Kährs ZERO - US

KÄHRS UPOFLOOR ZEROA SUSTAINABLE CHOICE WITH OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

PVC-FREE AND PLASTICIZER-FREE ENOMER® FLOORING BASED ON RECYCLED MATERIAL

The Zero product family of flooring materials has always been environmentally-friendly and user-friendly thanks to our innovative PVC-free flooring material Enomer®. This material features a mineral-based construction, thermoplastic polymers, and an ionomer reinforced surface treatment, resulting in products that are easy to maintain and extremely resistant to both staining and scratching.

“Today, we are building on our legacy of innovation in sustainability by focusing even more on reducing our environmental footprint, all while continuing to produce outstanding flooring for public spaces with high safety requirements. As a result, we are proud to introduce the next generation of Kährs Upofloor Zero: the “Zero & GREEN” Collection. Produced with 100% renewable energy, and reducing the CO2 footprint of Zero Sheet by 32%, Zero & GREEN is the next generation of sustainable commercial flooring.”

All products in the Kährs Upofloor Zero Family contain up to 50% recycled Enomer® content, and our newest member of the Zerofamily, Zero & GREEN, also contains bio-based polymers.

ON COVER 5302 Cape Cod, 5303 Pewter, 5304 Stone Grey

FLOOR

PVC-FREE RESILIENT FLOORING FOR A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

A MORE SUSTAINABLE CHOICE

Kährs Upofloor Zero floors are a sustainable choice made from safe raw materials such as natural minerals, virgin clean thermoplastic polymers, recycled Enomer® granulates, and in the case NEW Zero & GREEN, bio-based polymers. The environment has been considered at every stage of development, and now the production is energized by 100% renewable energy, reducing the CO2 impact of Zero Sheet by 32%!

DESIGN AND COLOR

The extensive range of colors with subdued patterns make Zero flooring materials inspirational and easy to use in any interior design. Matching colors in all members of the Zero family (both Zero & GREEN and Zero Sheet) enable you to mix and match and create patterns and designs. You also have the possibility to create designs by laser-cutting all Zero products.

APPLICATION AREAS

With the unique properties of Enomer® (see page 5), Kährs Upofloor Zero is perfect for indoor spaces subject to heavy wear-and-tear and with specific needs regarding cleanliness and easy maintenance. The Zero family of products meets and exceeds safety and health requirements, making these floors especially fitting for Healthcare and Education facilities, where it is crucial that these specifications are met.

RESPONSIBLE DESIGN

From the initial investment cost to end-of-life, Kährs Upofloor Zero provides a low life-cycle cost, including the cost of installation, operation and maintenance. This is due to the fantastic properties of the Enomer® material and its durable, dense, easy-toclean surface requiring no polishing or dry buffing, thanks to the ionomer reinforced surface. Being PVCand phthalate-free, Kährs Upofloor Zero promotes clean and healthy indoor air, fulfilling all emission requirements made on flooring.

ENOMER® - THE UNIQUE FLOORING

MATERIAL

OF KÄHRS UPOFLOOR ZERO

Enomer® is an innovative flooring material developed by Kährs Upofloor. Made from natural minerals and pure polymers, the material provides excellent performance characteristics, without compromising the environment or human beings.

A SAFE CHOICE THAT PROVIDES CLEAN INDOOR AIR

Made from natural minerals and pure polymers, Enomer® has a mineral-based construction of calcium carbonate (i.e., chalk) and thermoplastic polymers (of which 40% are bio-based in Zero & GREEN), plus an ionomer reinforced surface treatment. This unique combination of ingredients provides properties not found in any other flooring material.

FRIENDLIER TO THE ENVIRONMENT WITH A LOW COST OF MAINTENANCE

• Easy to clean - does not require polishing or dry buffing

• Dirt does not penetrate the surface due to its denseness and oil-free structure A high resistance to scratching and dirt

• Superior resistance to staining

• Resistance to bacteria and fungi growth

• Low requirement of water and chemical consumption during utilization of floor Extremely durable due to the ionomer reinforced surface

• As Enomer® production-waste is recyclable, all Zero-products* made of Enomer® include recycled Enomer® material (*Zero Sheet and Zero & GREEN)

PROMOTES A SAFE AND HEALTHY INDOOR ENVIRONMENT

• Easy to install

• Safe to walk on with good slip-resistance

• Antistatic

• Does not react with rubber

• No PVC or plasticizers

• No chlorine, phthalates, halogens, or heavy metals

• Excellent chemical resistance

• In case of fire, Zero does not generate dangerous combustion gases such as hydrogen chloride or hydrogen cyanide

KÄHRS UPOFLOOR ZERO RANGES

KÄHRS UPOFLOOR ZERO & GREEN

Applying our knowledge from continuous work with research and development, we are proud to introduce Kährs Upofloor Zero & GREEN – a new generation of bio-based resilient flooring that strengthens the Zero family.

