with laminate flooring

European Producers of Laminate Flooring
Make room for
dreams
with laminate flooring
For the sheer joy of living!
Tr ampled under foot day af ter day
and yet they ’ll st ill r ewar d you wi th natur al beaut y.
Soft-steppers laminate floors
So laminate floors are noisy? Not any more! With a foam underlay between the floor screed and the laminate flooring, you can
significantly reduce the sound of walking experienced in rooms
below as you move around above (footstep sound).
So your downstairs neighbor will be able to sleep soundly at any
time of night or day. What is more, there are also insulation underlays which reduce the sound of walking experienced within
the room you are moving around in (drum sound).
They are either laid loose or are bonded tightly to the laminate
flooring. Whether it‘s drum sound or footstep sound – today‘s
technology makes all kinds of things possible. That‘s why laminate floorings are now real soft-steppers and can stand proudly
alongside other floor coverings in this respect.
Feeling good every
step of the way
Title
Love is on the floor:
White oak by Berry
01
Country Look : Rustic
oak by Balterio
02
Be friends with
Cherry by Witex
03
Laminate floorings offer underfoot comfort throughout and at the same time underpin every style variation around the
home. They complement classic and modern furniture superbly, exuding a warm
ambiance. Easy-care and yet durable,
they’re extremely hard-wearing and the
bonus is that they‘re so easy to fit. Laminate floorings are quite simply practical
and versatile.
In harmony: Oak
farmhouse floorboards by Parador
Individualized
floor design
Whether it’s wood, stone or creative de-
teak and rosewood. And what is more,
signs, all kinds of things are possible
laminate floorings replicate these rare
with laminate flooring. Current trend-
woods without a single tree being fel-
setters are the mid-brown, reddish and
led from tropical rainforests. Tiles stand
dark wood decors such as walnut, cherry
out in Mediterranean terracotta, slate,
and wengé. Absolutely en vogue right
marble and granite. And floors don’t just
now is a light oak, which reveals its full
look good, they feel deceptively like the
glory when used in farmhouse floor-
real thing. Matt or gloss surface, large
boards with V-joints. For a real touch of
or small format – there‘s everything to
class, there are the exotic woods such as
make your dreams come true.
01
Exotic and pop art:
Ceylon teak by Haro
02
Retro design in
blue: Stripes blue
by Meister
03
Retro design in
green: Stripes green
by Parador
For the good of envir onment
Laminate floorings are made primarily from wood and wood
derivates, such as wood fiber and pulps extracted from wood,
such as paper. Or didn‘t you know that? Wood is one of our
planet‘s sustainable and renewable raw materials, making
laminate flooring a product that‘s light on resources.
And thanks to new processes, laminate floors can even be
recycled. When dismantled as boards, the majority of the floor
can be put back into the production process. The grinded boards
can even be used in agriculture and horticulture as a growing
medium. Disposing of laminate flooring is a safe and cost-effective process: it‘s a product that confers protection – rather than
imposing a burden – on the environment.
How laminate is made
Laminate floorings are made up of a number of layers. On the
top side is a decor with a transparent, wear-resistant contact
surface; in the middle is a core layer made of high density wood
fiber, and on the back side is a stabilizing layer to provide floor
stability. These might
be complemented by
further layers, e.g. an
underlay for footstep
sound reduction. The
surface of a laminate
floor can be printed with
any design at all and gives the floor its individual appearance.
And now everything‘s possible, thanks to modern printing processes. Not only can you print laminate flooring with different
decors, but you can also create tactile surface textures by an
entirely routine process surfaces that lend the floor a natural
appearance and create a whole new feeling for floors.
01
Floors that ring
the changes: Glaze
graphite + cream
tiles by Pergo
02
Dark elegance:
Italian walnut
by Egger
03
Exotic moods:
Makassar by Meister
04
Fruit-wood species
are in fashion:
Madeira Pine by
Kronospan
Cleaning tips
✓ The best solution is to keep the dirt out! Laying a generously sized doormat at the entrance of your home will do.
✓ Just take the vacuum cleaner over your
laminate flooring regularly or remove the dust using a cloth or mop.
✓ Once or twice a month, wipe with a moist, well wrung-out mop.
✓ Wipe up water spillages immediately, so
that moisture can’t seep into the joints.
✓ Scuff marks from heels or dirt brought in
off the street can be rubbed off when dry with a soft cloth, e.g. a nylon pad.
✓ Juice, wine and greasy foods can all be
removed with a damp cloth. For paints and dyes, we recommend a gentle solvent, e.g. acetone or vinegar essence.
✓ Do not use floor-wax or polish of any kind. It won’t stick to the surface and produces unsightly scuffs and trails of footprints.
Overall, laminate floorings are easy to clean
and extremely hygienic, as dirt simply can’t penetrate the surface.
01
Superior kitchen
design: Stonehenge
by Kronotex
02
Bellos’ favorite
place: Tile design
by Berry
03
Child-friendly:
Natural birch
by Classen
Hygienic and aller gen-safe
Laminate flooring has a sealed surface, which ensures that
dust and dirt simply can‘t penetrate or cling on stubbornly.
That’s why it’s hygienic, easy-care and kind to allergy sufferers – all for the good of your health! Furthermore, cleaning
detergents are practically a thing of the past. That’s good news
for the environment and good news for your shopping bill!
