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N° 92, December 2017 - Price: €8 - Published 7 times a year - (Feb, March, May, July, Sept , Nov, Dec) Of fice of deliver y 9099 Ghent X , P911092, BC 31359 - Responsible Publisher: Filip De Ridder

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UNILIN sets new standards for

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EFWEX EUROPEAN FLOOR & WALL EXHIBITION

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WATER-RESISTANT LAMINATE New watertightness tests, representative of real-life situations, guarantee that its laminate floors are fully waterproof.

Preview: Domotex Hannover (DE)

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INTERNATIONAL trade journal f or impor t , expor t , dis tr ibu tion and lay ing of par que t , laminate, cor k f loor ing and r elated pr oduc t s

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N° 92, December 2017 - Price: €8 - Published 7 times a year - (Feb, March, May, July, Sept , Nov, Dec) Of fice of deliver y 9099 Ghent X , P911092, BC 31359 - Responsible Publisher: Filip De Ridder

Special: Top Belgian companies focused on export EFWEX: Your key to new markets !

UNILIN sets new standards for

WATER-RESISTANT LAMINATE

Top Parquet Show

EFWEX EUROPEAN FLOOR & WALL EXHIBITION

14|16.03.2018 Book your booth now: sales@efwex.eu

‘End users want beauty and convenience.’

New watertightness tests, representative of real-life situations, guarantee that its laminate floors are fully waterproof.

Preview: Domotex Hannover (DE)

A few years ago, we noticed the disappearance of the ‘middle segment’ on the laminate market.

At UNILIN they’ve seen this trend continue: ‘You can see a clear polarisation between less qualitative laminate versus premium laminate with properties such as waterproof qualities, a lifelong guarantee, and a natural look and feel.

The middle segment, with a focus on beauty, is no longer in the frame. End users want to see beauty combined mainly with convenience.’

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Ruben Desmet (General Manager Laminate, UNILIN)

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As regards that functional value, it is particularly the waterproof qualities of laminate which are a hot topic. Back in 2014, UNILIN launched on the market advanced threefold technology, which is designed to guarantee waterproof laminate floors by means of joints. We’re talking here about the watertightness of installed laminate floors, not the separate individual planks.

This is a philosophy which UNILIN emphasises. That’s why the company advocates tests to make sure that laminate is waterproof once it is installed, and not tests for each individual plank. Ruben Desmet explains: ‘We can only describe laminate as completely watertight if the entire floor surface is impervious, therefore also the joints, floor-wall connections, etc.’

In the meantime, UNILIN has extended its technology to new collections, including recently laminate floors with no joint. Ruben Desmet continues: ‘Our waterproof laminate collections are doing very well on the market and ensure that laminate sales are growing.

Our goal is to have waterproof products for all our laminate products within a few years.’

Apart from the practical features of a floor, the ecological impact is becoming increasingly important to consumers. ‘Since standards are getting increasingly strict, we also provide solutions in line with durability. For instance, we’re the first manufacturer to get the EU Ecolabel for laminate floors.’ The EU Ecolabel is an environmental inspection standard which is awarded to products and services which meet high ecological standards for the entire duration of their life cycle, from raw material extraction to production, distribution, and removal.

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It is that convenience of premium laminate which ensures that it is less subject to competition from other ‘engineered floors’ such as multilayer parquet or veneer floors. Ruben Desmet continues: ‘The buying public is also different: end users who look for functional value such as low maintenance or waterproof qualities will tend to choose laminate.’

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∂ Inside news Ciranova We are glad to announce that Mr. Paul Vandenbroecke is fulfilling since December 1st the function of as International Business Developer at Ciranova.

Paul has a proven track record in developing new international markets.

warranted. Recommended applications in schools, kindergartens, hospitals, public places, in the children’s bedrooms and in the rooms where they play and wherever it is necessary to prevent injuries. Thanks to the openable fastening system it is easy to place and to remove for cleaning or maintenance. Use of neutral detergents are recommended.

Wicanders Installing Hydrocork

Domotex asia/CHINAFLOOR Outdoor Decking – Hosted Buyers Program 15 international wood flooring professionals looking to increase their business ventures in China will have the opportunity to network and participate in exclusive meetings with up to 100 Chinese exhibitors from the outdoor decking sector. Some of these exhibitors include: SENTAI, NEWTECHWOOD, VIDAR, SUNSHINE, FORESTAR, LESCO-KINGFA, ZHENGYUAN, HELONG, FURISEN, & XINFENG. Candidacy is based on a company’s purchasing power and level of interest in the Chinese Wood Flooring market.

To apply, all interested parties are encouraged to contact Mr. Lawrence Zhang directly at +86 2161956065 or email Lawrence.zhang@vnuexhibitions.com.cn.

Trafil®- COVER RADIATOR Tube-shaped radiator cover is a safety barrier to protect people from crashing against radiators. This product is customizable. The tube-shaped structure is made of acrovinyl, non-toxic and fireproof PVC. The quality of the materials guarantees safety and stability.

The distance between the vertical tubes ensures the impossibility to pass through the barriers. The hot air circulation is assured by the open structure. This product is self-extinguishing, environmentally-friendly and recyclable. High resistance against water and humidity are

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Hydrocork is a low thickness floating solution with a core board made of composite cork that can be placed in any indoor space without boundaries. It’s 100% waterproof and incredibly stable, while maintaining the resilient properties and unmatched comfort provided by cork.

Due to its unique set of features: waterproof, only 6 millimeters thick, a very user-friendly PressFit vertical system and visual aesthetics in harmony with the latest market trends in interior design, Hydrocork is one of Wicander’s best sellers.

Hydrocork’s installation is similar to other floating products. But what makes the product so unique is the revolutionary PressFit compression system that takes full advantage of the amazing cork properties - flexibility, elasticity and compressibility - functioning like a cork stopper. When it’s vertically inserted in the gap, the cork core automatically compresses. Then, it expands back to its initial shape, forming a tight and stable seal.

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∂ Inside news Due to this compression system, Hydrocork’s installation is extremely easy. It only takes two simple steps - hold the two planks vertically side by side and press down along the joint with the help of a rubber hammer.

The only tools that are needed for the installation are a rubber hammer (or a roll) and a cutter (or an electric saw, if preferred). Always make sure to follow the installation instructions provided, having in mind three crucial points: - Acclimatization: The material should be acclimatized at the job site in a dry, well-ventilated area for a minimum of 48 hours so that flooring may acclimate.

- Subfloor requirements: Hydrocork can be installed on top of most hard surfaces such as resilient floor coverings and ceramic tiles as long as they are sufficiently fixed, completely leveled and have no loose areas.

Soft subfloors such as carpets and similars must be removed. For Hydrocork’s installation no underlay is required.

- Expansion gaps: Hydrocork is tipically installed as a floating floor, so there is no need to fix the planks to the subfloor. Expansion gaps will be needed in some points: ensure to provide 5mm expansion gaps to the walls and other fixed objects. Transitions between two rooms and asymmetrical floor areas require extra expansion gaps in floor areas superior to 100m² or with dimensions bigger than 10m in either direction.

Although Hydrocork is a floating solution it can also be glued if preferred.

It is recommended to glue the product in cases where expansion joints must be avoided or in case the subfloor is not levelled. To do so, a one sided acrylic glue can be used, or any glue suited for PVCs or vinyls can be used in Hydrocork.

Although there is no need for a specific training to install Hydrocork or any other of Wicander’s products, Wicanders provides training for those who want to have a deeper knowledge about its products.

For more information visit our website at www.wicanders.com

Aspecta: Marketing associate fluent in German General Aspecta BV, established in 2014, is Vertex Group Sales Organization managing the European, Russian and Middle East sales territory

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∂ Inside news (ERME) and Headquarters are based in Oud Gastel - The Netherlands.

Vertex Group, an International flooring enterprise, with Headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut USA, is one of the largest LVT manufacturers and distributors in the world. The business operates globally across over 40 countries in five continents. Aspecta BV wants to gain 8% market share in the ERME territory in the upcoming 3 years.

Responsibilities As a marketing associate you will report to the marketing director that’s posted in Germany. This means you will have to work independently and make decisions on a daily basis within agreed cost frames.

Your main responsibilities will be briefing the agencies, sample producers and internal and external coordination of development processes and production. You will also be involved in exhibitions and other marketing related events. You will be briefing the stand builder, coordinate the set up and sampling and branding. Next to this you will also be responsible for documentation related marketing like internal alignment, translation and artwork or photos.

You will keep the website up to date and create new content. You will support the Marketing Director in product and design development projects. Lastly you will report on stocks of marketing tool and marketing costs.

Requirements The right candidate for this position is a self starter with at least 5 years of experience within marketing. You can work well independently and are not afraid to make decisions and take responsibility. You have experience in managing projects and have a good knowledge of excel and photo shop. Next to this you are good at problem solving and speak both English and German on a business level.

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Flanders Expo Ghent (BE)

Top Parquet Show

EFWEX EUROPEAN FLOOR & WALL EXHIBITION

14|16.03.2018

Discover the Future of Floor & Wall solutions Visit www.efwex.eu EFWEX 2018, the only Belgian biannual trade fair which focuses strongly on parquet, opens its doors in Flanders Expo in Ghent from 14 to 16 March 2018. The show is in its third edition and is organised by the team from Media-Pact, publisher of trade journals such as Floor Forum and Floor Forum International. The quality of the registered exhibitors already guarantees a successful show.

Artificial grass as a newcomer!

This year, the organisers have decided to open the show to producers of artificial grass. After all, the vinyl, LV T, and parquet sectors show considerable common ground with that of artificial grass, not least because fitting artificial grass requires similar knowledge in areas such as techniques and glues. The fitter is expected to have the same know-how.

An international rendez-vous

previous EFWEX welcomed professional high-quality visitors from Europe and further afield. A good turnout is expected once again from the UK, the Benelux, and, obviously, France.

Both exhibitors and visitors appreciate the quality of the show and they recognise its benefits at once.

Contact us for more information: sales@efwex.eu or +32 9 385 80 40

The third EFWEX will bring together both national and international exhibitors in one and the same place (Flanders Expo). The

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Rubio Monocoat (BE)

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As a pioneer of high-quality and environmentally-friendly wood protection products, we have been focussing on a unique product for over 10 years, with a lot of success. Rubio® Monocoat oil sets itself apart from all other wood protection products with its unique technology of the molecular binding that happens between the oil and the cellulose fibres of the wood. The oil contains no (0%) VOC or water, can be applied in one coat and has as many as 40 standard colours.

In addition to the assortment for interior and industry, the Rubio® Monocoat line also has an entire range of oils for protecting exterior wood, both vertical and horizontal. And since 2016, the demanding parquet installer can also glue his parquet professionally with our universal adhesives, which have an accompanying assortment of primers, fillers and tools.

Today we are represented in 76 countries with their own branches in 23 countries ranging from Europe, across Australia, Mexico, Turkey, South-Africa and Scandinavia to distant Russia and America. In our domestic market of Belgium, we are also continuing to grow and there are still many more opportunities.

In addition to the continuing focus on innovative, sustainable and reliable products, we will also be specifically focussing on further developing a high degree of service to our customers at all levels of our company. The focus on customer-orientation will be enhanced in every department.

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Production and marketing, as well as commercial internal services are based at the new Rubio® Monocoat plant. In the production, processes were simplified and optimised, so we can serve our customers even faster. Orders of stock products that come in before noon can be sent out the same day, under the supervision of our new Customer Service Manager, Bruno Carette.

In opting for semi-automatic processes, we can quickly switch to a different product or colour variant, so that we can continue to guarantee that flexibility to the customers.

A significant component of the new Rubio® Monocoat site, is the ‘Rubio® Monocoat Academy’, a fully equipped training centre.

Our technical team welcomes customers from all over the world with a smile and then completely immerses them in a Rubio® Monocoat bath. Gino Dewaele is a seasoned parquet installer, who likes to share his tips and facts for applying our products in the workplace. He will also teach you everything about the maintenance of wooden floors/furniture, including getting rid of stubborn stains. Sanding tips, recommended accessories, etc.... this is where you can learn it.

We at Rubio® Monocoat don’t like lengthy presentations where we dwell on how great our products are. Just like you, we’d rather get to work on the wood. At the Rubio® Monocoat Academy, we go for the no-nonsense approach and let you do the work yourself. Because that is how you learn the most, right?

The test floors in our training centre are diverse in terms of wood type and treatments, so that many different aspects of colouring and protecting wood can be addressed.

In addition, the ‘Rubio® Monocoat Academy’ also includes a stock of machinery, with Patrick Aelbrecht in charge. He knows the Rubio® Monocoater and Spraycoater like the back of his hand and he flies all over the world to oversee the installations of these machines for industrial finishing teams from a to z.

After one year, this training centre has proven to have hit the mark. Groups have already come from Vietnam, Romania, Sweden, Germany and Canada to get trained. And 2018 also promises to be a busy year. But, we can always squeeze in another visit; so, are you interested in some basic training for our entire assortment? Or are you more interested in a perfection course where you learn everything about the new products?

Everyone is welcome at Rubio® Monocoat.

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DOMOTEX RE-DESIGNS THE SHOW MAP HALL 9 IS THE CROWN JEWEL OF THE 30TH EDITION

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Organising a trade fair (or any other show for that matter) is a constantly evolving project. One edition provides lessons for the next edition under the motto ‘we can always improve’. And so, it’s no surprise that the organisers of Domotex 2018 in Hannover have come up with some innovative changes. Those changes are designed to benefit both exhibitors and visitors. Although the show is still a few weeks away, it’s definitely worth having ‘a look ahead’.

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Highlights summarised There can be absolutely no doubt that the 30th edition will be innovative. The world’s top carpet and floor covering show will leave the sector pleasantly surprised. It starts with a new configuration of the halls and a re-designed layout to make it easier for visitors to familiarise themselves quickly with exhibitors and trends that ‘count’.

The main theme of the show is ‘UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE’ to make it clear that the show is focusing strongly on the increasing trend of individualisation in the interior. That theme will resound everywhere,

not least in the brand new initiative in HALL 9: an inspirational stroll through trends, innovation, and lifestyle. Everything is geared towards confronting visitors and exhibitors with specific and innovative ideas. Ideas to improve their ‘business’ in various respects.

It is clear from the ‘figures’ that exhibitors like the ‘new approach’.

The number of registered exhibitors is the same as in this period of registrations in 2017, but the hired space has exceeded expectations; a total of 1400 exhibitors are coming from 60 countries.

The most prominent exhibitor countries are Turkey, India, Belgium, China, the Netherlands, Iran, Italy, Egypt, and the United States.

A clear summary The new configuration of the various halls literally brings together related product groups. This makes it easier for visitors, whatever their background (wholesale or retailer, architect or interior designer, professional trade or shops) to get to their destination quickly and get a summary of the range. Halls 2 to 4 show exhibits of the biggest range of hand-made carpets in the world. Halls 5 to 7 give visitors a unique range of carpets woven by machine. Hall 8 is temporarily the home base of the latest carpet creations from the most innovative designers and trademarks. Flexible floor coverings and vinyl tiles are housed in halls 11 and 12. Halls 12 and 13 accommodate parquet, wooden floors, and laminate. Hall 13 also offers a summary of the latest floor applications and installation products and systems. Organisers have also improved visitor comfort by linking the fair strongly with local public transport and especially with the brand new ‘My Domotex Shuttle’ service, the shuttle service which takes visitors and exhibitors quickly to their destination.

Hall 9 takes centre stage Hall 9 is now the crown jewel of Domotex 2018. This houses the ‘Framing Trends’ exhibition. Framing Trends is an exhibition where established companies and also successful newcomers and experts provide a link to the main theme (‘UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE’) via artistic and creative stands. Here visitors will see four zones where they can familiarise themselves with out-of-the-box ideas. The exhibition aims to create a strong interaction with visitors. In the ‘Flooring Spaces’ zone players from the floor covering sector relate to the trend of individualisation via extraordinary products. Furthermore, amongst other things, interior designers present inspirational rooms in the ‘Living Spaces’ zone. In the ‘Now Thinkers’ zone students and young designers supply a new definition of interior design throughout a jumble of unconventional ideas and prototypes of products. Finally, in the ‘Art & Interaction’ zone the main theme is clarified from the world of arts and design with a good dose of multimedia. The participants for the ‘Framing Trends’ are selected by a strictly exquisite panel of experts who have to decide whether or not candidates deserve a place.

Keynote speakers To support the inspirational range, the organisers present an extensive programme of talks: The ‘Domotex Talks’ relate to the main theme ‘UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE’. The speakers included renowned architects such as Jürgen Mayer H. (J.MAYER.H und Partner, Architekten MbB, Berlin), Andreas Krawczyk (NKBAK, Frankfurt/ Main), Chris Middleton (KINZO, Berlin), and Werner Aisslinger (Studio Aisslinger, Berlin). Moreover, the list of speakers also includes some founders of successful start-ups and some pioneering new-generation designers. The daily talks take place in the ‘Framing Trends’ in hall 9; they consist of three short talks, followed by a moderated panel forum. The discussions are about innovative projects

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and ideas relating to architecture and design. Three subjects are on offer: ‘Modular design: individual versus mass-produced?’, ‘New one-off originals: hand-made versus digital?’, and ‘Retail interactive: virtual versus real?’ apart from the speaker sessions, there are also daily Guided Tours in which visitors are accompanied by architects and designers. This will give visitors a better insight into the exhibited products and systems or realisations.

Also in Hall 9 Carpet Design Awards The Carpet Design Awards will also be presented in Hall 9. These international awards reward the best designers of carpets in eight separate categories. The 24 carpets (shortlist) which are competing for the awards are on display in Hall 9 for the entire duration of the fair.

Virtual reality Hall 9 is also focusing on virtual reality as a new tool which we can use to select a floor covering or, more generally, to design our interior. In this context Deutsche Messe has developed ‘Hackvention events series’, a series of international events which, amongst others, professionals, traders, or manufacturers can use to develop individualised products by means of virtual reality. Those events have already taken place in 2017, but their fruit will be on display at Domotex 2018.

Change to the opening days!

From 2018 onwards, Domotex is abandoning its traditional ‘Saturday to Tuesday’ format. The opening days have been changed and the show will be open from Friday 12 January to Monday 15 January inclusive. This change is the result of repeated requests from various exhibitors.

Some exhibitors : Abetech

For over 30 years, ABETECH has became one of the leading actors in the manufacture of abrasives and products for renovation, maintenance and soil treatments (parquet, wooden floors, concrete, natural stones…) in Belgium. We put our experience and know-how acquired over the years, serving professionals to advise you the best way possible and give your floorings a brand new life.

Our full range of products including our new professional line and our FLOORTECH machines coupled with our own making workshop provide you flexibility and answer to any of your issues. We supply our products all over Europe. For the fifth consecutive time, you're welcome to visit us on our booth (Hall 013/F21) and be part of our success. Browse www.abrasif.com and/or www.abetech.be for more infomation.

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Adesiv The 2018 edition will be ADESIV’s 14th consecutive exhibition to the Domotex trade fair in Hannover, which has become a traditional meeting place for us and our regular customers, as well as an opportunity to meet new customers. Once again this year, the stand will be completely new, indicative of our open mind and our desire to transmit our policy of versatility to our customers. Among the most important new products will undoubtedly be our new GOLD LINE range of adhesives, which will be making its début on the international stage in Hannover. This extra-high-performance silane glue and bicomponent adhesive have been conceived thanks to the experience we have gained over 46 years in the sector. Please note that sharing the stand with us once again this year will be our long-established partner LA SAN MARCO PROFILI, with which we

have an excellent commercial relationship and a strong friendship stretching back many years. Come and join us at pavilion 013 - stand D81.

