether or not the claim is justified. Consequently, the Manufacturer must be able to inspect the
Product and note the reported defect. The Manufacturer reserves a period of 30 days to check whether the claim
is justified or not before allowing the guarantee to be applied. During this period, the purchaser – either directly
or through a third-party service provider – may not carry out any replacement or repair, otherwise the guarantee
would not be applicable.
Replacement of all or part of the Product in application of the present guarantee shall not extend the duration of
the initial guarantee.
5) Exclusions
Apart from the exclusions relating to the specific circumstances set out above, the cases listed below shall be
systematically excluded from the present guarantee:
- Any defect arising from the failure to respect or observe the recommendations contained in the instructions for
laying or the instructions contained in the Manufacturer's instructions for use and/or maintenance;
- Any loss or material or non-pecuniary prejudice suffered further to the discovery of a defect covered by the
present contractual guarantee;
- Failure to respect trade standards, norms, technical instructions and/or the provisions of legislation and
regulations on the subject, and more particularly heavier traffic than that recommended for the category of
classification;
- Any defect that becomes apparent further to the use on the Product of or contact with – whether deliberate or
not – products that are or are generally recognised to be harmful;
- Any defect caused by negligence of any kind or by exposing the Product to external conditions affecting the
material;
- Premature wear of the surface of the Product where this represents less than 10% of the total area laid;
- Defects caused by external aggressive factors of any kind whatsoever, whether deliberate or not, such as
punching caused by heels, contact with and impacts caused by various objects, particularly where such objects are
pointed and/or sharp; traces and marks left by furniture, insects and/or household pets;
- Defects caused by the action and/or effect of water in any form whatsoever;
- Changes in colour caused by the effects of natural light and the sun's ultraviolet radiation – this is a natural
phenomenon, producing a patina on the wood – or any other alteration of the shine or polish of the Product;
- Products not paid for in full and Products classified as seconds and sold as such.
Failure to respect the conditions set out above shall terminate entitlement to the present guarantee.
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Document 1: NE 13329
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Document 2 : ISO 9001 : 2008 certificate.
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Document 3 : EN 13 501-1
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Document 4: CE Declaration of conformity
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Document 5: formaldehyde certificate.
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Document 6 : PEFC certificate.
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