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N° 99, December 2018 - 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

FOR BEAUTIFUL FLOORS

Preview: Domotex Hanover (D)

Preview: BAU Munich (D)

Preview: BUDMA International Construction and Architecture Fair (PL)

Advertorial: Coswick (BLR)

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N° 99, December 2018 - 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

FOR BEAUTIFUL FLOORS

Preview: Domotex Hanover (D)

Preview: BAU Munich (D)

Preview: BUDMA International Construction and Architecture Fair (PL)

Advertorial: Coswick (BLR)

Special: Industrial parquet

VINYL ROLLS LAMINATE PARQUET WALLS VINYL PLANKS

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4 Inside news 8 Preview Domotex Hanover (D) 22 Advertorial Coswick (BLR) 24 Special Subfloors : part III 27 Special Laminate: click systems examined, a quality survey 29 Preview BAU Munich (D) 38 Special Bamboo floors trends 40 Special Sanding machines : part III 44 Special Industrial parquet 46 Preview BUDMA International Construction and

Architecture Fair (PL) 47 Special Producers of ecological glue 52 Special Producers of substrate levelers 56 Special Top Belgian companies focused on export 65 Industry news 66 Product news

FLOOR FORUM INTERNATIONAL WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SUCCESSFUL 2019!

‘Wooden floor vendors have a significant advisory role’ Several intrinsic features of wooden floors lay the foundation for its success. Wood is a natural, live, and at the same time timeless and durable material, which gives the interior character and beauty.

It is healthy, anti-static, free of dust and particles, and with no risk of allergies. With the right finish and basic maintenance, it withstands the effects of daily use. For Corinne Verges (Beauflor-BerryAlloc®) it is clear that consumer knowledge of the types of wooden floors and that ever so important finish is still below par. In those areas wooden floor vendors have a significant advisory role. The strong points of solid parquet seem to be somewhat more well known, but the strong features of multi-layer parquet in the area of stability and easy fitting are still obviously Julia Egeler, underexposed. Solid parquet still has great (Parquet Product Manager) powers of attraction, partly because it is still a traditional product which makes customised work and even manual work possible. Consumers will probably always regard solid parquet as ‘the’ authentic parquet. Nevertheless, multi-layer wooden floors are gradually removing solid parquet from its throne.

Julia Egeler comments: ‘The diminishing availability of wood and thereby the rising price makes solid parquet financially less affordable. Furthermore, finishes for multi-layer parquet are getting more and more sophisticated. The latter attracts consumers for various reasons such as the easy fitting, large sizes, and its excellent stability, especially with floor heating. Whatever type of parquet it is, oak is nevertheless still the undisputed “king of the wood sorts” and the permanent fixture which it always has been. The endless options in terms of shades, sizes, types, and fitting patterns make oak so versatile. Then there’s the fact that the slow growth of oak wood ensures that the wood is very hard and has excellent physical and mechanical qualities. The fact that oak comes from sustainably managed forests in France or elsewhere in Europe inspires confidence. A number of Scandinavian wood sorts are also becoming more popular. What is quite clear is that the advance of tropical wood sorts has ground to a halt, partly thanks to international measures against uncontrolled deforestation and illegal cutting. We need not lament the loss of the special look of some tropical wood sorts, because thanks to colours and certain (thermal) treatments we can offer virtually the same look with our preferred types of wood.

The fact that the look is influenced by the finish is clear. Matt is at the top of the list.’ As for which type of finish is most suitable, depending for instance on the use, clients’ knowledge is again far too limited. ‘There, too, is a job for the vendor/adviser,’ concludes Julia Egeler, head of the parquet product department.

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∂ Inside news Original Chapel Parket Unique by Nature A secluded monastery, where timeless traditions are kept alive.

The buildings lovingly looked after by their inhabitants, who know every crack in the walls, every knot in the wooden flooring. Their feet have left traces of wear on the floors, in the rooms and hallways, telling a story of ancient routines. Welcome to the world of Original Chapel Parket flooring. The Original Chapel Parket stamp is your seal of quality for the most exclusive, Dutch-made wooden flooring. The Original Chapel Parket story is one of a distinctive natural product, manufactured in an environmentally friendly way.

Natural identity We use only the best European oak to create Original Chapel Parket flooring. We respect the natural variation in the wood; every tree is unique, and so are our products. Working and living on an Original Chapel Parket floor will add your own signature, making it even more beautiful.

Handmade and the widest choice Original Chapel Parket is produced entirely in- house, from raw timber to finished product, for every interior and taste, for domestic and commercial use, in large or small spaces, in solid wood and engineered. All Original Chapel Parket floors are finished in a specially developed clear oil layer which makes them highly stain resistant, durable and easy to maintain. This finish makes these floors particularly suitable for commercial spaces, including shops, offices and restaurants.

Sustainability Distinctive flooring made with respect for the environment. Original Chapel Parket is all about making the most of wood: We use only wood from forests managed according to sustainable principles and with FSC and PEFC certification. By being actively involved with the sawmills, we oversee the process from the very start and every step of the process. In addition, our Bio energy plant ensures the manufacturing process leaves nothing to waste as all wood residues are processed into 100% green electricity. www.chapelparket.com

LOBA joins the International ARDEX Group – WAKOL becomes Majority Shareholder Michael Fischer confirmed as Managing Partner, further expansion and long-term succession secured Ditzingen, 29 October 2018.

Adhesives manufacturer Wakol GmbH is increasing its share in LOBA GmbH & Co. KG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surface treatments, and now holds a majority stake in the company. As Wakol has been majority- owned

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the international ARDEX Group. To facilitate this transaction, four long-standing LOBA shareholders have put their shares up for sale. The overriding goal of this decision is to safeguard the company’s longterm success. Therefore, the new shareholder structure consists of Wakol GmbH and Michael Fischer, who will remain as Managing Partner.

“By linking LOBA with Wakol, we have managed to provide our company with an extremely sustainable perspective and pave the way for my succession early on. The international operations of the ARDEX Group offer excellent opportunities to continue growing and to lead LOBA into a successful future”, says Managing Partner Michael Fischer about the new structure.

Beaulieu Flooring Solutions lays out big plans for Beaulieu Company’s diamond jubilee

- The Beaulieu Company – today’s Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) – was founded in 1959 - Beaulieu Flooring Solutions marks 60th anniversary with more than 100 customer events worldwide Wielsbeke, Belgium – November 12, 2018 – Beaulieu Flooring Solutions is heading to the regions for an exciting year of customer- and employee-focused celebrations to mark 60 years since the founding of the Beaulieu Company.

To kick off festivities, Beaulieu Flooring Solutions will exhibit at tradeshows spread across Europe, USA and Asia during the first quarter of 2019. Starting already in January at BAU 2019 in Germany, the marketing & technical experts will go straight on to Las Vegas for Surfaces, followed by Domotex USA and Domotex Asia in February/March respectively. Sales teams will be on-the-ground at additional industry events throughout the year for face-to-face meetings with customers, including Domotex 2019.

Further plans include new product introductions to support the flooring industry in embracing segment and consumer trends. There will also be a big emphasis on enhancing personal contact with customers.

James Neuling, Vice President, Beaulieu Flooring Solutions, explains: “Building strong relationships has always been at the heart of B.I.G. and our division, and to reflect this we’ve deliberately chosen events and activities that are more intimate for the diamond anniversary year.

We’ve set a goal of achieving at least 60 extraordinary moments to get closer to customers. This includes tradeshows, personalized events, roadshows, hosting product workshops, supporting dealer events, and plenty of social media interaction. We’re looking forward to being true to the name of our founding company and making a BIG impression.”

Customers of Beaulieu Flooring Solutions will receive updates on the diamond anniversary activities rolling out in their region from their sales contacts. Keep up with events via the B.I.G. social media channels – Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and WeChat:

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∂ Inside news The Beaulieu Company was created in 1959 in Belgium as a fabrics production business. It formed the basis of the globally-known Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.). Beaulieu Flooring Solutions is a worldwide leader in wall-to-wall floorcoverings and one of B.I.G.’s three business units.

Beaulieu Flooring Solutions will exhibit at the following events in Q1 2019: - BAU 2019, 14 - 19 January, Munich, Germany, Hall A5 Stand 334 - The International Surface Event, 23 - 25 January, Las Vegas, NV, USA, Booth 1757 - Domotex USA, 28 February - 2 March, Atlanta, GA, USA, Booth 1431 - Domotex Asia, 26 - 28 March, Shanghai, China, Hall E1 Stand C36

Wood flooring demand in China is stronger than ever This year DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR adds an entire hall to the wood sector, making four out of fifteen halls in total to be dedicated to wood, bamboo and other hard floors. China's solid wood flooring industry enters the growth stage. Taking it into consideration, in 2019 DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR will make E3 a floor heating pavilion with a scale of 6,000 square meters. Along with leading international brands, like Camsan, Alsapan, Swiss Krono, Classen and Triangulo, E3 will house the most influential domestic brands, like Jinyi Floor. At DOMOTEX asia/ CHINAFLOOR 2019 Jinyi floor will present their last innovation in

geothermal flooring that is believed to become a turning point of the industry development. As E1 will house international brands, this year Välinge will bring to DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR their innovations in flooring industry. In 2019 edition of the show they expect to meet up with their existing licensees and find new potential one´s.

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∂ Inside news Bona launches Mega ONE - a completely new quality finish for wood floors A primer and finish in one, Bona Mega ONE is a 1-component finish that delivers benefits such as simple, convenient application and less waste. With superior fill and levelling, great build and fast mid-curing, it enables the professional contractor to obtain optimal durability and finish in less time, resulting in more value per working hour. The latest addition to the Bona family of waterborne floor finishes, Bona Mega ONE is suitable for domestic and commercial areas, such as homes, offices and hotels. Meeting the demands of today and tomorrow in the growing commercial floor market, it is ideal for contract services and maintenance professionals looking for excellent wood floor protection. Safe and sustainable, the

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non-yellowing formula of Bona Mega ONE makes it ideal for light wood species or floors with creative effects. Its 1-component formula means no mixing, resulting in longer pot life and less waste. It also boasts great mid-abrasion for better adhesion and no clogging, as well as superior build and filling power. Thanks to its fast mid-curing, mid-abrasion can be performed after just 1 hour, speeding up the contractor’s process, resulting in less downtime for the floor owner and increased jobs and efficiency for the professional. “Reinforcing our continued growth in the contract services and maintenance market, our latest addition to the Bona lacquer range is the ideal professional 1-component finish for wood floors. We’ve received very positive feedback from the contractors who have already tested the product, about its great viscosity that makes it forgiving and easy to apply, and its fast drying time and fantastic abrasion that reduces downtime. This is good news for both the contractor and floor owner. We are confident that Bona Mega ONE will contribute to the continued success of the Bona lacquer range as the perfect work partner for professional contractors seeking quality and simplicity.” says Patrik Mellnert, Product Manager, Bona AB. Bona Mega ONE was successfully pre-launched in Sweden and Germany first half of 2018. The launch will now continue in Europe and Asia, and by the turn of the year in USA. For further information, please contact: Patrik Mellnert, Product Manager, Bona AB - Tel +4640387308 or e-mail: Patrik.Mellnert@bona.com

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DOMOTEX 2019: ‘CREATE ‘N’ CONNECT’ THE RENEWAL FROM 2018 GOES ON laminate. Hall 13 also presented a summary of the most recent floor applications and installation products and systems.

Theme and ‘expo in expo’ The main theme of the show was ‘UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE’ with the focus clearly on the growing trend of individualisation in the interior. And so, that theme recurred everywhere, not least in a brandnew initiative in Hall 9, namely an inspirational stroll through trends, innovation, and lifestyle. Amongst other things, this section accommodated the ‘Framing Trends’ exhibition, an exhibition where both established enterprises and successful newcomers and artists could bridge the main theme. This section had four zones to introduce visitors to out-of-the-box ideas.

The exhibition generated strong interaction with visitors.

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Domotex 2018 was special in every way. The new layout seemed to satisfy the yearning for logic and simplicity. The Framing Trends exhibition area certainly made it possible to deviate from well trodden paths within the linear interaction of tradition and trends. Whilst the theme in 2018 (‘UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE’) concentrated strongly on the growing trend of individualisation in the interior, the 2019 show will be devoted to ‘connectivity’. Over half of the exhibition space was booked early in April once the theme was announced.

A success story beckons.

What did Domotex 2018 bring?

New layout in the halls The halls were neatly clustered so that associated products related to each other in a new and logical harmony. Halls 2 to 4 displayed the world’s biggest range of hand-woven carpets. Halls 5 to 7 showed visitors a unique range of mechanically woven carpets. Hall 8 exhibited the latest carpet creations by the most innovative designers and trademarks. Flexible floor coverings and vinyl tiles were located in halls 11 and 12. Halls 12 and 13 accommodated parquet, wooden floors, and

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According to Dr Andreas Gruchow of Deutsche Messe’s managing board, the success of this show was due to the increased number of exhibitors, the good visibility for visitors, an abundance of innovations, and the healthy atmosphere in the halls. The figures do not lie. 1,615 exhibitors took up 106,000m² of exhibition space and welcomed 45,000 visitors from over 100 countries. Over 65% of visitors came from abroad (60% from Europe, 25% from Asia, and 11% from the USA). Amongst the visitor profile there was a noticeable rise in interior traders, architects, designers, and contractors.

New Designs for a Connected World The main theme for Domotex 2019 is ‘CREATE ‘N’ CONNECT’. The theme refers to the mega-trend of contemporary connectivity. Indeed, connectivity affects every aspect of our lives, work, and society.

Technological and digital changes accelerate that development and new cultural patterns and habits pervade the new approach of designs.

Obviously, the theme of ‘connectedness’ also has strong symbolic and emotional aspects. Floors play a major part in that due to the endless possible designs. It is the floor which provides the base and spirit of the rooms in which we live and work. We are always on ‘a floor’. Floors are also integrated design objects. They inspire us, direct us, and create a platform for human contact.

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This philosophical approach to the theme finds specific expression in Framing Trends, which will again offer a platform in 2019 for companies to present innovative products or designs. Exceptional products or product presentations are possible in ‘Flooring Spaces’ where the theme of connectivity comes entirely into its own.

Parquet and wooden floors might be only a niche in the full range of floor coverings, but niches, too, can inspire. This is probably the first time we’ve been able to announce that a phenomenon from the history of parquet has influenced a theme at Domotex, but this is true of the 2019 show. And so, we’re seizing our chance to mention it.

‘Connectivity’ is good for just about anything. ‘Herringbone’ will be a major theme at Domotex 2019, and not just in the wooden flooring section, but also over the entire span of halls 12 and 13. We find herringbone in laminate, but also with elastic floors. Moreover, exhibitors are only too pleased to stress that fact. All sorts of variants in terms of sizes, materials, and colours can be seen in connection with this amazing theme. The fact that herringbone takes on this role is due to its individuality and novelty. Herringbone is an ‘outsider’ within fitting designs. The impact on the whole interior is great.

Strips drill through the room like a spear! Pointed whirlwinds ensure that the room is constantly in motion. The name reflects the herringbone fitting method; the floor is made from approximately the same parts as ordinary strip parquet, but the sections are fitted in the shape of a herringbone. This means the head side is fitted along the length of the floorboard at an angle of 90°. Herringbone comes completely into its own when surrounded by an edge and with locking friezes (a belt of strips fitted in the other direction to the parquet).

Contented voices The fact that both exhibitors and visitors welcomed the innovative approach in 2018 was obviously a fundamental reason for the decision to consolidate these major changes. 2018 was a sort of experimental year for the future. Was it a success? Absolutely!

Maurizio Battiolissi, owner of the gallery in Turin which bears his name, thought the changes were a big step forward because they ‘reinforce the interaction between visitors and exhibitors and help them to share experiences’. Fritz Langauer, owner of Oritop in Austria, described the approach as ‘even better than in the past. Everything is well organised. Since we have clients from China and the United States, the international approach is a great help’. Gerhard Ter Hürne, managing director of Ter Hürne noted particularly the ‘sheer interest and great willingness on the part of visitors to immerse themselves in new ideas’. At the same time, Ter Hürne also encountered vast interest in sales abroad. Visitors, too, were full of praise, especially several architects and designers.

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Floor Forum International:

Visit our stand at the new location – Hall 13, stand E 54.

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 2019 has to offer. As always, our stand will have a special floor. The B:Hard, an 11mm thick engineered parquet floor with specially processed wood veneer, is supplied by Stöckl Parkett from Austria. The type of floor fitted is the Type Crack Krystall (grey) in 22.3 x 220cm.

This floor is 100% ecological, partly due to the low consumption of hardwood and low formaldehyde content. The B:Hard is a floor with tremendous technical performances, something which the busy stand of Floor Forum and Floor Forum International certainly needs (up to almost three times harder than solid oak and unique Bfl-S1 fire class & heat conductivity of 0.065m²K/W)! The silence of the floor at the stand is helped by the excellent subfloor from Mac Lean (‘Isosilence’, 2.8mm thick).

whether we are talking about straight planks or solid or multi-layer parquet. The patina, the lengths and widths, the feel, the wear, and the swelling and distortion of the floorboards make an exceptional product of which they are very proud and which has been purchased in many projects all over the world. As with all their references, they use only natural processes which are based on the reaction of the tannic acid in oak, and they respect the environment. Arbony is looking forward to seeing you at their stand, where you can gain a fresh insight into their wooden floors. You can visit them in Hall 12, Stand C05/1.

B-Fix B-Fix has its stand almost in the very spot where it was last year in order to have greater visibility. The new location for the 2019 show is E33 in Hall 13.

B-Fix is proud to present a novelty that follows wooden terracing developments. The product is the fruit of requests from professionals and will soon be picked up by those who value the quality of their works. The entire B-Fix team will be very pleased to see its existing agents again, but is also expecting to continue expanding its sales network.

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What will be on show?

Arbony

Arbony, the undisputed specialist in wooden floors and distressed parquet, is taking part in Domotex Hanover in January 2019. They are taking part in order to present their very latest innovations in distressing and colouring oak. The Old Factory range has been added to the Campage range, in which the roundness of the wood is magnified, and the Manoir range, which is characterised by subtle distressing; both latter ranges have been made in their workshops for over 20 years and are both timeless. Old Factory offers several attractive references. This range always imitates to perfection the charm and authenticity of floors produced in a traditional workshop,

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The biggest range of glazers and oils gives Blanchon undisputed know-how in the protection and decoration of buildings and the home environment. As the preferred partner of parquet fitters, painters, joiners, or industrials in the world of parquet and soft flooring, they help them, advise them, and train them in the use of their products.

Blanchon, which has been selected for over 180 years for its innovations, technical performances, aesthetic sense, and ecological products, exudes the excellence of French-style authenticity all over the world thanks to its scores of extraordinary paints.

You can see their innovations and their prestigious paints, which have given them fame and renown, at Stand D48 in Hall 13.

CSP Engineering For the third time in a row CSP Engineering is an exhibitor on Domotex. With the development of PAR-Filler® the Belgian constructor became the absolute specialist in filling machines. During this participation the recent developments on the field such as the new

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types of filling machines and the new functions for particular products are placed in the spotlight, for instance a new feeding system for fix lengths (view picture). Furthermore CSP Engineering remains your proactive cooperative partner for other solutions to optimize your production. Our internal R&D engineers think along with you to find solutions on your specific needs. ‘'Let's create your solution together!' is our device.