ArchiWood

ArchiWood is a modern company which designs, manufactures, and sells unique, innovative, and high-performance products under the NÖVLEK® trademark for the construction of wooden terraces and wooden walls. In designing NÖVLEK® products they draw inspiration from the reality on the market, but they also take account of prevailing standards and regulations. The products are designed by a multidisciplinary team of experts, so that not only are they equipped to withstand the ravages of time, but also they make the life of the users much easier. Each part is studied carefully and the manufacturers use the best materials and the very latest technology. Permanent innovation and uncompromising demands make it

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BIJLARD INTERNATIONAL - ZOETERMEER - THE NETHERLANDS TEL: 0031 (0)79 - 343 75 38 - INFO@BIJLARD.COM We produce and sell high quality adhesives and sealants.

possible to improve product performance constantly in order to supply users with products suited to their needs. These products have to be easy to fit, effective, reliable, and durable and they must guarantee the long-term stability of the relevant application. The quality and reliability of the NÖVLEK® products are the result of a long development process and rigorous tests, which have been carried out both in the laboratory and in the field. All their products are made in European factories which hold the ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949 certificates or equivalents and which are equipped with the most efficient production tools in order to guarantee the very highest quality standards.

Products for display during DOMOTEX 2018 They will be displaying their entire range of invisible fastening systems and joints for wooden terraces and wooden cladding: HardWood Clip®, SoftWood Clip®, and Square Clip®. Likewise their range of NÖVLEK® accessories and fitting tools: spacers, ventilation supports, protective bitumen strips for planks, stair drills, plank wrenches, and screw covers in wood. They will also be exhibiting a vast quantity of wood sorts and profiles used for terraces and cladding with their fastening systems.

Visit us in Hall 13, Booth E 90.

Metallprofile GmbH is like every year exhibitor and follows the trend of the individualization. As a customer, you are already preparing what products may be tomorrow already in demand by the users.

Domotex is therefore an indispensable date for you and your customers in the coming year to be able to offer a large product variety and also individually solutions.

You find us in Hall 13 Booth E22.

B-Fix Due to a general revision of the show layout, B-Fix will be in Hall 13 at stand F52 for next month’s Domotex Hannover 2018.

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Auer Metallprofile Auer Metallprofile GmbH (AMP) would like to invite you warmly to the next Domotex from 12.01. - 15.01.2018. To see all news meet us in Hannover in hall 13 booth E22. The distribution team of AMP will be on site, around interesting talks all around the innovations 2018, individually product ideas and the whole assortment. Auer

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immediately seized the opportunity to book a bigger stand. To avoid disrupting the traditions of the show too much, B-Fix retains its strategic position next to the Floor Forum stand, where visitors can enjoy the presentation video of the B-Fix range. The B-Fix stand has been adapted specially for the occasion, and the B-Fix team will be delighted to welcome existing and prospective clients to show them both new and existing products.

Bijlard International “Our first participation in Domotex in 2017 was very encouraging”, according to the adhesive manufacturer from Zoetermeer. “It was our very first time, and we made many new foreign contacts. We're still working with them now.” There are also high expectations for the forthcoming edition.

Last autumn, Bijlard presented two new products at the Interieur Collectie Dagen (Interior Collection Days) in the Netherlands. Now the rest of the world will be introduced to FLEXX FLOOR, which makes creaking floors a thing of the past thanks to its elastic properties, and GAP FILLER FLOOR, which allows simple treatment of annoying hollow sounds in bonded wooden floors.

This year, Bijlard International can be found in the completely new hall 13: all parquet-related companies are located here, including many Dutch exhibitors. We look forward to welcoming you at our stand in Hall 13, D11, where our new products and the entire FLOOR range can be seen.

Buzon Pedestal International Thirty years ago, Claude Buzon revolutionised the world of terrace support systems by founding Buzon Pedestal International.

Since then the family has grown and thrived: surrounded by his children Laure and Laurent, no fewer than four generations of pedestals have subsequently seen the light of day. Our mission? To move heaven and earth to help our customers transform their outdoor spaces into the living spaces of their dreams. We have achieved this success by building on solid foundations. Since its establishment in Liege, our family company has never hesitated to reach out and now has 25 partners in more than 50 countries. Trust is one of our core values, and is reinforced during each mission: by taking time to listen to the client and rolling out each project with enthusiasm. Visit us in Hall 12 Booth H25.

Bassano Parquet Wood, our history since 1832

Blanchon COME AND SHARE THE LOVE OF PARQUET As an expert in reliable floor solutions for the protection and decoration of both the building and the rooms therein, Blanchon guarantees all parquet professionals a stable partnership, thanks to the biggest possible range of glazers and oils. The company has been doing this for over 60 years! Their mission is to ensure that their clients can enjoy peace of mind in their work thanks to our reliability, whether they are traditional parquet fitters or industrial workers from the world of flexible floors. Their expertise in products is represented in over 45 different countries. They attach great importance to the aesthetic element so that parquet floors can show off their best assets. Since people pay a lot of attention to their surrounds, they make sure that they only use raw materials which fully respect both human beings and the environment. You can see their novelties for 2018 at their stand (Hall 13, B32) and share their love of parquet.

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We would like to spare just a few words to speak about our company, our great passion for wood that has been handed down through so many generations. Our deeply-rooted history consists of more than 150 years of experience in this sector, yet this adventure did not begin with timber, but with the whip handles made from “huckberry”, a particularly elastic and long- lasting tree that grows spontaneously on rocky land. The motivation towards innovation blended with the fundamental element of the manual dexterity of the craftsmen during the processing and finishing stages as well as our productive flexibility are our strong points that allow us to be appreciated worldwide and these are the ingredients needed in order to create unique and unmistakable projects. Today, Bassano Parquet presents a rich catalogue with 16 types of wood that enhance our collections with the most exclusive painted, oiled, brushed, hand- scraped and heat-treated finishes.

Monolite (finish: Ematite) Varnished aged oak: keywords of our new Monolite collection. Here in all the charm of the Oak Ematite finish. To receive the entire Monolite collection go to: www.basanoparquet.com.

Visit us in Hall 13 – Stand G75.

B.I.G (Beaulieu International Group) The keynote theme at Domotex is the “Unique Youniverse” and this is what you will find at our booth of no less than 1.500 m² in hall 12.

We have created a universe of beautiful products. With our slogan “Choose your own floor”, we take our customers on a journey along our extensive product range where you can find carpet, needle felt, cushion vinyl, laminate, parquet, vinyl planks and tiles, artificial grass, mats and wall panels, both for the residential and commercial market. In our gallery we once again showcase our products in an astounding, less conventional way. Get inspired by the unique atmosphere on our impressive booth.

Beaulieu International Group, Hall 12 B82.

BerryAlloc BerryAlloc Kick Start 2018 with a Revolutionary New Product Range In a bold move, designed to take the industry by storm, BerryAlloc has re-designed and re-engineered their entire product range for 2018, with a huge number of new, high end designs intended

to make their laminates virtually indistinguishable from a traditional hard wood floor. Having invested massively in new technology, BerryAlloc can now scan real timbers and reproduce them authentically, with an extra deep emboss that makes them look just like the real thing. To add the finishing touch, they have given their popular MatLook finish a massive new makeover. XtraMatt, as it is now called, is a deep high quality finish which is easy on the eye and adds a luxurious feel to their elegant and stylish designs. The most eye-catching of the new designs unique to BerryAlloc are : Cracked Oak, which looks like naturally dried timber planking and Barn Wood, which has a beautiful New England feel. Retro Chic allows you to create a vintage inspired interior with "worn tile" floors and The Gyant is available in extra-long planks, which make it perfect for hallways and corridors as well as creating a sense of space and grandeur in larger living areas. A herringbone floor is back in fashion, so their new Chateau Collection is sure to prove hugely popular.

Thanks to its unique laying system, it can be put down in the traditional herringbone pattern or used to create a more edgy geometric design. As well as overhauling their designs, BerryAlloc have taken the opportunity to update their technical specifications, creating a more efficient range of popular sized components. HydroPlus, their industry leading waterproofing system, will also be applied to more collections, including floors with grooves, allowing customers to choose from a far wider range of plank dimensions, designs and finishes for all rooms, even their kitchen and bathroom. Cassandra Pyck, Product Manager at BerryAlloc said "This is a huge step forward for BerryAlloc, not only will it allow us to provide retailers with a unique product range, it will help us to become the "must stock"

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brand at the premium end of the laminate market."

Visit BerryAlloc on Stand B82, Hall 12, at Domotex, Hannover, 12-15 January 2018.

Cabbani Cabbani launches a new collection with pattern floors What if you could put together your oak parquet "à la carte"?

What if you could choose from different finishing techniques, plank formats or interior styles? This is possible with Cabbani, the parquet brand that bridges the warmth and beauty of a high-quality parquet floor based on European oak and contemporary architecture. Completely in line with this mission, Cabbani launches at Domotex a series of new colors and a completely new line of patterned floors with Hungarian point and herringbone pattern. In addition, a new surface treatment technique is offered whereby the parquet boards are artfully aged. Visit Cabbani in H12-C13.

Cefla Finishing Cefla Finishing will be at Domotex 2018 (stand D04, Hall 013) to exhibit the SMARTPARQUET by Sorbini and the innovative, award-winning J-PRINT SP1300-TD digital printer co-developed by Cefla Finishing and Kuei. The J-PRINT SP1300-TD is a digital embossing print solution based on “MyTexture” technology applied to single-pass systems. Capable of printing on formats up to 1,560 mm long at a resolution of 400 Dpi and at speeds of up to 50 m/min, the J-PRINT SP1300-TD combines outstanding personalisation potential with high work rates. The J-PRINT SP1300-TD offers an almost limitless range of surface characteristics and ensures the ultra-high-strengths that are a must with flooring.

For companies that need to process small-medium lots of parquet in as flexible a way as possible, Cefla Finishing will also be exhibiting SMARTPARQUET: the perfect, modular technology for applying natural oils, UV oils and coating products, urethane oils, traditional waxes, dyes and pigmented products on boards up to 600 mm wide.

Chimiver It was in 1965 when Mr. Giovanni Panseri and his wife Franca established Chimiver, a small laboratory producing coatings for wood and parquet floors. Since then, Chimiver has become the undisputed market leader in Italy as manufacturer of adhesives, lacquers, oils, outdoor and care maintenance for wooden floors. And nowadays

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well known in Eurore and worldwide. Chimiver is run by the two sons Oscar and Nevio who, with their distinctive but complementary skills have brought to the company new development, strategies and ambitious goals. Today Chimiver produce complete lines of products for different types of flooring: parquet, resilient, resin and outdoor. Innovative solutions and continuous investments have enabled Chimiver to be present today in more than 60 countries all around the world. LIOS B 100 is a natural oil treatment for wooden floors, it has 100% solid content so it can be considered VOC free.

LIOS B 100 protects the wood, enhancing its softness and natural look. ECOTRAFFIK 2K is a two-component water-based hight durability polyurethane finish for wooden floors. ECOTRAFFIK 2K has high abrasion and black heel mark resistances allowing its use for very high traffic. FRESHEN UP OIL is water-based refresher/nourisher for the maintenance of oiled wooden floors. Used regularly, thanks to special oil contained, it helps to keep a natural and uniform appearance of the wooden floor. Available clear and colored.

Visit us at Hall 13 - Booth C 36.

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REACTIVE STAIN NT After the successful launch of the new innovative FORTICO lacquer range and the UNICO-FORTICO system last year, Ciranova will present 8 new colours in REACTIVE STAIN NT (New Technology) this year and the new retail concept. Natural appearances with natural looking protection are still very much in high demand for wooden floor finishes. To avoid complicated systems such as smoking, burning and chemical treatments, Ciranova has the latest innovation with a simple application of Reactive Stain NT. 4 warm smoked stains and 4 grey aged stains are achieved by a completely new and unique concept. Reactive Stains NT are the perfect balance of chemistry and reactive dyes to work with the composition of the wood and the wood fibres, to give the wood an accelerated aged appearance. Ciranova’s Reactive Stain NT is easy to apply and promises a consistent colour of the wood. Make your floor a successful floor ! The full Ciranova range will be presented as well as demonstrations of the UV oil in combination with new industrial stains which enable us to achieve unique industrial finishes. To answer the growing international demand and to guarantee an optimal service, Ciranova always is interested in finding new distributors in different countries all over the world.

We hope to welcome you on our stand D58 in HALL 13.

In order to receive free-entrance cards, you can always send an email to info@ciranova.be.

Coswick A regular participant of Domotex, Coswick Ltd is a Canadian company with manufacturing facilities in Eastern Europe. Fully integrated production cycle from logs to ready-done prefinished hardwood flooring let us provide thorough quality control, full FSC coverage and reliable supply to any part of the world. Hardwood in all three layers and stress compensator in middle core of Coswick 3-layer engineered single-strip floors guarantee superb construction balance remaining stable even when used in extreme climate zones from humid South China to dry Nevada. Exceptionally wide assortment of eco-friendly and compatible products presented as Traditional plank flooring, Mosaic floors, Wall Panels, Sports Flooring Systems will contribute to any design and project. Coswick Team will be happy to share our 2018 novelties in engineered wood flooring program and mosaic flooring including herringbone, modular and parquetry flooring development with company guests.

Welcome to Coswick Booth D18 in Hall 12.

Cezar We would like to invite you to visit Cezar's stand at DOMOTEX 2018, which will take place from 12-15 January 2018. We will present our wide product range in Hall 13 at stand A12. We are a Polish family company specializing in the production of PVC strips, aluminum profiles and underlays. This is a unique year due to the 60th anniversary of the company. We would like to celebrate this feast at our booth and we would like to share with you our achievements, show how we have changed over the years in the pursuit of "perfection in details".

CSP Engineering Also this year CSP Engineering will be present on Domotex.

As developer of technology for the production of wood flooring boards, we will present the latest innovations, options

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POLYX®-OIL ORIGINAL Especially for the needs of wooden flooring – for a low-maintenance surface that supports a healthy environment! > Clear, for interior use > Highly recommended for solid wood, plank, strip, OSB and cork flooring; also suitable for furniture surfaces and edge-glued panels > Polyx®-Oil Original enhances the colour tone of wood and is wear-resistant, water and dirt-repellent, durable and extremely hard-wearing www.osmo.de/en

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Solidfloor continuously supports its dealer network with a market-based range in price and design, high service, reliable deliveries and appropriate showroom solutions for every type of store.

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and opportunities.

For supporting the producers of wood flooring boards CSP Engineering develops machines which focus on: - The automatic filling of knots and cracks in wooden flooring boards: PAR-Filler® - The production for bonding 2-layer parquet: PAR-Duo® - Automatic measuring, registering, labelling and packaging of parquet: PAR-Scan® - Composing with robot and packaging of colli-fix: PAR-Colli® Red thread in everything that CSP Engineering does, is the pro-active tailor-made thinking. Our internal Research & Development Centre allows to formulate solutions responding on the specific individual needs of the wood flooring producers. 'Let's create your solution together!' is our slogan. Visit us on DOMOTEX hall 13, stand G82.

Design Parquet Design Parquet: premium parquet à la carte for parquet specialists and the project market French company Design Parquet has been producing all sorts of multi-layer and solid wood floors for twenty years. In that time, they have built up a strong reputation with both innovative and classic products and have been the preferred suppliers for prestige projects in France and at international level.

The manufacturer will display some of its know-how and project references.

Reclaimed wood flooring made from 100 years Oak beams. This year marks the launch of “ANTICO LEGNO” the engineered parquet using genuine old wood. Finished with a Brushed and Oiled treatment, “ANTICO LEGNO” is manufactured in planks, Chevron as well as Versailles panels.

Custom-made parquet. Design Parquet will present its project references and bespoke solutions: - special designs: Hexagonal, squares, cube seen in perspective - Panels mixed with exotic wood or metal insert - Rosace bespoke pattern supplied for a Four Seasons Hotel Visit us in Hall 13 Booth D98.

on, all products will be offered under the trade mark EGGER and launched on the market with the core message “EGGER has the answer”.

Visit us in Hall 12 Booth B36.

Esprit Du Parquet Since 2002, company XPECT develops and markets under the brand “ESPRIT DU PARQUET” a wide assortment of oak parquet floors. The offer ranges from budget friendly project flooring (NEW ESSENTIALS) and classic engineered flooring (CLASSIC) to hand-aged vintage-look parquet (ALPINE). At Domotex 2018 (Germany) the new collections MOUNTAIN TOP and CENTURY will be presented. CENTURY, the parquet made of reclaimed Elm (+300 years) is available in solid planks, fishbone and herringbone pattern as well as in decorative panels.

The 3-D knots and longitudinal cracks which are common in the MOUNTAIN TOP collection reveal the natural beauty of French oak. MOUNTAIN TOP is available in 2 finishes & 12 natural colors.

MOUNTAIN TOP can also be custom-finished. Come and discover our latest creations, Hall 9, Booth G15 !

Floor Forum International Visit our stand at the new location – Hall 13, booth F 58

EGGER EGGER presents new flooring collections and brand strategy at Domotex 2018 Specialised retail flooring collection EGGER PRO and new DIY collection EGGER HOME launch on the market. EGGER will exhibit at Domotex in Hannover between the 12th and 15th January 2018.

Numerous innovations will be presented to the public. EGGER will present its innovations on stand B36 in Hall 12. At 340 sqm, the exhibition stand will be large enough for the great variety of products on display. In addition to the new brand strategy, there will be two new collections, EGGER PRO and EGGER HOME. The EGGER laminate flooring collections, in addition to the Comfort and Design flooring range, are now reimagined under the new lines EGGER PRO for specialised retail and EGGER HOME for the DIY sector. From now

In keeping with tradition, your favourite trade journal also has a stand at Domotex, where we can welcome our clients, readers, and others. Once again, this will be the ideal place to chat informally or meet business relations and, of course, to enjoy a drink and a snack. You can get acquainted with our various publications (for France, the Benelux, and other countries) and together we can look forward to all the good things which 2018 will bring. As always, our stand will have a special floor. In view of the success of the floor at our stand during the previous Domotex, the Dutch company Wood Sensation will be responsible again in 2018 for supplying and fitting a top class multi-layer parquet floor at the Floor Forum stand. Our December edition will reveal which charming multi-layer parquet

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floor Wood Sensation will fit. We’re already looking forward to it eagerly! The Wood Sensation multi-layer parquet floor will once again have a reliable and silent Maclean subfloor and you can see it in Hall 13 at Booth F 58.

F. Ball and Co. Ltd Focusing on the exhibition’s theme of product individualisation, F. Ball and Co, the UK’s leading manufacturer of subfloor preparation products and flooring adhesives, will be showcasing their latest innovation Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS adhesive; an innovation meeting the specific requirements of flooring contractors. This vinyl adhesive offers the familiar high initial tack and, when cured, the strength to hold vinyl sheets and tiles securely in place. Ideal for areas subjected to extreme temperature fluctuations between -20°C and +60°C, such as conservatories or heavily glazed areas. Styccobond F49 has also recently been approved to secure flooring accessories typically applied to vertical surfaces, such as skirting, coving and capping, offering an alternative to traditional contact adhesives.

Styccobond F49 is available in 2kg and 5kg kits and now also in user friendly ‘Handy Packs’. Hall 11, stand C56.