All you have to do is remove the dust regularly. Simply wipe
clean with a cloth or mop or use a vacuum cleaner and it’s clean
again, fast as lightning! If you prefer to be on the safe side, you
can even go for a laminate floor with an anti-bacterial surface.
With its special active layer, bacteria and germs don’t stand a
chance. The ideal solution, especially for kitchens.
Only manufactur ers who have pledged
to maintain the highest
qual i t y standar ds ar e members of the EPLF.
What is the EPLF?
The EPLF European Producers of Laminate Flooring is an organization of leading European laminate flooring manufacturers.
Currently participating in the EPLF are 20 laminate flooring manufacturers from a host of European countries and more than
30 suppliers. Since its establishment in 1994, the Association
has worked tirelessly for quality and transparency in the European laminate flooring
market and carries out a proactive program of PR activities among consumers and retailers. The creation of the EN 13329 European Standard of laminate flooring originated as an initiative of the EPLF to lay down a quality standard for laminate floors.
The mark of quality
CELQ Certified European Laminate Quality
is a European quality mark for laminate
floorings. It stands for first-class product
quality. At the CELQ website www.celq.net,
consumers will find a list of certification
numbers for laminate floorings which have been awarded the
CELQ mark. These floorings have undergone testing by independent testing institutions for all the basic everyday demands,
e.g. environmental friendliness, abrasion resistance, bleaching
resistance, and many more. The certification number is displayed on the CELQ quality label, which is displayed on the laminate
flooring packaging. Consumers should always look for this
mark when purchasing flooring.
01
Relax with a good
book: Maple farmhouse floorboards
by Quick-Step
02
More exotic than
ever: Rustic cedar
by EPI
03
It´s tea time :
Sugar pine by
Roysol
Addresses
Agepan Tarkett
Laminate Park GmbH & Co. KG
Werkstraße 1
66265 Heusweiler
Germany
www.laminatepark.de
Industrias Auxiliares
Faus S.L.U.
Avda. d´ Albadia, 53
46702 Gandia (Valencia)
Spain
www.fausgroup.com
MeisterWerke
Schulte GmbH
Zum Walde 16
59602 Rüthen-Meiste
Germany
www.meisterwerke.com
akzenta
Paneele + Profile GmbH
CLASSEN Gruppe
Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 18-20
56759 Kaisersesch
Germany
www.classen.de
Hamberger
Industriewerke GmbH
Postfach 100353
83003 Rosenheim
Germany
www.haro.de
Parador GmbH & Co. KG
Millenkamp 7-8
48653 Coesfeld
Germany
www.parador.de
Alloc AS
Fiboveien 26
4580 Lyngdal
Norway
www.alloc.com
Kaindl Flooring GmbH
Kaindlstraße 2
5071 Wals / Salzburg
Austria
www.kaindl.com
Pergo (Europe) AB
Box 1010
23125 Trelleborg
Sweden
www.pergo.com
NV Balterio - divisie Balterio
NV Balterio
Wakkensteenweg 37 b
8710 Sint-Baafs-Vijve
Belgium
www.balterio.com
Krono Group Switzerland
Poliface SA
Lugar do Espido
Via Norte, Apartado 1308
4470-909 Maia Codex
Portugal
www.poliface.com
Kronospan Schweiz AG
Willisauerstrasse 37
6122 Menznau
Switzerland
www.kronospan.ch
Berry Floor
Industrielaan 100
8930 Menen
Belgium
www.berry.be
Kronotex Fußboden
GmbH & Co. KG
Wittstocker Chaussee 1
16909 Heiligengrabe
Germany
www.kronotex.de
Roysol S.A.
Z.I. Route de Tanlay
897600 Tonnere
France
www.roysol.com
EFP Floor Products
Fußböden GmbH
Weiberndorf 20
6380 St. Johann in Tirol
Austria
www.egger-efp.com
Kronopol Sp. zo. O
Serbska, 56
68200 Zarý
Poland
www.kronopol.com.pl
Skema S.r.l.
Via dell´ Artigianato, 8
31047 Ponte di Piave
(Treviso)
Italy
www.skemafloor.it
Kronotec
Consulting GmbH
Christinenweg 1
5340 St. Gilgen
Austria
www.kronospan.de
Unilin Flooring NV
Ooigemstraat 3
8710 Wielsbeke
Belgium
www.quick-step.com
EPI Group - Flooring Division
Z.I. - 1, rue de l´ Europe
67521 Marlenheim Cedex
France
www.epi.fr
Kronoflooring GmbH
Mühlbacherstr. 1
01561 Lampertswalde / Dresden
Germany
www.krono-original.de
01
Farmhouse design:
Oak nature by Alloc
02
Modern industry
look: Chelsea by
Agepan Tarkett
03
Light and friendly:
Maple by Kaindl
04
Avant garde: Tiles
Black + White by Faus
05
Timeless beauty:
Poliface’s light
beech
06
Sheer minimalism:
Dark Stone by Skema
Witex AG
Nord-West-Ring 21
32832 Augustdorf
Germany
www.witex.com
EPLF European Producers of Laminate Flooring
Mittelstr. 50 •33602 Bielefeld (Germany) • Phone: +49 (0) 521 13 69 76 0 • Fax: +49 (0) 521 12 25 59 • E-Mail: [email protected] • www.eplf.com