Take this unique opportunity to explore the possibilities and visit us on DOMOTEX in Hall 13, stand A53.

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After a successful launch last year of our new Reactive Stain NT (New Technology) range and the innovative FORTICO lacquer range, Ciranova will present this year a new product, the Hardwaxoil TITAN. This innovative oil has good filling properties, a very natural colour and extreme high chemical and mechanical resistances. Ciranova will also present different finishes on various wood types and a large

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range of unique finishes with different colours, oils, lacquers for industrial and on-site applications. 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.

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UV devices we are compatible with all available UV varnishes, coatings and oils; currently the devices are also obtainable in LED. The new arrival LED is often praised for its ozone free character, it is good to know that all traditional portable DecoRad® UV-devices have always been ozone free.

However, we do not just have portable UV/LED-devices.

The DecoRad® LED Linemate is a fully automated conveyorbeltoperated industrial inline LED cure unit.

New entrant is the DecoRad® LED LineCure LC40.

This is a separate LED cure unit to be mounted at the end of an existing oil roller/brush line.

Please visit us in our totally redesigned booth, where all devices will be shown. You will find us in Hall 13 – D10.

Design Parquet Custom-made parquet solutions French company Design Parquet has been producing engineered 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 its know-how for special parquet.

Chevron in customized size and pattern Design Parquet offers Chevron in various angles and in made-tomeasure. For example with a length up to 2 meters.

“A la française” style playing with the perspective Authentic and timeless, the “A la Française” style mixes regularly 3 different widths of planks. This look changes the aspect of a room

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Custom-made parquet. Design Parquet will present its project references and bespoke solutions: - special designs: Hexagonal, squares, 3D cube seen in perspective - Panels mixed with exotic wood or metal insert Visit us in Hall 13 stand D96.

care of wood indoor and outdoor. Visit FAXE’s working stand on Hall 13 Stand E-50.

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Flamingo Parket will debut its new PATINA collection at a foreign fair.

The collection has already been introduced to the Dutch market at the INCODA fair that took place in the events hall in Gorinchem between September 15th and 17th. The new collection stands out for its use of new techniques, in which a reaction stain is used as a base layer. Especially for this collection the company has invested in a state-of-the-art spray line, which can also apply the renowned ultra-matt Skylt paints in addition to the PATINA collection. Currently, the range of colours and finishes consists of no less than six collections, each with their own unique look and feel. During the

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upcoming edition of the DOMOTEX, four new exclusive finishes will be added and shown that use silver, copper, and bronze components to guarantee a spectacular result. Flamingo Parket notices a trend in which more and more customers are opting for finished floors, and the percentage of untreated orders is the lowest it's been for years.

By investing in new machinery and attracting more finishing specialists, the company is well equipped to come up with more new and innovative solutions in the coming year.

Visit us in Hall 13, stand A76.

Forestry Timber

founded in 1991, we focused on producing high quality hardwood flooring in a single wood selection. Almost thirty years later we now offer more than a thousand choices of engineered hardwood flooring in every continent. In addition to residential homes, our customers include hotels, shops and offices. Whilst we have expanded our passionate belief in quality service and innovation remain the same.

We are passionately proud of our flooring, as are those who work with us – from our timber specialists who travel the world hand-selecting the finest trees to our craftsmen who hand-finish and oversee the production of each plank. Come visit our booth, to see for yourself!

“Hardwood flooring engineered for living, designed to impress.”

Visit us in Hall 12, Booth B25 & 26.

FLO.IT

Passion is core to all that we do. We are passionate about our products, passionate about customer service and passionate about bringing together cutting-edge technology and hand-craftsmanship to create stunning floors that last a lifetime. Forestry Timber was

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Flo.it is part of the Florian group, which is the main producer of European hardwoods, founded in Italy, but mainly located in Croatia. Due to availability of raw materials, especially oak, they decided in November 2014 to create the Flooring division in their headquarter in Vazzola (TV), Italy.

It has a covered surface of 26.000 m2. The goal is to produce a

certified two-layer wooden floor (FSC, CARB, and VOC-INDOOR AIR CONFORT GOLD_M1-CDPH) in order to be competitive against flooring importers. In order to achieve the aim Flo.it standardized their product: - One essence: oak - Two top layer thicknesses:4 or 6 mm - Three widths: 152mm, 192mm and 242mm - Two lengths: 2050mm and 2350mm (20% out of size) They are able to achieve their goal through standardization, the automation of their machineries, and a large amount of raw materials.

38 workers are currently employed at Flo.it, section Flooring. Flo.it will produce approximately 550.000m2 within 2018 and thanks to latest investments, in 2019 the company will increase its production that will reach 800.000 m2. The main trade is in Italy, that represent 40% of the sales, while the remaining 60% is distributed between Belgium, Netherlands, France, UK, Turkey, USA, Canada, Dubai, and South Africa.

Visit us in Hall 13 stand D82.

combines the best raw materials with the latest trends in the world of parquet, Terra da Bosco, focused on the production of wooden floor and Adisportfloor, an internationally renowned brand in the field of sports flooring. Adisport will propose a large range of innovative sport systems, all of which are CE marked and FIBA certified.

Visit us in Hall 13 booth number E68.

Giorio Wood Floor

Impertek

Domotex Hanover is one of the most professionally organized international trade fair in Germany, dedicated exclusively to the architectural designing and floor covering industry. During Domotex Alma will propose a large variety of products, including classic and traditional solid designs, Hungarian Point and Herringbone Parquet and also new designs with dynamic patterns. Wooden flooring comes in a wide variety of colours, formats and forms that there are no limits to creating individual pattern combinations to meet personal tastes.

The Giorio stand will include three important brands: Alma, who

INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STONEWARE IN VARIOUS SIZES. ACCURATED AND LEVELLED INSTALLATION OF STONEWARE OF ANY SHAPE AND SIZE. A modular system that allows an easy lay, even of long stoneware, allowing aesthetic solutions never realized until now. The new MegaMart fixing headpiece ensures to lock the aluminium bar where can be installed the new Top Rail AS head which has a soft rubber that ensure a non-slip surface for any kind and format of stoneware. AS Top Rail head’s tabs are 2 or 4 mm thick and are

YOUR PARTNER IN WOOD PROTECTION

NEW PRODUCTS OPEN NEW DOORS COME SEE FOR YOURSELF

Visit us at Domotex, stand D35 - hall 13 and BAU, stand 414 - hall A5

› non-stop manual demonstrations of our oils › LED Oil technology in action › Rubio Monocoat flooring trends › be the first to discover our innovations

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pre-carved allowing a quick removal. The Tile Rail joist can be fixed with the whole range of Martinetto and thanks to its shape can be easily coupled to the special MegaMart CRH-T headpiece designed for this purpose. Balance head’s tabs are inserted in the slot at the centre of the bottom side of the joist that permits to use Rail System with the entire Balance Line.

Visit us in Hall 13 Stand B48.

Inpa Parket Chacowood industrial parquet is a current and creative execution in solid wood floor.

Industrial blocks are also called industrial parquet. Of origin these floors were applied in factories and industrial halls. Because of the extremely high wear resistance these floorings are ideal for High Traffic Areas. More and more, this type of floors are also installed in private homes. Our South American ChacoWood wood gives the interior a lively, trendy and artistic look. Since there are many different types of wood and many creative possibilities, our Chacowood Industrial Parquet is very popular with leading architects and Interior consultants/stylists. Industrial parquet has many advantages. It has an extremely long lifetime. It is a very stable flooring with a striking design. It is also extremely suitable for very large areas. The material is delivered unfinished. After installation it can be finished in the desired finish. Industrial parquet is extremely suitable as a floor, for example, in shops, offices, dance and ball rooms and crowded public areas. The industrial parquet of ChacoWood are made of FSC ® certified wood from our own Inpa forest in Bolivia. Inpa manages the entire column of the tree in the forest to the readymade product both in solid as engineered parquet and industrial parquet. At the upcoming Domotex Hanover in 2019 we are also present and will present a number of novelties such as new grading’s and new finishing’s and also our new FJ decking. We will be pleased to welcome you to our stand at Domotex in Hall 13 stand E79.

Küberit Küberit introduces new PPS® profile systems with 4.0 technology Focus on handling convenience For 2019, the market leader for profiles and profile systems out of aluminium, brass and stainless steel has focused on new product

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development. As such, Küberit has consistently implemented its product strategy. At the trade fairs of Domotex (Hall 13, Stand C32) and BAU (Hall A5, Stand 125) in January 2019, the manufacturer will introduce additional profile systems with the patented 4.0 technology.

Beyond that, the Lüdenscheid-based company will present a new clip system for60 laminate, parquet and hardwood flooring, which allows for a very stable installation with the most laying convenience.

LADIK LADIK ORMAN URUNLERI SAN VE TIC LTD STI was established in 2005 15 in Istanbul, Turkey.

By continuous investment and growing its product range in MDF SKIRTING BOARDS and Mdf/Aluminium PROFILES as well as MATTRASS & STYROFOAM has gained a respectable place among the companies in Parquet Industry. We dispatch our products all over the world starting from Turkey, and keep on serving with attitude of providing impeccable service. We provide high quality products with our experienced team without any deviations. Besides producing and supplying customised products we represent solutions for all kinds of demands coming from our customers. Our friendly team strongly provide after sales service always aiming to maintain a customer satisfaction at the highest level. Visit us in Hall: 13, Stand: B17.

Plinthe aluminium Base-Board 950 · pour revêtements de sol de 2 à 11 mm · avec cornières intérieures et extérieures et embouts correspondants Aluminium plint Base-Board 950 · voor vloerbedekkingen van 2 – 11 mm · met bijpassende binnen- en buitenhoeken en eindstukken

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LAMETT LAMETT PRESENTS NEW COLLECTIONS

In less than 15 years, Lamett has become one of the most important players in the field of parquet and ParquetVinyl in Europe. After the launch of ParquetVinyl in 2017, Lamett will once again focus on wood in 2019 by launching a number of exceptional collections under the campaign “close to nature’. Highly distinctive wood structures are combined with refined colours, which adds warmth and personality to your home. The rustic floors, but also the light-rustic collections are expanded. Striking collections are Carcassonne with its original saw grooves and Albi with its exclusive look through intense brushing.

With the expansion of the collections, Lamett succeeds in offering a wide choice for every style and every budget. It’s definitely looking

forward to the new collections of Lamett that will be premiered on Domotex and BAU. Visit us in Hall 12 – C58.

LOBA

In addition to the tried and tested MarkantColor and Markant Transparent hard wax oils, LOBA is launching a completely new product, MarkantNature, at the beginning of the year: this combines the properties of a classic hard wax oil with the popular look of raw wood.

Its special formulation makes the wood surface appear untreated, preserving its natural color without intensifying it. At the same time, MarkantNature gives the floor an even, visually full surface that reliably defies dirt and water. Besides, MarkantNature achieves amazing optical highlights if applied on a layer of a lighter MarkantColor shade.

LOBA is pleased to personally present the new products at Domotex 2019 from January 11 to 14, 2019 in Hanover, Hall 13, stand C23.

Mac Lean Be bold, be colorfull! With the expanded coloration system by LOBA

The New Year Will be Colorful – with the LOBA Coloration System!

The expanded color palette of HS 2K ImpactOil Color and MarkantColor opens up infinite varieties. LOBA will be presenting its expanded coloration concept in the LOBASOL® product range at the beginning of the new year. The color palette of the well-proven 2K High Solid ImpactOil Color and the MarkantColor natural hard wax oil has been revised and standardized. From January 2019, 17 colors each are available: three basic colors (White, Gray, Black), seven wood colors (new color: Walnut) and seven trend colors (e.g. Chalk, Oyster, Clay). Countless other shades can be created by mixing colors.

The colors of ImpactOil Color are even accentuated if the PreTone water-based pigment stain is applied prior to ImpactOil Color.

Thereby, very strong shades (e.g. a bright white) as well as trendy two-color effects can be achieved.

Both construction markets and specialist dealers find a unique partner in Mac Lean with its motto ‘home of ideas’. Subfloors, skirting boards, and accessories together form a major pillar in their assortment and they aim to show this at Domotex 2019 in Hall 13, stand C02.

Innovative customised work of products, private labels, and assortments ensure a unique partnership in which they like to ensure that you can stand out.

D E S I G N® PA R Q U E T Fr a nc e

Custom made

Loft Pro TEAK Semi-solid wood flooring 15 x 140 x 800-1500 mm Top layer 4 mm 2 bevels, Tongue & Groove www.designparquet.fr Floor Forum International 99

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Mauler After the Day of the Finish show (‘Dag van de Afwerking’) in Brussels, Mauler is going to the German show DOMOTEX, the top flooring industry event. Mauler will be exhibiting its innovative solutions for protecting and maintaining wood and other materials. From 11 to 14 January inclusive, they will be presenting a range of innovative products characterised by their biological origin, lack of odour, and an aqueous phase. Mauler, a specialist in the fight against indoor air pollution, is presenting solutions for parquet. Some of Mauler’s products use innovative technology for an environment in an aqueous phase and/or are based on natural products. Discover the odourless glazer which absorbs over 88% of the formaldehyde of the parquet and up to 40% of the formaldehyde in the interior air. You can acquaint yourself with innovative solutions for various in and outdoor carriers from this trademark which was formed in 1919 and immerses you in the Mauler way of life. Mauler solutions are available in Germany, Belgium, and France. You can visit them at Domotex in Hall 13 at stand B46.

Miva Parket At Domotex, for the first time, Miva Parket will be exhibiting their latest innovation, the scorching of parquet and wall cladding, in various facets. Due to lots of national and international interest, they have had to extend their tunnel oven in order to scorch planks up to 30cm wide. They scorch items for both wholesalers, who sell entire collections, and for professionals for whom manual scorching is too labour intensive. Moreover, it’s impossible to do this work manually in view of their exceptionally competitive price of €6.00 per square metre. Furthermore, they have

also invested once again this year in research and development within Miva with the result that a brand-new G-collection is in the pipeline.

This is a new generation driftwood collection based on their innovative self-made reactive process. You are warmly invited to visit them during the Domotex trade fair in Hall 12 at stand C17 so that they can introduce you to their innovations.

Original Chapel Parket Unique by Nature Stylish, with charm and a rare warm character. Each Original Chapel Parket floor is made to order, finished by hand, highly stain resistant, durable and easy to maintain.

Produced from raw timber to finished product, for every interior, for domestic and commercial use.

Sustainability Made with respect for the environment Original Chapel Parket is all about making the most of wood: We use only wood from forests managed according to sustainable principles and with FSC and PEFC certification. In addition, our Bio energy plant ensures the manufacturing process leaves nothing to waste as all wood residues are processed into 100% green electricity. www.chapelparket.com.

Visit us in Hall 13, stand D81.

Rubio Monocoat Come see what’s new @ Rubio Monocoat The Rubio Monocoat stand will again have that warm wooden vibe around it. It’s dominated by colours on different wood types, both

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interior and exterior. You can come and test them all out for yourself at our big demo-stand, where our experts give you tips and tricks and all wood-related matters. For those of you who haven’t seen the amazing technology of our LED Oil, be sure to come by and try it out yourself. Also, the Rubio Monocoat stand will be the place to go to if you want to be informed about all the latest flooring trends. We’ll have them all exposed on our stand, and we’ll show you how our products fit in perfectly with these trends. Last but not least: for those of you who love the look of pre-aged wood but you want it to be easy reproduceable, stable in colour and easy to apply, be sure to come and visit us at Domotex and BAU. Domotex, Hall 13, stand D35. BAU, Hall A5, stand 414.

part, will present new rollers’ designs and textures, some of which have already met outstanding results and demands within the sector.

The two companies together manufacture high quality industrial machineries for the top surface finishing of wood and wood derivate material, suitable for flooring, matchboard, panels, and many others goods.

Renzo Borgonovo and Trabattoni Stampi would welcome your visit and will be ready to answer your queries at their Domotex booth: Hall 13, Stand A13.

Solidor Rubber & Products

RENZO BORGONOVO / FNT TRABATTONI STAMPI For the first time Renzo Borgonovo Srl and FNT Srl will be attending Domotex Fair, Hanover, Germany. The two Italian companies, leader in hot embossing technology, will introduce to the public the new Renzo Borgonovo’s Hot Embossing machine equipped with a new rollers’ heating system: electric lamps! This new system completely replaces the old gas systems used before, rising the machine’s new version to better and safer quality standards. Trabattoni Stampi, by its

Solidor Rubber & Products is a renowned manufacturer of rubber and plastic products and solutions for a wide range of applications in different sectors. In addition to a wide range of own solutions and standard products, special attention is paid to specific solutions according to the needs of every customer. The company is specialized in the production of high quality terrace supports for wooden plank floors and concrete tiles. The terrace supports can be continuously adjusted in height from 1 cm to 1 m and can be delivered with special top plates for a solid and precise placement of the planks and tiles.

The durability of the plastic and the solidity of the construction

Visit FAXE’s working stand on

Hall 13 Stand E-50

WOODCARE SINCE 1926

Visit our working stand to see, how you can create beautiful effects on wooden floors with FAXE industrial lye.

FAXE is your professional business partner for industrial protection, treatment and care of wood indoor and outdoor.

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guarantee a smooth installation of the terrace in all circumstances, and an unprecedented supporting power. It’s a reliable and qualitative solution that smoothly defies the time and the elements.

Visit us in Hall 13 Stand E60.

Spačva In Spačva we are constantly working on relationship with our customers. We are trying to give them products which are going to satisfy all their needs. Surface treatment, dimensions are giving us possibility to create a big range of products. Exibithing at Domotex Hanover has always been a good place to present our new products, and to meet current and new customers. This year we are presenting new colors, and new dimensions in Herringbone and Chevron. With Osmo Hardwax oil we have created new collections, new colors, new opportunities for unique solid flooring. All details you can ask us in person at Domotex Hanover Hall 13, Stand C60, 11.-14. January 2019.

Also, this year you can see our doors at BAU Messe Munich. Through years we are creating doors which represents a choice with style.

They can give your space classic but also modern design. Some of our designs you can better see at BAU Messe Munich, Hall 6, Stand 336, 14.-19. January 2019.

TOVER: LET'S CONNECT TO CREATIVE PEOPLE Uniqua| the only Self-Linking lacquer you'll ever need to create your wood floor. Strong without B-component, easy to use, secure and multi-effect with 4 glosses, 19 full colours with the Paint version, invisible look with the

LAVONIAN OAK

Machines for Parquet finishing Visit us at Domotex Hall 13, stand D01/1

find more info on www.trivec.eu

Solcamastraat 25, 9262 ND, Sumar, The Netherlands +31 512 510035 | info@trivec.eu | www.trivec.eu

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Natur version and R10 certified Antislip.

Belle Epoque| create your own colour thanks to our water-based, flawless, easy-to-use stain, available in 15 fashionable colours.

L’Olio 100%| create your own natural finish thanks to our single-coat, solvent-free oil, available in 32 trendy shades.