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Foglie d’Oro Foglie d’Oro returns to DOMOTEX with its news and values that make it a company unique in the world of the luxury floorings: the ability to create complete settings, till the installation; wide range of planks, herringbones and inlayed panels; the constant development of original, exclusive and eco-sustinable floorings, in dialogue with international architects. Just like MATITA, the innovative flooring system that from few basic elements, creates customized solutions. Hall 13, STAND C86. www.fogliedoro.com

Flamingo Parket Flamingo Parket has modernised all its machinery Flamingo Parket will be exhibiting again at the next Domotex Hannover. Over the past year, the company has invested heavily in machinery, not only to increase production capacity, but also and especially to raise the quality to an even higher level. Investments will have been completed in the spring.

This will enable Flamingo Parket to perfect the fit of twin planks to such an extent that even floors without a bevelled edge will not show a hint of difference in height between different planks. As well as the present very strict quality demands,

Flamingo Parket also wants to stress its great flexibility. For example, they can supply widths from 14 to 30cm and thicknesses of 12, 16, and 18mm. All these products can be supplied with a sandpapered, planed, or brushed surface. They will also be parading to the full the Raftwood floors, the show pony of Flamingo Parket.

Raftwood is produced from oak railway sleepers. The top layers which emerge are pressed onto waterproof glued birch multiplex.

The sections are then processed in a special manner. The special aspect of this product is that it is still affordable and that there are no comparable products on the market. It looks like a magnificent old wooden floor, but it has the stability of a composite section.

Visit them in Hall 13, Stand C90.

Floorservice After another successful edition last year, during which we presented our new booth and the newest Floorservice products, we are again fully prepared to welcome you with the atmosphere and experience for which Floorservice stands.

During Domotex 2018 we present: Industrial: LED-oil & UV-oil Complementary to our range of UV-oils, we now carry a full range of LED-oils. This oil quickly and fully cures under the influence of LEDlight and is immediately stackable and packable.

Manually: Hardwax-oil 2K The hardwax-oil 2K is now available in a colourless and 12 various coloured options. This solvent-free hardwax-oil 2K is cured and resilient within 24hrs.

Tailormade collections: During the Domotex show; we offer more than just our own collections. We also offer the possibility to create your own tailormade ranges. Interested in this service but not able to stop-by our booth?

No worries!

We kindly offer this service during the whole year. Please contact us to make an appointment.

We invite you to stop by and have a look at our renewed Floorservice booth, Hall 13 - E 46!

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- BARIDECOR AQUA are well known in many European countries. HWZI is member of the Kuratle Group in Leibstadt , Switzerland a family company with 750 employees in Europe and South Africa .

NEW : SLY At DOMOTEX 2018 we will launch the SLY range featuring ISICORE Technology what means that it has a PVC core (Poly-Vinyl-Chlorid) what assures much more Stability and less Moisture Absorption in the boards than WPC products . It is 100% water resistant , dimensionally stable and due to the ISCORE Technology wide to very wide widths are possible all with patented DROPLOCK 100 Click system for a simple and quick installing.

INDO SOLID WOODEN 3D Wall & CEILING Panels Begin this year HWZI started with the introduction of the INDO products to the European markets with a range of 15 designs . During the year we noticed that the demand for these products was rising quickly in nearly all markets. Therefore we decided to enlarge the INDO range with the rest that the 2018 INDO range will have in total 33 different Designs/Colors .

Visit us in Hall 12 Booth C96. +41 (0) 58 470 66 03 - www.hwzi.ch

Impertek MINIBALANCE Adjustable support h 25 mm with self-levelling head Impertek introduces MiniBalance, one of the shortest adjustable supports of the range Pedestal for external raised floorings suitable for wood, stone or ceramic.

The biggest MiniBalance’s news is the Balance self-levelling head that regulates automatically up to 5% of slope from the laying surface, so

the upper surface results always perfectly planar.

The second very important feature is the regulation nut subdivided into 3 steps, each one arises the support height of 5 mm, shifting from 25 mm to 40 mm.

Moreover, thanks to two extensions, the support reaches a total height of 50 mm, arising of 200% its minimum height in a few seconds.

Visit Impertek stand at DOMOTEX (Hall 13 stand E45) or visit company’s web site www.impertek.com

Klindex Maxi Orbit Sander Roto-Orbital sanding machine with integrated dust extraction Maxi Orbit Sander is the professional, innovative and multi-functional single-brush that makes working on all surfaces quickly and easily. The oscillating head adapts to all surfaces and allows for easy manoeuvres also on uneven surfaces, thereby minimising operator fatigue. Countless accessories available and the large wheels resting on the ground allow for the work to be simple and efficient. Thanks to the roto-orbital principle with high-frequency oscillations, Maxi Orbit is surprising for its excellent stability and

Decor diversity, flexible use, reliability.

Egger has the answer. www.egger.com/flooring-pro

The new EGGER PRO Flooring Collection provides the answer for both commercial and private customers.

Whether they are looking for Laminate, Comfort or Design flooring, they will be delighted with the decor diversity and exceptional quality. Customers will love how easy it is to install and benefit from a comprehensive range of accessories. Available from your EGGER retail partner in the autumn.

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manoeuvrability. The robust and compact frame, the ergonomic handle with reinforced rod, the large wheels, the light weight and the release system of the main components (optional) make Maxi Orbit a durable machine but also one that is easy to transport. Thanks to its roto-orbital movement, Maxi Orbit offers excellent performance while simultaneously maintaining great stability and uniquely simple manoeuvrability, a level of quality that allows the machine to also be used by inexperienced operators or others with no particular physical strength. Thanks to the roto-orbital technology you can even work in homes with old electrical systems because the machine consumes less power than a traditional single-brush.

Excellent not only for parquet but also for treatments and washing brick, carpet, marble, etc. Visit us in Hall 13 Booth F15.

Küberit

New products with added value for more processing comfort At Domotex, Küberit presents its new service concept for trades and crafts. The novelties of the innovative company include new products, additional POS material and new training concepts.

2018, Küberit will start with an extensive service program. The manufacturer of profiles and profile systems for floorings will not only present first-class product innovations. The event also marks the start of new promotional activities, new packaging guidelines and a wide training program. In addition, the new ERP system will be put into operation, which will allow more transparency. Leading in innovation, the company will present four novelties, which will significantly improve comfort of use and expand possible applications. Export Manager Patrick Welscheit: "We not only give our customers new reliable quality profiles, they also get a complete package with the appropriate accessories for professional processing." Küberit will point out its competence and unique position as partner for trades and crafts with a strong commitment to high quality and service standards. Küberit (Hall 13, C46) presents its service strength.

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La San Marco Profili Italian manufacturer of wood skirting and outdoor flooring for almost 30 years, La San Marco Profili is already looking forward to welcoming many visitors at its stand at Domotex exhibition in Hannover. The Company continuously renews itself to better meeting the changing market demands. In fact, during this upcoming edition, the company plans to launch its new catalogue with a series of innovative products able to meet the needs of the most exigent customers. Our catalogue not only shows many new ideas regarding shapes and finishing, but also it shows the capacity to create natural wood and painted skirting from samples and the ability to guarantee fast delivery of any product thanks to the company’s huge well-organized stock. Furthermore, La San Marco attaches great importance to sustainable forest management, which is why the company is FSC® certified and guarantee quality, traceability and conformity of all its products. Come and discover more in Hall 13 stand D81.

Loba Quick, sustainable, EasyFillPro – the new waterbased joint filler from LOBA EasyFillPro, the newly developed joint filler by LOBA, has been available for several months now – and is conquering the market at a terrific rate. With plenty of positive customer feedback, this all-rounder is now thoroughly tried-and-tested in practice. The joint filler excels through its outstanding sanding properties and maximum filling ability. "EasyFillPro fills the joint optimally and dries very well and quickly," confirms Axel Blatt, Owner of Parkett Blatt in Iserlohn.

"These properties save valuable time on site." First-class colour matching on oiled or coated surfaces makes it universally applicable: "EasyFillPro matches the colour of all kinds of timber floor, which is a considerable advantage over comparable products," emphasises Rühl. The environmentally friendly, very low-emission wood putty is one of the new generation of sustainable waterbased products. "Through the use of EasyFillPro, we have been able to completely dispense with conventional solvent-content products," explains Blatt. "The new joint filler from LOBA protects the health of our employees and customers," adds Rühl, and concludes: "EasyFillPro has proved an all-round great product."

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Visit us at DOMOTEX 2018 – immerse yourself in the world of LOBA and find out about our products first-hand. We look forward to meeting you! Hall 13, Stand B17.

Lamett Lamett launches new product range ParquetVinyl

With ParquetVinyl, Lamett launches a new floor that combines all the benefits of wood, laminate and vinyl. Although Lamett demonstrates a great technical know-how, it took 24 months to adjust and improve this new flooring. ParquetVinyl looks like real wood, but enjoys the benefits of vinyl, namely the ease of maintenance and water resistance. Moreover, this floor overcomes the limitations of a traditional vinyl flooring thanks to its ultrastrong and rigid carrier, transparent wear layer and excellent matt PU top layer. Thanks to the rigid carrier, ParquetVinyl will not deform at high temperatures, and therefore is perfectly suitable to install in verandas. The simple click system provides for fast and easy installation. “Being active in the floor coverings industry for 23 years now, I’ve never had the chance to bring such a good product in such ideal circumstances into the market!”, according to Bruno Descamps, Managing Director of Lamett.

Visit us in Hal 12, stand C58.

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LADIK ORMAN URUNLERI INSAAT PLASTIK SAN VE TIC LTD STI, established in 2005,by continuous investments and growing its 1ER ADET 3MM SİYAH PLEKSİBOARDS KESİM ORJİN product range such as,”MATTRESS,STYROFOAM,SKIRTING AND ALL KIND OF PROFILES”,has gained a respectable place among other companies in the parquet industry. We are dispatching related materials all over the world beginning from Turkey and keep on serving with the attitude of providing perfect service. We are providing the utmost quality products with our expertise team 1ER ADET BEYAZ PLEKSİ KESİM ORJİ without any swerve.

Besides3MM producing and dispatching customised products , we present solutions to any kind of demands coming from customers. We also strongly provide after sales service and customer satisfaction services, aiming to hold the satisfaction of our customers always a top.

Please visit us in Hall 13, Booth C 98.

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Mac Lean Mac Lean Products works together closely with the NMC Selit Group and is a global market leader in the production of subfloors. Both DIY enthusiasts and professionals find Mac Lean to be a unique partner under the motto ‘home of ideas’. Innovative customised work in products and ranges ensures the best co-operation. In this co-operation they like to make sure that their clients stand out. Subfloors, skirting boards, and accessories together form an important pillar of their range and they want to show them off at Domotex 2018, Hall 13, stand A56.

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Osmo Colour diversity, flexible application DOMOTEX 2018: Osmo presents their competencies in wood finishing From 12 to 15 January 2018, DOMOTEX in Hannover has its doors open for visitors. There, Osmo Holz und Color GmbH & Co. KG will present their entire portfolio of wood finishing systems. As stronger partners for the industry and tradesman, Osmo offers finish systems that reliably protect flooring and furniture exposed to high wear, for example in commercial properties, and make fast and simple applications possible. Thus, Polyx®-Oil Express has received praise for its compelling economic benefits: it enables two coats in one day, and neither primer nor intermediate sanding is needed. For the do-it-yourself market, simple applications and flexible methods are important. Also in this area, Osmo offers a wide choice: regardless of whether with Polyx®-Oil Original or one of seven coloured variations, Wood Wax Finish or Wood Wax Finish Clear Extra Thin, hardly any limits are set on the individual design of flooring and furniture surfaces. For all oil-and-wax-based wood finishes from Osmo, the same applies: they protect wood from inside out, form a microporous surface and are, despite this, still liquid-resistant. All products in the Osmo range are geared towards each other, and therefore, the consumer can get everything necessary for a professional wood surface treatment from one source. Please visit us in Hall 13 Stand E24.

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Parchettificio Garbelotto Parchettificio Garbelotto, founded in 1950, is a leader in the wood flooring market. It is a proud ambassador of Made In Italy: every single square meter of wooden floor is designed and manufactured in its factories, in the province of Treviso, and exported all over the world. It offers a wide choice of wooden floors in different sizes and finishes, as well as a wide range of customized options. There is always a special attention to the environment: all the products are CE-certified, E1 class for the emission of formaldehyde and, on demand, customers may have them FSCcertified. At Domotex, Hannover Exhibition, there will be presented many products such as the revolutionary Clip Up System (Italian patent pending), it is a system that allows you to replace one table in less than a minute, ideal for inspecting floors and for the contract

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sector; Habitat, the new finish that preserves and enhances the natural woodiness of the wood; Xilema parquet, recovered dead plants and Dupla Herringbone, the double length Hungarian herringbone.

Please visit us in Hall 13 Stand D60.

Par-ky Par-ky makes a real wooden floor accessible again The advantages of a laminate floor combined with the advantages of a wooden floor, but without the disadvantages of both. That is how you can best describe Par-ky. At Domotex, the Belgian brand will once again steal the show with a renewed collection and an enriched range of pattern floors. More than ever Par-ky offers the solution to bring a wooden floor within everyone's reach, without any complex installation procedures, even not for pattern floors! Visit Par-ky in H12-C13.

Pallmann Magic moments with Pallmann Magic Oil

On trend ways to make every wood floor unique.

Magic is “in the air” with the German wood floor experts Pallmann whose message is "Feel wood - simply magic, Oil wood - magically simple". With Magic Oil 2K, the German manufacturer positioned themselves ahead of the market and in tune with wood floor professionals many years ago. Now Pallmann is expanding its Magic Oil line. See this and the absolutely “on trend” colored oil primers and the innovative Spider brushing technique for surface structuring at the trade fair presentation in Hannover, Germany, Hall 13, stand C25.

All products of the Magic Oil line are solvent and odour free, sustainable and offer excellent application and wear performance. With the new Pallmann Color Collection wood floors can be creatively renovated to an individual end-user, interior-style choice. Following the great success of the Pallmann Spider, the manufacturer has further enhanced the machines abilities by adding the brush set, making it easy to create an individual wood floor with a distinctive surface structure and a unique feel and look.

Perfilstar

PERFILSTAR, S.A. is a family owned company with more than 20 years of experience in the domain of flooring accessories and more than 90 years in the wood sector. We provide our customers with the most convenient solutions through our range of skirting board, junctions and wall panels.We achieve this with our digital matching

technology of any floor decor our customers work with. Our success is based on our adaptability to our customers’ needs; we can provide tailor-made complements with any design matching your flooring.One more year and for the 5th consecutive year, Perfilstar is proud to announce that it will be exhibiting its products at Domotex, Hannover.

On this particular occasion we are introducing: - Our new White Lacquered Compact PVC Skirting, lacquered skirting 100% water proof.

- Our Plywood skirting. We can wrap it with pvc foil, with white laminate foil or with any veneer sheet.

- Our new white lacquered paper, a cover material that offers the advantages of a lacquered skirting with a much competitive price range.

- New range of PVC profiles white lacquered (completar) And as for the wall panels, we propose our newest Starwood, a self-adhesive wall panel in mdf support and oak veneer which allows to combine different models in a creative way and is intended specially for DiY market. We are waiting for you at Hall 13 Booth H03, come visit us!

Rubio Monocoat King of Colours, soon at Domotex.

Rubio Monocoat is the King of Colours; that is an indisputable fact at Domotex. The booth is immersed in an explosion of all our available colours on wood, on various types of wood and with various types of finishing, for both interior and exterior applications. There are literally hundreds of possible combinations. How do we plan to do this? You should come and discover that for yourself. Visit our extra-large demo table too, where our experts have lots of tips to share with you and where you can find out for yourself how easy it is to use our products. Or are you particularly interested in that other innovation:

the Rubio Monocoat LED Oil? This is applied both industrially and on-site at the booth and is instantly cured, using the accompanying LED-curing units. Enough talk: we’ll see each other soon at Domotex, Booth D35 Hall 13.

QWEB The reputation and wide variety of floors made with Quebec, Canada, hardwoods are second to none.

Professionals from around the world see Quebec’s expertise when it comes to hardwood flooring. The Quebec Wood Export Bureau (QWEB) will guide you in your purchase by putting you in contact with its members. Whatever your needs, you will find a rich variety of sustainable products that will provide a warm and prestigious touch to your projects. Come and visit us: Hall 13, Stand A72.

SAICOS SAICOS quality now also for PVC and WPC flooring On a brandnew designed booth (Hall 13, booth A32) of 120 square meters, the company from Sassenberg which has established its brand across the borders of Europe in the past years, gives a first impression of its future. Besides innovations in the sector of wood coatings, SAICOS additionally presents two new products in Hannover:

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2K PU sealer for design-flooring, PVC and linoleum floors with the additives “hardener”, “Anti – Slip R10” and a delayer “slow down” and WPC Care for WPC surfaces in outdoor areas.

But also the industrial sector of SAICOS presents novelties.

“People’s expectations to us are growing and we are pleased to introduce new forms of industrial wood coatings in Hannover. The question for further details remains open. We will just present them live and exclusively at Domotex, to maintain a little tension”, says Fabrikant Klaus Schulze – Tertilt.

Further information on: www.saicos.de

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Traditionally, the flooring season is kicked off at the DOMOTEX fair in Hannover, Germany. Every year, the latest trends and developments are shared with the entire flooring industry. This is no different for SOEST this year. This edition of DOMOTEX SOEST shows with which parquet machines they anticipate to the need of the parquet industry: fishbone, Hungarian point, mosaic panels, structure, bamboo and Cork. NEW this year is a fully automatic parquet packaging line. A professional parquet packaging line for every parquet supplier. In addition, Soest shows the ease with which two or three layers of oil can be applied in one pass. The SOEST test center is located in Wormerveer, the Netherlands. All SOEST machines are positioned here as a production line and ready for a demonstration. Because there is a solution for every finishing process.

Visit us at HALL 11, Stand 12D SOEST BRUSHING | OILING | POLISHING | DRYING | PACKAGING!

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SOLIDOR ADJUSTABLE PEDESTALS

Solidor isKouterstraat an extrusion and11B injection moldingWevelgem company that – B-8560 produces plastic products for the industry and the building sector.

Solidor has developed since 1978 TelWevelgem 0032 56an41adjustable 35 70 pedestal/support Kouterstraat 11B – orB-8560 for decking concrete, ceramic and nature stone tiles. The adjustable pedestals can be adjusted anywhere from 1 cm to 100 info@solidor.be – www.solidor.be cm0032 and provide high load capacity. By using Solidor Tel 56 41extremely 35– B-8560 70Wevelgem Kouterstraat 11B Tel 0032quickly 56 41 35 70 and easily adjust the height of your pedestals, you can info@solidor.be – www.solidor.be terrace. A number of accessories can be ordered and its range is info@solidor.be – www.solidor.be already a step ahead of other systems. Please visit us in Hall 13 Booth E58.

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Sotrinbois On the occasion of the DOMOTEX, SOTRINBOIS, the French specialist in accessories finishes, will present its expert brand skirting: SOPLINTHES. With its wide range of white skirting, SOPLINTHES meets your needs and the expectations of your customers. The white skirting makes it easy to meet aesthetic standards, and at a lower cost: kept white or with a simple stroke of paint, the skirting will match the wall or the door turn for an embellished and enlarged room. In addition, this allows you to limit the number of references stored: store all skirting matching the wide variety of floor colors is indeed not necessary. The depth of the product line will be on dimensions and styles. On the show, SOTRINBOIS will also show you its technical products, such as its wire skirting and universal cover skirting that covers all old skirtings. You will also be able to discover 3D skirting, as well as examples of custom-made projects.

Go to hall 13, booth G58 to (re)discover SOTRINBOIS!

Solidfloor™ SolidfloorTM present at Domotex The Dutch wooden floor trademark Solidfloor™ will be at Domotex.

