Specified, by EGGER | Issue 3

by EGGER issue three

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Since our last issue in July, the grip on the economy has tightened. Projects are under pressure to be delivered with a shrinking budget. The interior is usually the last stage of the specification, and can be hit hard by financial strain. It is also where the consumer experience is delivered, and maintaining design standards is a priority for specifiers.

This is what Specified is about. Optimising resources to create high-end looking design schemes that don’t break the budget. Our value engineering insights are given to the market openly and transparently, offering clear cut solutions to the problems faced.

In this issue we explore the evolving retail sector and two new applicable materials – PerfectSense® Premium Gloss laminate and Flammex Eurodekor®. We explain our ‘Good, Better, Best’ framework, designed to help you specify on budget, and we highlight our commitment to a more sustainable future with an investment into wood recycling facilities.

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Scott Davison

Specification Senior Account Manager

Rusty Red

Image © Dougan Contracts

Revolutionising Retail

The UK high street is evolving. Contrary to media reports of mass store closures post-pandemic, the repurposing of empty premises tells a positive story of changing consumer trends and new forms of urban interaction.

Over 30% of commercial real estate is currently being repurposed, with Savills forecasting significant increase in 2023. Food retail and coffee shops are the fastest growing sectors, with beauty and barber shops in pursuit. It makes sense – the urban residential population is growing, and retail for food and services is needed to sustain it.

Repurposing retail spaces this way bridges a gap between consumer desire for the pre-pandemic high street and e-commerce. The evolving trends require spaces that provide experience and comfort as well as function.

For specifiers of retail interiors, functionality must be met by the flexibility to create innovative design schemes that are engaging for the customer.

It doesn’t stop there...

A key factor is building back with increased environmental sustainability. Recyclability, carbon status and origin of materials are vital points to consider. Materials must also be cost effective, as the grip on the economy continues.

EGGER offers specifiers of retail interiors a comprehensive package of materials designed to meet all aspects of the brief. In this issue, we explore where functionality, environmental conscience and cost effectiveness come together with cutting edge design.

Flammex

New! Flammex Eurodekor® board products join versatile Flammex laminate to bring shopfitters a comprehensive product offer in flame retardant materials.

Offering the highest degree of verified safety for interiors with increased passive fire protection requirements, our products meet the specifications of international standards. Flammex Eurodekor board products include MFC and MFMDF to cover all aspects of commercial design.

Using the same carbon negative, wood-based core of standard MFC and MFMDF, Flammex boards contain an intumescent barrier paper beneath the decor layer on both sides of the board.

Eurodekor Flammex P2 CE product structure

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How does it work?

Under the influence of heat, the intumescent agent in the barrier paper starts a multi-stage chemical reaction which results in the formation of a carbon foam. The foam has an insulating effect on the underlying material, so less heat reaches the surface of the core board. This slows down the burning process and delays the spread of fire.

» See technical data www.egger.com/specifiers-handbook

Passive fire protection meets cutting edge design

Flammex Eurodekor® finishes match those of standard materials, allowing specifiers design consistency and optimised value engineering opportunities. Multiple board thicknesses available from UK production offer design flexibility. Specifying Flammex Eurodekor in place of Flammex laminate, where applicable, removes the additional cost and labour of bonding to a flame retardant substrate.

Unsure where to specify board over laminate?

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» Watch a demonstration of how Flammex works www.egger.com/flammex-demo

PRO Design GreenTec Flooring

Few surfaces suffer the impact of retail more than interior flooring. Footfall, fixtures and increased exposure to damage, call for a robust floor designed to withstand excess wear. Consumer comfort, ease of install and maintenance, and environmental credentials are also paramount topics for specifiers.

EGGER PRO Design Flooring GreenTec offers specifiers and shopfitters an all around solution.

What is it made of?

PRO Design GreenTec flooring combines sustainably sourced wood co-products from certified forests with a recycled cork, sound absorbent underlay. 69% of the material used is from renewable resources, 55% is by-products from the sawmill, and all of the wood used is sourced from certified forests. It is 100% PVC and plasticisers free.

GreenTec board, also suitable for bathroom and commercial applications

Integrated sound absorbing cork layer

EDP047

structure % Nebenprodukte aus der Sägeindustrie EDP047

2.52 kg CO₂/m²

69 % material from renewable resources

% Material aus nach wachsenden Ressourcen EPD046 EPD038

kg CO₂ / m 55 % by-products from the sawmill industry EPD046 EPD038

Fast installation and easy maintenance.