Adhesives| lay at best using our wide range of high-performance, solvent-free adhesives for both wood and resilient floors. Come and create with us your customised finish on our demo zone! Hall 13 – Stand C55 - www. tover.com

Trivec New items at Trivec New item 1: Trivec QX400 Spraying machine Trivec introduces the TRV-QX400 Spraying machine. The TRVSPR400 Trivec Sprayer is successfully being used for applying reactive and pigmented stains. The new Spraying machine can be used for a wider range of applications, including primer and finish lacquering.

New item 2: Industrial water-cooled UV LED The new water-cooled UV LED unit will be introduced at the Domotex.

The new cooling system is highly reliable, stable and ultra-efficient.

The environmental temperature has no impact whatsoever of the cooling performance of the LED lights.

New item 3: TRV450 Premium roller coater Trivec offers a broad range of machines for finishing parquet. At the Domotex, we will present the new Premium roller coater. The machine comes with such options as heated coater rollers and vacuum cassettes wherefore also short work pieces can be easily treated with a reverse roller.

New item 4: Prior measure system Get acquainted with the possibilities of the Trivec linear measuring system. In a simple and reliable manner, prior to coating, the proper amount of square meters accurately measured. www.trivec.eu / info@trivec.eu. Visit us in Hall 13 – Stand D01/1.

WOCA Denmark A/S WOCA Denmark A/S presents three new product developments at DOMOTEX/BAU 2019 OXI Quick industrial oil - High-speed LED-curing oil that complies with the Ø-norm.

A quick-drying oil for large-scale high-speed manufacturing that supports both LED and UV curing, allowing manufactures high efficiency on the production lines. The oil has a high renewable content which complies with the Ø-norm.

4+1 Industrial Base Colour System - Flexible oil-colouring system for industrial customers.

The system consists of four base colours and one neutral oil. This allows the manufacturers to mix or adjust volumes and colours to customer preferences which minimizes waste. WOCA Denmark has predefined an initial range of colours, but the possibilities are infinite.

A completely new WOCA Lacquer range WOCA Denmark has formulated a new range of high-end lacquers according to mid European preferences. Beside lacquers for standard application, e.g. home, offices and high traffic areas, the range also includes an invisible lacquer which gives the wood floor an untreated look. Visit us in Hall 13 B58.

We exhibit:

11.-14.01.19 Hannover Hall 13-Stand D02

Professional Flooring Technology

14.-19.01.19 München Hall A5-Stand 534

08.-14.04.19 München Hall A1-Stand 102

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Floor Scrapers in suitable weigh German Quality

Janser GmbH

MASTER MOBIL II 105 kg

JUNIOR Ride-on 420 kg

Ride-on ADB high-speed 1180 kg

Your projects - our equipment - your success!

Böblinger Straße 91 D-71139 Ehningen www.janser.com Tel. +49/7034/1270 Fax +49/7034/8838 info@janser.com

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF ORIGINAL CHAPEL PARKET

www.chapelparket.com

VIST US AT:

11 - 14 January 2019 Hannover, Hall 13, STAND D81

14 - 19 January 2019 Munich, Hall A6, STAND 425

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Coswick (BLR)

COSWICK HARDWOOD FLOORING When you buy or rent an apartment or build a house you start to think about the materials to be used inside. Trends and traditions are different from country to country and no matter the nationality, culture, climate or budget one wants to have beautiful, reliable, long-lasting and eco-friendly flooring.

No wonder why hardwood floorings have become so popular around the world. Modern engineered hardwood floors can be used in commercial facilities, private houses, apartments with underfloor heating systems and even on yachts.

- Wear layer of 4 mm that can be sanded up to 4 times. Coswick uses only sawn single-strip lamellas from Oak, Ash or American Walnut for top layer. Sawn hardwood lamellas not only preserve the rich grain texture but also have no internal checks that could cause face splits later on; - All 3 layers are joint together with the use of high-adhesion hotmelt polyurethane formaldehyde-free glues and finished with eco-friendly UV-oil, Hardwax oil or lacquer ensuring no delamination and superb wear-resistance.

Coswick Ltd. is a high-end hardwood flooring manufacturer with over 25 years of international flooring supply experience. Company unique fully integrated manufacturing facility operating from logs to ready-done prefinished products allows producing extremely wide and flexible assortment, controlling quality at every stage and getting results incomparably higher to that of industry standards.

Resisting fluctuations of air humidity within the limits of 20-80% Coswick floors are not just good for underfloor heating systems but also can be successfully used globally - even in moist climate of China, GCC, Australia and dry Colorado (USA).

Continuous work on widening the range of designer solutions is a top priority of Coswick design Team. When creating new decors the company is responding to latest trends, creating own designs or adding new twists to classic, time-tested patterns and looks with wide collection assortments.

Why Coswick Constant investment in research and development makes it possible for the company to create floors of highest quality. How does one feel that the quality is high? Your wood floor resists humidity due to balance between all-hardwood construction layers and the use of cork compensators creating superb stability of a flooring plank; it does not delaminate due long-lasting performance and backed up with lifetime structural warranty; as well as the finish retains good look and wears off as long as possible.

Coswick 3-layer Solid engineered hardwood flooring has hardwood in all 3 layers and, as opposed to classic engineered floors with softwood or HDF core, is characterized by: - Highly balanced construction due to the use of hardwood birch as a middle core and base lamella thus making a perfect symmetry and enhancing internal balance of hardwood planks, reducing twisting or warping effect; - Hard cross-laid interconnected solid birch bars in the middle core making flooring shrink and expand less at humidity variations; - Cork compensators added every 15 cm to balance internal stress in case of moisture effect and as a result helping flooring to withstand to humidity fluctuations;

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Coswick assortment today is one-of-a-kind - offering solutions for all types of projects starting from ordinary apartments’ decorations up to exquisite restoration projects: - Six Traditional Plank hardwood flooring collections with over a 100 variations of colors and finishes; - Six Mosaic collections with over 200 variations of colors, finishes and patterns like chevron, herringbone, parquetry, classic mosaics floors, traditional uniblocks and others; - Coswick Thermo Ash Decking and Siding solutions for open-air facilities; - Coswick extended line of Decorative and Acoustic Wall and Ceiling Panels with a big variety of colors and looks; - Wide range of Coswick Sports flooring systems for both professional sport arenas and private all-purpose facilities; - Wide range of Accessories specially made to give a perfectly finished uniform look of any place from skirtings to reducers; - Full line of installation, care and maintenance products.

Coswick Team are committed to manufacturing only Environmentally Friendly products. We use only 100% natural FSC approved European Oak, formaldehyde-free glues and eco-friendly UV-cured or Hardwax oil coatings for production of our flooring collection, decking and siding, wood wall coverings and care products.

What’s NEW With a dealer network all over the world, Coswick constantly follows trends in the industry from Japan to Canada. In addition to classic collections we always look for something new, unique or a designer twist to an old pattern. With a huge variety of designer friendly products we still find a place for something new and trendy. This year we are glad to present the latest novelties of 2019: - - - - -

New dimensions of classic Chevron and Herringbone; New Chevron with CosLoc joint system; New colors and finishes at mosaic and plank flooring collections; Expansion of wide single strip plank 300mm collection; New marketing tools and services.

HISTORY Coswick hardwood flooring was presented for the first time on the market in 1995. Initially, the product range was limited to traditional unfinished parquet and solid plank flooring.Having adopted the best German working traditions and state-of-the-art equipment from the very beginning, Coswick was led by a young and energetic team dedicated to set a new standard of quality excellence in the wood flooring industry.

In 2017 Coswick have started an investment program on manufacturing capacity expansion. By the end of 2018 we have doubled our capacity allowing the company to produce more than 1 million square meters of plank and mosaic hardwood flooring collections of a superb quality per year.

Having more power, we will keep on providing our partners and customers with stable, reliable and long-lasting solutions for the most daring projects all over the world.

For more information visit us on www.coswick.com

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WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM AN ACOUSTIC FLOOR? FLOATING FITTING OFTEN REQUIRES SOUND IMPROVEMENT OPERATIONS

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We often hear people mixing up terms such as sound insulation and sound absorption. Maybe it’s time to remind ourselves of a few ‘phenomena’. After all, if a product is used as a ‘solution’ to a problem, familiarising ourselves properly with that problem would appear to make sense.

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What is sound? When does it disturb us, why is that, and, in particular, what can you do about it? This problem arises with floating floors. The solution comes mainly from subfloors which improve the sound. However, sound improvement is not necessarily ‘sound insulation’.

Glued versus floating

Frequency expressed in hertz

If we fully glue a floor onto a screed, that virtually eliminates the problem of noise. Indeed, the entire floor construction then forms one connected mass with no air layers. This has consequences for both sound in the room itself and sound spread to the room below. The way in which we perceive sound is obviously affected by the type of floor.

The various types of floors score differently, depending partly on fitting conditions. Flexible floors such as cork, vinyl, linoleum, carpet, and such like score best and that depends partly on the thickness. The issue of sound transfer with floating floors is another story. Floating floors do not form a connected mass with the subfloor and the air layer under a floating floor ensures sound transfer. Even the effect (impact) of walking on a floor is often disturbingly audible. We’re all familiar with the irritating ‘click sound’ of laminate and other floating floors.

The pitch determines the tone of sound, the number of times per second (frequency) that the condensations and dilutions of the sound vibrations occur. A human being can hear frequencies from about 20 hertz to almost 20,000 hertz. Low frequency sounds are frequencies below 100 hertz (for example, sounds in the house or techno sounds), whilst high frequency sounds are frequencies above 4,000 hertz. What we eventually perceive subjectively when we hear a sound with a particular frequency is indicated by the word ‘pitch’.

Core concepts – a reminder In order to understand the measures presented here to improve the acoustics, we must understand a few basic concepts with regard to sound. We will briefly define the concepts of sound, frequency and decibel, impact and airborne sound, insulation, and absorption.

What is sound?

Sound is all the vibrations perceived by the ear. These vibrations spread themselves in a wave motion through a medium and ensure that the sound is spread. The most popular medium is air, but sound can spread in just about any material e.g. stone, concrete, water, or glass. The various characteristics or quantities which are important for expressing and measuring sound are clarified briefly below.

Sound level expressed in dB (decibels) The sound level of audible sound ranges from 0dB (hearing threshold) to about 140dB (pain barrier). The human ear hears low frequencies less well. We can take account of that ear sensitivity by correcting the sound level (in dB). The result is a ‘weighted’ sound level which is expressed in dB(A). And so, the addition of an ‘A’ indicates that the sound level is in relation to what is heard by the human ear.

Impact sound and airborne sound As regards the spread of sound, we need to draw a distinction between airborne sound and impact sound. Airborne sound spreads via the air, impact sound via structures which are connected to each other (vibrations which spread via the floor, ceiling, beams, and such like). We can take some simple yet effective measures (e.g. vibration-free mats) to counteract impact sound transfer. However, it is much more difficult to counteract the nuisance caused by airborne sound. Airborne sound insulation is essentially about reducing the sound level produced in a particular room as much as possible via the insulation capacity of the partition constructions.

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Sound insulation and absorption People sometimes get these two concepts mixed up, but they are two completely different things. Sound insulation means suppressing sound between two rooms. To that end, partition constructions have to be insulated efficiently. Sound absorption determines the amount of sound absorbed in one room. Sound absorption in bare rooms with hard materials is low and sound echo (reverberation) great, and that leads to a hollow tone and resonance. The more soft elements (e.g. cloths, carpet, or absorbent panels) are present in the room, the greater the sound absorption and the less resonance.

Subfloors to improve sound Floating floors clearly do not form a connected mass with the subfloor.

The air layer under a floating floor ensures the spread of sound and the effect (impact) of walking on a floor is often disturbingly audible.

Specific subfloors To improve the acoustics with floating floors, manufacturers offer very specific subfloors which are tested in accordance with the prevailing European standards (EN ISO 717-1 and 2 and EN ISO 140-1,2).

The way in which tests are carried out on the subfloors and the way in which suppliers (producers and dealers) present their products confirm that there is no such thing as sound reduction ‘in and of itself’.

The capacity of a subfloor to reduce sound is always noted ‘in relation to’ the final floor. And so, we get a certain reduction in sound with subfloor X, if it is used with floor Y.

U310 is a polyester glued fleece which reduces tension in glued parquet and laminate. This fleece is a problem-solver with doubtful subfloors. It is damp-proof and has an isolating effect. The extra mounting height is a mere 1.5 to 2mm, including the glue thickness.

Finally, Bona U340 is a polyester fibre-plate subfloor which reduces tension for the final floor covering such as ceramic, natural stone, wooden floors, etc. The high compressive strength can cope with high pressure (5.0kN/m²). It is suitable for both domestic and commercial use. It improves acoustic attenuation considerably.

Self-adhesive subfloors

Parkettfreund

For some years now, technological subfloors have been emerging which are equipped with one or two self-adhesive layers. These subfloors are actually sophisticated fitting systems to ensure quick and easy fitting and help greatly to improve acoustic comfort at the same time. The self-adhesive layer in some respects replaces glue and makes both subfloor and floor are part of the same mass.

What’s on the market?

Bostik Bostik has for this purpose the insulation underlay based on cork rubber granulate, namely Nibolay TS 150. Nibolay TS 150 is a polyurethane cork rubber granulate mixture which is 3mm thick. This subfloor is absolutely ideal as an underlay to reduce sound (3mm yields a reduction of up to about 18dB) and provide heat insulation to improve living comfort under wood-engineered parquet, laminate, and solid parquet and on substrates of rough concrete, cement covering floors, wooden plank floors, chipboard, or on existing substrates such as parquet, ceramic tiles, PVC, and linoleum floor coverings. It is the combination of the cork and rubber which yields an improvement in the impact sound (with Nibolay TS 150 there is an improvement of 18dB).

Bona Bona presents three subfloors, namely Bona U300, Bona U310, and Bona U340. Bona U300 is a subfloor of bound cork and rubber granulate and is used for parquet, laminate, and other floors. The material has a sound insulation effect. When it is glued to parquet, it reduces the tensions generated in the parquet and diverts them to the subfloor.

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Parkettfreund, too, believes that the aim of a subfloor with floating floors is partly to reduce the sound of footsteps and transient noises.

The best results are achieved with materials which contain a lot of air, such as PE foam. All 36 references in the Parkettfreund range improve the acoustics in the room. The thickness and material composition of these subfloors vary, depending on the range. The best products for this purpose are accommodated in the Acoustic Series. Acoustic Light + is the best option and reduces sound by 22dB. To reduce the sound of footsteps, you can best opt for products with a high density (PUR) such as the Acoustic Layer, which yields a reduction of around 30%. The subfloors can be used for parquet and laminate and three subfloors can also be used for LVT, due to their stability under high pressure. The materials used vary. They include thermo-plastic components (e.g. polyethylene), elastomeric (e.g. polyurethane), natural products (e.g. wood fibres), granulates, and mixed fibres (e.g.

PU mixed minerals).

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Laminate: click systems examined, a quality survey

FITTING A FLOOR …

IN NO TIME AT ALL REFINED CLICK SYSTEMS MAKE LAMINATE ‘PORTABLE’

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If there’s one type of floor which we could call ‘engineered’ from its very beginning, it is undoubtedly laminate. From its very conception or ‘ discovery’, laminate has been the fruit of creative research work and a creative spirit. The floorboards, which so beautifully resemble the look of a wooden floor,

came from nothing. A plank with a photograph! You have to think of the idea at the time. Today, the plank is merely part of an ingenious flooring system which overflows with technological innovations.

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Technological in all respects Let’s be honest. To make a wooden floor, the necessary knowledge and experience of types of wood and a healthy dose of carpentry expertise will get you quite a long way. The right type of wood, dried properly, the right dimensions, correct thickness and sizes, and, yes, you have strip parquet. With laminate, things are completely different. Laminate is created at a crossroads of forms of technology. The base is related to wooden panel technology i.e. the bearer. The step from MDF to HDF already represented serious progress. Then there’s adhesive technology; various components have to be fastened together. Printing and photography play a part, as does chemistry, for the development of the finish.

There is constant development in each of these technological fields and laminate has managed to follow those developments closely. Developing and printing decors can now be done digitally. Printing wood grain on paper can now be done with relief; embossing is a fact. Lacquers for the ultimate protection nowadays are UV lacquers. If progress is made in ‘a technological field’, laminate producers simply apply it.

Laminate sells itself When laminate emerged from nothing, many people regarded it somewhat scornfully as imitation and, yes, that’s what it was. What people didn’t yet realise in those days was that the reproach was also the major asset. Laminate traders put together bundles of sales arguments to get the product launched on the market. What was laminate in the first place? It was a budget-friendly alternative for anyone who loved parquet or wooden flooring, but couldn’t afford it. Or it was a renovation product for anyone who wanted a wooden floor, but didn’t have the available height, at least not without breaking up the existing floor. Laminate also represented a temporary solution i.e. a cheap floor which you could fit in expectation of better times. Others saw laminate as the perfect solution for tenants i.e. they wanted a wooden floor, but didn’t want to invest money in the landlord’s house. At all events, the portability of laminate was a big asset from the start. That portability is the fruit of an ingenious click system which makes it possible not only to fit laminate quickly, but also to dismantle it again without damaging it.

collections Eternity Long, Glorious, Glorious Luxury, and Glorious XXL. However, the effect of a classic parquet floor is also possible with, for instance, Chateau or very narrow strips with the ‘Finesse & Glorious Small’. The click system developed by BerryAlloc® is Duoloc. 5G is created under the licence owned by Välinge Innovation AB. With Duoloc, 5G, and Chateau Loc, BerryAlloc® awakens the odd jobber in all of us.

Fitting becomes really easy. The fitting instructions also lend a hand.

These floors can be fitted with or without extra tools. The lifelong guarantee is obviously a welcome bonus.

Quick-Step

In no time at all What does ‘in no time at all’ mean? In reality, it does mean a little bit of time. It means clicking the plank vertically along the length and sliding it into place horizontally before clicking it securely in place along the ends. That’s just about the common denominator of lots of systems. At all events, the technological wonder of laminate floors lies primarily in the click systems which have formed the subject of a whole series of patents for several years now. Nowadays, the patents are in the hands of a few, but the licences are used by various manufacturers. The various systems have grown together somewhat in recent years. An important point for attention is the tensile strength of the systems. After all, laminate is fitted floating. The core material (MDF of HDF) contains wood fibres, which, depending on the season, absorb a greater or lesser degree of damp (relative humidity!). The floor swells or shrinks as a result of this humidity. That also causes the objects on the floor (e.g. chairs, cupboards, or moveable items). The strength of the ‘lock system’ should prevent the joints from opening after a few seasons. The simplicity of the system should work in favour of all those other arguments e.g. temporary solution, portable, and dismountable.

Two pioneers BerryAlloc® BerryAlloc® presents an extensive range in diverse sizes. Extra wide or long floorboards, which make the room look bigger, are found in the

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Quick-Step has developed its own click system, namely Uniclic. The system was introduced and licensed in 1997. The Uniclic click system has great horizontal and vertical pulling force to keep the floorboards neatly together. There is also ‘tension’ on Uniclic whereby the floorboards/planks connect well, there are no open joints, and the floor installation is waterproof. The Uniclic click system is the only click system which can be fitted very simply in different ways. This means that the floor can always be fitted perfectly, even in difficult situations.