During the show, the Solidfloor™ workers will be presenting their 2018 collection in an inspirational manner. Floors from Solidfloor™ are known traditionally for innovation, quality, and design. An extensive and up-to-date range means that Solidfloor™ has floors for all tastes, styles, and wishes. It does this with its own collections, the customised programme Create by Solidfloor™, and the designers collection Piet Boon by Solidfloor™. The Solidfloor™ stand will be arranged on the basis of their own showroom solutions which they offer their dealers. And so, it is easy to make the transition to any type of dealer showroom. As one of the few sellers of wooden floors, Solidfloor™ also helps to consider distinctive and successful presentations in the shop.

Solidfloor™ will be at Domotex in Hall 9, stand number F56.

ter Hürne Forward-looking flooring solutions with system ter Hürne is exhibiting at Domotex 2018 in Hannover ter Hürne GmbH & Co. KG – engineered hardwood flooring manufacturer and flooring solution specialist based in Südlohn in Münsterland will give national and international visitors to Domotex in Hannover a fascinating insight into 2018 and create highlights in all the important flooring categories.

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new LVT products. The current LVT range is available in three different versions - Dryback for bonded installation, solid vinyl with click connection or solid vinyl on HDF baseboard with click connection and integrated cork impact sound insulation. At Domotex 2018 ter Hürne will be introducing LVT flooring based on the newly developed RCB technology (rigid composite board).

Avatara-MultiSense-Floor® - Exclusively by ter Hürne With the Avatara-MultiSense-Floor® ter Hürne offers an exclusive product which is a sensual experience thanks to the HD visuals and the haptic sensation – a technically superior floor, which sets standards and is unique in the market. The Avatara MultiSenseFloor® has established itself as an alternative to laminates with dealers who appreciate added value.

Find out more at www.terhuerne.de Visit us in Hall 12 Booth B32.

Tover Tover Team: Be Part of It! “Tover has been growing on the international as much as the domestic market. After 10 years in charge of the Export Sales Department and a turnover close to 50%, I can say that this amazing goal has been reached thanks to our excellent team work and cooperation spirit.

The Lab. listens to customers requirements and develops proper advanced solutions, the production guys work with the maximum attention and our logistics process is precise and reliable. Thus I can dedicate my time and efforts on finding new outlets and developing new partnerships, basing them on trust and care. I am really positive concerning the future; I think we are succeeding in this mission considering the excellent opinions collected among our distributors.” Marie-Claude Conversy- Tover Export Manager.

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"Tover is constantly working on development of new products. They are flexible and innovative." Samo Stefan/Alpod – Slovenia.

"Tover’s team of genius technicians are always inventing new products or new methods. Water based stains offer endless colour options." Paul McGrath/Chetham – Ireland.

"Tover is a product driven company who develops solutions starting from parquet fitters needs. Their aim is the highest possible quality, so you never get any complaints." Klaas Van Dyck /Woodmade – Belgium.

"High quality, good service and technical support. Tover develops innovative products every year to keep us on top." Adrian Szeredko/ Chemax – Poland.

Visit us in Hall 13 Booth C48.

Uniflloor Unifloor, specialized in fast-track sub-floor preparation solutions, exhibiting new products at Domotex 2018 Also again in 2018 Unifloor will exhibit at Domotex. Besides showing the renowned Jumpax® Family and many other sophisticated and economical Unifloor sub-floor preparation solutions, we will be proud to introduce you to the following new additions: EcoFleece®: This is a flexible, moisture and air permeable mesh, which will prevent our ecological EcoPearls® dry leveling granules from trickling away through any wooden base floor construction. Most user friendly.

SpaceLeveller2.0: This tool completes our EcoPearls® dry leveling method. A most practical and adjustable screed batten device, to be used for quickly smoothing EcoPearls®. The SpaceLeveller2.0 comes wellprotected in a robust bag.

We are very much looking forward in welcoming you to our stand in Hall 13 – D23.

Vetedy Vetedy has expanded its range!

Apart from the certified terrace system with Softline® invisible fastening and Techniclic® for the furnishing, two innovations now complete the range. The first is the gamma ‘screw line’ range, with African and Indonesian types of wood, in a width of 140mm. The second and biggest innovation this year is the first ‘Softline® Maxi’ grooved product. This is a certified total system with invisible fastening and, for the first time, in a width of 140mm.

This is a new way of designing terraces with the certainty of exceptional quality, whilst they are also going along with the new trend in wide planks. During Domotex Hannover, they will be giving a live fitting demonstration of this product at their stand C82 in Hall 13. They look forward to welcoming you to their stand!!

Windmöller flooring products WFP GmbH Discover your “WoW” at Domotex 2018 Always different. Always unique.

Always surprising. On more than 500 sqm and an impressive stand staging, the wineo team will greet their visitors in line with this year’s motto: Discover your “WoW”.

Starting with a new PURLINE organic flooring collection in utilization class 43 which, with 124 articles in a diversity of formats and surface characteristics, is more than extensive. Thanks to the „match guarantee“, planners and architects will always be sure to find the right decor, that fits perfectly and harmoniously into their existing colour concept. In a similar way, a new design flooring collection awaits wineo’s visitors: the wineo 400. This collection offers 40 fabulous decors, each in three designs, for gluing, clicking or as an attractive first Multi-Layer product in XL format, with an authentic registered embossed surface. Be prepared for some surprises from these and many more highlights in 2018 and discover your personal “Wow” in the world of wineo! Wineo will be exhibiting in: Hall 9, Stand F26.

16 m/min. At those speeds, the machine achieves a cutting precision of +/- 0.2 mm. Visit Wintersteiger at Domotex in Hannover, Hall 13 Booth E32.

WOCA At WOCA Denmark, we look forward to presenting some revolutionary product launches at Domotex 2018. One of the ultimate highlights that will help set the agenda on the market is an eco-friendly alternative to 2K oils. By utilizing the latest technology, we have developed a 1K oil with unique formula that guarantees the same performance as 2K oils and is safe and easy to apply. Our 2018 innovations also include some exciting news for the industrial coating industry, for instance a product equivalent to hybrid oils and several cleaning products. Swing by our stand and get more acquainted with our new WOCA products.

We look forward to seeing you all. Visit us in Hall 13, Booth D21.

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Decruy (BE)

DECRUY PRODUCES MULTIFUNCTIONAL STAIR AND FLOOR PROFILES FROM LVT Decruy NV from Houthulst (Belgium) is a reputable supplier for the international flooring, furniture, and DIY industries. In recent years, the firm has specialised in producing floor profiles from DPL and LVT floor slabs and floor plates. Frederik Decruy comments, ‘We’ve seen a significant shift from encased profiles to profiles made from the floor plates themselves, especially for profiles where scratch-resistance is a must, such as a transition profile for instance. Such profiles are at the same level as the floor, so a matching colour is essential. Since we get the profiles from the floor panels themselves, the profiles have both the same colour and the same scratch-resistance as the floor.’

air cavities, bias, burrow/snap, but in order to make a Z-staircase we had to go beyond traditional click systems. All together, five models were reviewed before the definitive version was ready.

This product perfectly embodies the Decruy corporate philosophy, namely to develop, if necessary together with the client, hightech finish products and accessories for the floor covering, DIY, and furniture sectors. We are very proud of this product. Obviously, we have licensed this beautiful development in partnership with Floorify.’

Multifunctional profile from LVT and DPL The Decruy collection already included a skirting board, a reducer, an end profile, a transition profile, and an adhesive skirting board from LVT and DPL. ‘Developments progress constantly, so this year we’ve developed another multifunctional profile from LVT. A handy profile which, without any extra accessories, can be transformed into an end profile, a transition profile, or a reducer.’

Multifunctional stair profile Multifunctional staircase from LVT. Patent pending.

3-in-1-profile from LVT. Pat. BE1023790 (B1), BE1023847 (B1), WO2017130114, BE1022763, BE1022798,BE1022737, BE1023732, BE1023636, EP3228775.

Possibility to keep slabs and end products in stock Together with some people from Floorify, Decruy has developed a multifunctional stair profile from LVT which you can use to create a straight or a Z-staircase. ‘This is the first development in which just about all departments of the firm have had to work so intensively. We set a high standard from the very beginning.

The product is a mix of knowledge and technology originating from the skirting board, profile, and flat laminate departments.

In particular, the click system incorporated into this product is outstanding. After all, we had to create a click system in which two panels fitted together seamlessly to form a straight staircase, but also a Z-staircase when the vertical panel turned a further 15 degrees. The click system includes well known techniques such as

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Early in 2017, the Decruy NV transport department set up a warehousing and picking service. This gives clients the opportunity to store both raw materials and finished products at Decruy. Clients can consult their stock levels in real time. ‘A large part of the LVT is made in Asia. This service gives European importers the opportunity to store slabs with us so that we can make skirting boards and profiles from them quickly and easily.

And so, we can offer these people true matching skirting boards and profiles with their LVT floors to give them a completely matching floor concept.’

For more information visit us on www.decruy.be

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Ship deck parquet

PARQUET IN THE BATHROOM? A SHIP DECK DESIGN IS EVEN POSSIBLE IN THE SHOWER

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If we state that lots of technological innovations have brought fitting parquet, wooden floors, and wood-like floor coverings within the reach of more and more ‘people’, this obviously applies to a much lesser extent when it comes to the real ‘specialities’. An original and traditionally fitted ship deck parquet is undoubtedly such a ‘speciality’ which surely requires lots of professional expertise? Yet we see here, too, how manufacturers supply alternatives which yield a comparable visual result, but with fewer technical twists.

trained floor fitters and that’s no surprise. Just about all European countries have a rich tradition in wooden floors, parquet, and furniture works. The latter has even enjoyed golden ages in which manual woodcarving has thrived in some areas. Those traditions have been handed down, if not from father to son then certainly from ‘patron’ to apprentices. It’s certainly true that there are techniques nowadays for fitting wooden floors (or semi-wooden floors) without all that professional expertise. Yet at the same time interest in and respect for traditional parquet are booming sumptuously. The ‘profession’ goes on.

Parquet floor fitters without bounds

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Those who claim that the profession of parquet floor fitter is dying out really are wide of the mark. Europe is ‘overflowing’ with professionally

The fact that a competent professional/floor fitter is prepared to cross borders isn’t so strange. Who is the owner of that country cottage in

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the south of France? Surely not necessarily a Frenchman? Perhaps a German, Belgian, or Pole? Who succumbs to the temptation to buy a sublime penthouse on the promenade of the marina in Split? Surely not necessarily a Croat? Those in need of renovation or restoration work on their second (or third) residence abroad often call upon the services of a professional from ‘home’. Someone whom they know and trust. It’s the same with fitting a new parquet floor or working on an existing one.

And those yachts …

Let’s stay in some exotic foreign places for a while. Let’s go perhaps to those fashionable seaside resorts also with marinas on the Mediterranean Sea. Cannes, Nice, or Saint-Tropez, the Côte d’Azur isn’t so very far away. There you will see them moored: a wealth of ‘pleasure boats’, most of which aren’t necessarily owned by locals. It is here that we discover what this article is really about, namely smartly designed and tendered ship decks in wood, with or without inserted designs or geometrical figures. You don’t necessarily have to look at giant vessels to see them; some ‘more average’ 13m yachts also have the deck designed in ‘ship deck pattern’, usually in teak and fitted with rubber.

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They do exist, but they are a rare breed; we’re talking about those parquet floor fitters who are called by their clients to the south to fit or repair a ship deck. Yet they all know about it! Not so much from the world of yachts, but simply in contemporary interior construction where this pattern is increasingly in demand. People generally appreciate the ship deck pattern nowadays for its rigid and consistent look. The mostly narrow and long floorboards, in the original ship deck type, are fitted alternately with a silicone layer as a joint. The whole structure has a slender appearance, yet it looks modern and classic at the same time. The ship deck floor is one of those rare floors where decoration and technical performance go hand in hand. After all, the ship deck technique brings wood into damp rooms, including the shower cabin.

Yet a ship deck floor is also pure design, the ultimate exclusiveness in a rigid and modern interior. It goes without saying that the design of such a floor (or wall) requires some technical care and, above all, the right products.

BJ Parket takes orders for these floors on a regular basis for bathrooms, but the company certainly does not believe that they are a trend, but certainly a constant feature .The fact that there is more filling work makes the fitting more expensive than that of a traditional parquet floor.

They don’t supply perfectly watertight floors in ship deck which are ready for Photo BJ Parket / Photo Wim Van Vynckt fitting.What we can say for sure is that these floors have to be fitted by an experienced specialist. Anyone who is capable of fitting only pre-finished, engineered parquet should not even try to fit these floors. A big advantage of ship deck is that it is a completely waterproof floor. These floors are available in both solid wood and multi-layer. The most important wood sort is teak or acapou.

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Teak is the popular choice for a ship deck floor and this is also the case in ship construction; this has got everything to do with the behaviour of teak towards damp, its hardness, and its relative resistance to wood rot. Teak is still the perfect type of wood for fitting a ship deck floor in the bathroom or against shower walls. For designs in living rooms there are several possible types of wood, but architects usually opt for light types in order to highlight the contrast with the dark joint.

For Design Parquet ship deck is still in fashion, especially fittings with an integrated joint. Since the connecting strip is integrated, as with Navylam+ floors, these floors are no more expensive to fit than other floors. Design Parquet offers seven wood sorts: acacia, iroko, wenge, doussie, teak, mtentye, and afrormosia. For correct fitting floor fitters should follow the maker’s instructions.

Ship deck parquet is a warm and pleasant floor which is easy to maintain. At Design Parquet they use 100% solid wood.

From the living room to the bathroom

Complete craft work There are several types of floor covering in ship deck pattern. With the most ‘traditional’ method, the ship deck is designed integrally on the site. With this type the floor consists of solid wood or multi-layer strips which are glued to the substrate at regular intervals from each other; after that, the joint is sprayed with a flexible filler and then sandpapered, just like any other wooden floor. With this type the fitting is somewhat more expensive precisely because of the extra work which the joint involves. In a number of designs the flexible joint is replaced by a border in a contrasting type of wood.

The manufacturer contributes This is for those who want everything done somewhat faster and more easily. Both in solid wood and multi-layer we find traders who offer a

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ship deck floor with an integrated joint. This obviously eliminates the extra work for the joint and results in a lower cost price. The fitting also requires no extra expertise. These floors are also fitted in the classical manners: fully glued, floating with a click system, or nailed. And then there was, yes, laminate! After all, if a fitting pattern proves popular, the laminate manufacturers are waiting in the wings to include it in their range of decors. With ship deck floors in laminate the joint is usually designed with a rubber strip or the pattern is included in the decor itself. The ends must definitely be sealed, certainly for applications in damp rooms.

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Subfloors : part III

SUBFLOORS BENEFIT FROM THE SUCCESS OF DESIGN FLOORS THE NEED FOR A SUBFLOOR WITH FLEXIBLE FLOORS IS LOGICAL

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Photo – Plinten&Profielen Centrale

Damp resistance, smoothing, sound insulation, anti-slip, and deployment with floor heating are ‘possible’ demands which a subfloor might have to meet. Which of those series of demands are made depends largely on the type of floor and, obviously, the condition of the substrate. Subfloors which are suitable for flexible floors are obviously doing well since design floors themselves are enjoying a ‘boom’. Subfloors for flexible floors differ in some areas from those for ‘hard’ floors.

and may combine different objectives: damp screen, levelling, sound insulation, etc. For example, we find a subfloor made from a thick PE foil with a perforated (HD) layer of foam, which provides a great levelling capacity, together with high impact sound reduction and, thanks to the extremely low heat resistance (Rm), it is ideal for fitting with floor heating. Other combinations of ‘performances’ are obviously frequently available.

Types of subfloors

For some years now, we’ve been seeing the emergence of technological subfloors equipped with one or two self-adhesive layers. These subfloors are actually sophisticated fitting systems which ensure easy and speedy fitting and at the same time greatly help to improve acoustic comfort.

In some respects the self-adhesive layer replaces glue and ensures that the subfloor is part of the same mass.

There are various ways of classifying subfloors. All subfloors have one thing in common with each other, whether they are deployed for floating or glued fitting or for hard or flexible floor coverings: They are invisible once the floor covering has been fitted. And so, the differences in terms of types of subfloors relate exclusively to functional and technical aspects.

Technical subfloors Subfloor plates are usually a composition of different (pressed) materials. For example, we see compositions of cork grains (granules) with some or other synthetic or compositions of certain material granules with cement products. A striking phenomenon is that wood is emerging even in these subfloors in certain forms such as wood fibres or sawdust.

Some of those subfloor plates are offered with tongue and groove. They are easy to slide into each other and are fitted ‘staggered’ or ‘half-brick’.

In most cases, and once again depending on the technical possibilities and expectations, a second layer is fitted onto the first layer in cross bond. Several of those subfloors can be deployed for both floating and glued fitting.

Subfloors in rolls The market offers various subfloors in rolls for floating fitting. The materials from which these subfloors are produced determine the properties

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For flexible floor coverings With flexible floor coverings the density of the subfloor plays a crucial part. Indeed, the extent to which unevenness in the substrate becomes visible in the finished floor varies partly due to the hardness or density of the floor. Small unevenness in the screed will generally not be visible with laminate or parquet. In those cases a flexible subfloor with or without an integrated damp screen can suffice. However, with flexible floor coverings that small unevenness has to be eliminated by a harder subfloor.

The rule stipulates that with a pressure of 300Kpa the subfloor may not be pressed in further than 0.3mm. Therefore, it is no surprise that the focus is immediately on subfloors in panel form. One of the most well known subfloor specialists has different types of glued subfloor plates. A perfect combination for subfloors in the case of a flexible end floor is a soft bottom plate and a hard top plate. In addition, some producers promote a subfloor which certainly appears in a roll, but which nevertheless offers a sufficiently high density for fitting flexible floor coverings. In a number of cases these subfloors have an integrated damp screen.

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Sanding machines : part III

EDGE SANDERS PUT A CROWN ON THE WORK THEY CARRY ON WHERE OTHER SANDERS GIVE UP We can hardly imagine clambering up a staircase with an 80kg belt sander to sandpaper staircase steps. Even the indispensable rotary disc sanders for finer sandpapering have difficulty reaching into corners. These rotary sanders also weigh about 30kg. Edge and stair sanders weigh between 8 and 13kg. And so, these edge and stair sanders are specially designed for sandpapering in places where other sanders give up. In other words, these machines all complement each other.

Complementary machines Belt sanders and rotary disc sanders have a permanent place in the floor fitter’s ‘arsenal’. They complement each other in many respects.

Actually, we can compare their complementary nature to that of the various lawn mowers at the disposal of professional gardeners. For more extensive lawns they use the sit mower, the machine for heavy work. They also have a (self-driving) manual lawn mower for any flowerbeds which the sit mower cannot reach. Then there are the edges.

They are treated with a forest mower or a strimmer. After all, the diameter of the lawn mower casing is bigger than the reach of the blades.

That’s exactly why it is impossible to mow against the sides using a standard lawn mower. It’s the same story when it comes to parquet sanding machines. Edge and stair sanders are specially designed for sandpapering in places which are hard or even impossible to reach with heavier machines. Those places include, for instance, the zones under radiators, the strip along walls, corners, and, something now increasingly common in the floor fitter’s range, stairs. Edge sanders are the only solution here. They enable you to sandpaper right up to the wall.

Shorter sanding arm Most edge sanders have either an optional or standard extension nose piece, which extends the working depth under radiators, for instance, by up to 35cm with some makes. Most manufacturers offer two different sanding arms, namely a short one and a long one. The lengths vary somewhat between the different makes, but, in the last few years, we have seen the emergence of more really short arms of 110 to 150mm as compared to the normal average length of 250 to 300mm.