The Clic it! installation system provides a stable surface that protects from moisture ingress. Each board features a multi-functional connection profile with three fast installation options.

What about performance?

The robust flooring is resistant to micro scratches and stains. A special water resistant layer allows the floor to be exposed to water for up to 72 hours.

Offering Class 33, an R10 anti-slip rating and a 5 year commercial guarantee, makes PRO Design GreenTec the ideal choice for a floor that lasts.

EPD033

U708 PM

After install, the flooring is suitable for steam cleaning, making it a low maintenance alternative to real wood or stone. » See technical data www.egger.com/specifiers-handbook

EPD043

New!

Mirror-like reflection comes to high traffic surfaces with new PerfectSense Premium Gloss (PG) laminate, the latest addition to EGGER’s evolving PerfectSense portfolio.

Created to withstand increased wear, PG laminate offers a robust matching surface solution to its Premium Gloss board counterpart, which is offered for mid traffic horizontal applications.

PG laminate replaces High Gloss (HG) laminate in the EGGER portfolio. The resilient Premium Gloss lacquer results in a laminate with superior scratch resistance, achieving a value of ≥ 4 according to EN 438, significantly higher than the standard requirement of 2.

PG laminate offers striking reflection in a material ideal for curved and shaped retail counters, display fixtures and table tops.

Value Engineering with PerfectSense®

EGGER sees the cost challenges faced. That is why 2022 has brought additions to our PerfectSense product portfolio to cater for every budget.

Successful value engineering is about creating a design scheme that looks high end, delivered within a tight financial framework. This is where the PerfectSense portfolio steps up. In issue one of Specified we explained the use of matching board and laminate to maximise VE potential. The same applies to PerfectSense materials for commercial interiors.

PG and PT laminates are formulated with higher resistance to wear and are intended for horizontal application, and vertical elements that see more traffic. Both require bonding to a suitable substrate.

Good, Better, Best.

EGGER can help you specify on budget from the outset.

While material costs vary depending on route to market, our ‘Good, Better, Best’ framework offers parameters of value within which to work, allowing specifiers to work confidently to budget. Let’s take solid colour board materials as an example.

Good

The standard finish for solid colour is ST9 Smoothtouch Matt.

ST9 offers a high quality surface with resistance to scratches and stains. In MFC, ST9 is offered as a lower cost solution, ideally suited to carcassing, shelving and desking.

Structure - solid colour in MFC

Decorative paper

Decorative paper

EGGER Chipboard core

Better

PerfectSense® Texture finish TM9 advances standard ST9 solid colour MFC with the addition of PerfectSense Matt lacquer top coat. This results in increased fingerprint resistance and a stylish opacity.

TM9 is offered for vertical applications such as unit frontals and wardrobe doors.

Decorative paper

Eurospan E1E05 TSCA P2 CE

Decorative paper

PerfectSense

Texture U699 TM9

Protective Film UV top coat

Primer

PerfectSense® Premium products combine a higher volume of lacquer with the smooth surface of an MDF core. The result is a flawless finish, with superior resistance to micro-scratches and fingerprints.

PerfectSense Premium leads the portfolio, and for good reason. Its advanced production technology results in high-end luxury.

PerfectSense Premium is offered for both vertical and mid-traffic horizontal surfaces where a velvety finish is required.

Eclectic Design

H1146 ST10

The post-pandemic high street has seen an increase in health and wellbeing services. Consumers are devoting more resources to self-care, and reflecting that in the design scheme is paramount for specifiers.

Eclectic, a luxurious wellness oasis, does just that in its three storey studio in Bangor, Northern Ireland. Combining rustic woodgrain reproduction with a palette that is just beyond neutral, the interior oozes tranquillity.

A contemporary look is created with the slatted wall design. Using EGGER 18 mm MFC with matching ABS edging, the fabrication is efficient as well as effective.

EGGER MFC is a 100% recyclable, carbon negative material, suitable for multiple applications in interiors. Learn more in issue one of Specified, by EGGER.

U232 ST9

U325 ST9

Images © Dougan Contracts

The decor is also used for wall elements, drawer fronts and shelves, in a combination of matching MFC and laminate. Using the same finish for multiple applications ensures material optimisation and minimal wastage.

Responsible for the project, Managing Director of Dougan Contracts, Ryan Dougan, told us:

For this project, we wanted a uniform appearance in all rooms of the three storey building. Thanks to the decor and material match in EGGER's product range, we were able to use decorative panels, laminates and edgebands in the same decor.”