The most important thing is that the click system is simple and sturdy.

This means it is not possible to make mistakes with the fitting and the connection stays intact for several decades. The system is designed in the material of the floor itself, namely HDF. The tension is a significant factor in the waterproof nature of a floor, but this is not sufficient for very wet conditions and frequent cleaning. Really damp rooms such as bathrooms are still a challenge. Quick-Step found a solution for this many years ago in the shape of waterproof laminate floors, which can be fitted in bathrooms perfectly well.

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COUNTDOWN TO BAU 2019 MESSE MUNICH IS READY FOR ANOTHER 250,000 VISITORS

BAU 2019, the world’s top trade fair for architecture and building materials and systems, takes place in the Messe Munich from 14 to 19 January 2019. Once again, the organisers are expecting no fewer than 2200 exhibitors from over 45 countries and a good 250,000 visitors from all over the globe. No fewer than 200,000m² of serviceable exhibition space will be in use. What is on show? Architectural solutions, materials, and building systems for residential and project construction and materials for the interior.

BAU presents solutions for new buildings and renovation or modernisation projects.

Focus on architects Every two years, this unique event brings together market leaders from the sector for a large-scale exchange of ideas within an entire sector.

Moreover, BAU is also the most important rendezvous for architects and building engineers with an attendance of no fewer than 65,000 professional visitors. The exhibited materials are grouped into product categories and themes. The central themes on which the show is

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based play a key part within all sections. Obviously, there are also all sorts of supporting activities such as seminars with experts from all over the world.

Continuity in terms of themes Building is in a constant state of development. Current themes need to be examined, but can never be covered exhaustively in one study session. Nevertheless, it seems that one of the merits of BAU is to allow themes and the approach to them to develop with the reality during the show. A good example of such a theme is ‘the building sector in an urban context’. That subject was covered in 2013 and is now being taken up again.

Urban development Half of the world lives in an urban environment. According to forecasts, by 2050, no less than 75% of all people will live in a town or city.

Future developments on this theme were considered in depth at BAU 2013. Research has shown that an urban form of community does have benefits, certainly from the point of view of energy. A good 40% of

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all energy is consumed in homes. About 75% of that is consumed on heating, whilst the rest goes on lighting, cooling, domestic appliances, communication, etc. All indications are that an ‘integrated city’ with houses with optimised energy consumption is the future. The solutions for taking on these challenges were also considered at BAU 2013.

Urban living in 2019 That once forecast flow towards the city is still continuing. An acute shortage of housing and the astronomical costs of building works in an urban context mean that building more homes is high on the political agenda. It is the task of governments, developers, and investors to supervise the urban increase in dwelling density carefully and direct it efficiently. New development models are needed for that purpose.

New software and computerised processes can certainly make a contribution in that respect, even if it is only to expose as yet unused possibilities. Forum A4 examines future-oriented and intelligent concepts for the individual building, the urban environment, and the city.

Living and working and private and public life are linked to each other in order to obtain a better society for everyone with more open spaces, despite more densely populated cities. The housing problem is so acute in the German Big Seven (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Düsseldorf that major building projects are being relocated to smaller cities such as Augsburg, Freiburg, and Münster. Forum

C2 studies remarkable building projects in those locations. Forum B0 sheds light on the integration of old and new buildings.

Mass production versus individuality Another nice theme! More and more articles are being written about ‘modular’ construction. Modules are components of a building, whether or not they are just surfaces or surfaces with a function (e.g. a pre-fabricated kitchen/bathroom). We used to call that ‘prefab’ and it is gradually gaining acceptance again. Modules can be built in the factory in advance and, moreover, this can be done on a large scale. That means mass production, but how do we reconcile ‘mass production’ with the growing ‘individualisation’ and even ‘personalisation’ in architecture? The driving forces behind the growth of pre-fabricated projects are the vast increase in the population, migration, mobility, and, in particular, vast demographic changes which are occurring against the background of a pressing lack of time. Rapid assembly on site, perfect cost control and timing, and the guarantee of industrial quality are certainly all solid arguments and incentives. At Forum A4 at BAU 2019, visitors will hear that the efficiency of mass production is not at odds with individuality. Architects get a huge magic box of concepts which they can use at once in combination to design a unique project as they wish. Creativity is still needed. Forum B0 applies this issue to renovation and modernisation projects.

Decospan for the first time at Bau! Decospan will showcase numerous novelties from both the Division Flooring as well as the Division Panels!

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Installing a wooden herringbone pattern floor is child’s play with Par-ky Swing

Astrata: simple wooden walls

The new Swing is the masterpiece of Par-ky at Bau. This herringbone with its Unifit X fold-down system shows how design and ease of installation can go perfectly hand in hand. Next to this, Par-ky will also present its endless possibilities of wood species, dimensions and finishes.

Cabbani launches di Lorenzo, a new collection of high-end floors Cabbani bridges the warmth and beauty of a high-quality European oak parquet flooring with contemporary architecture. We also proudly announce that we will present our new high-end parquet “di Lorenzo”. Our French production guarantees trendy products with respect for nature and the utmost care for quality.

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In order to support our clients even better, Decospan started a partnership with Mapei. Mapei will provide all technical information, installation instructions and support for a glue-down installation of Par-ky and Cabbani. Decospan does not accept any liability for consequential damage caused by non-observance of these instructions (and not using products of MAPEI).

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Astrata is wall cladding based on sliced wood from recycled old oak beams. Due to the different thickness of the veneered blocks, a 3D surface is created.

New design: Querkus Retro Our new Querkus “Retro” still has an authentic character but has a softer look than a real Vintage panel.

New Shinnoki colors Shinnoki “prefinished panels” was updated with beautiful finishes on walnut and oak. In addition, we developed the Shinnoki laminate for extremely versatile use.

Visit us at BAU München January 14th - 19th, 2019 Booth nr. A6-510

What will be on show?

Adesiv

Adesiv will be at the BAU Fair (Hall B6 stand 537) and on the occasion will introduce its new range of products based on silane technology, as this exhibition has greater opportunities in creating a meeting point with potential clients of the construction industry in comparison with Domotex Hanover. Its new product range called MS Silane Technology is a step towards the future for the company for which tradition represents its strength. There are low modulus sealants, waterproofing membranes and multi-purpose silane glues among its products.

BUZON, MANUFACTURER OF PEDESTALS Buzon has been developing and manufacturing innovative support system products since 1987. Polypropylene Buzon pedestals are both ergonomic and hard-wearing. They are specially designed to allow the realization of all kind of terraces. The extensive range of BUZON solutions ensures easy, stable and durable installation of concrete tiles, natural stone, ceramic tiles or wood.

Internationally recognized pedestals The reputation of Buzon pedestals has been built up through both our extensive experience and our will to satisfy even the most demanding requirements of architects, construction professionals and industry standards. Our team is ready to help you, supporting you in your projects and constructions anywhere in the world.

Adjustable high performance pedestals for terraces Buzon floor pedestals are adjustable in height, making them suitable for the construction of raised terraces up to 1120 mm in height.

There is a range of levelling accessories which can correct the level by up to 5%; and in some cases 10%. These adjustable floor pedestals can be used with different types and forms of terrace coverings. The Buzon range of pedestals includes 3 series: PB, BC, DPH. Visit us in Hall A4- stand 213.

Design Parquet

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Custom-made parquet solutions French company Design Parquet has been producing engineered 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

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manufacturer will display its know-how for special parquet.

Chevron in customized size and pattern Design Parquet offers Chevron in various angles and in made-tomeasure. For example with a length up to 2 meters.

“A la française” style playing with the perspective Authentic and timeless, the “A la Française” style mixes regularly 3 different widths of planks. This look changes the aspect of a room and bring a different perspective.

Custom-made parquet. Design Parquet will present its project references and bespoke solutions: - special designs: Hexagonal, squares, 3D cube seen in perspective - Panels mixed with exotic wood or metal insert Visit us in Hall 5 - Stand 138.

Eurotec The all-rounder: Eurotec’s Profi-Line adjustable pedestals

Eurotec GmbH is a medium-sized company which deals with the development, production and distribution of products for the construction sector. The company supplies products from timber structure, deck construction and concrete fixing. With its adjustable pedestals of the Profi-Line series, Eurotec offers the ultimate modular system for timber decks and stone patios. The special feature of these products? Due to the construction heights of 10 mm to 168 mm the terrace can be individually adapted to almost all external circumstances and wishes. Consisting of six adjustable pedestals with different heights, the series has now been extended by two further products: the PRO XS and PRO XXS including its own extension plate. We are live at BAU 2019! Visit us at our booth 403 in Hall C6 with the topic wood and facade construction and for information about deck construction visit our booth 525 in Hall A5. Further information can be found at www.eurotec.team, info@eurotec.team or +49 (0) 2331 6245-0.

Impertek INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STONEWARE IN VARIOUS SIZES. ACCURATED AND LEVELLED INSTALLATION OF STONEWARE OF ANY SHAPE AND SIZE. A modular system that allows an easy lay, even of long stoneware, allowing aesthetic solutions never realized until now. The new MegaMart fixing headpiece ensures to lock the aluminium bar where can be installed the new Top Rail AS head which has a soft rubber that ensure a non-slip surface for any kind and format of stoneware. AS Top Rail head’s tabs are 2 or 4 mm thick and are pre-carved allowing a quick removal. The Tile Rail joist can be fixed with the whole range of

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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

Martinetto and thanks to its shape can be easily coupled to the special MegaMart CRH-T headpiece designed for this purpose. Balance head’s tabs are inserted in the slot at the centre of the bottom side of the joist that permits to use Rail System with the entire Balance Line.

Visit us in Hall A4 Stand 525.

KLEIBERIT Bonding of Design Flooring/LVT

Constant new trends in flooring design, use of new materials and production methods, require new solutions for high quality and reliable bonding. No other element in interior living space has more stress than flooring. LVT decorative materials are enjoying ever increasing popularity. Bonding the ca. 2.5 mm thick PVC materials in different designs on different materials such as HDF, PVC, WPC, etc. is a challenge for the adhesive. KLEIBERIT succeeded in developing a new class of adhesives which combines all of the required properties – very good wetting on all substrates and decorative materials, resistance to plasticizers, and good processing properties in the flat lamination process. PUR Hotmelt Adhesive KLEIBERIT 716.8 is used for this application. Visit us in Hall B6 , Stand 127.

Küberit Küberit introduces new PPS® profile systems with 4.0 technology Focus on handling convenience For 2019, the market leader for profiles and profile systems out of aluminium, brass and stainless steel has focused on new product development. As such, Küberit has consistently implemented its product strategy. At the trade fairs of Domotex (Hall 13, Stand C32)

KLEBCHEMIE M. G. Becker GmbH & Co. KG Max-Becker-Str. 4, 76356 Weingarten/GERMANY Phone: +49 7244 62-0, Fax: +49 7244 700-0 Email: info@kleiberit.com

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and BAU (Hall A5, Stand 125) in January 2019, the manufacturer will introduce additional profile systems with the patented 4.0 technology.

Beyond that, the Lüdenscheid-based company will present a new clip system for laminate, parquet and hardwood flooring, which allows for a very stable installation with the most laying convenience.

Whether it60 is continuing development or completely new profile systems - the aim of Küberit has always been a very convenient and safe handling for the craftsman, a clear added-value through product utility and consistently high quality. The standard for some of the new products is 15 the innovative 4.0 technology of the Profil-Systems PPS®-Champion.

Drill hole laterally offset from the screed joint Küberit has also upgraded the proven PPS®-Champion flex, PPS®Champion Star, PPS®-AS and PPS®-XXL systems to the 4.0 standard during the product utility optimisation. Thus, in the future, the base profiles will have a standard width of 40 mm. With this product structure, the handling convenience of these profile systems increases significantly: the adhesive application area is 82% greater than with comparative profiles and thus enables improved adhesion with the screed floor. There is also the possibility of a drill hole laterally offset from the screed joint.

New clip system for laminate and smooth surfaces In addition, a new clip system for laminate will premiere at the trade fairs in Hanover and Munich. It can be handled faster, more safely and flexibly. The system can be deployed in significantly more and varied installation conditions than comparable profiles. Furthermore, the market leader is following the design trend of smooth surfaces, and will present a proven screw system with a smooth surface in addition to the clip system.

Profile systems with the greatest possible utility The very positive market response shows that the profile professionals of Lüdenscheid have taken the right path for their product strategy. In a recent survey, roughly 200 contractors selected the PPS®-Champion 4.0 as their most desired profile system, because of its easy-to-use product structure. “We shall continue down this path. The next product ideas, which combine sensible convenience of use for the handler with technical product value-added for the client, are already being discussed,”reports Lars Maier, Head of Germany Sales, on the future plans of Küberit.

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launch of ParquetVinyl in 2017, Lamett will once again focus on wood in 2019 by launching a number of exceptional collections under the campaign “close to nature’. Highly distinctive wood structures are combined with refined colours, which adds warmth and personality to your home. The rustic floors, but also the light-rustic collections are expanded. Striking collections are Carcassonne with its original saw grooves and Albi with its exclusive look through intense brushing. With the expansion of the collections, Lamett succeeds in offering a wide choice for every style and every budget. It’s definitely looking forward to the new collections of Lamett that will be premiered on Domotex and BAU. Visit us in Hall A5 – stand 239.

Osmo Wide variety at the BAU 2019 in Munich

The company’s wide product variety is the focus of this year’s fair stand of Osmo Holz und Color GmbH & Co. KG. Wood finishes based on natural oils and waxes, for both the interior and exterior, are only one part of the products on display. In the area of garden products, the company will make a hit at the start of spring with novities for areas of privacy fencing and timber decking. Furthermore Osmo will be presenting innovative cladding products in a choice of wood species and in a wide spectrum of colours. Through live demonstrations at the stand, visitors can see the versatile range of high-value quality products for themselves in Munich from 14 to 19 January 2019. Osmo is looking forward to meeting visitors and to exchanging ideas at Stand 139 in Hall B5.

Original Chapel Parket

LAMETT LAMETT PRESENTS NEW COLLECTIONS

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Unique by Nature Stylish, with charm and a rare warm character. Each Original Chapel Parket floor is made to order, finished by hand, highly stain resistant, durable and easy to maintain. Produced from raw timber to finished product, for every interior, for domestic and commercial use.

Sustainability Made with respect for the environment Original Chapel Parket is all about making the most of wood: We use only wood from forests

managed according to sustainable principles and with FSC and PEFC certification. In addition, our Bio energy plant ensures the manufacturing process leaves nothing to waste as all wood residues are processed into 100% green electricity. Visit us in Hall A6, stand 425. www.chapelparket.com

accents with products and techniques for the individual design of wood floors: the oil primers of the Pallmann Color Collection available in 24 Colors offer plenty of space for creative design and customization. With the brush set for the wood floor sanding machine Pallmann Spider, an individual wood floor with a striking surface structure and a unique feel can be created in no time at all. Visitors can see machines live in action and experience magical moments with the Pallmann sales rep.

Pallmann also offers a solvent-free alternative to conventional hardwax oils in the area of roller oils. The solvent-free roller oil Eco Oil 1K is ready to use, as easy to process as conventional hard wax oils and offers with its three variants (pure, white and neutral) numerous possibilities for optical design such as the trendy raw wood effect.

The Pallmann booth is located in Hall B6, booth 402.

Pallmann Magic moments with Magic Oil and individualization trends

Solidor Rubber & Products

Solidor Rubber & Products is a renowned manufacturer of rubber and plastic products and solutions for a wide range of applications in different sectors. In addition to a wide range of own solutions and standard products, special attention is paid to specific solutions according to the needs of every customer.

The company is specialized in the production of high quality terrace

Pallmann has been expanding its Magic Oil line since last year. All Magic Oil products are solvent-free, sustainable and safe to use. In addition to real classics such as Magic Oil 2K Original, the back-friendly Magic Oil 2K Ergo and the Magic Oil 2K Spa, which is specially developed for use in damp rooms, the wood floor specialists set •

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Prinz® Profiles for floorings Perfection down to the Detail

PROFI-TEC clip profile system Perfect look due to concealed attachment, elegant design and high resilience are the strengths of PROFI-TEC profiles, which automatically adjust in height and inclination.

LPS DESIGN screw profile system LPS DESIGN is a two-piece screw profile system for the floating installation of design floorings with construction heights of 3.5–8.5 mm.

JUMPAX® FAST-TRACK FLOOR PREP FAMILY OFFERS THE PERFECT SOLUTION..!!

PROFI-DESIGN clip profile system The new Prinz PROFI-DESIGN section system was specially developed for floating installation of design floorings. The profiles are designed extremely discreet and flat.

Aluminium skirting boards The new skirting board „Cultus45“ is mounted at 45 degree angle to prevent damage to the wall and flooring. „Cultus45“ also provides a large trap to cover cable routing.

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supports for wooden plank floors and concrete tiles. The terrace supports can be continuously adjusted in height from 1 cm to 1 m and can be delivered with special top plates for a solid and precise placement of the planks and tiles. The durability of the plastic and the solidity of the construction guarantee a smooth installation of the terrace in all circumstances, and an unprecedented supporting power. It’s a reliable and qualitative solution that smoothly defies the time and the elements. Visit us in Hall 1 Stand 231.

Rubio Monocoat Come see what’s new @ Rubio Monocoat The Rubio Monocoat stand will again have that warm wooden vibe around it. It’s dominated by colours on different wood types, both interior and exterior. You can come and test them all out for yourself at our big demo-stand, where our experts give you tips and tricks and all wood-related matters. For those of you who haven’t seen the amazing technology of our LED Oil, be sure to come by and try it out yourself. Also, the Rubio Monocoat stand will be the place to go to if you want to be informed about all the latest flooring trends. We’ll have them all exposed on our stand, and we’ll show you how our products fit in perfectly with these trends. Last but not least: for those of you who love the look of pre-aged wood but you want it to be easy

reproduceable, stable in colour and easy to apply, be sure to come and visit us at Domotex and BAU. Domotex, Hall 13, stand D35. BAU, Hall A5, stand 414.

Spačva In Spačva we are constantly working on relationship with our customers. We are trying to give them products which are going to satisfy all their needs. Surface treatment, dimensions are giving us possibility to create a big range of products. Exibithing at Domotex Hanover has always been a good place to present our new products, and to meet current and new customers. This year we are presenting new colors, and new dimensions in Herringbone and Chevron. With Osmo Hardwax oil we have created new collections, new colors, new opportunities for unique solid flooring. All details you can ask us in person at Domotex Hanover Hall 13, Stand C60, 11.-14.

January 2019. Also, this year you can see our doors at BAU Messe Munich. Through years we are creating doors which represents a choice with style. They can give your space classic but also modern design.

Some of our designs you can better see at BAU Messe Munich, Hall 6, Stand 336, 14.-19. January 2019.

STAUF Experience perfect bonding of floor coverings LVT bonding will play a special role when STAUF presents the company from 14 to 19 January, 2019, at Stand 423 in Hall B6 at the BAU trade

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fair in Munich: the adhesive technology specialist will be presenting its complete product portfolio, with special emphasis on its ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGY flooring adhesives.