Obviously, some things are related to a historical development with regard to radiators. In modern interiors wide radiators have had to make way for flat design radiators. The machines are designed in such a way that they are extremely versatile and are usually easy to operate, even for inexperienced workers. The diameter of the sanding disc varies according to the make but is usually 150 or 178mm. Edge sanders are designed in such a way that they can easily be deployed to sandpaper staircase stairs, for instance, using the addition of a Teflon sole-plate.

What’s on the market?

Alvaket Removing thick coats of lacquer is a time-consuming and very tiring job, especially along the edges. With the easy to handle GECKO-FLEX,

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which has been developed by floor fitters for floor fitters, removing old coats of lacquer and paint is no longer a problem, and likewise traditional edge sanding. For stairs and landings, too, this flexible edge sander is ideal. The perfect positioning of the handles and the machine’s low weight make the Gecko Flex easy to handle. Dust-free sandpapering is possible thanks to the direct connection of the vacuum cleaner as flying dust is prevented by the adjustable brushes around the sandpapering surface. The GECKO FLEX is equipped with an extremely solid 1500W FLEX motor and the revolutions per minute can be adjusted at any time between 1,400 and 4,200 r/min. Another asset is the completely flat sanding sole to prevent unwanted dents. It comes with two sanding soles, one disc with two pin spanners and one disc with Velcro. Obviously, floor fitters can still sandpaper edges in the way in which they’ve done it all their careers, namely with a traditional edge sanders such as the Frank Gecko Star. Nowadays, this machine is fully up to date and is adapted at all points to meet the demands of professionals, who use such tools each day.

Devomat Industries Deva Strong is sturdy and silent edge sander for protracted work. It is equipped with a low-maintenance single-phase motor (no coal brushes). It is possible to transfer quickly from ‘short’ to ‘long’ (radiator) version.

The tool is equipped with sidelights. Each rotating part is balanced so that there are no vibrations. The drive plate is fitted with a 3mm thick layer of felt and rotates at a speed of 3,000 revolutions per minute. This ensures a light sanding result without making any marks on the floor. Since the machine is solidly built, it is not necessary to exert pressure during the work. All you need is a simple sliding movement to do the work without damaging the surfaces. The Sideboy NS 1750/16 is a highly efficient disc sander for sandpapering edges and small surfaces. This machine for professionals supplies the power necessary for the hardest jobs! It is a user-friendly sander with a pressure switch and optional disposable dust bag for safe and handy use for any job. The motor with four brushes and a permanent self-cooling function (for heavy burdens) will not jam or cut out when under heavy pressure when sanding with sandpaper with heavy grain, when removing old surface

finishes, or removing wax and dirt. Finally, Devomat also presents the Janser Puma, a versatile edge sander with a horizontally built undercarriage. This makes the machine ideal for work in places which are hard to reach e.g. under radiators, under sanitary facilities, in small rooms, under stairs, etc.

The result is perfectly grinded edges and sides. The Frank Gecko Star 385 mm is a professional edge-grinder with a flat sanding-attachment made for an easy job to work underneath convectors.

All Frank Gecko machine come with a wide variety of optional accessories such as tools and personal protection items.

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Need to sand those hard to reach areas? An Overmat edge-grinder offers the solution. Perfect for sanding alongside skirting, stair steps and underneath radiators.

Where the standard is not an option, we offer you the specialties to get the job done.

Frank Gecko range Within Overmat's wide range of grinding machines the Frank Gecko machines guarantee the best results for those hard to reach areas. Looking for an edge-grinder fit for easily sanding stairs? The Frank Gecko S offers you the solution.

Sanding underneath convectors can be challenging. With its extra long sanding attachment the Frank Gecko L makes it an easy job.

The Frank Gecko machines mentioned above are very comfortable to use because of their light weight. Are you looking for some heavier and more professional machines? The Frank Gecko Star 175 mm and Frank Gecko Star 385 mm will meet your requirements: The professional edge-grinder Frank Gecko Star 175 mm lives up to all expectations.

The Pallmann range includes the Geckoflex, Geckostar, and Geckopure. With the easy to handle Geckoflex, which has been developed by floor fitters for floor fitters, removing old coats of lacquer and paint is no longer a problem, and likewise traditional edge sanding. This flexible and versatile edge sander is also ideal for stairs and landings. The tool has a low weight and the handle is well placed. The suction means you can work dust-free. Geckoflex has a powerful 1,500W motor. The revolutions per minute can be adjusted at any time ( from 1400 to 4200). Pallmann also presents the Geckostar (11kg) and the Geckopure (9.5kg).

High-performances, excellent sanding, and the unique silence make the Geckostar indispensible for sanding edges comfortably. They have exceptional suction technology and the choice between the dust bag or the adapter to ensure dust-free work.

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WALL CLADDING AFFECTS THE ROOM 3D SETS THE WALL ITSELF IN MOTION

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Many architectural tricks have the power to create illusions. They play on the observer’s perception without this necessarily corresponding to the reality. Obviously, creating illusions plays on some of the ‘ features’ of a person.

Indeed, our perception is affected not only by psychological incidental conditions, but also by some of the features and idiosyncrasies of our senses. 3D wall cladding can be an illusion which works its way into our minds, but it can perfectly well also be real.

Our senses We all know that human beings are an ingenious creation. We’re full of miraculous whims which enable us to do all that we do. For instance, our senses are full of clever devices.

Direction of the sound How do we know, for example, where a sound comes from? This is simply because our ears are located at a distance from each other.

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enters our right ear before it enters the left ear. People use that difference in arrival times, also referred to as the phase of sound waves, to localise the source of a sound. This is defined using an English abbreviation ITD, which stands for interaural time difference. The difference in volume also plays a part. This difference is defined using another English abbreviation IID, which stands for interaural intensity difference. Sound from the right seems to be quieter in the left ear because the head in this situation acts as a sort of sound barrier.

Perspective It’s a similar picture with our ‘sight’. The human visual system deduces the distance of objects from a number of clues. These observations are integrated seamlessly into the image, which is observed with perspective. Observations can be divided up into three categories, namely observations with one eye (monocular), observations with two eyes (binocular), and observations through the motion or state of the eyes (oculomotor). Association, perspective, and shadow are monocular factors. A major binocular factor is binocular disparity. Our eyes are a certain distance apart so that we see one object through two different

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corners of the eyes. For objects more than 5m away, binocular disparity falls to zero, and thereby the resolution of the perspective falls with a greater distance.

Illusion or…

Now that we are more familiar with some aspects of our visual perception, we can well imagine that certain images definitely give an impression of depth with no relief. Differences in colour can create depth or give the impression of the presence of a source of light. This is done constantly in painting. Another illustration: If we take certain images, which we know in reality are always of identical size, and put them next to each other in different sizes, we ‘think’ that the bigger image is closer to us than the smaller one, something which is obviously not the case on a level surface. This technique has been used in the interior for many years, for instance in wallpaper design. It can be deployed perfectly for a complete wooden wall provided that we use different types of wood or colours. That, too, was done centuries ago, for instance, with the Versailles floors in the palace with the same name. After all, the Versailles panel looks like diagonal interweaving, whereas it isn’t like that at all.

… the real thing Obviously, we can also create genuine relief. Wooden floorboards which are fitted on the wall, just like strip parquet and in scores of possible bonds and patterns, take on a three-dimensional shape if the strips have different dimensions and thicknesses. Any imaginable fitting pattern is possible. This possibility also appears in panel form, but floor fitters who enjoy a challenge could just as easily fit them on the client’s premises. The different thicknesses obviously don’t make it any easier as regards finish and sandpapering. Attractive mosaic effects can also be created with panels finished in waste wood (parquet production or something else).

Conclusion Wood on the wall? Why not? It also means yet another extension to floor fitters’ field of work since they now have to take care of the wall cladding as well as the floor covering.

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HWZ International Wooden panels for walls are back in fashion. Indeed, the combination of modern interiors and wood is much coveted. They have noticed a growing demand at HWZ International.

They’ve also seen a strong trend towards 3D designs, not only printed but also real 3D. HWZ presents that under the name INDO. The leading wood sorts are teak, rubber wood, and birch. The wood may originate from plantations or may be recycled wood. At HWZ International they are strong believers in giving the raw materials a ‘second life’. In teak, in particular, wood is recycled from old products such as doors. The wall sections are between 10 and 20mm thick with a view to 3D designs. INDO is completely hand-made. The sections are brushed by hand and can be coloured with ecological products. www.hwzi.ch + 41 (0) 58 470 66 03

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La Fabrique de Parquet Traditional panelling is rather outmoded nowadays, but interest in wood on the wall has stirred up demand again.

Wooden wall cladding is now a new decoration method. Its use has also evolved. This is usually applied only locally and minimally. Nevertheless, La Fabrique de Parquet does also have projects with bigger wall surfaces. Panelling has grown into ‘decorative wall strips’. Rough designs are very much coveted here. The brushed version has now brought some more structure. Various lengths and widths and 3D effects make it extremely vivid. Amongst other things, La Fabrique de Parquet presents Stickwood, a wall cladding with solid wood, but thinner and with self-adhesive sections. The wall strips are 3mm thick. The finishes range from raw to all oils and lacquers used for parquet.

Meister A noticeable trend in the interior sector is that more and more designers are fitting warm and authentic materials on the wall. In structured parquet in particular they have noticed here a clear increase in parquet floors fitted on the wall. MEISTER has adeptly taken advantage of this and from now on has made it possible to fit all 13mm thick MEISTER parquet floors on the wall. This is possible thanks to an extremely handy rail system with clips, which permits easy assembly. Allowing the parquet to run over to the wall not only creates more warmth in the home, but also gives your home certain highlights, which ensure a cosy and pleasant sphere.

Vetedy Vetedy presents its ‘techniclic®’ wall in 3D! With its invisible fastening, Vetedy continues to do more than just go along with the latest trends. It has also introduced a 3D creation, which has been achieved with the help of its ‘techniclic®’ system and developed by the Vetedy development team. It is now possible to play with thicknesses to make a wall literally in three dimensions, whilst retaining the high manufacturing quality. Thanks to their choice in widths and lengths, there is more scope for design options and you can create a unique interior. This 3D wall is available in padauk. The wall can be fitted with optional led tablets to create an ultra design effect.

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Producers of substrate levellers

GOOD PREPARATION IS HALF THE JOB LEVELLING IS SIMPLY ESSENTIAL IN MANY CASES

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It goes without saying that the substrate onto which we’re going to fit a floor covering has to be perfectly level. It also follows logically that the extent of that ‘perfection’ increases with the extent to which the floor covering becomes more flexible and thinner. For that matter, that principle is no different for wall claddings. If we’re going to paint a wall, there will be a greater need to fill and refine or sandpaper the bare wall than with wallpaper, for instance. Any unevenness will always be visible through a thin and flexible covering. Depending on the fitting method (floating/glued) and the type of floor, levelling can be a must.

The screed as ‘starting point’ What is a good screed? When is a screed suitable for glueing a floor onto it? In the instructions with most glues we almost always read that the first ‘commandment’ is as follows: ‘The floor must be clean and free of grease and dust.’ Obviously, that’s a basic condition, but certainly not the only one.

What does the screed undergo?

We all know that wood swells and shrinks with the surrounding atmospheric conditions. If there is a lot of moisture in the atmosphere, wood absorbs damp from the air and starts to swell. On the other hand, it will release damp and start to shrink as the humidity decreases.

Modern glue technology takes account of those wood movements.

That has lead to an extensive range of ‘flexible’ types of glue, which are designed specially for wooden floors and can cope with wood movements with no problem at all. All those movements exert force on the screed in various ways and in different directions (vertically and horizontally). When parquet is glued fully onto a cement screed, the screed has to be capable of withstanding those forces. In other words, whilst the glue ‘moves’ with those forces, the screed has to ‘withstand’ them.

What is a good screed?

A screed is basically a mix of sand and cement. A solid and serviceable screed has to be prepared using the correct dose. A good mix is usually 300 to 320kg of cement per m³ of sand. If you don’t add enough cement to the sand, the screed will never be strong enough and will usually stay powdery. Not a good basis for glueing, that’s for sure. The mix (dose) of a screed determines whether it will meet the requirements needed for glueing. For example, a good screed is expected to have compressive strength of at least 8N/mm². Other important requirements are that the screed must be mixed perfectly. That is important for its porosity. After all, the porosity of a subfloor (covering floor) has to be the same everywhere in order to obtain good adhesion for glueing. If the porosity isn’t uniform, there is a risk of the screed sucking water out of the glue at the most porous points. As a result, you don’t get the same drying process in all places.

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The importance of a primer Depending on the previous floor covering and the way in which it has been fitted, we can say that with renovation the porosity of the screed seldom has to be uniform. If we have removed the previous floor covering, we often still have to remove adhesive residue, and it becomes clear at once that this residue will be more stubborn in some places than in others. Since that adhesive residue hasn’t penetrated into the screed in the same way everywhere, you get places with greater or less porosity. It is perfectly possible to remove differences in the porosity with a primer. The primers on the market are easy to apply and ensure that the absorbent capacity of the screed is levelled so that later the glue or, firstly, the levelling agent can adhere firmly everywhere. Using a primer to improve a powdery screed is most certainly not recommended. There are other reinforcement products for that purpose. If the screed doesn’t have the strength required to cope with the forces of wood and glue, a screed strengthener is deployed.

And then we level We’ve already said that flexible and hard floor coverings are not subjected entirely to the same demands in terms of evenness. What about the products? Some makers promote special products, whilst others recommend the same levellers as used for parquet. Everyone agrees on one thing: With flexible floor coverings there is a greater need for a perfectly level screed than with parquet or laminate, for instance. A number of requirements apply to all levelling agents. The products are highly fluid so that they spread out evenly everywhere. However, due to the rapid setting it is advisable to give that self-levelling character a little assistance by using a spatula or a mop. And so, it is best never to make too much leveller, and certainly no more than you can spread in 15 to 20 minutes. The time needed to glue the leveller varies from 2 to 30 hours. That is usually also the time needed to apply a second coat of leveller if you have to remove a greater difference in levels.

Most levelling agents have a filling capacity of 1-10mm per coat. With several coats it will be necessary with some brands to sprinkle with quartz sand between coats. Some surfaces can be walked on within one hour of the fitting, whilst others need to be left for up to three hours.

An overview Adesiv Adesiv promotes the cement-based leveller Pavilast R for levelling uneven floors. This is done in line with the following fitting guidelines. Always check the substrate moisture with the right instruments. The substrate must not contain any moisture, must be compact, and must be free of loose elements such as slaked lime, dust, oils, or wax. Pour the powder (25kg) into a clean bucket of water (6.5kg), which is at room temperature. Mix with the electric mixer until you have a uniform paste with no lumps and in a thickness which can be spread. Leave the resulting paste to stand for a few minutes before applying it using the correct smooth stainless steel spatula (American). Always check the covering floor moisture before applying the paste. The moisture level

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must be less than 2% (<0.5% for anhydrite). The room temperature should be between 15 and 25°C, and relative humidity no higher than 75%. Adesiv also presents Adecem Fiber, a self-levelling and fibre-reinforced leveller.

Basf/ Thomsit All floors have different properties. And so, this also means that the desired levelling agent also has to suit those properties. It is therefore important to know in advance what sort of floor is going to be fitted onto it. A levelling agent can then be chosen on that basis. A primer is necessary before levelling in order to bind the dust and to raise the absorbent effect of the subfloor. Before glueing onto the levelled floor, it is not necessary in most cases to use a primer. For universal use on absorbent and non-absorbent substrates there is the R766 Multi-Purpose Primer. The R766 Multi-Purpose Primer can be used in concentrated or diluted form. This product is ideal for renovation due to its rapid drying. Henkel has an extensive range of levelling agents all possible applications: cementbound in various layer thicknesses, for anhydrite, for wooden floors, industrial floors, mosaic subfloors, specially for renovation, or for big differences in levels. As their best-seller in the field of levelling agents, Thomsit promotes the Thomsit XXL Power.

Bostik The most important reason for levelling is to make the substrate flat enough. The screed has to meet at least the following criteria: permanently dry (with no danger of rising damp) - clean – no cracks – sufficiently compression resistant and tensile. The choice of the leveller depends on the substrate and the usage of the floor afterwards and less so the type of floor covering. Depending on the application, you opt for ‘fibre-reinforced’ for levelling wooden substrates, ‘fast-drying’ if the job needs to be finished the same day, or ‘increased compressive strength’ if used as a top coat. A primer is almost always necessary. The function of the primer is to reduce the porosity of the substrate, as an adhesion bridge with the leveller and the primer you avoid the formation of air craters which can be ‘drawn’ afterwards in, for example, thin uniform PVC floor covering. As a standard, it is possible to glue onto a leveller the day afterwards (after sandpapering) in thicknesses of up to a maximum of 10mm. With fast-drying levellers that can still be done on the same day, but that applies only for carpet or PVC. For parquet and linoleum Bostik recommends that you don’t glue onto fast-drying levellers until at least 24 hours later. The best-seller here is Niboplan DIRECT. This is a C50 - F10 leveller (pressure resistance > 50N/mm² and it can therefore cope with high loads afterwards – This product can be used as an industrial floor (top coat).

Devomat/PCI Devomat believes that the aim of levelling is to make the screed floor flat and rigid. Applying a levelling paste creates a flat floor surface.

Levelling might be necessary, for instance, after the removal of an existing floor covering where the screed is damaged or with the installation of floor heating pipes. Once the surface has been levelled, it is then possible to fit tiles, parquet, laminate, or a light floor covering (e.g. linoleum, vinyl, carpet, or cork) with no problem at all. The suitability of a leveller depends partly on the substrate e.g. screed, concrete, anhydrite, or wood. The finish (e.g. carpet, parquet, ceramic tiles, or an epoxy floor) also determines which levelling agent is suitable. Applying the correct primer to the screed will ensure that the levelling agent will spread better and set in the correct manner. This is very important when fitting light floor coverings such as cork, vinyl, linoleum, carpet, or PVC. Devomat presents various levelling agents under the name PCI Periplan. PCI Periplan Extra contains fibres and is reinforced with polymer so that the adhesion to the substrate is perfect and any tensions are absorbed. This PCI Periplan Extra is perfect for use on a tile floor and/or a wooden floor. However, it can also be applied, of course, to a traditional screed floor.

F.Ball Levelling agents differ in drying time, strength, moisture resistance, flexibility, and their compatibility with various types of subfloor. Local conditions and the chosen floor covering determine which properties are necessary in a leveller. A strong leveller has to be chosen for high-traffic rooms or rooms where trolleys and such like on wheels are used. Stopgap 300HD offers high compressive strength and is ideally suited to high-traffic floors. On flexible subfloors such as those of wood or steel you need a leveller with great flexibility to cope with the natural movements in the subfloor. Stopgap 700 Superflex is enriched with fibres for improved flexibility and keeps the leveller intact. Possible cracks caused by movement in the subfloor are thereby invisible through the floor covering. A traditional cement-bound leveller is not suitable for calcium sulphate subfloors because it can cause a chemical reaction with harmful effects. A gypsum-bound leveller such as Stopgap 1100 Gypsum is recommended for maximum compatibility.

Stopgap Fast-Track 30 is one of the most popular products at F. Ball due to its rapid properties and strong structure. Stopgap Fast-Track 30 is the ideal leveller for floors which have to be used again within a short space of time (a situation which floor professionals often face). Rooms such as corridors, shops, and floors in public buildings have to be ready for use again as soon as possible in order to limit any inconvenience.