A matching material suite from a sole supplier sets EGGER apart in the market.

When asked why EGGER were chosen for the project,

EGGER is our go to supplier of woodgrain. We have a close relationship with EGGER and can always rely on its quality, products, service and availability.

Materials used: and laminate.

H1146 ST10 is also available as part of our new Flammex Eurodekor® range, perfect for the wall panelling application.

» To learn more about Flammex Eurodekor read our feature on page 5.

» See technical data www.egger.com/specifiers-handbook

Committed to a Greener Future

The latest testament to our commitment to the environment is a £15m investment into our on-site wood recycling operations. The move will allow us to increase recycled wood content in our chipboard products for interiors and construction.

As the biggest user of recycled timber in the UK wood panel industry, this latest investment is vital in ensuring EGGER maintains a consistent supply of quality used timber and continues to create a market for products that keeps waste wood away from biomass or landfill.

Employing state of the art technology, the new recycling plant segregates, cleans, and chips waste wood, retaining stored carbon in the material. The process ensures the highest quality of raw material, so EGGER can ensure specifiers that board quality is maintained.

The move responds to the demand from the interior design and housebuilding industries for more environmentally conscious products. EGGER is a major supplier to these industries, so it is important that we lead the way in sustainable product innovation.

Increased recycled content contributes to the carbon negative status of our P2 (furniture) and P5 (structural) grade chipboard products, allowing EGGER materials to take specifiers even further towards their net zero and negative carbon targets.

» Read about the importance of wood recycling in issue two of Specified, by EGGER.

» Learn more about environment and sustainability at EGGER www.egger.com/more-from-wood

Left to right: Andrew Shepherd, Tobias Zimmermann, Guy Opperman, Mark Hayton

New recycling plant EGGER Hexham

News and events

Specified the Event

Specified, the Event, was recently held at our Northumberland plant. Local interior designers and specifiers were invited for an exclusive preview of new and upcoming decor introductions with Design Manager Aimee Fletcher, and material innovation with Product Manager Alex West.

By offering an exclusive look at our future pipeline, EGGER can help specifiers to plan and implement long term projects with confidence in the longevity of their designs.

Guests also enjoyed an in-depth discussion about sustainable wood sourcing with EGGER Forestry, and wood recycling with EGGER Timberpak. A tour of our production facilities to see MFC production first hand completed their experience from forest to furniture.

Mat Lab

Our dedicated display area at Material Lab has had an exciting refurbishment.

Experience our cutting edge reproduction materials in application, including PerfectSense® Premium, Feelwood, and square edge worktops, for true design inspiration.

Pick up A4 and mood board sized samples, and view larger pieces for decor reference.

Special thanks to the team at Wedd Joinery for the fabrication.

You will find us at 10 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W 8BB

Tools and services

We offer a wide range of services and tools to help you and your clients get the most out of our comprehensive collection.

EGGER Decorative App

Our app provides the entire Decorative Collection at your fingertips, whenever and wherever you need it. Find material information and easy sample ordering in one place. The client project area makes this the ideal tool for meetings on the go.

Download the EGGER Decorative Collection App now.

Support through visualisation

To bring your decor combination ideas to life we have a Virtual Design Studio (VDS). Access a wide range of room sets where you can apply different decors to see which suits your project. This can save you significant time in the early design stages.

» Find out more at www.egger.com/vds

Our website and myEGGER

From technical datasheets, processing instructions, certificates and product availability, to case studies, trend information and services, egger.com has everything you need. If you use CAD, your package may already include EGGER decors. However if it doesn’t, we can supply decor scans for our full collection.

» Register at myegger.com and benefit now.

Support through samples

Try before you specify when you need something more tangible than a brochure. You can order samples online or order them quickly and easily via the new collection app.

» To order your samples www.egger.com/shop

Digital Design

Find

Specifiers Handbook

Use the EGGER Specifier‘s Handbook to access information about our products, certifications, and environmental and governance policies.

» Find out more at www.egger.com/specifiers-handbook

Contact information

If you would like to discuss any of the articles in this issue of Specified or learn more about EGGER products and services please contact a member of our Specification team, they will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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All our shown and mentioned decors are reproductions. Colour-matching a decor selection is only possible with an original sample. Due to variables in the printing process, colours may vary slightly from the actual product. Subject to technical modifications and printing errors.