The motto forwww.stauf.de the trade fair is “experience adhesive technology”: STAUF’s expertise and the wide range of possible applications for the products will be made apparent by flooring installation videos and photographs of impressive projects. Numerous application samples and exhibits will be there to discover. Taking centre stage are the D 50 fibre-reinforced PVC designer flooring adhesive, the R 105 universal polyurethane adhesive and the D 37 emulsion-based flooring and contact adhesive.

Unifloor Underlay Systems

Unifloor Underlay Systems are world leaders in floating sub-floor technology, specialising in dry-lay floor preparation, acoustic solutions and fast-track flooring systems. Based in Deventer, the Netherlands.

For more than 30 years, the name Unifloor has become synonymous with high-performance and cost-effective floor underlayments.

Our product range covers virtually every kind of floor-covering and substrate situation from simple fibreboards to highly sophisticated screed replacement tile systems. Each product has been designed to perfectly compliment a specific type of floor finish by providing the ideal blend of support and surface quality for a prolonged life and enhanced appearance. Visit us in Hall B6.501.

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WOCA Denmark A/S WOCA Denmark A/S presents three new product developments at DOMOTEX/BAU 2019 OXI Quick industrial oil - High-speed LED-curing oil that complies with the Ø-norm.

A quick-drying oil for large-scale high-speed manufacturing that supports both LED and UV curing, allowing manufactures high efficiency on the production lines. The oil has a high renewable content which complies with the Ø-norm.

4+1 Industrial Base Colour System - Flexible oil-colouring system for industrial customers.

The system consists of four base colours and one neutral oil. This allows the manufacturers to mix or adjust volumes and colours to customer preferences which minimizes waste. WOCA Denmark has predefined an initial range of colours, but the possibilities are infinite.

A completely new WOCA Lacquer range WOCA Denmark has formulated a new range of high-end lacquers according to mid European preferences. Beside lacquers for standard application, e.g. home, offices and high traffic areas, the range also includes an invisible lacquer which gives the wood floor an untreated look. Visit us in Hall A5, Stand 109.

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Vetedy will participate with pleasure at BAU fair in Munich in January 2019.

The Luxembourger company is now reknown for its invisible fixation systems for Softline® decking and for Techniclic® cladding, available in exotic wood and thermo-treated wood. Vetedy proves its capacity to listen to the market’s needs, as the company has improved its packaging, bringing a real advantage to its worldwide customer, while maintaining stable prices. Softline® Merbau invisible fixation system is now FSC, and the Unijoint FSC Teak is now integrating Techniclic® invisible fixation system for cladding’s range. You can meet the team Hall A5, Stand 506.

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Bamboo floors trends

BAMBOO ADDS SOME COLOUR IT’S HARD NOT TO CALL IT ‘PARQUET’

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Couldn’t we just use the expression ‘ bamboo parquet’ for the reader’s comfort and the editor’s convenience? Wouldn’t that be a whole lot simpler than beating around the bush all the time? The problem is that convention won’t allow us to do so. In view of the minimal top layers which have been set out traditionally, it’s still an elementary condition that a floor has to be made from ‘wood’ in order to be called parquet.

That’s the nub of the problem. Bamboo is a sort of grass, not a sort of wood. And so, these floors are not made from a branch, but rather from a ‘ blade’. These floors don’t come from a ‘trunk’, but from a ‘ blade’. It’s crazy, isn’t it? Yet, for the rest it’s just like ‘parquet’.

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Colour and design determined in advance Two basic features are partly determined right from the start of bamboo floor production. And so, this happens in the transition from the ‘hollow blade’ to serviceable panels. Two types of designs, two types of colours; that’s where it all starts.

The colour of bamboo Sawing the bamboo stems into strips lengthwise is the first stage of production. The outermost green skin of the strips is removed using a special planer. Firstly, the strips have to dry and then they are planed again. Finally, they can be glued together in various ways to make panels. Before the strips are dried, they can undergo another special

treatment designed to burn up any sugars which may be present and kill micro-organisms. Under this treatment process, the strips are boiled in a tub for a few hours. In many cases a small amount of hydrogen peroxide is added during this boiling process to stimulate the process.

This is the phase where the difference between natural (very light) and caramel (light brown) is created, something which recurs continually in floor producers’ collections.

Distressed (brushed)

The basic design

There is some connection between what we’ve said above about distressed and the emergence of real touch. Bamboo no longer has solely smooth finishes, but also finishes where the design of the decor can actually be felt.

Glueing the strips into panels is the second main production phase.

The way in which the strips are glued together directly affects the look of both the panels and (afterwards) the final floor or other objects (e.g. furniture, table tops, and staircase steps) derived from the panels.

There are two ways to glue the strips. Firstly, the strips can be pressed together horizontally and glued under high pressure. The result is a panel or plank with the typical bamboo knots clearly visible. Panels created in this way are called plain pressed. Secondly, the strips can be pressed sideways to yield a finer structure with the bamboo knots less visible. Panels pressed sideways are called side pressed.

It resembles parquet, and especially oak We’ve explained above how side-pressed bamboo has a fine structure with very few knots. The similarity with oak is striking and even a little misleading for non-connoisseurs. The natural version resembles untreated oak which has just been sandpapered; there is also a similarity with coloured oak (darker) in the caramel version. Trends from the parquet market even drift over into other fields.

Should this surprise us? It was only to be expected that distressed would make its mark here. It’s also rapidly becoming a trend. Not only the extremely dark finishes (smoked effects), but also mechanical operations such as brushing, hand-scraped, and such like are making their entry.

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Fitting patterns We’ve often noted that various fitting patterns from the world of parquet have been adopted in the world of bamboo floors. One of the commonly recurring and extremely popular designs is that of the so called strips on their sides or industrial parquet. Several vendors offer this light-hearted bamboo design in caramel, natural, dark, and alternating colours.

XXL Obviously, extremely large sizes are emerging here, too. Bamboo benefits from its great stability, which means that extra wide and long planks can be combined perfectly well with floor heating.

A world of colour Apart from existing shades with caramel and natural, the number of colours for bamboo floors has increased vastly. Bamboo colour has made its entry and the options are now endless. The assortment ranges from light-hearted and youthful colours to imitations of dark wood sorts such as wenge and panga panga. What certainly stands out in the range of colours are the tints which are emerging everywhere in the interior e.g. black, white, and grey. In both modern and highly classic interiors, these tints are generally doing very well and are also appearing in bamboo collections.

Photo – BambooTouch®

Photo – BambooTouch®

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Sanding machines : part III

AND NOW THE EDGES REFINED SANDING MACHINES FOR THE ULTIMATE FINISH

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What is the main difference between a parquet floor fitted by a DIY enthusiast and the work of a professional? The end result, obviously! The final finish! That’s the area where sheer expertise is backed up by professional tools and machines.

Expertise and experience are usually required even to use those professional machines. Just try sandpapering an oak mosaic subfloor smooth without sucking up millimetres of durable oak wood into the dust bag. The same applies to the edge finish. The right tool is worth its weight in gold.

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Machines complement each other Pre-finished parquet might have conquered the world, but as long as there are still floors fitted on site from A tot Z, sanding machines will always be an indispensable tool in the parquet floor fitter’s arsenal.

Moreover, we are right to speak of an ‘arsenal’ because we now know that it is absolutely impossible to complete all sanding work satisfactorily with just one sanding machine. Whenever we open the web sites of sander manufacturers on the page where they give a list of their range of tools, we almost always see a small ‘fleet’ of tools in various

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types, weights, and shapes. The belt sander and the rotary disc sander are absolutely essential. Floor fitters simply cannot manage without them. However, you can’t use either of them to finish neatly along the walls or in places which are difficult to reach such as under radiators.

Those sanding machines aren’t suitable at all for sandpapering stairs.

To sandpaper neatly against the skirting board, on stairs, and under radiators, we use the edge sander, a generally spoon-shaped sanding machine which reaches places which we cannot touch with belt or rotary disc sanders.

Weight, design, and dust suction The importance of the weight Edge and stair sanders are tools which are extremely easy to operate and their weight between 8 and 13kg (depending on the make) is very important for two reasons. On the one hand, the tools should not be too heavy because that would severely limit their use in places which are difficult to reach. Let’s not forget that a professional belt sander weighs up to 80kg (depending on the make). The weight of 10kg on average means that these tools are easy to manoeuvre and make it possible to work neatly along the wall. On the other hand, of course, the tool shouldn’t be too light either. Edge sanders make it possible to sandpaper in corners where it is often difficult to apply pressure. The sturdiness of the machines means that applying pressure is completely unnecessary. Finally, the weight of most edge sanders makes it possible to use these tools for sandpapering stairs.

and polishing to edge and stair sanding, etc. Nevertheless, we are also seeing how some parquet floor fitters are arming themselves with electrical hand tools for doing some jobs manually. Rotary and orbital manual sanders are useful tools for working in tight spaces and yet still achieving good results in places which are difficult to reach. In recent years, researchers have put a lot of effort into the ‘ergonomics’ of those tools. A handy design and a perfect weight division ‘spare’ the floor fitter’s arm muscles. The tools are obviously fitted with the necessary safety measures. Manual tools are also often easier than parquet sanders for sandpapering difficult edges on stairs and stair railings.

Complementarity is key!

A selection from the range Alvaket

The secret of the spoon Edge and stair sanders are equipped with a rotary sanding disc which is usually 175mm and is housed in a sanding arm. That arm looks somewhat like a spoon. The minimal height of that sanding arm means that these tools can be used to sandpaper under radiators with no problem at all. Most machines provide two different sanding arms, a short one and a long one. The lengths vary considerably between makes, but, over the last few years, we have seen the emergence of more really short arms of 110 to 150mm as opposed to the normal average lengths of 250 to 300mm. Some things are obviously related to historical developments with regard to radiators. Whilst a few decades back radiators were extremely wide and machines therefore had to reach quite a long way in order to touch the wall under the radiator, modern radiators are now much narrower. Today, there is a saying: the flatter they are, the greater the design.

Dust extraction Dust extraction is an important topic for all sanding machines, from endless belt sanders to surface sanders and everything in between.

Most tools were already fitted with strong dust extraction a few years ago with a suction turbine which rotates well above 10,000 revolutions a minute. Those revolutions, combined with the special design of the tools, ensure that dust is sucked up immediately, even from places which are difficult to reach. It is possible with various makes to connect different machines, including edge sanders, to an external dust extraction unit. Legislation is emerging in some regions which makes such external dust extraction mandatory. Some things are the result of the increasingly strict requirements in the field of health and safety at work.

Manual sanders The range of sanding machines is wide and complete amongst the well known manufacturers of parquet sanders. They ‘cover’ the entire spectrum, as it were: from rough sanding immediately after the fitting and fine sanding, intermediate sanding between coats of lacquer,

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Removing thick coats of lacquer is a time-consuming and tiring job, especially along edges. The easy-to-handle GECKO - FLEX, developed by floor fitters for floor fitters, means that removing old coats of lacquer and paint and the traditional edge sanding are no longer a problem. This flexible edge sander is also absolutely ideal for stairs and landings. The efficient positioning of the handles and the machine’s light weight make the Gecko Flex easy to operate. Dust-free sanding is possible as a result of the direct connection of the vacuum cleaner, whilst flying dust is countered by the adjustable brush ring around the sanding pad. The GECKO FLEX is equipped with a reliable 1500W FLEX motor and the number of revolutions per minute can be adjusted at any time between 1,400 and 4,200. Another benefit is the completely flat sanding pad, which helps prevent unwanted dents. Two sanding pads are supplied: one disc with two pin keys and one disc with Velcro.

Obviously, it is still possible to sandpaper edges in the way in which parquet floor fitters have done it throughout their careers, namely with a traditional edge sander such as the Frank Gecko Star. Today, this

machine is fully up to date and adapted in all areas to the demands of professionals who use such a tool daily.

Bona

The Bona assortment includes the following edge sanders: Bona Combi Edge L, Bona Edge, and Bona Edge XL, which are all easy to connect to the Bona DCS70 so that you can work dust-free. Bona Combi Edge is the most suitable tool for stairs, certainly in view of its light weight and the flexibility of the machine for efficient sandpapering and thanks to the ultimate LED lights on the machine. The sanding arms can be exchanged easily; the 330mm sanding arm has excellent reach under deep staircase steps and is also ideal for under radiators! Specially for stairs, Bona also has the ‘stair support’ which is used to keep the sander perfectly straight on the staircase step. For a manual operation there is the Bona Supra Flex, an all-in-one tool. The Supra Flex can be used perfectly with the Bona Power Drive NEB to enable you to work in places which are difficult to reach. This new Supra Flex has a 1400W motor with an adjustable speed and makes it possible to work ‘silently’.

The limited height makes it possible to reach places which are difficult to reach and the M14 tool hold means you can exchange pads and brushes quickly and easily! The Bona Supra Flex is presented in a handy case, which also contains a dust control unit, suction hose, and a Velcro sanding pad. The dust suction unit can be connected to the Bona DCS 70 so that you can work dust-free.

with a 3mm thick layer of felt and rotates at a speed of 3,000 revolutions per minute to achieve smooth sanding results without leaving marks on the floor. Since the machine is sturdily built, it is not necessary to apply pressure whilst working. A simple sliding motion is enough to do the job without damaging surfaces. The Sideboy NS 1750/16 is a particularly effective sander for sandpapering edges and small surfaces. This machine is designed for professionals and provides the necessary power for the toughest of jobs! It is a user-friendly sander with a pressure switch and an optional disposable paper dust bag for safe and handy use and for any job. The motor has four brushes and a permanent self-cooling function, is designed for applying heavy pressure, and will not jam or cut out when it is under pressure whilst grinding with sandpaper with rough grain and removing old surface finishes and wax and dirt deposits. Finally, Devomat presents the Janser Puma, a versatile edge sander with a horizontally designed frame. Therefore, this machine is ideal for sandpapering in places which are difficult to reach e.g. under radiators, under sanitary facilities, in small rooms, under stairs, etc. At Prowood 2018, Devomat Industries launched the new sanders Devo Speed XL 150 and Devo Speed XS 150, two extremely manoeuvrable and lightweight tools, which are available with a long or short lip.

Overmat

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Deva Strong is a sturdy and silent edge sander for long-term work which is equipped with a low-maintenance single-phase motor (no coal brushes). Rapid switching is possible from the ‘short’ to ‘long’ (radiator) version. The tool is fitted with lateral lighting. Each rotating part is balanced in order to prevent vibrations. The drive plate is fitted

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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 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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Industrial parquet

INDUSTRIAL PARQUET IS STILL TOP OF THE BILL INDUSTRIAL PARQUET IS THE MOST SOLID OF ALL SOLID PARQUETS bright and varied colours from long and slender strips. If you do that in a tropical wood sort … that’s sheer design!

There’s nothing more solid

Photo – INPA Parket

Industrial parquet (strips on their sides) is still this editor’s top favourite parquet floor. The reason is twofold.

Aesthetically, the sharpness of the strips is so charming.

Industrial parquet is a slender interplay of thin-looking strips. Obviously, the technical reality is different; their strength lies below. Those thin-looking strips have more solid wood under the visible surface than any other wooden floor. That knowledge breeds confidence in the ‘eternal’ durability of sublime wooden parquet.

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Solid parquet consists entirely of solid wood.

The thickness varies from 6 to 22mm. To make things even clearer, we define solid parquet as ‘parquet consisting of a full solid wood mass’.

This means that multi-layer wooden floor structures can ‘never’ be defined as solid and the term ‘semi-solid’ is rather misleading. Some makers defend themselves by pointing out that multi-layer floor underlays also consist of solid wood i.e. the floor consists of wood for the full 100%. That’s obviously nonsense because laminate, too, consists of 100% wood (HDF = wood, paper = wood). It would be fair to consumers if parquet traders would stick to the distinction between ‘solid parquet’ and ‘parquet with a solid wood top layer’. The former then relates to ‘fully solid’ parts and the latter to all the rest.

Solid types of parquet The main types of solid wood floors are wooden floors, strip parquet, mosaic parquet, panels or design floors, cross-cut, and industrial parquet.

A double on its side

Wooden floors

What do you get if you turn a wooden plank with a width of 22mm on its side? Yes, the ‘width’ then becomes the ‘thickness’. That’s exactly what we do with industrial parquet, which is also sometimes called ‘strips on their side’ or ‘end grain blocks’. This type of floor owes the designation industrial parquet to its vast wear resistance and high load capacity.

A floor of 10 to 22mm thick without tongue and groove is obviously designed for heavy use and can be sandpapered countless times.

Depending on the type of wood and the sorting of the planks, you get

These are solid wood planks usually 20 to 22mm thick. Wooden floors are always mounted on beams. The basic difference between parquet and wooden floors is that wooden floors are self-supporting. That obviously also explains the thickness.

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Strip parquet This brings us to the domain of traditional parquet. The floorboards, which are usually 6 or 9mm thick, are glued and nailed onto a subfloor.

The nail holes are sealed using the sawdust of the wood which is mixed with a filler designed for that purpose.

Mosaic parquet Mosaic parquet consists of strips 6 to 10mm thick, which are combined in accordance with a particular design. The most popular design is the draughtboard, but other designs also include the herringbone, the English bond, the woven pattern, etc. Mosaic panels are glued onto the subfloor and then sandpapered and finished. The subfloor (mosaic subfloor) for strip parquet appears in the form of (oak) mosaic parquet of a lower range.

Panels Inlay parquet floors in pre-assembled panels (e.g. Versailles) or design floors allow for all possible designs. The wooden floorboards are glued sideways to each other and form a design within a square frame which is ready for fitting or glueing. There is a vastly extensive choice of designs.

Cross-cut Whilst traditional parquet boards and wooden plank floors are sawn along the length of the wood grain, cross-cut is sawn across the wood grain. That’s why there is a difference between quarter-sawn and cross-cut wood. The surface of a cross-cut wooden floor is a lively interaction of growth rings and gives a completely different look to that of traditional floorboards.

Industrial parquet as a maverick The designation ‘strips on their sides’ describes this type of floor perfectly. The wooden strips are fitted on their side instead of flat. And so, the narrowest side of the strips eventually forms the floor surface. This yields a highly vivid floor which still stays rigid. And so, the fact that the widest side of the strips forms the height immediately gives you a very thick floor. Industrial parquet comes in various thicknesses (10, 14, or 22mm). And so, it forms a floor which lasts for several generations. After all, the floor can be sandpapered and renovated scores of times. If we were to erode 1mm of a floor each time it were sandpapered (that’s a lot) and we did so every 15 years (that’s a high frequency), we would be three centuries further after sanding the floor twenty times. Whether the home itself can reach that age is obviously another matter. Industrial parquet doesn’t have a tongue and groove. The strips are usually glued directly onto a dry screed, sandpapered, and finished with oil or lacquer. Industrial parquet is often fitted in oak, but also in other wood sorts such as teak and bamboo. Industrial parquet in dark tropical sorts is absolutely gorgeous, but those floors are usually the preserve of the happy few. Solid wood in tropical wood sorts does have the ‘drawback’ of being very expensive.

finish in oil or lacquer, the fitting is obviously somewhat more expensive. Design Parquet does not have industrial parquet which is ready for fitting.

The standard sizes are 24 x 8 x 120mm, 14 x 20 x 250mm, 10 x 10 x 250mm, and 20 x 14 x 250mm. The fitting certainly requires expertise on the part of the floor fitter. The most significant asset is the indentation resistance.