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all is visible. For Lecol the Wakol Z615, a leveller which is deployed for parquet and wooden floors, is absolutely ideal. However, Lecol also has some other qualities which can be used, for instance, for a PVC floor: Wakol A620, Wakol Z635, Wakol Z640, Wakol Z645, Wakol Z670, Wakol Z680, and Wakol Z715. The type of substrate is obviously important in making the right choice (e.g. anhydrite, sand-cement, tiles, or wood). All those levellers are suitable for Lecol glues and are self-levelling so that flat substrates are guaranteed. The basic ingredient is cement. It is normally possible to fit parquet the day after, but Lecol also offers a leveller which dries within a few hours. The best-seller in this field is the Wakol Z615; this is dust-free and flows very well (it has the best flow properties available on the market!).

Pallmann There are lots of reasons for levelling a subfloor before fitting a floor. It can be necessary for the quality of the subfloor or, for instance, to compensate for differences in height and obtain greater smoothness or other technical features. The type of levelling agent depends on the covering floor material and the type of floor. For example, levelling agents can be based on cement or gypsum, for instance.

In many cases a primer will be necessary as an intermediate step or, for instance, to obtain a consistent porosity. The self-levelling leveller from Pallmann is the Pallmann P25.

Tover In its range for substrate preparation in interior, Tover offers a self-leveling compound full of advantages: Rockfloor F10.

Its main characteristics are a long leveling time, a thickness of application up to 10 mm by coat and the possibility to lay the wooden floor only after 24 hours.

Fiber-reinforced, it is particularly strong and its rough surface improves the adhesion of glues. It is perfectly suitable on under-heating systems. In order to improve the adhesion between the sub-floor to be leveled and the self-leveling compound it is recommended to apply the adhesion promoter Primer C4. For resilient floorings support preparation indoor and outdoor, the mineral adhesive mortar Rasofloor 5 can be used to even out the surface with a thickness up to 5 mm per coat. It improves the application and adhesion of glues on the sub-floor.

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GLUES WITH A LIMITED ‘FOOTPRINT’ ECOLOGICAL CONSTRUCTION IS REGULATED AT ALL LEVELS We often hear people say that we have to opt for products, systems, and activities with the lowest possible ecological footprint. Yet what does that actually mean? On the web site Belgium.be we read the following: ‘The ecological footprint is the estimated surface area which a person or a group of people would need to produce what is consumed and to absorb what is thrown away. It is expressed in hectares. One hectare corresponds to a surface area of 10,000m².’ Lots of building products have an influence on our environment which is sometimes ongoing. Glues certainly come into that category. That product group, too, is strictly regulated.

What does glue do?

Glue can bind objects together by creating a reaction ‘somewhere’ between different ingredients in the glue itself or between the glue and an ‘external’ ingredient. And so, the glueing process is the result of different adhesion mechanisms. A physical adhesive reaction is when there is no chemical reaction at all. For example, the ‘disappearance’ of a solvent from the glue through evaporation is a physical reaction.

The adhesion can also be created by allowing warm glue to cool off.

That, too, is a strictly physical reaction, as is melting two components with so called melting glues. Chemical adhesive reactions are created when certain components cause a chemical reaction when they come into contact with each other. Obviously, there are various reactions here and therefore also various glues. With dual-component glues a chemical reaction takes place as the components join together. However, the reaction can only take place if the glue ingredients come into contact with damp in the atmosphere. Strictly speaking, you can say the impact of glues on the environment and public health is linked strongly to the ingredients used. One of the main ways of reducing the impact of chemical products on the environment is to reduce emission values i.e. the extent to which these products emit Volatile Organic Compounds during the production and before and after they are used.

VOC legislation Link between ventilation and VOC A fairly new feature in the CE regulations is the attention given to VOC emissions, the emission of volatile organic compounds which can affect the healthy indoor climate of homes. The problem of VOC emissions has arisen only recently with our concern for construction which is both energy-saving and ecological. VOC is the generic term for a whole lot of substances present in all materials in our environment and which evaporate easily. Those substances themselves are not new, as they have always been around. Nowadays, however, since we want to prevent air from going in or outdoors in an uncontrolled manner during building or renovation, those VOCs stay in our homes much longer than in the past. For some of those substances (e.g. formaldehyde) it is known that they can have adverse effects on human health. Those VOCs can be emitted from certain varnishes, glues, or finish products.

Therefore, it is essential to ventilate the room properly when fitting and finishing an item such as a floor covering (source: Lalegno.be).

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Division of emission behaviour The emission behaviour of building products is divided into EMICODES: EMICODE EC 1 means ‘very low emissions’, EMICODE EC 2 means ‘low emissions’, and EMICODE EC 3 means ‘higher emissions’. The division on the basis of EMICODES is based on recording data and specific division criteria measured after a specified test method. Since the concept of ‘very low emissions’ is neither standardised nor specified in and of itself, the EMICODE system merely offers a mandatory basis for the assessment and choice of products for floor fitters.

Emission values In the context of the Construction Products Regulation emission values have been lowered time and again. The ‘new’ European emission standards have been in force for some time which, amongst other things, stipulate that after 28 days the emission level of the total volatile organic compounds (TVOS) all together may not exceed 1,000µg/ m³ and the total content of semi-organic compounds (TSVOS) may not even exceed 100µg/m³. The share of CMR substances from categories 1A and 1B may not exceed 1µg/m³. CMR substances are carcinogenic (they cause cancer), mutagenic (causing changes in hereditary features), or toxic for reproduction (harmful for reproduction or the offspring).

Silane glues are doing well MS polymer and silane glues are two of the glues which are doing well here. We mention this merely as an illustration of an application of the emission standards. Last year, Kaneka took some recordings of the Total Volatile Organic Compounds and the Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds. For the TVOC the verdict after 28 days was an emission of 6 microgrammes/m³ (permissible in Belgium and Germany = 1,000 microgrammes) and for the SVOC the emission result was 5 microgrammes/ m³ (permissible in Belgium and Germany = 100 microgrammes).

Moreover, MS polymers do not contain any isocyanates, so, amongst other things, this prevents skin problems for the user. This means that they don’t leave any marks on the hands, but also that any residue can be removed easily from parquet. The latter point is obviously an important asset when glueing floors which have been finished in the factory.

From the sector Adesiv MS Gold Flex is a single-component silane glue specially developed for glueing all types of wooden floor coverings onto cement-bound covering floors or non-absorbent existing floors such as marble, ceramic tiles, or wood surfaces. This single-component glue is based entirely on MS technology. It guarantees

extremely good initial adhesion and glueing. This glue contains no isocyanates or amines. Moreover, it is solventless and generates very few VOC emissions.

Bostik Since the new Royal Decree on maximum emission values came into force for all floors and floor glues, all glues have been ‘ecological’ to some degree. This is true in so far as emission values measured after 28 days must be below strict maximum limits and this applies to a long list of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's). The leading ecological glue in the Bostik range is PARFIX ECO PLUS, an innovative and elastic parquet glue with excellent cross-linking and faster setting. It contains no softeners, reactive catalysts, or phthalates. Green Contact (contact glue for flexible floors) contains no solvents or phthalates. It is a contact glue for PVC skirting boards, raised skirting boards, profiles, stair nosings, pre-designed staircase steps, and floor coverings (PVC, cork, and rubber in lanes or tiles) on stairs, etc. Bostik Rolls (dry glues in rolls) is a specially reinforced sticky tape for specific uses, namely the renovation of floors, skirting boards, pre-designed staircase steps, shower systems in PVC, etc. These tapes are an ecological alternative to traditional glues; they are lighter in weight and produce less waste.

Bostik Rolls contain no solvents or phthalates, they meet the very low VOC emission requirements of class A+ and EC1, and they can be used for LEED and BREEAM projects.

Chimiver Chimiver offers UNISIL an adhesive based on MS technology. UNISIL is a prepolymer based, single-component hydrocuring adhesive with a silanic termination.

Recommended for gluing pre-finished wooden floor onto marble, grit, tiles, ceramic or marble-chip floor, etc. Also suitable for gluing wooden floor onto underfloor heating and cooling system. CERTIFICATES: EC1R; ATTESTATION CCAEnvironmentally Compatible Product (Certificate issued by Department BEST - Politecnico of Milan CCA Registration No. 20163); Sound Reduction (CSI Test Report No. 0056/DC/ACU/06); Heat conductivity (CSI Test Report No. 0020/DC/TTS/06). UNISIL can contribute to the achievement of QI CREDIT 4.1 according to the parameters of the GEV dated 03 March 2009, because it meets the certification LEED protocol (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

Emfi Emfi parquet has both PU glue and hybrid glues. Emfi regards its hybrid polymer glues as ecological. Emfi presents as an ecological glue, for instance, the Emfi Parquet Pro+, a parquet glue based on silanated

polymers. It is suitable for glueing all types of parquet.

Thanks to lots of research and development, Emfi Parquet Pro+ complies with the strictest environmental standards. This glue contains no solvents, silicones, or isocyanates. It is suitable for glueing very wide oak floorboards. It adheres rapidly and is very easy to apply. Emfi Parquet Pro+ is a single-component glue. Furthermore, Emfi also presents the Pro Eco and the Emfimastic PS Parquet.

Lecol The term ecological relates to ‘the influence of something on the environment.’ For instance, ecological products don’t harm the environment or they can even help to improve it. In the parquet sector there are products which meet the required standards in full. As far as Lecol is concerned, an ‘ecological glue’ is a glue which is less harmful to public health and the environment. These glues do not contain solvents, they have low emissions, and they meet the standards of BREEAM and LEED. As for legislation in this area, there is the Reach legislation. Furthermore, in Germany there is also the EMI code, which is stipulated by the sector. The safety label means users can look up any health and safety measures to be taken. MS glues (Wakol MS230/260/290), emulsion glues (Wakol D1640), and PVC glue meet the BREEAM and LEED requirements, so we can call them ‘ecological’.

Rubio Monocoat Whether a glue is ecological or not depends on various factors. First of all, a glue can be ecological because it isn’t harmful to the user (floor fitter) or the people who will later occupy or spend time in the home/ company/public building.

Furthermore, a parquet glue can also be developed intentionally with ecologically responsible raw materials. Rubio® Easy Bond parquet glue is an ecological glue for various reasons. One reason is the fact that Rubio® Easy Bond contains no softeners. Softeners are oily fluids added to synthetics to make them more flexible. Rubio® Easy Bond parquet glue contains no softeners, but it does have a high polymer content. That makes the glue more expensive, but also more durable with greater bonding strength. Since Rubio® Easy Bond contains no softeners, there is therefore also no migration, so the composition of the glue doesn’t change. This means you don’t need to fear for any damage to the finish layer later because there simply isn’t anything in the glue which can

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migrate to the wood. Softeners have been under pressure for 20 years now due to their supposed adverse effects on the environment and public health. Moreover, the glue doesn’t contain any solvents, so it isn’t harmful to the environment. It meets all recognised standards and tests, including the ‘latest’ standard ISO 17178, which specifies the minimum requirements for a glue. It is a glue with just one component, so there is no waste and the buckets can be re-used.

Soudal

today. STAUF products certified with a variety of eco-labels in the category health and the environment. EMICODE® is the most important and well-known classification system internationally for emission behaviour of installation materials, adhesives and construction products. The German GEV, the Association for the Control of Emissions in Products for Flooring Installation, Adhesives and Building Materials, for solvent-free, low emission products, awards this label. Products are random tested even after the label has awarded. This ensures that products always have the same high quality and that they offer the greatest possible safety and reliability where the quality of indoor air, health and safety, and eco-friendliness are concerned.

Top Product: STAUF SMP-950 is a 100% silane based SMP wood flooring adhesive without any kind of migresives (no VOC, SVOC, VVOC) and therefore suitable for all sub floors and wood flooring types.

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At Soudal they define an ecological glue, amongst other things, as ‘a glue which has no adverse effects on the life of organisms and their surrounds.’ Over the years, various eco-labels have been set up.

Examples include the Emicode with the EC-1 Plus, Rakennustieto with the M1, the German Blue Angel label, and various others. These labels concentrate mainly on volatile organic compounds (VOC). There are also some international certificates for the designation of a durable building. Some examples of this are LEED and BREEAM. Major legislation in this respect is REACH (Registration, Evaluation, and Authorisation & restriction of Chemical substances). This is a European Union regulation to provide better protection for human health and the environment against the risks posed by hazardous chemical substances. Packaging also plays a part in the ecological aspect since it is a part of the product. Moreover, at production level (energy/waste) it is possible to have a beneficial effect on the ecological footprint by organising the transport rationally. Soudal invests heavily in all those aspects. The Soudal range includes a very strong selection of hybrid parquet glues: MS-20 Plus, MS-30 Plus, and SMX-30 Plus. These are highly effective, have the EC-1 Plus label, and contain no solvents.

Furthermore, the entire range of Soudal floor glues complies with the Belgian royal decree regarding emissions from floor covering products.

Furthermore, Soudal also has various assembly and construction glues from different forms of technology which meet the requirements of the EC-1 Plus label, water and PU based technology, and hybrid technology.

STAUF STAUF healthy living environment, occupational safety and sustainability In the choice of materials for installing on walls and floors, factors such as a healthy living environment, occupational safety and sustainability are of key importance

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Tover range of adhesives is composed of products secure for the Environment and for the user ; Tovcol TP2C (epoxy 2-component) is solvent and isocyanate free, Tovcol PU2C (polyurethane 2-component) is made with renewable raw materials, solvent free and complies with the most severe European norms concerning VOC content with the German DiBt certification; they both have the A+ certificate. With no symbol of risk on the bucket, no isocyanate, no solvent, the obtaining of A+ and Dibt certifications, Tover MS polymers adhesives (Tovcol MS and Tovcol MS Start) represent the most advanced technology and solutions in terms of human health care and environment protection. Once again Tover was forerunner and is proud to celebrate 10 years of success with the MS polymer glues!!

Thomsit Thomsit regards an ecological glue as a glue which is safe for the user and has only minimal impact on the environment. Belgium has VOC legislation for this purpose. In addition, it is not so much legislation, but rather guidelines such as EC1 and the blue Angel mark of quality which consider user health. The safety label states what the risks are when working with a particular product and draws up guidelines on how to use the product (e.g. wearing gloves or safety goggles). It also states how to react if the glue comes into contact with parts of the body such as the skin and eyes. Packaging can also be ecological. There are producers who, apart from the regular packaging, provide ecological concepts, such as a bag in a cardboard box instead of a bucket.

However, buckets are often made from recycled plastic. Thomsit believes that ecological glues are all glues which do not contain solvents, have at least an EC1 certification, and do not require a safety label. This accounts for just about all (emulsion) glues from the Thomsit range apart from the dual-component PU glue.

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Parquet for renovation projects

PARQUET AS A SOLUTION WITH RENOVATIONS STRUCTURE THICKNESS DETERMINES A LOT, BUT NOT EVERYTHING

Photo – La Fabrique de Parquet

There are various parameters for choosing the ‘ best solution’ for floor covering with renovations. In many cases parquet and wooden floor coverings will have to ‘take second place’ to scores of other types of floor covering.

Consider, for instance, the ‘structure thickness’ of the floor as a parameter. That’s a ‘ difficult’ issue, where just about all wooden floor solutions have to give way to alternatives such as cork, laminate, design floors such as LVT or PVC, or linoleum. How do we respond to that? Answer: We simply change the basic assumption. We assume that the client has a specific preference for wood and then we consider ‘what is possible’.

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Wood has its charm The fondness for wood and wooden objects in the mind of the consumer and the related unequalled success of wood in all sorts of diverse construction and interior solutions has a lot to do with the growing quest for ‘natural’ materials. Furthermore, consumers have also been influenced by the ‘pleas’ of the prophets of doom, who (with some justification) draw attention to the worrying condition of this planet. Wood might well be a 100% natural product, but the way in which it came to us until about a few decades ago, was anything but orthodox (read ‘sustainable’). Wild cutting, unmanaged forests, and speculation compelled nature lovers to distance themselves from the use of ‘wood in construction’. Two realities brought about a change.

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Ecological reality

Structure thickness

In recent decades, scores of global organisations, supported by just as many governments, have been exerting pressure with the preservation of wood supplies on the planet and have done so by implementing the use of ‘labels’ which promote ‘sustainable forest management’. This movement has successfully managed to restore client confidence in the origin of wood. They are ‘pleased to hear’ that a tree is planted for each tree which we cut down.

Contrary to what people might think, the thinnest wooden floor and therefore often the most suitable wooden floor for renovation is neither multi-layer nor floating. Tradition is at high tide here! The thinnest ‘parquet’ is, without any rival, a traditional mosaic parquet, which is 6mm thick and is glued directly and fully onto the screed.

Now, a leveller will sometimes be necessary in the case of renovation.

Then we come out at roughly 7mm structure thickness. The thinnest multi-layer parquet (as far as we know) is 9mm thick. With floating fitting you will always need a subfloor with a damp screen. Mosaic parquet can be fitted in different patterns and, thanks to the solid wood aspect and the lack of a tongue and groove, can be sandpapered again several times.

Economic reality At the same time, globalisation and transport opportunities have ensured that the range of available wood sorts has increased considerably. From nothing but ‘oak’ (usually home grown) we have moved on to a ‘menu’ from which we can simply choose. That variety of sorts (and therefore of colours and grains) has boosted the allure of wood considerably. And so, we choose wood, also for renovations. The matter in hand now is to search out what is possible with wood within the existing conditions.

The importance of the structure height With renovation the structure height of the renovation floor is obviously a crucial matter. You have the height of ceilings, the height of doors and door thresholds, all of which are elements to be considered. Strictly speaking, we can say that there are ‘only’ two possibilities. Either the client chooses the drastic approach to demolish the existing screed or (for financial or other reasons) to work from the existing screed.

New screed: anything is possible!

If we remove the existing screed in a room, the problem of the structure height largely disappears, all the more so because, in comparison with about 30 years ago, new materials now make it possible to construct a thinner screed without compromising on its strength.

And so, in fact, consumers now have an unlimited choice between the various floor types on the market: ceramic, natural stone, wood and all wood derivatives, and design floors. The thickness of the screed is usually determined on the basis of the chosen floor covering. In this option wood (and wood-related) floor coverings have the slight drawback with regard to the drying time of the screed. The screed obviously has to be much dryer than with a tile floor. Yet at the same time any type of wooden floor can be chosen in that option.

On the existing screed There are several possible reasons for keeping the screed. Financial reasons are obviously logical. Local repairs can often restore the screed so that it can be used again, but sometimes even that isn’t necessary. Another reason is the existence of floor heating. With ‘wet’ floor heating it is not really advisable to demolish the screed.

And so, in those cases we are saddled with the existing structure height. We either limit the possible choices of the floor or we take other construction measures such as raising doors. A difficult choice and technically not always feasible. In this situation the number of possibilities for fitting a wooden floor really is limited.

The thinnest wooden floor With renovation people soon tend to choose multi-layer wooden floors, laminate, or veneer floors. There are lots of reasons for this.

Questions such as floating or glued, multi-layer or solid wood, and finished on site or pre-finished almost always form the main considerations. We analyse the situation from two important perspectives, structure thickness and potential inconveniences for occupants.

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Inconveniences Another perspective when we talk about renovation is the possible inconvenience for the occupants if they continue to live on the premises during the renovation work. In that respect multi-layer parquet which is completely finished scores the highest rating provided that the structure height makes it possible. Mosaic parquet might be real parquet, as the fitting is traditional with all the related consequences: levelling, glueing, sandpapering, and finishing. Although it is possible to contain dust and odour inconveniences, there is always some inconvenience and the ‘time duration’ for completion on the site is much longer than with pre-finished floors, where there are no inconvenient side effects.