Includes 50% recycled Enomer® material

• 40% of the virgin polymer content is BIO-based

• Same excellent performance properties as Zero Sheet

• Same flexible and supple structure as Zero Sheet – easily fitted into floor drains and folded up onto walls

• Installed in same way as Zero Sheet

• Promotes clean indoor air

• Choice of 10 colors matching Zero Sheet

• Made in Finland

10KÄHRS UPOFLOOR ZERO SHEET

Zero Sheet comes in a wide variety of colors – which means zero limitations for your creativity and endless opportunities to mix and match. Meanwhile, the soft contrast chip design gives the floor a rich, yet beautifully uniform appearance.

Includes recycled Enomer® material

• Environmentally friendly

• Promotes clean indoor air

• Flexible and supple structure – easily fitted into floor drains and folded up onto walls.

• Choice of 38 colors, with 10 colors matching Zero & GREEN

• Made in Finland

5729 Sunbeam, 5722 Dusty, 5723 Morocco

KÄHRS UPOFLOOR ZERO

PRODUCT DATA SHEET ZERO SHEET, ZERO & GREEN

PRODUCT

Zero Sheet, Zero & GREEN

EN 14565 PVC- and plasticizer-free Enomer® flooring Application EN ISO 10874 23/34/43

SPECIFICATION

Thickness

EN ISO 24346 ~0.08” (2.0 mm)

Weight EN ISO 23997 ~0.64 lbs / sq ft (3100 g/m2)

Roll length EN ISO 24341 82.02’ (10 - 25 m)

Width EN ISO 24341 4’9” (145 cm)

PRODUCT PROPERTIES

PROPERTY TEST METHOD RESULT

Indoor air certifications M1, Floorscore, Austrian Ecolabel

Electrostatic Propensity AATCC 134 < 2.0 kV

Electrical Resistance ASTM F 150 > 50 GΩ

Slip Resistance DCOF (Wet) ANSI B 101.3 Acceptable

Static Coefficient of Friction ASTM C 1028 Pass

Abrasion Resistance w weight loss ASTM D 4060 0.05 g/1000 cycles

Castor Chair Test 25.000 cycles EN 425 Pass

Critical Radiant Flux ASTM E 648 ≥ 0.45 W/cm2 Class 1

Smoke Density ASTM E 662 ≤ 450 Flaming & Non-flaming

Flexibility

ASTM F 137 Pass (8 mm mandrel)

Resistance to Heat ASTM F 1514 Pass

Resistance to Light ASTM F 1515 Pass

Short Term Indentation

Chemical Resistance

Static Load Limit

ASTM F 1914 0.003” at 75 lbs

ASTM F 925 Excellence

ASTM F 970 0.001”

Static Load Limit ASTM F 970 Mod 2000 psi

Improvement in Impact Insulation Class (∆IIC) ASTM E 2179-09 9

Resistance to bacteria and fungi ISO 846 Good HPD s EPDs Available

Zero Sheet and Zero & GREEN are Living Building Challenge Compliant and Red List Free

5303 Pewter, 5304 Stone Grey

LRV VALUES

To show compliance and understanding of various building regulations within hospitals, schools and the commercial environment, one can use LRVs, or Light Reflectance Values. This value represents a relative light and dark value rather than an actual color.

LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects, forming a universal value for contrast expressed on a scale of 1 - 100, with 1 equaling absolute black and 100 equaling absolute white. In other words, a color’s Light Reflectance Value (LRV) measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from (or absorbs into) a surface. The higher the value obtained, the greater the amount of light that is being reflected.

The typical optimal choice for everyday design considerations are LRVs between 9 and 75. The European Equality Act 2010 requires a 30 point difference between floors and walls to assist in the safety of people with disabilities.

REFERENCES

Kreisschulzentrum Offenburg Schule, school, Germany

Queen Silvia’s Hospital for Children and Young People, Sweden

Eleshult´s and Krusets´s preschool, Sweden

Kreisschulzentrum Offenburg Schule, school, Germany

Queen Silvia’s Hospital for Children and Young People, Sweden

Tallhagsskolan, school, Sweden

Schulcampus Westend, school, Germany

Tallhagsskolan, school, Sweden