All types of wood are suitable for this type of parquet, but oak and merbau come out on top.

INPA Parket INPA Parket gets several requests for ‘strips on their sides’ from architects. They, too, told us that the fitting is somewhat more expensive because the floor still has to be sandpapered, filled, and finished in situ and this has to be done by an experienced parquet floor fitter. INPA does not sell ‘strips on their sides’ which are ready for fitting. The customary sizes of the strips are 14 x 22 x 250mm and 22 x 8 x 160mm. The benefits of ‘industrial parquet’ are that it has great strength, is suitable for company floors and high traffic, it can be fitted onto floor heating, and it has a lifespan of 100 years. The floor is also reasonably priced, even if fitting costs are higher. Industrial parquet appears mainly in solid wood. The types of wood include ipe/lapacho, curupau , morado, tarara amarilla, and sirari, all 100% FSC approved.

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A coveted design The fact that other types of floor covering have included the design in their range of decors shows that the look of industrial parquet is widely appreciated. ‘Strips on their sides’ as a decor appear in multi-layer parquet, veneer floors, and even in laminate.

It wouldn’t surprise us at all if LVT or PVC floors were to emerge with that same much coveted decor.

What’s on the market?

Design Parquet This type of parquet floor is extremely popular on the market thanks to its original look, but, of course, also thanks to its solid thickness. Since industrial parquet has to be glued and sandpapered and then given a

Vanlandschoot Hout offers plenty of different variants in multi-layer parquet. These parquet floors consist of birch multiplex with a wooden top layer in oak or a different wood sort. The company offers a wide assortment in diverse designs both in finished and unfinished oak as well as in other types of wood. The thicknesses vary from 10 to 20mm with a top layer of 3 to 6mm. There are also several widths and lengths available, whilst the possibilities for the finish are endless. Industrial parquet and cross-cut are new for 2018-19.

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Preview BUDMA International Construction and Architecture Fair (PL)

MEET NEW OPPORTUNITIES. YOU WILL FIND MOST OF THEM ON BUDMA FAIR!

The BUDMA International Construction and Architecture Fair, which will take place on February 12-15, 2019, promises to be extremely interesting. Four months before the fair, many more exhibitors confirmed their participation than in previous years. Also, the program of accompanying events is impressive. BUDMA will be an opportunity for inspiring meetings of the construction industry.

In mid-February, Poznań will become the most desirable place for professionals connected with the construction industry. Theoretics and practitioners will meet at the BUDMA Fair - producers, designers and architects with investors, contractors and professionals to exchange knowledge, experience and innovations that are the driving force of development. Exhibitors, who have already announced their attendance in large numbers well in advance, have already begun preparations to surprise their business partners, competitors and visitors with interesting novelties. BUDMA will present the latest offer of around 1000 exhibitors, including market premieres and products awarded with the most recognizable fair award in Poland – the MTP Gold Medal.

Best practices The fair is not only the opportunity to directly establish business relations at the exhibitor's stand but also a number of accompanying events that take place on several levels. MONTERIADA - the demonstration of correct joinery assembly techniques, TURBO ROOFER Open Contest or the European Open Flooring Championships will be the struggle of practitioners - the best professionals who will present the right, often new technical solutions in their industries, just to mention few.

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thousands of participants who are looking for new solutions and new business opportunities at the fair. Professionals, both practitioners and theoreticians, do not allow themselves to omit this important event that inspires and motivates development.

Tickets for the fair are now available online. It is worth planning a participation in BUDMA with a good advance and already register at bilety. mtp.pl. Getting to the fair is quite simple in Poznań. Fairgrounds are located in the city centre just 15 min drive from the airport and 5 minutes’ walk from the main train station. You can also get assistance in accommodation services, transfers to and from the fairgrounds etc., provided by the organizers.

BUDMA will present i.a.: construction joinery salon (windows, doors, gates, fences); machines, tools and equipment for construction site salon; roof and construction salon; floor and interior finishes salon; wall, ceiling and flooring salon.

Next year's BUDMA will be accompanied by the WINDOOR-TECH fair, the Fair of Machines, Tools and Components for the Production of Windows, Doors, Gates and Facades. www.windortech.pl International Construction and Architecture Fair BUDMA, 12-15 February 2019. www.BUDMA.pl

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Economic Forum dedicated to the construction industry Build 4 Future 11-12 February 2019 www.build4future.pl

BUDMA is the largest construction fair in Central and Eastern Europe, a well-known and recognizable brand. Each edition attracts tens of

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Producers of ecological glue

ECOLOGICAL GLUES? HOW COME? ECOLOGICAL AWARENESS NOW MEANS ECOLOGICAL BEHAVIOUR

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Ecological awareness is now finally expressing itself in ecological behaviour! It’s one thing to know you are ill; doing something about it is another matter. We humans sometimes have the nasty habit of waiting until it’s five to midnight when we’re up to our necks in water before calling for help. After lots of distress signals, mankind has seen that there are worrying threats to our planet which we have caused. The fact that awareness is now manifesting itself in attempts to rectify the situation is a good thing. ‘Everything’ is gradually becoming ecological, including glues in the construction sector.

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From awareness to behaviour Almost everyone uses the term ‘ecological’ almost every day in countless situations and for countless applications. And so, it is perhaps helpful to define the concept again. As a science, ecology is a component of biology. Ecology is the study of the dynamics of the interaction between organisms, populations, or communities (biotic environmental factors) and the relations between organisms, populations, communities, or landscapes and the non-biological environment (abiotic environmental factors). The term was introduced by the German biologist Ernst Haeckel in 1866 and is a contraction of the Greek words ‘oikos’ (house) and ‘logos’ (word/knowledge/teaching). In Anglo-Saxon usage, the word ‘ecology’ has a more environmental meaning.

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Acting consistently ‘Ecological awareness’ has arisen from the realisation that we are using up our energy sources (fossil fuels) and that over the years we have damaged the air, soil, and water severely by ‘dumping’ waste just about everywhere. The dustbin is full and there’s a need for a new approach. When we use the term ‘ecological’ nowadays, we mean that essential respect for the planet. We show that respect by burdening the environment less with ‘harmful’ substances which take a long time to decompose or are even non-degradable and often defile the planet forever. We show that respect by using energy sources sparingly and giving preference to energy sources which do not pollute. We also show that respect by showing a preference in the production of goods for renewable raw materials i.e. raw materials which we do not exhaust simply by harvesting them.

How big is the ‘footprint’?

You have to know how serious the disease is to provide a cure. That is often underestimated. We find a good illustration in a file about the ‘water footprint’ of human beings on the planet. To ascertain that footprint, it is necessary to look beyond the local water consumption of ‘something’ or ‘someone’. For instance, it has been said that for water consumption in Flanders you also need to include the countless hectolitres of water which are necessary for growing the tonnes of asparagus which are imported from Peru. In other words, the ecological footprint covers the source, harvest, transport, processing, use, and possible re-use.

The impact of glue

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The fact that the construction sector leaves more than just a few ecological footprints is no surprise at all. The sector consists of scores of subsectors, each with their own weak points and opportunities. Glue plays an important part in various sectors of the construction industry. Indeed, glues are used frequently in everyday life. One of the main weapons for reducing the impact of chemical products on the environment is lowering emission values i.e. the extent to which these products emit volatile organic compounds before and during their production and before and after their use.

Some of these substances (e.g. formaldehyde) are known to have potentially harmful effects on human health. Those VOCs can be released from certain varnishes, glues, or finish products.

Emission standards in 3 classes The grading (EC-1, 2, and 3), which we see on product packaging, relates to the Emicodes developed by the Association for the Control of Emissions in Products for Flooring Installation (‘Gemeinschaft Emissionkontrolierte Verlegewerkstoffe’ or ‘GEV’ for short). These codes are now applied to all ‘testable’ floor products. EMICODE is the registered sign of the GEV. It is the designation for a grading system whereby we can divide construction chemicals into the following three classes on the basis of their emission behaviour for the benefit of floor fitters: EMICODE EC 1 means ‘very low emission’, EMICODE EC 2 means ‘low emission’, and EMICODE EC 3 means ‘not low emission’. The EMICODE grading is based on test data and specific grading criteria which are measured according to a specified test method. Since the term ‘very low emission’ is neither standardised nor clearly defined, only the EMICODE system offers a mandatory basis to help floor fitters assess and choose products.

Most recent limits

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The application of the Construction Products Regulation brings into force the new European emission standards, which stipulate

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amongst other things that after 28 days the emission level of the total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) all together may not exceed 1,000µg/m³ and the content of the total semi-volatile organic compounds (TSVOC) may not even exceed 100µg/m³. The share of CMR substances from category 1A and 1B may not exceed 1µg/m³. CMR substances are carcinogenic (cancerous), mutagenic (they cause changes in hereditary features), or toxic for reproduction (they are harmful for reproduction or for offspring).

Which glues make the grade?

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comes into contact with body parts such as skin or eyes. There are producers who, apart from standard packages, offer package concepts which take account of the ecological footprint, such as a bag in a cardboard box instead of a bucket. Buckets are usually made of recycled plastic. Basically, there is a need to consider the entire footprint. Some players do this, but as yet it doesn’t have much support. The Dutch trademark ‘Dubokeur’ is an example of a player which does this. BASF regards as ecological any glues which do not contain solvents, are at least EC1 certified, and do not need safety labels on the packaging. Such glues include all (dispersion) adhesives from the BASF range, apart from the dual-component PU glue.

Blanchon

MS Gold Flex is a mono-component silane glue specially developed for glueing all types of wooden floors onto cement-bound covering floors or non-absorbent existing floors such as marble, ceramic tiles, or wooden surfaces. This mono-component glue is based entirely on MS technology. It ensures extremely high adhesion and durable glueing and contains no isocyanates or amines. Moreover, it also contains no solvents and ensures extremely low VOC emissions.

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The term ‘ecological’ is usually associated with products and techniques based on ‘natural’ raw materials which respect public health and the environment. Professionals or crafts people can choose such products to the extent that they also perform satisfactorily. In the world of wood glues there are various products based on natural raw materials (natural latex, casein, skin, nerves, or marrow). Nevertheless, it must be said that significant claims have been made within the chemical sector for glueing parquet. The so called safety data sheet gives users some guidance on ingredients. The most important information relates to VOC emissions. It goes without saying that the packaging and, in fact, the entire ‘impression’ should be taken into account. In this context Blanchon presents its hybrid polymers AB 1300 (classic glueing up to 130mm wide) and AB 2000 (up to 200 mm). These products are sold in pliable aluminium 2kg bags, which are packed in cardboard in twos.

Bona

BASF defines an ecological glue as a glue which is not harmful to the user’s health and has only a minimal impact on the environment.

Belgium has its own VOC legislation, but apart from that it is not so much legislation as directives such as EC1 and the Blue Angel (‘Blauwe Engel’) quality label which consider the user’s health. The safety label indicates the risks of working with a particular product and directives indicate how to use the product (e.g. wearing gloves or safety goggles). It also indicates how to respond if the product

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According to Bona, dispersion glues are generally regarded as the most ecological glues because they consist mainly of PVAC, water, and natural fillers. Bona itself believes most silane glues should also be regarded as ecological. Bona silane glues have extremely low VOC emissions and are EMICODE EC1-R Plus with the Greenguard or DIBt labels. In the area of legislation they also refer here to REACH, the Emicodes, and the German DIBt. The safety label is important because the user is thereby aware of possible risks and therefore knows what measures he or she should take. Obviously, the packaging is important in assessing the impact on the environment.

Anyway, at Bona they believe that the entire footprint of a product should be considered e.g. transport plays a major part. At Bona they promote as ecological glues the dispersion glue Bona D720 and the silane glue Bona Titan.

Bostik 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).

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Since the new Royal Decree regarding maximum emission values for all floor coverings and floor covering glues came into force in Belgium, all glues are ‘ecological’ to some degree to the extent that the emission values measured after 28 days must be below strict maximum limits for an extensive list of volatile organic compounds (VOC's). The number one ecological glue in the Bostik range is PARFIX ECO PLUS, an innovative and elastic parquet glue with excellent cross-linking and rapid setting. The glue contains no softeners, no reactive accelerators, and no phthalates. Green Contact (contact glue for flexible floors), which contains no solvents or phthalates, is a contact glue for skirting boards in PVC, raised skirting boards, profiles, stair nosing, pre-formed staircase steps, and floor coverings (PVC, cork, and rubber in lanes or tiles) on stairs and such like. Bostik Rolls (dry glues in a roll) is a special reinforced adhesive tape for specific applications, namely the renovation of floors, skirting boards, pre-formed staircase steps, shower systems in PVC, and such like. 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 comply with the very low VOC emissions of classes A+ and EC1, and can be used for LEED and BREEAM projects.

Emfi Parquet has both PU and hybrid glues in its range. Emfi designates as ecological glues with no solvents or isocyanates and classified as A+ and EC13+, including glues based on hybrid polymers. Apart from the emission standards, EMFI also refers in this context to the REACH legislation, which, amongst other things, regulates the maximum use of chemical products. Amongst others, Emfi presents as an ecological glue Emfi Parquet Pro+, a parquet glue based on silanated polymers which is suitable for glueing fully all types of parquet. Thanks to a lot of research and development, Emfi Parquet Pro+ meets the strictest environmental standards. It contains no solvents, no silicones, and no isocyanates. This glue is suitable for glueing very wide oak floorboards. It sticks rapidly and is easy to apply. Emfi Parquet Pro+ is a mono-component glue.

Furthermore, Emfi also presents Pro Eco and Emfimastic PS Parquet.

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Rubio Monocoat

UNISIL is a prepolymer based, single-component hydrocuring adhesive with a silanic termination (MS technology).

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

Whether a glue is ecological or not depends on various factors.

Firstly, a glue can be ecological because it is not harmful to the user (floor fitter) or the people who live or work afterwards in that home/ company/public building. Secondly, a parquet glue can be ecological because it is developed consciously with ecologically responsible raw materials. Rubio® EasyBond parquet glue is ecological for

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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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various reasons. One of those reasons is the fact that Rubio® EasyBond contains no softeners. Softeners are oily fluids which are added to synthetics to make them more flexible. Rubio® EasyBond parquet glue contains no softeners, but has a high polymer content, something which makes the glue more expensive, but also more durable with greater adhesive strength. Since Rubio® EasyBond doesn’t contain any softeners, there is therefore also no migration so that the composition of the glue doesn’t change. This means there’s no need to fear any damage to the finish layer afterwards because there simply isn’t anything in the glue to migrate to the wood. Softeners have been under pressure for over 20 years due to supposed adverse effects on the environment and public health. The glue is solventless, so it is not harmful to the environment. It meets all recognised standards and tests, including the ‘latest’ standard ISO 17178, which defines the minimum requirements of a glue. It is a mono-component glue, so there is no waste and the buckets can be used again.

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 today. STAUF products are certified with a variety of eco-labels in the category health and the environment. EMICODE® is the most important and well-known International classification system internationally for emission behaviour of installation materials, adhesives and construction products. The German GEV, the Association for the Control of

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Tover’s adhesive range is composed of products that are secure for both the Environment and the user. Tovcol TP2C (epoxy 2-component adhesive) is solvent and isocyanate free, Tovcol PU2C (polyurethane 2-component adhesive) is made by solvent-free renewable raw materials and complies with the most severe European standards concerning VOC contents and with the German DiBt certification; besides they both are A+ certificated. With no symbol of risk on the bucket, no isocyanate, no solvent, the obtaining of A+ and Dibt certifications, Tover’s MS polymers adhesives - Tovcol MS and Tovcol MS Start - represent the most advanced technology in terms of human health care and environment protection. Once again, Tover is a forerunner and so we are proud to celebrate 11 years of success with the MS polymer glues.

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LEVELLING THE SUBSTRATE IS ‘ALMOST ALWAYS’ NECESSARY WITH THIN FLOORS THE NEED MIGHT BE EVEN GREATER renovation. Measuring damp is one thing, but other features need to be inspected as well. For instance, a level subfloor is essential for a good fitting. That, too, has to be inspected, both with new construction and renovation.

Rectification through levelling Floors are levelled with products which might or might not be ready for use and which are designed to make covering floors and other substrates suitable for a floor covering. According to the BBRI, the primary role of this operation is to rectify surface flaws in the substrate, improve smoothness, and ensure a solid, healthy, and dust-free surface for fitting the covering. In other words, you rectify in the subfloor what the floor covering itself is unable to rectify. In view of their limited thickness, flexible floor coverings such as cork and PVC strips do not allow any significant rectification of the imperfections in the substrate.

The tolerances on the finished work are therefore largely determined by the tolerances in the substrate.

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This is one of those hidden operations and hidden costs which remain unnoticed even by the project manager at the end. Or is that really the case? Let’s assume so. You might not see the fruit of levelling a substrate, but in many cases you will certainly see the effects if you don’t do it!

The slightest irregularities in the substrate are visible in the finished floor or even become greater, certainly with thin and flexible floor coverings. Let’s be honest. If you fit a 15cm thick oak plank over a 5mm crack in an otherwise healthy screed, you probably won’t notice any ill effects. However, it’s a completely different story with vinyl or cork.

Don’t be misled!

‘Rectify it and inspect it’ is the message! Or should we say, ‘Inspect it, rectify it, and inspect it again’? You can be the best professional in the world, work with the highest quality floors, and use the best glues and finish products, but if the substrate isn’t right, your work will be in vain. The covering floor, whether it be a cement screed or an anhydrite subfloor, lays the foundation for the end floor. The quality of that covering floor largely determines the end result. And so, the screed deserves the necessary attention, both with new construction and

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Don’t be misled! The look of such finishes should not be assessed against the light or in distorted light. The work should always be done in daylight with the naked eye looking onto the surface to be inspected from at least 1.5m away for floor coverings. Even the strictest flatness tolerances can still be too wide for certain (e.g. high-gloss) coverings and/or under specific conditions (e.g. with indirect light). Even if you apply a levelling layer before fitting an elastic floor covering in order to rectify the specific surface flaws, it is not impossible (e.g. with distorted light through big windows) that under certain conditions even the smallest imperfections remain visible (source: BBRI).

Points for attention Levelling agent drying times vary from brand to brand, but they do all have one thing in common: They dry rapidly. The rapid drying and the fluidity mean that it is best not to apply too much at once and certainly no more than what you can process in 15 to 20 minutes. The various surfaces can be walked on after the fitting between one and three hours later, but this varies. The time which is necessary to glue on top of the levelling agent varies from 2 to 30 hours. That is also usually the time necessary for applying a second layer of levelling agent if you have to work away a greater difference in level. Most levellers have a filling capacity of 1-10mm per layer. If several layers are applied, it is sometimes necessary with some brands to sprinkle quartz sand between the layers. Moreover, the conditions in which these products may be used also vary between the different brands, but here, too, we see strong similarities. The temperature limits within which the leveller may be applied lie usually between 5 and 30°C. It is not advisable to use the products outside those limits. The substrate temperature has to be at least 5°C. Humidity of 65% is ideal. The screed itself may contain a maximum residual damp percentage of 2 to 2.5% and for anhydrite floors that percentage is at 0.5%.

A selection from the range Adesiv

pressure on the floor afterwards rather than the type of floor covering.