Solid wood versus multi-layer Two major arguments play an important part in the final consideration between solid wood and multi-layer and on the basis that the structure height does allow a choice.

Comfort and health Removing certain operations from the work site to have them completed in the factory does have a salutary effect on the health of both floor fitter and client. Sandpapering the floorboards and handling often harmful products for glueing and finishing is not really healthy.

The client is relieved of the dust and the unpleasant odours which fitting traditional parquet involves. This is certainly one of the most important explanations for the breakthrough of multi-layer floors.

The traditional inconveniences can be a (negative) threshold for anyone who is considering fitting a wooden floor in an existing home.

That threshold is non-existent with multi-layer floors.

Ecological reasons There is no longer any doubt at all that consumers have developed a sharp ecological awareness in recent years in a short space of time.

We all realise that the planet deserves our protective attention. The doubts which consumers had for a long time about the quality of multi-layer wooden floors have now been settled with technical arguments. The fact that you can obtain the same (visual) end result with a top layer of 2 to 3mm as with a solid wood plank of 15mm finally nails it for the end user. Mosaic is obviously also suitable here with 6mm.

What’s on the market ?

BJ Parket BJ Parket believes parquet is perfectly suitable for renovation. A thin composite parquet can often be fitted on top of an existing floor without breaking up the existing floor. We’re then usually speaking about 10 to 15mm, depending on the available height. These floors

heights, the required fitting method, or the most suitable method so that you find the most suitable product for each condition. The fitting can be done by means of full glueing, floating, or nailed, depending on the sort of renovation, and each type of parquet will have an answer for the required renovation project. Generally speaking, a finished product is adapted to the fitting during a renovation project. However, certain demands are made of the ‘raw’ parquet, which has to be finished on the site after the fitting.

Meister MEISTER parquet floors are suitable for both renovation and new construction. They are also suitable for both floating and fully glued fitting. The floors have a 2.5mm real wood top layer, which is highly impact resistant to falling objects due to the strong HDF middle layer.

The Masterclic Plus system ensures that parquet planks can be fitted quickly and easily. All MEISTER parquet floors are 13mm thick. MEISTER offers only pre-finished floors. Clients only have to fit these floors to enjoy them.

are usually glued multi-layer floors. It is important to remove all the grease from the existing floor before glueing multi-layer parquet onto it. The floor thickness varies from 10 to 21mm. It all depends on whether or not doors can or must be shortened and whether or not the floor is to be fitted onto a tile floor. If necessary, threshold profiles can be used for that purpose. If you have to renovate existing parquet, you don’t use pre-finished solutions. BJ Parket are very strong in this area, since they can make almost anything customised. With a new wooden floor on top of an existing floor, it also depends on whether or not the work will be carried out by a professional. A professional will often suggest a customised finish.

Coswick La Fabrique de Parquet

All Coswick Hardwood Floors are suitable for renovation. Product assortment offers possibilities of both glue-down and floating installation. 3-layer and 2-layer Coswick floors are perfect for heated floors, as well as have a superb resistance to extreme moisture conditions due to the unique engineered construction with hardwood birch in core and bottom and cork compensators in plank core layer. All Coswick designs can be purchased in Solid and engineered (3-layer and 2-layer) constructions with huge lifespan confirmed by manufacturer’s Life-time Limited Warranty provided for all the constructions. Coswick 3-layer T&G floors 19mm thick are available in widest assortment (Oak, Ash, American Walnut) and provide the best flooring solution from the point of view of design, flooring stability, sound and heat insulation and period of use (4mm top lamella).

Impexwood Parquet and wood are materials which can generally be integrated and will always adapt to a renovation project without special limitations. Obviously, some clarification is required, such as the existing

Parquet is easy to fit. Moreover, it can also be fitted perfectly well with floor heating and cooling. It adapts perfectly to most substrates and meets all aesthetic expectations. Moreover, the cost price is affordable and parquet requires few radical architectural interventions. Glued or floating, the fitting does not affect renovation in the future. However, La Fabrique de Parquet does suggest glued fitting (certainly with floor heating or cooling). They also point out that the top layer thickness determines the number of renovations (sandpapering and repainting). They are advocates of pre-finished floors.

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POINTS TO NOTE WHEN FITTING DESIGN FLOORS FLOOR FITTERS SHOULD SEIZE NEW OPPORTUNITIES Why the success?

The success of these floors mirrors that of laminate. The same sales arguments are emerging. Digital print technology and print techniques used for elements such as creating relief mean that just about all decors, whether wood, stone, or something totally different, are perfectly possible. The look of these floors in plank or tile form and the fact that they are equipped with a click system make the fitting a lot easier. This also makes these floors easy to ‘transplant’, another point which laminate manufacturers have always made. In the case of the glued versions in rolls, these floors still have the huge asset of being extremely thin. With renovation it is often possible to work on an existing floor without adapting doorsteps or doorways. Moreover, the intrinsic properties of the material itself, the structure, and the nature of the top layer also make most of these floors suitable for damp rooms.

Why something for parquet floor fitters?

Here, too, we have similar feelings to those which we had when laminate started to emerge. Any self-respecting parquet floor fitter didn’t bother fitting such ‘inferior’ floor coverings. Nowadays, however, the quality of these floor coverings themselves has rendered those feelings completely out of date. Then there was the fear of cannibalism: ‘If clients opt for LVT, they won’t order parquet.’ That’s obviously correct! However, the sector then realised that if clients have actually opted for LVT, they usually continue to do so. If parquet floor fitters don’t wish to offer it in their ranges, clients will simply call upon the services of other professionals. That has little to do with cannibalism; it’s simply a matter of ‘competition’. The result? ‘Shrewd’ parquet floor fitters present themselves as providers of various floor solutions as long as these are top quality products. ‘Shrewd’ parquet floor fitters equip themselves so that they are able to fit those qualitative alternatives professionally.

Points for attention in the fitting No one will deny that floors such as vinyl, linoleum, and PVC are on the up. This development resembles the rise to success of laminate in recent decades. It’s just that laminate emerged from ‘nothing’. The floor coverings which are now described collectively as ‘ design floors’ already existed, albeit in a different form. Vinyl and linoleum have already enjoyed a period of success in the distant past. Their appearance now in the form of tiles or planks and their decorative versatility are now giving them a new ‘ boost’. Parquet floor fitters are getting on board.

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In many cases flexible floor coverings are glued completely. This can be done with both flexible floor tiles and floors in rolls. Levelling needs some extra attention here since we’re going to glue directly onto the (levelled) screed. The sort of glue also differs from that of wooden floors. As is discussed elsewhere in this edition (see the article on ‘levelling agents’), levellers for a parquet floor need great compressive strength. This can sometimes also be necessary with LVT/PVC floors

if, for instance, it is a floor in a hospital (heavy hospital beds and such like). In other cases less compressive strength will also suffice, so the levelling agent is of a different type. There are also specific levellers for anhydrite covering floors. As regards the glue, too, you have to consider the difference as regards specific properties between wood on the one hand and vinyl or PVC on the other. Wood has an open structure, whilst these floors are smooth and sealed. Wood is a hard material, whilst these floors are flexible. Since it is hard for a PVC floor to absorb the damp in the wood, a glue is necessary which can cope with semi-wet or virtually dry glueing. Dispersion glues are recommended for glueing flexible floor coverings. Cork floors which have to be glued on both sides with contact glue are an exception.

Vast range of training opportunities In the various professional training opportunities (at secondary school level) or continual vocational training courses we find a vast range of training opportunities for flexible floor coverings. Some (technical) training courses even run for two years.

Furthermore, there are scores of training courses organised by government or semi-government institutions for specialisation in trades such as fitting these floors. However, lots of manufacturers and suppliers also provide training for parquet floor fitters who wish to become proficient in these techniques.

A specialist Wicanders Hydrocorck is a thin and floating floor covering with a cork composite core.

The floor covering is 100% waterproof and extremely stable, plus it retains all the assets of cork as regards flexibility and comfort.

Its waterproof character, the thickness of barely 6mm, the vertical Press FIT system, and, finally, the visual appearance mean that Hydrocork corresponds to with most current interior trends. The fitting is especially simple. The Press Fit system benefits from the elastic (flexible) properties of cork so that the fitting runs really smoothly. The only tools are a rubber hammer (or roller) and a cutter. Points for attention are allowing it to acclimatise for 48 hours in the room where the floor is to be fitted, a ‘hard’ substrate, and the need to respect a number of expansion joints (5mm along the walls), including in the case of floor thresholds and bigger surfaces. If expansion joints have to be avoided, the floor can also be glued. The fitting, too, is very simple. Wicanders offers training for anyone who wants it.

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Top Belgian companies focused on export

BELGIUM – A SMALL COUNTRY WITH GREAT CHARACTER NATIONAL PRIDE CONQUERS INTRINSIC DISCREPANCIES Cultural differences Some people think the difference in language also reflects different cultures and traditions: Germanic in the north, Romanic in the south.

This difference is said to show up in political differences; Christian democrats are proportionally stronger in (rural) Flanders than in (once industrialised) Wallonia, whilst the opposite applies to social democrats. The economic heart of the country was once in the region of Wallonia, with its mines and heavy industry, but Walloon industry has been antiquated and in crisis since the 1960s. The economic importance of the region of Flanders has grown as a result of its ports, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and the constant growth of the services sector.

Brussels – a ‘separate’ case

It is well known that Belgium, a triangle ‘ invented’ by the European big shots of the day as a buffer state, is a land of discrepancies. A hotchpotch of cultures, languages, world views, and such like. You could call it a compost bin where lots of ingredients set off an effervescent ripening process a few centuries ago. Of course, good wine is also the fruit of fermentation. Belgium is a ‘proud’ country: the origin of top quality in countless diverse fields. It’s no wonder that there are also a good number of ‘crack’ parquet floor fitters out there as well.

A country of ‘fault lines’ When Belgium produces ‘world champions’, Flemings, Walloons, and people from Brussels are happy to call themselves ‘Belgian’ again.

In that respect the score sheet is often balanced: Clijsters ‘number 1’, Henin ‘number 2’, and sometimes vice versa. That’s good, isn’t it?

Discrepancies in Belgium started with the creation of the country and were visible in political ‘fault lines’ from the start.

Historical fault lines Post-war politics in Belgium have been dominated by so called fault lines. Those historical fault lines are: the communal (the new name for what was once described as the Flemish-Walloon discrepancies or the Flemish fight for liberation), the social (also called the class struggle or the discrepancy between the wealthy and the workers), and, finally, the ideological (at first sight the discrepancy between clerical-anti-clerical, but extended to include ethical issues such as abortion, euthanasia, and the separation of church and state). These fault lines are often mirrored by political parties, but they often divide parties as well. The unique political structure has emerged from those fault lines.

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Brussels, federal capital, capital of the Flemish Region and Brussels Capital Region, and seat of the European Council, European Parliament, and European Commission, and many other international organisations, is without a doubt the major city in the country, and also the most controversial; it forms the hub of lots of disputes. Historically, Brussels has always been a Dutch-speaking city in Brabant and the Brussels Capital Region is enclosed entirely by the Flemish Region.

Brussels is the capital city of Flanders, but also of the French-speaking Community. In theory, Brussels is bilingual, but in practice multilingual with French as the main language. Like all big cities, Brussels is spreading out further to the edge of the Flemish Region, which belongs to the Flemish Community. That causes political and communal tensions, which can lead to serious problems.

Waffling politics Waffling politics has been a typical feature of Belgium as a means of buying off tensions, sometimes also in communal issues. Waffling politics basically means that each investment in one place had to be matched by a similar investment in the rival region or vice versa. An example is the magnificent Ship Lift of Ronquières as compensation for the expansion of the Port of Bruges-Zeebrugge.

Federalisation Federalisation at the end of the last century led to political parties undergoing a metamorphosis. The major unitary (national) parties divided up into a French-speaking and a Dutch-speaking wing (BSP-PSB became sp.a and PS; CVP-PSC became CD&V and cdH). Since then, politicians from the different regions (or communities, as the case may be) have tended to form networks mainly within their own language group, whilst contacts over the language border run less smoothly, as politicians don’t know each other as well (personally), and a sort of communication arises over the linguistic border in which the press acts as ‘proxy’.

Economic projections for Belgium The National Bank of Belgium publishes economic projections for Belgium twice a year. The most recent projections for Belgium,

published on 13 June 2017, were concluded on 23 May 2017. The corresponding results for the euro zone are published in the Economic Bulletin of the ECB.

Indicators Growth in 2017 is expected to improve by up to 1.6% and should maintain the same speed for the next two years (1.6% in 2018 and 1.5% in 2019). About 115,000 extra jobs will be created between 2017 and 2019 (in cumulative terms), whilst the level of unemployment should fall to 7.2%. Inflation has shown an upward trend, which is closely related to the course of energy prices. On an annual basis inflation should amount to 2.2% in 2017, 1.7% in 2018, and 1.8% in 2019. The government deficit, which was estimated at 2.6% GDP in 2016, should fall back to 2.0% in 2017, partly thanks to the announced spending cuts, but will hardly improve after that.

Forests, wood, and parquet 21.4% of the country’s surface area is covered with forests, especially in Wallonia. In Flanders there are mainly agricultural zones outside cities and industrial areas with some forests mainly in Kempen (east of the city of Antwerp and North Limburg). Major forests in Brabant include Haller Forest, Sonian Forest near Brussels, and Heverlee Forest and Meerdaal Forest near Leuven. The total forest area in Flanders is 146,381 hectares; there are also 22,135 hectares of park managed by towns and cities. There are extensive areas of natural beauty in the Ardennes because the population density is much lower than in

Flanders. A third of the surface area of Wallonia is forest area and that area is getting bigger and bigger. However, a large part of that forest consists of pine forests with little natural value. One of the most unspoilt pieces of nature in Belgium are the High Venen. Due to the severe climate, plentiful rain, and the harsh long winters, you can find there some rare types of plant, which are typical of mountainous regions or Northern Europe. However, the unusual flora in the High Venen is threatened by climate change.

Parquet and wooden floors Belgians are becoming increasingly fond of wooden floors. On a European scale the Belgians aren’t great producers, but consumption is relatively high. As the smallest parquet country in Europe, Belgium accounts for 0.66% of all production (2012). And so, 466,705,80 square metres of parquet were produced in Belgium that year. Whilst the European production volume fell, the Belgian portion rose with an increase in the number of square metres produced (450,556m² in 2012). Belgium is still the smallest producer, followed by Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Hungary. On the other hand, growing numbers of consumers are choosing parquet. Belgium accounts for 3.59% of European consumption, thereby consuming more than Rumania, Hungary, Czech Republic, and the Netherlands.

In 2012, consumption in the FEP countries fell by no less than 5.88% to flounder on 87,509,000m². Here, too, the Belgian share of the total consumption rose to 3.63%, but actual consumption fell from 3,328.952m² to 3,176,576m².

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ARCHIWOOD/ NÖVLEK Over 15 years ago, ArchiWood started with the focus on one product, namely the Hard Wood Clip® for fastening terrace planks invisibly. In 2008, they decided to extend their range. Nowadays, ArchiWood develops and produces high-quality accessories for fitting wooden terraces and boards under the Növlek trademark. The products are developed so as to withstand the ravages of time, but also to make the user’s life easier (such as the cobra wrench). Developments are based on a sound knowledge of the problems which can emerge during the fitting. Moreover, the company possesses a sound knowledge of the specific characteristics of the various wood sorts. The best-seller is the innovative Hard Wood Clip®, Softwood Clip®, and Square Clip® for fastening wooden terrace boards invisibly. Hard Wood Clip® has won various awards.

All products at ArchiWood are developed and produced in modern and certified factories. Year in year out, they work on the refinement of existing products and the development of new products, which are suited to the market and legislation. The company is interested in all countries. In 2018, ArchiWood is promising a number of innovations through the launch of new products or refinements to existing products. + 32 (0) 474 49 49 99 - www.novlek.com

BJ PARKET BJ Parket is a manufacturer of traditional and engineered parquet and a wholesaler in parquet products. The company was formed in 1988. Thanks to a team of skilled woodworkers, plus an enthusiastic team of administrative and sales staff, BJ Parket has developed into one of the leading companies in the industry. Their core business lies in the Old Flemish Style and DUO Line top quality engineered parquet in both various and fixed widths in oak and about ten other wood sorts. Furthermore, herringbone and strips in 6 and 10mm are standard products and BJ Parket itself produces cross-cut. However, BJ Parket’s showpieces are its style panels and convector grills. Apart from these ‘home-made’ production, BJ Parket also imports and/ or distributes various parquet products and keeps a good stock of almost all products. Some names include Solidfloor, CABBANI, and Bolzan Parket. As regards products, BJ Parket offers products such as Bona, Osmo oils, and Den Braven, Ciranova adhesives. Obviously, they also supply mosaic subfloors, skirting boards, and all tools. + 32 (0) 52 44 45 57 - www.bjparket.be

BUZON PEDESTAL INTERNATIONAL Buzon was formed in 1987 by Claude Buzon and, since then, the adjustable BUZON® pedestal has been refined constantly to correspond better to the needs of professionals and to give terrace designers ever greater freedom in their creative development. 1989 saw the appearance of the S-Series, which could be adjusted from 32 to 600mm. This floor pedestal could already haul 800kg and was suitable for various materials. In 1997, the DPH series saw the light of day with the introduction of the slope corrector. That product earned Buzon the gold medal at the Innovation Prize in Paris. 1999 saw the appearance of developments for the petrochemical industry. The 3rd generation arch supports with different corners (BC series) appeared in 2008. The ecological footprint is an ongoing concern at Buzon. All products can be recycled for 100% and the present CO² balance is neutral.

Buzon currently employs 17 people and turnover in 2016 was 7.78 million euros. Buzon sells its products in 40 different countries with 25 agents all over the world. Claude’s son Laurent Buzon has been responsible for exports for over 16 years. Thanks to the entry into the company of his daughter Laure three years ago, Buzon has been awarded the ISO 9001 certificate. The company does have some innovations in the pipeline for 2018! + 32 (0) 4 248 39 83 - www.buzon-world.com

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BambooTouch® was founded and launched as a brand in 2005.

The company specialises in bamboo products, especially floors, terraces, and panels. Bamboo floors account for the lion’s share of the turnover, but the company has seen a big increase in the share of panels and terraces. Five employees work internally at BambooTouch® and another four externally. There is actually no maximum capacity. The company can produce in unlimited quantities and is capable of meeting all demand. In 2016, BambooTouch® has launched a bamboo vinyl floor and an extra hard bamboo floor with the look of oak. As regards export, the country focuses mainly on France and Spain. + 32 (0) 2 384 58 77 - www.bambootouch.com

MANUFACTUROR OF SOLID AND ENGINEERED WOODFLOORS Style panels, end grain, distressed floors (different ageing techniques ‘sanded, brushed, tumbled, smoked and structured’): Customised work on simple request!

B-FIX

B-Fix can present a good 15 years of experience in invisible fastening systems for terraces and planks and the accompanying accessories. B-Fix is the fruit of years of expertise in fitting wooden terraces and outdoor carpentry in general. The most important product is the invisible fastening system B-Fix, a universal system which can be used for a whole range of wood sorts and composites. The company steers a steady course thanks to product innovations and expansion into new markets. B-Fix employs six people of its own, but there are lots of other people involved in its activities as well. The sheltered workshop which takes care of the packing is an integral part of the projects. The company produces several hundred square metres per annum and the capacity will still allow for growth. Innovation is an ongoing concern.

As regards exports, they concentrate nowadays on the USA, the Scandinavian countries, Greece, Germany, and the Middle East. + 32 (0) 10 400 790 - www.b-fix.be

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CIRANOVA Debal Coatings has over 80 years of know-how in the field of finish and maintenance products for both indoor and outdoor wood. Ciranova was formed in 1929 and produced different types of waxes and oils for the furniture sector. Over the years, the Ciranova trademark has come under the control of the company Pattyn varnishes. In 2005, Pattyn varnishes was taken over by the company Debal Coatings. In 2006, they combined all activities and formed a brand new company. As a result of its years of knowledge and experience of the various firms, Ciranova has expanded from waxes only to a complete range of finish products with unique lye stains, oils, varnishes, and maintenance products. In 2015, they built and opened a new warehouse (2000m²). In 2018, they equipped themselves with new offices, laboratories, and demonstration rooms in order to adapt better to the international growth. At present, they have 38 permanent employees and this number is growing all the time. At present, there are two products which are selling equally well, namely the OCULTO, an invisible and ecological impregnation waterbased oil which preserves the original untreated look of the wood, and the second product is the UNICO, a one-coat oil available in 16 colours. Ciranova is presenting a new and unique range of NT(New Technology) lye stains at Domotex 2018.

Furthermore, the company will also be presenting a wide range of unique finishes with colours, oils, and varnishes for use both in the factory and on site. As regards exports, the emerging markets are particularly attractive. This means that Ciranova will be taking part more often in international trade fairs. + 32 (0) 51 30 11 40 - www.ciranova.be

DEVOMAT INDUSTRIES Devomat Industries was formed on 8 February 1980 and started with the development of the Woodboy® machine and accompanying products. This system soon proved to be a great success, with a trademark which has now almost become a concept. Over the years, Devomat Industries has grown further and now serves mainly the professional market with a full range of primers, adhesives, oils, lacquers, maintenance products, machines, sanding materials, and accessories for parquet and wooden floors. The core business of Devomat Industries is the development and sale of ‘DevoNatural® - professional parquet products’, a full range of ecological products for colouring, finishing, and maintaining parquet and wooden floors. See the DevoNatural® web site.

The main products are DevoNatural® High Solid Oil, DevoNatural® Finish ‘Pale Mat’, and DevoNatural® Transit. Devomat has 15 employees at its headquarters for sale and distribution in Belgium. Devomat exports to the Netherlands, France, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the USA, and the United Kingdom. At the end of 2016, the company is launching the new parquet sanding machines Deva Belt II and Deva Handy II. This year, Devomat has enjoyed a big increase in exports to the Netherlands, and next year it will be stepping up its activities in France. + 32 (0) 3 450 94 70 - www.devomat.be / www.devonatural.be

DECRUY Decruy is a medium-sized family SME with 85 employees, which operates in the wood and furniture sector. For over 45 years, in the factory in Houthulst (West Flanders), they have processed panel materials such as MDF and chipboard together with all sorts of decorative foils and panel materials on an industrial scale with modern machines into semi-manufactured goods for the furniture and floor industry and into decorative products for the timber trade and DIY stores. Decruy is particularly strong in sawing, profiling, casing, drilling,… and flat sticking panel materials and foils. Besides producing goods which Decruy itself brings onto the market, the company also sticks panel materials and foils for commercial and industrial clients. They sell the products and services via diverse channels (industry, wood traders, and retail) in Europe and elsewhere. The main products are floor profiles, drawer sections and furniture parts, and wall and ceiling furnishing. In 2016, the company achieved a turnover of 14 million euros. 85 people work at Decruy. For 2018, Decruy is presenting a multifunctional (three in one) profile in LVT and a multifunctional stair profile in LVT. + 32 (0) 51 70 85 85 - www.decruy.be

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RUBIO MONOCOAT Muylle-Facon BVBA was formed in 1906 as a producer of putty and has grown into a leading maker of industrial chemical products. In 1962, they launched their first assortment of wood treatment products. In 2000, they laid the foundation for the Rubio Monocoat oil, which is based on the revolutionary technology of a molecular binding between the oil and the wood. Over the years, they have expanded their range of products considerably, including other optional pre-colourings and a full range of cleaning and maintenance products. The top product is still Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C, a still unrivalled oil which colours and protects the wood in a single coat. Nowadays, over 30,000,000m2 of wood are coloured and protected each year with Rubio Monocoat. Today, the Rubio Monocoat family covers no fewer than 76 countries with over 200 employees worldwide. Everything is produced in Izegem (Belgium). In 2016, they opened a second site in order to cope better with the ever growing demand for Rubio Monocoat products and optimise the service.

Amongst other things, they have invested in computerisation and optimisation of all production processes. They have also designed one complete floor in their offices as a training centre for clients; this is the Rubio Monocoat Academy (see elsewhere in this edition). They will be unveiling some innovations for 2018 at Domotex 2018. + 32 (0) 51 308 054 - www.rubiomonocoat.com

FLOORIFY

Floorify NV was formed on 1st June 2016 by two business managers with a combined total of 25 years of experience in the floor sector. Early in 2017, they started selling in Belgium and the Netherlands. In the meantime, the company has built up a network of about one hundred agents. The core business comprises the development and sale of innovative and rigid click-vinyl planks and tiles and all accessories. Floorify rigid vinyl planks & tiles therefore constitute the main products. Today, the two business managers and one other employee work for the company. For 2018 the new company is looking to extend its range with an entry price point and to reinforce the existing range with new plank and tile decors, including embossed in register structures.

Another new feature is a unique and licensed stair profile. As regards exports, the company has its eyes on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;all countriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. + 32 (0) 473 65 18 21 - www.floorify.com

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SOUDAL (adapted text De Tijd) SOUDAL CONQUERS ASIA TAKEOVER OF SECTOR RIVAL DONG YANG IS A SPRINGBOARD Soudal may well be a top Belgian company with strong roots in the Kempen, but they have long since realised that Belgium is merely a tiny dot on the world map. The ‘girth’ of Belgium means that the area covered by other countries (i.e. abroad) is considerably bigger than the national market. The lion’s share of that area abroad is to be found in Asia.

Asia as a target The takeover of Dong Yang in South Korea fits in perfectly with this goal. CEO Dirk Coorevits comments: ‘This takeover fits in completely with the strategy of local production and sales capacity in Asia. A huge continent with huge growth opportunities. We’ve already been to China and India. Last year, we opened sales offices in Thailand and Vietnam, and, after that, we set up on the Iranian market. We’re also striving for local production in our global expansion, close to the market. For instance, we’ve already produced goods in Asia in India and, obviously, there’s also our production capacity in China.

That’s actually a continent in and of itself. We use our production in China mainly for the local market rather than as a springboard to other Asian countries. However, we’re certainly going to use the recent takeover of Dong Yang as a springboard.’

Photo Tom Goyvaerts Innovation as the motor for growth Soudal has been growing for several years and has seemingly been on a mission of global conquest. One of its weapons is the constant innovation in the field of products and applications. The number of offices worldwide is impressive, as is the annual turnover. Dirk Coorevits says: ‘Over the last thirty years, we’ve grown on average by 13.8% per annum and there is no reason why we can’t continue to grow next year. At present, we have over 2,800 employees, who are active in 17 production offices and 63 sales offices in four continents. Those numbers will continue to grow in the coming years, as will turnover. Our goal is to reach the symbolic peak of one billion euros by 2020.’

The power of people ‘A new front has also opened up on the jobs market,’ says Dirk Coorevits. ‘Over the last five years, our workforce has grown by over 1,000 people. And if we have anything to do with it, we will be recruiting plenty more in the future as well. We as a company certainly enjoy an ever increasing profile thanks mainly to our sponsorship of Lotto Soudal, but we are less well known as an employer with tremendous opportunities for employees. That’s why we’re concentrating increasingly on employer branding. We want to profile ourselves not only as one of the most successful companies, but also as one of the best employers. In short, a Belgian success story which is worth being ‘followed’. + 32 (0) 14 42 42 31 - www.soudal.com

PLASTIVAN Plastivan N.V. has more than 50 years of experience in making PVC and WPC products for the construction industry. The company offers a full range of products to give the home and durable and low-maintenance finish: wall and ceiling furnishing, window ledges, floors, shutters, roof furnishing, wall cladding, terrace planks, and garden fences. The Plastivan group has various production plants and offices in Europe (Belgium, France, England, and Poland) and also possesses its own mould production plant. They have absolute control over the entire production process from a completely integrated raw material production process to the finished product. And so, their core business is the extrusion of PVC and WPC products for the construction industry. The major products are wall cladding (trademark: DURASID®) and terrace planks/garden fences (trademark: DUOFUSE®). The most important new products for 2018 are a new type of terrace plank and a wall panel. Plastivan operates mainly on the European market. + 32 (0) 56 66 75 51 - www.plastivan.com

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CSP ENGINEERING Since 2014, CSP Engineering focusses on exports within the European Union, thanks to the development of PAR Filler®, the highly innovative machine which automatically fills knots and cracks in parquet floors.

The possibilities of the PAR Filler® are used optimally as from a certain production capacity and therefore it was a necessity for the company to look beyond the Benelux.

Quote of Jan Peeters, General Manager of CSP Engineering says: 'We target medium and large producers of wooden floorboards and their number is limited in the Benelux, so we had to expand within the EU.' This has not done the company any harm. In just three years, CSP Engineering has almost tripled its staff. The Demand for high-end machines comes from all corners of Europe: Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary.

As a specialist in automatization for the parquet sector, CSP Engineering, next to PAR Filler® also developed the PAR Duo®, a machine for bonding 2 layer parquet with perfect adhesion. The Belgian company based in Dessel also offers various solutions for packing and stacking parquet completely automatically without intervention of an operator. For more information about the CSP Engineering solutions for the parquet industry visit www.csp-engineering.com or info@csp-engineering.com + 32 (0) 14 37 77 52 - www.csp-engineering.com

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HOUTBEDRIJF KERKHOFS The current Houtbedrijf Kerkhofs dates from 1993 and started back then on a small scale with the production of solid wood floorboards and parquet. The company has grown continually by investing constantly in good workers who do their jobs enthusiastically and in the use of modern machinery. The current team consists of seven enthusiastic production workers, four motivated workers in the office, one permanent representative, and commercial agent Martijn Bonkenburg. In recent years, the company has invested heavily in new drying facilities, energy-efficient air extraction, CNC-guided sawing and profiling machine, CNC-guided 4-sided planning machine, and a panel saw. They have now also added a new and modern Hungarian point profiling machine to their machinery and the latest addition is now in use. Their speciality is making customised floorboards or Bespoke Flooring. Think here of strips, herringbone, Hungarian point, Viennese point, and a huge diversity of style panels (Versailles, Chantilly, etc.), not only in oak, but also in a wide range of other wood sorts, from afrormosia to zebrano, and from hardwood to softwood. Bourgogne 8/9mm is the leading product. Houtbedrijf Kerkhofs employs 12 people and achieves a turnover of about 5.6 million euros. New for 2018 is the production of Hungarian point with a groove all round and Multiplex Style Panels. + 32 (0) 11 63 64 00 - www.parketkerkhofs.be

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Solidor is an extrusion and injection molding company that produces plastic products for the industry and the building sector. Solidor has developed since 1978 an adjustable pedestal/support for decking or concrete tiles. The adjustable pedestals can be adjusted anywhere from 1 cm to 100 cm and provide extremely high load capacity. By using Solidor pedestals, you can quickly and easily adjust the height of a wooden floor. Because of the use of the pedestals the decking can dry quickly. A number of accessories can be ordered and its range is already a step ahead of other systems. + 32 (0) 56 41 35 70 - www.solidor.be

∂ Industry news Domotex/asiaCHINAFLOOR 2018 Registration NOW OPEN - 2018 Preview!

Shanghai. DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR – the annual hub for AsiaPacific flooring professionals now welcomes visitors to register for the 2018 edition, March 20th – 22nd. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event’s fruitful campaign and to celebrate, 100+ pre-registered visitors will be granted signature VIP access and receive invitations to concurrent conferences and festivities during the show. To register, guests can visit domotexasiachinafloor.com.

2018 Preview InnovAction The InnovAction Flooring Campaign empowers Carpet, Wood, and Resilient flooring enterprises to launch new products within custom showcases. These flagship pavilions are designed by Kostas Chatzigiannis and his team at KCArchitecture Ltd. Companies looking for an ideal platform to introduce their products in the industry will have the opportunity to reach an audience of 55,000+ at the upcoming show.

Sport Flooring Experience In the next few years, the Asian-Pacific region will host some of the most important sporting events in the world. The 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, and the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan will all require heavy investment from the region to construct new, state of the art sporting facilities. DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2018 is following suit and organizing experience zones for companies specializing in sport flooring. The sport flooring area will host a Badminton Tournament on a 200sqm pitch of artificial sports turf, organize a Snow + Ice Experience Zone, and open the China Green Campus Construction Forum to visitors interested in discussing the future of “Green, eco-friendly” surfaces with municipal governments, sports bureaus, and school associations.

Luxury Brands VIPs and invited guests can visit Luxury Brands, a distinct display area presenting 15 renowned carpet design firms who indulge visitors with a variety of new, extravagant products. Luxury Brands is co-organized and sponsored by COVER Magazine, a key partner of DOMOTEX asia/ CHINAFLOOR. 2018 Visitor Profile DOMOTEXasia/CHINAFLOOR increased their international attendance by almost 20%, from which, the top 5 visiting countries outside of China ranked: South Korea, Japan, the United States, India, and Australia. “I expect our 2018 global visitor registration and attendance to exceed last year’s results” states Mr. Shine Liu, Project Director of VNU Exhibitions. “The event continues to be the industry’s key meeting point in Asia and the international flooring community is noticing. Since last year, we signed on new international pavilions (Croatia & Iran) and hope to organize more country marquee’s to join the ranks of Canada, Germany, Switzerland, the UK, USA, and Italy”.

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Neuhofer Holz presented innovations at the Branchentag Holz Neuhofer Holz, already renowned for its innovation strength, presented its latest products at the German timber sector trade fair Branchentag Holz (14 - 15.11.2017) in Cologne Germany, where the company had its own stand for the first time.

The additions to the company's portfolio showcased included printed three-layer and MDF boards. These are offered with a range of surface treatments including brushed, chopped and plain sanded. Each surface brings out the printed images and designs in a highly individual and impressive manner. These boards can be used with a mature timber look for interior decoration or furniture, for example, or to simply print a beautiful picture as a wall decoration. The cut surfaces of the panel can then be covered using the veneer edge that is designed to match the decor. Neuhofer Holz also offers natural mature timber - in the form of beams, boards with a sunburnt surface and original chopped boards. These can be used for a wide range of purposes including for tables, chairs, shelves, wall elements and flooring. Mature timber can be used to create a very special living environment with a high level of comfort. For constructive interior decoration the FN wood-pro product was unveiled. This is a post planed from four sides which is particularly stable in terms of shape and dimensions courtesy of the glued veneer layers of which it is composed. FN wood-pro has 25% more bending and tensile strength than spruce wood of the same size. In addition the company presented products to the professional audience that can be assembled quickly and easily (screw, nail, glue) since time is of the essence in the trade. Neuhofer Holz naturally also focused on the needs of the wholesale trade. "We were able to hold promising discussions with both existing and prospective customers and overall the Branchentag Holz event was very successful for us", says Managing Director Franz Neuhofer.

Trafil® - COVER CORNER The cover corner is made of self-extinguishing, environmentally-friendly, water resistant and recyclable PVC. It is suitable for private and public environments: schools, kindergartens, hospitals, public places, industrial sheds, offices, domestic environments and wherever it is necessary to prevent injuries or accidents. The cover corner material is suitable for all kind of surfaces and it’s available in a wide range of colour. Strong colours point-out the corner and so the danger (public places, hospitals and schools). White, transparent (crystal) and neutral colours are suitable for domestic. It is recommended to use the top cover to ensuring cleanliness and hygiene. It is easy to cut and place. It is easy to clean with neutral detergents.

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∂ Product news BASIN Promo UK oil and BC-0550 UNIK OIL: perfect colour and protection for your parquet, now in PROMOTION. This single-coat oil, which is based on natural and vegetable materials, is available in 12 colours and with a discount of over 50% (€24 per litre). Our BASICOLL PU-550 is also in PROMOTION! This glue, which is easy to apply and adheres well, is for sale at €1.49 per kilogramme. This dual-component glue from BASIN Chem Eco contains no VOCs, solvents, or formaldehyde. Ask for the terms and conditions of promotion via their web site or via telephone and have a look at their Facebook page for the latest promotions. Further information on www.basin.be

BOSTIK:FLOOR RENOVATION IN THE BELGOLAISE BUILDING The Bostik Pumping Truck recently took on a new challenge. For the renovation of the Belgolaise building in the heart of Brussels they levelled four storeys (each one 550m2) in six hours!

The Bostik Pumping Truck – major benefits with major projects - vast time saving for the contractor; it is not necessary for the teams to return to the site the next day to level the remaining surfaces; - it is possible to level large surfaces on different storeys in a short space of time; - no need to hump bags of levelling agent upstairs; just open them and mix them manually; - no waste from empty bags and no dust when mixing the levelling agent during the work; - the levelling agent can be spread using a squeegee so that you can work standing up rather than crouched; - the levelling agent is completely uniform and flat; no transitions as a result of the constant use of the levelling agent and use of the roller.

CSP ENGINEERING 'Cosmetiwood® is ‘the’ wood filler for the parquet industry’ and with all its advantages unique in its kind’ - Available in 7 standard colors.

- Excellent adhesion on the wood and hardly shrinking.

- Very good behavior for planing and sanding, without crumbling.

- Beautiful absorption of colors and oils, thanks to its structure similar to wood.

- Ecological product, solvent free and harmless to people and their environment.

- Available in buckets of 9.6 kg.

NEW AT HESSE: INSULATION FILLER FANTASTIC FILL DP 4755-9343 FANTASTIC FILL is a very high-filling PUR insulation filler with remarkable surface stability, something which optimises and shortens the sandpapering. Moreover, the spread-friendly thixotropy simplified the application on edges and plum-line building elements without adversely affecting the flow on horizontal surfaces. After a short drying time, it is possible to lacquer on the rear side a surface filled with FANTASTIC FILL and store it in the rod dryer with no problem at all. FANTASTIC FILL has been developed specially for process-oriented and powdery sandpapering by hand or mechanically. Visit their web site for more information.

TRAFIL® - STAIR NOSING The flexible PVC features are self-extinguishing, environmentally-friendly and recyclable. High resistance against water and humidity are warranted. The stair nosing profile is indicated for both private and public environments: schools, kindergartens, hospitals, public places, industrial sheds, offices, domestic environments, and wherever it is necessary to prevent injuries or accidents. This item is customised for construction yards, and it is available in different packaging and sizes. Communication is one of the focal point of our “must” and the single packaging, available for DIY market, is direct, simple and clear. The profile protects from slippery stairs, avoiding falls and crashes. The special consistency and flexibility of the material makes it suitable for all surfaces. It is easy to cut and place. Use of neutral detergent is recommended for cleaning.

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Bona Brush Technology Enabling new heights in wood floor texture & effects Bonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique Brush Technology enables you to brush entire wood floor surfaces with ease and efficiency, to create dramatic new effects. Thanks to the outstanding action of Bona Power Drive NEB combined with the versatility of Bona SupraFlex for edges and hard-toreach spaces, Bona Brush Technology gets down to the grain, creating texture and wood floor effects with a difference.

From two-tone contrasts, to eye-catching, contemporary 2-colour effects, when combined with Bonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s range of oils and finishes, the possibilities are endless.

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