The application also plays a part: fibre-reinforced for levelling wooden substrates, fast-drying if the job has to be finished the same day, and increased compressive strength if used as a top coat. Whether or not you can glue depends on the type of leveller and the type of floor covering. As standard it is possible to glue onto a levelling agent in thicknesses of up to a maximum of 10mm the day after (after sanding). With fast-drying levellers it is possible the same day, but that applies only to carpet or PVC. For parquet and linoleum we also advise waiting 24 hours before glueing on top of fast-drying levellers. The maximum thickness can be obtained with Niboplan DE from Bostik (4cm with a drying time of 1 day/cm of thickness. The best-selling product here is the Niboplan DIRECT, a C 50 - F 10 leveller (compressive strength> 50 N/mm² and can therefore cope with extremely high pressure afterwards). This product can be deployed as an industrial floor (top coat).

Bona Adesiv recommends the cement-based levelling agent Pavilast R for levelling uneven floors. This is done in accordance with the following fitting instructions. Always check the dampness of the bottom layer using the right tools. The bottom layer should not contain any damp, must be compact, and must be free of any loose particles such as plaster, dust, oils, or wax. Pour the powder (25kg) into the water (6.5kg), which is at room temperature, in a clean bucket and mix the compound using the electric mixer until you get a uniform paste of spreadable thickness with no lumps. The resulting paste should be left for a few minutes before it is applied using the correct, smooth, and rustproof spatula (American). Before applying the paste, always check the dampness of the covering floor, which should be <2% (<0.5% for anhydrite). The room temperature should be between 15 and 25°C, whilst the humidity should not exceed 75%. Furthermore, Adesiv also presents Adecem Fibre, a self-levelling and fibre-reinforced leveller.

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The main reason for levelling a subfloor is to obtain a sufficiently flat substrate. Furthermore, the screed has to meet at least the following criteria: permanently dry (with no danger of rising damp), clean, free of cracks, and sufficient compressive strength and tensile strength. The choice of the type of leveller depends mainly on the substrate and the

If a floor does not meet the requirements which are set for that particular floor in terms of evenness and smoothness, it has to be levelled. That can vary for each type of floor. This is less critical for traditional parquet, but for PVC it is crucial.

If a screed is too sandy and the application of a primer doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yield any improvement, the only realistic option is a new screed. Furthermore, the screed obviously has to be dry. Otherwise, a damp screen will be necessary first. There is a difference between levellers used, for instance, for carpet and/or floating parquet floors and levellers used for parquet. Wood is a dynamic material and causes more pressure on the leveller. And so, the leveller must have greater tensile strength. Bona levelling agents are obviously suitable for glueing wooden floors. Bona has levelling agents based on cement and gypsum. Generally speaking, it is possible to fit a surface over the levellers after 24 hours. For a cement-bound leveller the drying time is 24 hours for thicknesses of up to 10mm, but anything thicker than that will need at least 72 hours to dry. For a gypsum-bound leveller the drying time is 24 hours for a thickness of 3mm. Each millimetre of extra thickness raises the drying time by 24 hours. The best-selling product at Bona is the H600, a universal levelling agent for fitting both parquet and elastic floors.

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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.

Rubio Monocoat RUBIO® EASY FLOW (-F) LEVELLERS

From the preparation of the substrate to the parquet finish, you don’t need to worry about anything. You can do it all with Rubio Monocoat.

Stauf If the substrate isn’t smooth enough to glue a floor onto it, it will have to be levelled first with a levelling agent. The absorption capacity of the substrate also has to correspond to the glue. Sometimes it is necessary to replace the substrate. A substrate can shrink as it starts to set. If the layer shrinks too strongly, the substrate can break under pressure so that it has to be replaced. Furthermore, if the ratio of cement/filler is too small, the substrate can be extremely weak with large pores and low stability. An old and broken substrate is a third problem which can render it necessary to renew the substrate. Levelling agents can vary widely due to their use. An agent which has to be used under PVC or LVT has to be much more pliable than a levelling agent used under parquet. On the other hand, it is also true that parquet puts more pressure on the levelling agent, so the levelling agent for parquet has to be a lot stronger than that for elastic floors. In making a choice, it is always necessary to know the time schedule and the method of use.

According to Stauf, a primer is always necessary. A primer is necessary to determine the absorption capacity of the substrate, bind dust, and ensure good adhesion. Sometimes a primer is also necessary as a moisture-tight membrane. Furthermore, for the glueing it is always necessary to wait until the levelling agent is dry. Otherwise you get moisture damage. A spokesperson from Stauf comments: ‘There isn’t a best-seller because the product always depends on the type of floor.’

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Rubio® EasyFlow levellers are universal in use and are the ideal preparation for fitting parquet and other types of hard and soft flooring. A primer should always be applied first, but, after that, levellers can be deployed on all absorbent (mineral) substrates such as cement-bound and anhydrite covering floors (screed), but also on non-absorbent substrates such as ceramic tiles. Rubio® EasyFlow levellers should be applied to a well prepared subfloor which is free of dust and grease. Rubio® Easy Flow leveller is available in two versions: Rubio® EasyFlow for levelling from 3 to 15mm and Rubio® EasyFlow-F for levelling up to 30mm and for floors with floor heating. Rubio® EasyFlow levellers stand out for their easy and smooth mixing and uniform results. Moreover, they need less water than traditional levellers, so they also set faster. Once the floor is levelled with Rubio® EasyFlow(-F), it is ready to be furnished as required with tiles, laminate, carpet, or, obviously, parquet. Apart from Rubio® EasyFlow (-F) levellers, there is a complete Rubio® EasyBond range with a universal parquet glue, primers, and tools for preparing the substrate.

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In its range for substrate preparation in interior, Tover offers a highly advantageous self-leveling compound: Rockfloor F10. Its main features are long leveling time, thickness of application - up to 10 mm by coat - and the possibility to lay the wood floor after only 24 hours.

Fiber-reinforced, it is particularly strong and its rough surface improves the adhesion of glues. Rockfloor F10 is perfectly suitable for underfloor heating. In order to improve the adhesion between the sub-floor to be leveled and the self-leveling compound we recommend applying the adhesion promoter Primer C4.

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A SMALL COUNTRY WITH BIG PLAYERS BELGIUM HOLDS ITS OWN ON THE WORLD STAGE Belgium might be a relatively small country for parquet and wooden flooring, but it’s a completely different story when it comes to many other floors. Globalisation means it isn’t always easy to determine a company’s origin, but one thing’s for sure: Most of the buzzing trademarks of the top world laminate players have origins in Belgium. The same goes for flexible floors and, not least, textiles where one of the world’s biggest groups originates from West Flanders. In the fields of accessories and chemical products for fitting, too, Belgium houses several globally active players.

The minefield holds up What is it that makes Belgium so special? Everything, surely? No other country in the world has such a complex structure as that tiny triangle on the North Sea. Moreover, those features and peculiarities found expression in the beginning. Let’s be honest! Countries arise out of history, developments, migrations, and a sense of unity. Countries are the result of an unspoken desire by people who feel related to each other in order to establish themselves together and continue to exist under one joint flag. That’s how countries come into being. However, Belgium did not come into being; Belgium was created. It was installed. Once upon a time, long ago, there were some prominent rulers. They sat down together at a round table with a map of Europe. With three brief and simple strokes of a pen, they drew a triangle. Belgium was a fact!

The art of living together The people who had to inhabit the newly created country had nothing in common with each other. They came from three different points of the compass, they spoke three different languages, and they each had their own history. Three sorts of Gauls and Germans in one playground.

A little Visigothic; a touch of Saxon; and features of the Franks. The Belgian is a fact. Nevertheless, in almost 200 years together, those people have managed to develop as one ‘country’. It was a risk to let three different characters play together in one garden. Things have turned out differently in Belgium. A new race has developed which, reinforced by differences of opinion and cultural differences, has learnt to negotiate. Belgians are born ‘negotiators’.

The seeds of Europe Several international and European institutions are based in Belgium, especially in Brussels, and that is a direct result of the country’s individuality. It all starts here. A country which already consisted of three distinct ‘races’ felt called to work together with even more others. The Benelux has seen the light of day. First, there was the ECSC, then the Euromarket, and today there is the European Union, which even has its own currency. Nevertheless, within that ever growing entity called the ‘EU’, Belgium continues to be just as complex: four governments, just as many regions, three areas, three language communities, a whole series of parliaments, and nine provincial governors.

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A review of the economy With ups and downs From 1960 to 1974, Belgium enjoyed a period of economic growth which averaged 4.9% per annum. In the recession from 1974 to 1988, there was talk of slow growth or even for a few years (1975 and 1981) a shrinking of gross national product (GDP). Average economic growth during that period was only 1.7% per annum. Moreover, economic conditions since 1974 have been characterised by high inflation, high unemployment, falling public finances, and a fluctuating figure on the balance of payments. Another big factor has been an ongoing rise in government spending between 1960 and 1981. The growth of the government sector has slowed down since 1981 under the influence of public finance difficulties. For both employment and added value, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and manufacturing and processing industries have clearly lost their significance as compared to service activities. Significant growth has been recorded, for instance, in the financial sector.

Flanders versus Wallonia The increasing prosperity in the various regions has not come about evenly at all. For instance, if we look at turnover, the Flemish urban areas or city regions have a business and economic dynamism which is five times greater than in Wallonia; investments in Flanders are four times greater. Average income per head of population also varies greatly; average income in Flanders is one of the highest in Europe, whilst in Wallonia the figure is below the European average. The region of Brussels retains its strong position. Geographical shifts have also been significant. The Flemish Region has enjoyed the biggest expansion and has also been less affected by the economic recession. The provinces with significant employment in heavy industry (Hainaut and Liege) have suffered the greatest difficulties.

The euro as a ‘turning point’ Government finances were in balance in 2000 for the first time in fifty years. A reduction of national debt has been on the political agenda for years. Facing pressure to meet the demands for admission to the European Monitory Union, Belgium managed to reduce its deficits. The budget deficit in 2017 was 1.5% and national debt was 104 % of GDP. Growth in gross domestic product was 1.7% in 2017.

Economic indicators today The National Bank of Belgium publishes economic forecasts for Belgium twice a year. The prospects are established within the framework of joint forecasts for the euro system and are based on technical hypotheses and international projections formulated jointly by the ECB and the central banks within the euro zone. The most recent forecasts for Belgium, published on 15 June 2018, were concluded on 31 May 2018. The corresponding results for the euro zone are published in the Economic Bulletin of the ECB.

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Trade activity this year is expected to increase by 1.5% and slow down somewhat to a growth rate of 1.4% by 2020. With the inclusion of 2018, it is expected that about 97,000 extra jobs will be created (in cumulative terms). However, the level of unemployment should stay more or less stable at 6.7 %. Inflation is expected to be 2.1% in 2018, and that is largely related to the course of energy prices; it should then fall to 1.6 %. The government deficit is estimated at 1.0% GDP for 2018, but this is expected to rise to 1.8% GDP by the end of the forecast period.

What about wood and wooden floors?

The total surface area of forests in Flanders is 146,381 hectares and 22,135 hectares of park are managed by towns and local authorities.

The Ardennes has an extended area of natural beauty because that area is much less densely populated than in Flanders. One third of the surface area of Wallonia is covered by forests and that surface is increasing. However, a large part of that forest consists of pine forests which have little natural value. One of the biggest areas of natural beauty in Belgium is the Hautes Fagnes.

Parquet and wooden floors Belgians are growing increasingly fond of wooden floors. On a European scale the Belgians are not great producers of wooden floors, but consumption is relatively high. As the smallest parquet country in Europe in 2012, Belgium accounted for 0.66% of the total production. And so, during that year, 466,705.80 m² of parquet were produced in Belgium.

Whilst the European production volume has fallen, the Belgian share has risen, and the country has increased its number of square metres produced. However, Belgium is still the smallest producer, followed by Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Hungary. By contrast, the number of consumers who opt for parquet has risen. Belgium accounts for 3.59% of European consumption and thereby consumes more than Rumania, Hungary, Czech Republic, and the Netherlands.

In 2012, consumption in the FEP countries fell by no less than 5.88 % to run around on 87,509,000 m². The Belgian share of total consumption has continued to rise to 3.63 %, but real consumption fell from 3,328,952 m² to 3,176,576 m².

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

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BAMBOOTOUCH® The BambooTouch® trademark saw the light of day in 2005. The company presents a full range of high-quality bamboo products for diverse types of use in construction, renovation, and decoration: wall and ceiling furnishings, furniture items, doors, work tops, and stairs, but also terraces, swimming pool perimeters, gates, pontoons, and exterior walls. BambooTouch® provides an ecological alternative to wood for construction and interior decoration which is suitable for individual residential projects (both new construction and renovation) and for hotels, restaurants, and public areas. As regards exports, the company focuses mainly on France, Spain, and Morocco. +32 (0) 23 84 58 77 www.bambootouch.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®). For 2019 there are a number of important new collections such as a range of wall cladding with very realistic wood and brick patterns, a new colour wood composite, and lacquered aluminium posts for the garden fencing. +32 (0) 56 66 75 51 - www.plastivan.com

ARBONY The company Arbony has over 25 years of experience and is the undisputed specialist in wooden floors and distressed parquet. Their methods of distressing and colouring have often been copied or imitated, but never equalled. Indeed, their patinas offer an incomparable authenticity and further magnify all the beauty and history of oak in a subtle manner. The company takes care of the entire production process in its own workshops, from the very start to the final destination. Nothing is outsourced, so they guarantee full control and immaculate quality for their ranges of both solid and multi-layer parquet. Their wooden and parquet floors are used in highly prestigious and reputable projects all over the world. Scores of big names from the world of architecture purchase their products for use with their projects and, obviously, Arbony is very proud of that. All their processes are natural and based on the specific reactivity of tannic acid in oak. They give their wood a look which normally only the weather and the ravages of time can offer. Moreover, the company holds all the necessary quality labels to guarantee that their products are ecological. +32 (0) 472 34 13 73 - www.arbony.com

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RUBIO MONOCOAT

Muylle-Facon BVBA started life in 1906 as a putty producer and has grown into a leading maker of industrial chemical products.

In 1962, the company launched its first range of wood treatment products on the market. In 2000, the foundation was laid for Rubio Monocoat oil, which is based on the revolutionary technology of a molecular binding between oil and wood. They have extended the product range over the years with items such as optional pre-colouring 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. In the meantime, each year, over 33,000,000m2 of wood are coloured and protected with Rubio Monocoat oil. Today, the Rubio Monocoat family comprises 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 accommodate the ever growing demand for Rubio Monocoat products and optimise the service. Amongst other things, they have invested in computerisation and the optimisation of all production processes. They will be presenting some new products for 2019 at Domotex 2019. +32 (0) 51 30 80 54 - www.rubiomonocoat.com

BUZON PEDESTAL INTERNATIONAL Buzon was formed in 1987 by Claude Buzon and since then the BUZON® adjustable foot has developed constantly to meet the needs of professionals even better and to give terrace designers every greater freedom in their creative development. Buzon presents three series: PB for private terraces, DPH for public work sites, and BC for artistic creations. In 1997, the DPH series saw the light of day with the introduction of the slope corrector. That project has earned Buzon a gold medal at the Innovation Prize in Paris. In 1999, they produced designs for the petrochemical industry. The third generation arch support with various angles (BC series) appeared in 2008. The ecological footprint is a constant concern at Buzon. Products can be fully recycled and the CO² balance is now neutral. Buzon currently employs 20 people and sells its products in 50 countries with 25 distributors worldwide. Son Laurent Buzon has taken care of exports for over 16 years. Thanks to the recruitment of daughter Laure four years ago, Buzon has obtained the ISO 9001 certificate. For 2018 and 2019, there are plans to develop more technical solutions. In 2019, they will be opening new premises. +32 (0) 42 48 39 83 - www.buzon-world.com

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ARCHIWOOD/ NÖVLEK Over 16 years ago, ArchiWood started with the focus on one product, namely the Hard WoodClip® 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 cladding 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 Board Clamp). 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 WoodClip®, Soft WoodClip®, and Square Clip® for fastening wooden terrace boards invisibly. Hard WoodClip® has won various awards. All products at ArchiWood are developed in Belgium and produced in modern and certified european 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 2019, ArchiWood is promising a number of innovations through the launch of new products or refinements to existing products. +32 (0)474 05 53 98 / +32 (0)474 49 49 99 - www.novlek.com

OUTDOOR WOOD CONCEPTS® Outdoor Wood Concepts® emerged from a traditional timber trade and has years of experience, sound market and material knowledge, and a sense of innovation. The firm develops and produces innovative and registered wall cladding concepts, such as Free Willy® and Woodface®, which give any home extra architectural value thanks to collaboration with reputable designers. The fire reaction reports for the wall designs Woodface® Bs3d0 and Bs2d0 and the ventilated rafter Venti Wood® are the latest additions from Outdoor Wood Concepts®. This latter design is the solution par excellence for wall cladding which has good ventilation and can be fitted quickly. The fact that wall cladding is more than just planing planks manifests itself in the technical depth which Outdoor Wood Concepts® offers its clients. Indeed, in collaboration with an engineering firm, the company develops a highly extensive technical manual for architects to give them an answer to all technical questions. +32 (0) 56 96 71 40 - www.outdoorwoodconcepts.be

VANLANDSCHOOT HOUT The family business Vanlandschoot was originally a saw mill. The first generation, Henri Vanlandschoot (born in 1874), worked as a stoker in the ‘Houtekier en Cie’ saw mill.

Around 1935, he set up a timber trade in Wingene and his son Marcel (born in 1906) took over the business. As a timber trader, he specialised in making interior doors and block panels. In 1974, son Geert Vanlandschoot took over the business and he specialised in making customised panels for the furniture industry. The Belgian furniture industry enjoyed a golden age in the 1970s and ‘80s. In 2001, the private limited company Vanlandschoot Hout BVBA was formed under the management of sons Kurt and Tom. The growing demand for customised work amongst carpenters led to a shift in the production. Veneer customised work was then on a smaller scale and the production of standard panels grew year by year. In 2010, the company started to produce multi-layer parquet floors on a limited scale. Nowadays, however, multi-layer parquet production is the company’s core business. Vanlandschoot now employs 21 people and turnover in 2017 was 10 million euros. The annual capacity in parquet is 400,000m² and for veneer this is 150,000m². +32 (0) 51 65 61 23 - www.vanlandschoot.com

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MAPO GROUP For over 35 years, Mapo has been the benchmark for all the various aspects of applying industrial finishes to wood products. Mapo Group was a pioneer in finishes for wood products. Together with its partners (both clients and suppliers), they have groomed the market for, and familiarised it with, finished products and their incredible benefits and options, and is proud of that fact. The finish sector is a sector which is constantly in motion and where innovation is essential. They are still playing a pioneering role and, on the basis of their history, they are helping to build the future.

To reinforce its pioneering role, Mapo has committed itself to fresh investments and has seized several opportunities to expand. Today, four companies belong to the Mapo Group. Clients can approach their trusted contact person for any information about the various firms. Mapo Belgium: With lacquering lines 200m long, Mapo Belgium is one of Europe’s biggest industrial coating contractors and specialises in applying a finish to parquet, panelling, terraces, exterior walls, and skirting boards. They treat wood, PVC, and composite materials. They can also store goods for treatment as required. Mapo Russia: Industrial coating contractor, specialising in finishing parquet. Vepola: Large manual sprayer with an exceptionally wide assortment of products, including treatments for steel, wood, PVC, and composites. Mapo Print: Digital print technology in combination with a quality lacquer finish, especially on panel materials. Their core business is applying a decorative or protective finish to a product for a third party. And so, their clients deliver their products to Mapo and, after that, those products are transformed into a finished whole. You can contact them for all your finish requests, including finishes for wood, composite wood, steel, concrete fibre plates, panelling, coach cabins, interior doors, or radiator grids. They will always try to give you a suitable solution. They give your product the perfect skin! + 32 (0) 11 60 54 93 - www.mapo.be / www.vepola.be / www.mapoprint.com

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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 sorts of waxes and oils for the furniture sector.

Over time, the Ciranova trademark was taken over by the company Pattyn Vernissen. In 2005, Pattyn Vernissen itself was taken over by Debal coatings. In 2006, they merged all activities and set up a brand new company. Those years of knowledge and experience via the various firms have enabled Ciranova to expand from trading only in waxes to a full range of finish products with unique lye stains, oils, varnishes, and maintenance products. In 2015, they built and opened a new warehouse (2000m²). In 2019, they will be using new offices, laboratories, and demo rooms to equip themselves more fully to cope with international growth. At present, the company has 38 permanent employees and that number is rising constantly. One of the top products is the OCULTO, an invisible, ecological, and water-based impregnation oil which preserves the original untreated look of the wood. At Domotex 2019, Ciranova is presenting the new Hard Wax Oil TITAN, an extremely natural and highly resistant oil for use both on site and in the factory. In addition, they are also presenting some new finishes which are made from combinations of stains and oils. +32 (0) 51 30 11 40 - www.ciranova.eu

SOLIDOR RUBBER & PRODUCTS Solidor Rubber & Products is a renowned manufacturer of rubber and plastic products and solutions for a wide range of applications in different sectors. In addition to a wide range of own solutions and standard products, special attention is paid to specific solutions according to the needs of every customer.

The company is specialized in the production of high quality terrace supports for wooden plank floors and concrete tiles. The terrace supports can be continuously adjusted in height from 1 cm to 1 m and can be delivered with special top plates for a solid and precise placement of the planks and tiles. The durability of the plastic and the solidity of the construction guarantee a smooth installation of the terrace in all circumstances, and an unprecedented supporting power. It’s a reliable and qualitative solution that smoothly defies the time and the elements. +32 (0) 56 41 35 70 - www.solidor.be

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B-FIX B-Fix can present over 15 years of experience in invisible fastening systems for terraces and planks and accompanying accessories. B-Fix is the fruit of years of expertise in fitting wooden terraces and outdoor woodwork in general. The most important product is the B-Fix invisible fastening system, a universal system deployed for a whole range of wood sorts and composites. The company steers a consistent course thanks to product innovations and expansion into new markets. B-Fix employs six people on the payroll, but, apart from them, several other people are involved in the activities. The sheltered workshop, which concentrates on packing, is an integral part of the projects. Each year, the company completes several hundred thousands of square metres and the capacity leaves room for growth. Innovation is an ongoing concern. As regards exports, they concentrate mainly at present on the United States, the Scandinavian countries, Greece, Germany, and the Middle East. +32 (0) 10 40 07 90 - www.b-fix.be

LAMETT Lamett was formed by Bruno Descamps in 2005 as an importer of parquet and laminate. The purchase of the Lamett brand and the emergence of the first Lamett collections date from 2007. In 2010, the company purchased premises and a warehouse along the E17 motorway in Deerlijk (B). In 2016, the company acquired Morava Wood in Czech Republic, a producer of solid parquet. 2017 saw the launch of a new product range under the name Parquet Vinyl and in 2018 the company has purchased a French sawmill. The core business comprises the production and distribution of parquet (75%) and Parquet Vinyl (25%). Lamett is one of the most important players in Europe.

Consolidated turnover in 2017 was 40 million euros. Lamett has 300 employees and processes 400 orders a week which are destined for shops, timber trades, etc. Capacity is 2.5 million square metres for parquet and 4 million for parquet vinyl. In 2019, Lamett is restoring the focus to wood and is launching some exceptional collections under its ‘Close to nature’ campaign. Extremely elegant wood structures are combined with refined colours to give a home warmth and personality. Think of rustic floors, but they are also extending their light-rustic collections. Striking collections are Carcassonne with original saw grooves and Albi with an exclusive look from intense brushing. With extensions to its collections, Lamett can now offer a wide choice for all styles and budgets. Major export countries are Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, France, the UK, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, and the Scandinavian countries. +32 (0) 56 65 36 21 - www.lamett.eu

SILVAFLOORS Silvafloors is a specialist in supplying finished parquet floors.

They also endeavour to make a highly unique range of colours to give parquet floors high-level protection. This makes it as easy as possible for customers to maintain their parquet floors. At present, they are working very hard to make their range of parquet floors special in colours and treatments.

Silvafloors supplies parquet floors mainly on multi-layer parquet and always on a multiplex base. They supply floors in planks from 18 to 30cm wide. Herringbone, Hungarian point, and Versailles panels also enhance their exclusive range.

All floors are made to order for customers, who have a wide choice including distressing, brushing, smoking, treating with lye, and chalk staining. At present, they operate mainly in Belgium and parts of the Netherlands. As they continue to enhance their range with attractive colours and finishes, they will certainly be able to sell their floors beyond the borders of Belgium. If you would like to see their parquet floors, you should contact them for an appointment with one of their representatives. +32 (0) 495 65 70 62 - www.silvafloors.be

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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. PAR-Filler® has been installed in numerous EU-countries such as: Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Lithuania. 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 mail us at info@csp-engineering.com. +32 (0) 14 37 77 52 - www.csp-engineering.com

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 developed into a great success with a trademark which has almost become a concept in itself. Over the years, Devomat Industries has continued to grow and now serves mainly the professional market with a full range of primers, glues, oils, lacquers, maintenance products, machines, sandpapering 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. The leading products are DevoNatural® High Solid Oil, DevoNatural® Finish ‘Pale Matt’, DevoNatural® Transit, DevoNatural® Passage, and Woodboy machines. Devomat employs 14 people at the head office for sales and distribution in Belgium. At Prowood 2018, Devomat Industries launched the new parquet sanding machines Devo Belt MC 200 and Devo Speed XS 150 and XS 150. They have also implemented technical refinements on the Devo Master 3D. Devo Turbo Fiberpad caused a shock wave in the world of sandpapering material in 2018. The company exports products to the Netherlands, France, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Germany, USA, and the United Kingdom. +32 (0) 34 50 94 70 - www.devomat.be / www.woodboy.be / www.misterfloor.be / www.devonatural.be

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 nine enthusiastic production workers, four motivated workers in the office, two permanent representatives, Peter Peijnenburg and Marc van Buren, 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, a panel saw, and a Hungarian point profile machine. The speciality of Houtbedrijf Kerkhofs 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 16 people and achieves a turnover of about 6.5 million euros. New for 2019 is the production of Hungarian point with a tongue and joint groove all round and Multiplex Style Panels. +32 (0) 11 63 64 00 - www.parketkerkhofs.be

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UNILIN Unilin was formed 1960 by various families from West Flanders (B) who were active in the flax processing industry. They joined forces and started producing flax panels. In the 1970s, UNILIN started to use wood as a raw material, and that led to the production of wooden chipboards. In 1990, they introduced the Quick-Step brand. This was the first brand of laminate floors on the Belgian market. UNILIN flooring division produces laminate, multi-layer parquet, and luxury vinyl planks and tiles. Consolidated turnover of UNILIN (flooring division, insulation, and panels) in 2017 was 1.55 billion euros. In March 2018, UNILIN flooring division employed 2642 people worldwide. Annual capacity of laminate, multi-layer parquet, and luxury vinyl planks and tiles is about 47 million square metres. In 2019, UNILIN is launching the Ready Fit & Rigid installation service for vinyl floors. Ready Fit offers a pioneering high-tech solution whereby floor fitting will be completely different in the future. Each room is measured precisely using a 3D scanner. On the basis of those measuring results, the fitter then receives a neatly packed full set of carefully pre-cut planks and a personalised layout plan. The numbered planks are easy to click together by following the layout plan strictly. Rigid Vinyl floors from Quick-Step offer a solution for dents which are often a result of unevenness in the substrate with traditional vinyl floors. Rigid Vinyl floor covering from Quick-Step combines a solid composite core with a resilient surface. The Rigid Vinyl floor is equipped with a high-quality, durable, and watertight surface layer which provides protection against scratches, stains, worn patches, odours, and gloss. Finally, UNILIN has introduced a new and unique innovation on its lacquered parquet floors, namely the Surface & Edge Protect+ technology. +32 (0) 56 67 52 11 - www.unilin.com

MIVA PARKET

Miva Parket is a coating contractor which has operated since 2004. What started in a small shed has grown in just 14 years into a leading innovator in the sector. The company now employs 12 people with an annual output of 100,000m² on a production site of 10,000m². Miva specialises in high-quality finishes for parquet, terraces, and wall cladding. Their focus is weathered and distressed finishes where they offer various collections. Furthermore, they can also supply fully tailored work at the client’s request. They can also treat accompanying materials such as skirting boards, stairs, and cupboards in the same colours. For 2019, they are strongly committed to their latest innovation, namely scorching parquet and wall cladding. The wood is beautifully scorched in a fire tunnel and then they brush it up neatly and apply the finish. They are also exhibiting a new driftwood collection (the G-collection) at Domotex 2019. You can admire their innovations in Hall 12 at stand C17. +32 (0) 56 50 27 02 - www.miva-parket.be

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SOUDAL

Soudal started in 1966 as a welding company specialising in car bodywork repairs. The company has come a long way in transforming itself into a family multinational specialising in chemical solutions for the building industry; one word pervades the transformation: innovation. ‘If you leave everything as it is, nothing will change.’ That was the guiding principle of founder Vic Swerts when Soudal was formed in 1966 and that is still the case now. The Soudal Group is now Europe’s biggest independent producer of putty, glues, and PU foams for both professional and private users. With its own trademarks, the Soudal Group focuses on three market segments, namely construction, industry, and retail. Soudal has progressed from an annual turnover of a handful of francs in 1966 to 755 million euros in 2017. That figure represented a 12.7% increase in turnover as compared to 2016. Soudal presently employs about 3000 people, about one third of whom work at the headquarters in Turnhout. Vic Swerts comments: ‘You have to surround yourself with good and capable people who can do things better and know more than you do.’ The group’s annual capacity (in m²/l/kg) is 100,000,000 foam cans, 250,000,000 ducts, 10,000,000 tubes, and 100,000,000kg of silicones and glues. A major recent step has been the purchase of 4.3 hectare company premises from the former Sunnyland in Everdongenlaan, which was completed officially in February 2018. From 2019 onwards, work will start on the construction of a brand new production hall. Soudal already operates globally with no fewer than 44 sales offices and 19 production plants and Soudal exports its products to over 130 countries. Soudal is still a 100% Belgian family business. +32 (0) 14 42 42 31 - www.soudal.com ADVERT415_Premium_LVT_A5_ENG.pdf 1 12/12/17 09:25

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∂ Industry news GFA President Gottskalksson: ‘These are challenging times’ Upbeat GFA warns of too much optimism During the recent Summer Meeting in Helsinki (Finland) the Global Flooring Alliance (GFA) discussed the latest developments within the flooring trade. At the meeting almost all members were in an upbeat mood. Their respective economies are nearly all doing well, which has resulted in a growth of sales and a positive forecast for 2019.

Nonetheless, the GFA members are quick to dampen too much optimism, referring to the various political developments that may affect their respective economies, such as the outcome of Brexit or the ‘trade war’ between the US and China. In order to be well prepared, the GFA has decided to make an inventory of and do a statistical research on the flooring market as a whole and/or specific segments like textile, carpet(tile), lvt.

Mr. Einar Gottskalksson, President of GFA: “The Board and members of GFA will closely monitor the developments and consequences of the trade war on tariffs between the US and China. Several manufacturers and suppliers of flooring products have already increased their prices.

But not only tariffs are responsible for these price increases. The costs of raw materials combined with the costs of transport and energy have also put upward pressure on prices.”

“These are challenging times. On the one hand we have to cope with price increases because of the ‘US-China tariffs trade war’, rising costs of raw materials, transport and energy, and on the other hand we notice markets changing and the trends within. We therefore decided in Helsinki to make an inventory of the existing data regarding flooring and if necessary to invest in our own research.”

Next year, the Global Flooring Alliance will celebrate its 30th anniversary. In the context of this anniversary, GFA has introduced already a number of changes in both content and appearance. With a new Code of Ethics, GFA sets out the core principles by which each member must act. Its goal is to maintain the highest of standards within our trade.

Furthermore, the introduction of the new logo gives GFA a professional and modern look. The Code of Ethics and the new logo were well picked up and well-received by the trade.

GFA membership is open to one parquet importer/distributor per country to avoid conflicting national interests. GFA organizes two meetings per year. One at the Domotex trade fair in Hanover and one in the country of one of the members. The aims of the association are to promote hard surface flooring products in general and to exchange product, market and technical information in the broadest sense. The members also give each other mutual assistance in strategic purchasing opportunities.

The next meeting of the Global Flooring Alliance will be on Sunday January 13th 2019 during the Domotex fair in Hanover, Germany. More information can be acquired via the website www.globalflooringalliance. com.

Janser Our aim was to offer a powerful grinding machine to be used for the preparation of subfloors which is also lightweight and easy to transport. Many of our customers are regularly working in multi storey buildings with no lift. Often installers are working on their own on building sites and have no opportunity to transport heavy machinery to the top floors. We are delighted to be able to present our COLIBRI Grinding machine:

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We would like to keep this machine deliberately simple and offer only 2 sanding discs. The aggressive PCD-tipped sanding disc “Piranha pink” and a diamond-tipped “Universal sanding disc, green”.

Technical data: mains supply: 230V power input: 2,2 kW rotational speed: 2.600 rpm weight: 35 kg working width: 300mm Extractor hose connections suitable for 50mm and 76mm connectors, as Multi-Vac Y-adapter. Attached to this ENL you will find a product brochure with further information about the machine. This machine is of interest to all our customers who are looking for a lightweight and easy to handle machine which can be used universally in the area of subfloor preparation. The COLIBRI can easily be carried by one person. Without sanding disc it merely weighs 35kg. The handle which can easily be folded makes the machine very flexible when transported.

In order to achieve good sanding results despite the low weight of the machine we defined the rotational speed at 2.600 rpm and an engine with a torque of 43Nm. This means the machine rotates very fast but with its intelligent handle it can be very easily and steadily operated. To increase the sanding results an additional weight can be attached.

No tools are needed to change the sanding discs. We developed a quick release mechanism which closes automatically and can be opened manually. No risk of malpositioning the quick release mechanism.

Furthermore the disc base of the machine is equipped with small magnets which hold the sanding discs in position, even without the quick release mechanism. A very useful detail during assembly of the sanding discs. The machine has a high sanding capacity. It is important to connect a suitable industrial vacuum cleaner. We recommend at least our JANVAC 1600-H-Power. The level of the machine can be adjusted at the back of the machine using a locking mechanism. For optimum adjustment we have installed a water level on the casing of the machine. The aggressivity of the machine can thus be further adjusted.

Currently there is no other machine on the market which offers comparable performance detail at such low machine weight.

The COLIBRI is especially constructed for the treatment of rough subfloors. With the COLIBRI we would like to open up a different market segment: COLIBRI customers are users who need a light and easy to handle machine which is powerful enough to remove and sand adhesive and levelling compound.

FN Neuhofer certified as a leading company FN Neuhofer, a business that manufactures profiles and skirting boards, has been certified as an Austrian leading company.

Only those companies that, among other things, offer their customers services above and beyond those provided by their competitors, have proved to be successful and innovative over the long term and accept responsibility for society and the environment are allowed to use the 'Leading Company of Austria' certificate. As a family-run business in Austria with a tradition going back 368 years, FN Neuhofer exemplifies the ''Leading Company of Austria' concept. "We are proud to have been awarded this certificate. It confirms that the path we have chosen to take has been the right one. Our primary objectives are to provide services in a quality that ensure the very best level of customer satisfaction and to develop innovative products," points out Franz Neuhofer, the company's managing director.

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∂ Product news BASIN CHEM ECO: UNIK OIL GREEN+ BASIN is continuing along its path with the launch of the new UNIK OIL green+. This fast-drying oil gives protection and colour in a single coat. Furthermore, the oil contains UV-protective elements to slow down wood discolouration. As you apply the oil, you will not have the nuisance of bad smells or overlapping. Its low consumption per square metre means UNIK OIL green+ is also extremely economical.

Their range comprises a wide assortment of 20 trendy colours spread over four collections: COFFEE, LA BOQUERIA, OFF WHITE, and MINERAL. You can see the entire collection in the BASIN STORE or on their web site: www.basin.be.

MAPEI Mapei has a wide range of parquet glues. For each specific substrate and type of wood Mapei supplies the right paste ready for use in a handy bucket. Ultrabond Eco S948 1K is a 1-component parquet glue based on hybrid polymers with low emissions of volatile compounds for solid and multilayer parquet with a medium to long open spreading time. Ultrabond ECO S955 1 K is a solventless 1-component glue with no isocyanates which is based on silanated polymers. It is for all types of parquet and has a long open spreading time. Ultrabond S965 1K is a solventless 1-component glue with no isocyanates which is based on silanated polymers. It is for all types of indoor and outdoor parquet and has a long open spreading time. They always advise you to consult the technical file on www.mapei.be. If you are still not sure, you can consult their Mapei product specialists without obligation.

RESPIRATION® FROM MAULER For public health reasons it is important to know that air pollution indoors is up to ten times worse than outdoors.

RESPIRATION® from Mauler is an uncoloured coating which reduces air pollution and neutralises up to 60% of formaldehydes in the room from the very first coat. This durable product has an active lifespan up to ten years. It is a completely invisible and odourless coating which can be applied to all bearers and surfaces: walls, ceilings, doors, skirting boards, furniture, wallpaper, wall furnishing, and old paintwork without affecting the colour. RESPIRATION® ensures a protective effect for old paintwork and decorative furnishings. It is washable, does not affect colours, does not reflect, leaves no marks, and is both waterproof and shockproof. It is easy to use and is applied like ordinary varnish.

RESPIRATION® is ready for use, dries quickly, and can be covered over within six to eight hours. This product has been given the A+ label for its emissions content in the air indoors. Visit their web site (www.mauler.fr) for more information.

TOVER Uniqua SQ is the water-based first Self-Linking lacquer made by Tover. Discover what makes Uniqua…

Unique: strong with a Taber test of 13 mg, easy with a 2-coat system, secure as isocyanate free and extremely low VOC content. Available transparent in 4 glosses from extra-matt, matt, semi-glossy to glossy, in a total invisible look with the Natur version, in a R10 Antislip version and coloured with Uniqua Paint 19 on trend greys, whites and even midnight black. Uniqua SQ, the only lacquer you'll ever need.

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