cabin laminate
Flooring: Cabin Oak Blonde Laminate Size: 1380x193x7mm
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available colours features
hard wearing cost effective water resistant highly stable
Flooring: Cabin Oak Natural Laminate Size: 1380x193x7mm
Cabin Oak Blonde 1380x193x7mm
Cabin Oak Natural 1380x193x7mm
Cabin Oak Chocolate 1380x193x7mm
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Cabin Oak Platinum 1380x193x7mm
Flooring: Cabin Oak Chocolate Laminate
Size: 1380x193x7mm
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stocked Oak Blonde 1380x193x7mm abrasion rating 3 A C 23 residential 31 commercial thickness 7 mm bevel edge residential warranty 20 year locking system I4F 5G click made in Germany Available in matching National Tiles Scotia. The perfect solution, for concealing the required expansion gaps around your floor. Refer to National Tiles Warranty Guidelines for Residential and Commercial installations. 4
stocked Oak Chocolate 1380x193x7mm abrasion rating 3 A C 23 residential 31 commercial thickness 7 mm bevel edge residential warranty 20 year locking system I4F 5G click made in Germany Available in matching National Tiles Scotia. The perfect solution, for concealing the required expansion gaps around your floor. Refer to National Tiles Warranty Guidelines for Residential and Commercial installations. 5
stocked Oak Natural 1380x193x7mm abrasion rating 3 A C 23 residential 31 commercial thickness 7 mm bevel edge residential warranty 20 year locking system I4F 5G click made in Germany Available in matching National Tiles Scotia. The perfect solution, for concealing the required expansion gaps around your floor. Refer to National Tiles Warranty Guidelines for Residential and Commercial installations. 6
stocked Oak Platinum 1380x193x7mm abrasion rating 3 A C 23 residential 31 commercial thickness 7 mm bevel edge residential warranty 20 year locking system I4F 5G click made in Germany Available in matching National Tiles Scotia. The perfect solution, for concealing the required expansion gaps around your floor. Refer to National Tiles Warranty Guidelines for Residential and Commercial installations. 7
technical data sheet
Type: Laminate
Plank thickness: 7mm
Dimensions: 1380x193mm
Planks per box: 9
m2 per box 2.397m2
m2 per pallet 134.23m2
Colours 4 decors
Performance
Abrasion rating: AC3
Classification: 23/31
Light fastness: > Level 6 Blue Wool Scale > Level 4 Grey Scale
Static Indentation: < 0.01mm - No Visible Change
Thickness Swelling: ≤ 18%
Fire Rating: CRF4.1kw/m2
Smoke Value 133% minutes
Slip Resistance: P2
Accoustic: Test result recorded 43db - Test no: 22038-ATR-04
Environmental
Finish: Matt
Surface: PR (Wood Pore)
Wear Layer: Aluminum Oxide
Substrate Layer: 890kg/m3 High Density (HDF)
Backing Layer: Melamine
Profile: 4V Micro Bevel
Installation method: Floating 5G
Standard EN13329
EN13330
EN ISO 105-B02, AO2
EN433
EN13329-F
ISO9239-1
AS4586
AS ISO 717-2:2004
ASTM D5116
ISO14001
FSC-STD-40-004
Warranty
Residential: 20 Years
Commercial: 2 Years
Please refer to our Laminate Flooring Warranty for more information
class ratings
Class ratings are divided into three categories: Residential, Commercial and Industrial A two digit number represents the performance and recommended use.
VOC Rating: E1
Accreditation: Certified FSC Certified Product
Test Data
Class 23 Class 32 Class 31 Class 33 Class 41 Class 42 Class 43 Heavy Residential Use General Commercial Use Light Commercial Use Heavy Commercial Use Light Industrial Use General Industrial Use Heavy Industrial Use 23 residential 31 commercial 32 commercial 33 commercial 41 industrial 42 industrial 43 industrial
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accessories
stair nosing
National Tiles offer a custom made stair nosing solution in two profiles, a standard mitre or a traditional bullnose. These solutions can be ordered with a perspex, aluminum or brass inlay that ensure the step treads meet the minimum slip requirement of P3.
underlay
With flooring underlay for every budget, National Tiles Sylint Underlay is a high-quality, high-density closed cell foam underlay for protection against moisture and improve sound absorption.
Sylint Plus Underlay
1000mm x 1000mm x 2m
scotia
Developed to suit our ranges of Laminate, Timber, Hybrid ranges National Tiles Scotia is the perfect solution for concealing the required expansion gaps around your floor.
Standard Mitre
Square Bullnose
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laminate flooring FAQs
Q: What is Scotia? Why do I need it?
A: Scotia, sometimes referred to as quad or beading is a timber moulding trim used on the base of walls to cover the expansion gap required when installing any floating floor. National Tiles stocks more than 30 colours of Scotia to ensure a close match to your National Tiles Laminate Flooring.
Q: I don’t want to use Scotia, are there other options?
A: Yes, skirting boards can be used. The skirting boards act in the same way as scotia; covering the expansion gap required when installing any floating floor. Ensure the floor is not pinned to the substrate or vertical surfaces in any way ensuring there is a gap between the floor surface and the underneath of the skirting or scotia.
Q: Can National Tiles Laminate Flooring be siliconed instead of using scotia or skirting?
A: No, the floor is designed to be a floating floor and needs to contract and expand as one, silicone will pin the floor and not allow it to move as it should.
Q: Why do I need a 10mm expansion gap around my floor?
A: All floating floors expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity, the 10mm gap stops the floor from expanding into the wall, causing the floor to raise in the middle and possibly fail.
Q: Is National Tiles Laminate Flooring suitable in wet areas?
A: No, National Tiles Laminate Flooring can not be installed in any wet areas including bathrooms, laundries, toilets, or areas subject to regular moisture or water
Q: Will my National Tiles Laminate Flooring scratch?
A: National Tiles Laminate Flooring is scratch resistant; each range has a different level of abrasion resistance. Cabin is rated AC3. Cabin is rated for light commercial.
Q: Will high heels mark my National Tiles Laminate Flooring?
A: No, National Tiles Laminate Flooring is constructed with a high quality HDF core.
Q: What is the warranty on National Tiles Laminate Flooring and what does it cover?
A: National Tiles offers a 20 Year Residential Warranty and a 2 Year Commercial Warranty on Cabin range of National Tiles Laminate Flooring. Please refer to the warranty catalogue for more information.
Q: Can I send a refinish National Tiles Laminate Flooring?
A: No, National Tiles Laminate Flooring, like all laminate, is printed replica of timber flooring, sanding laminate may remove the printed surface and expose the HDF core. This will not only compromise the look of the product, it will also compromise the water resistance qualities of the floor.
Q: Where is National Tiles Cabin Laminate Flooring produced?
A: National Tiles Cabin Laminate Flooring is produced in Germany
Q: I have allergies, is National Tiles Laminate Flooring suitable?
A: Yes, National Tiles Laminate Flooring is easy to keep clean, will not add dust to the home and is rated VOC-E1.
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Q: What is VOC-E1?
A: VOC stands for Volatile Organice Compound, VOCs are released by wood based materials, some VOCs are dangerous to human health. As such, the amount of VOCs released by a product is tested and rated, E1 represents a level of VOCs released that has been classed as safe
Q: I have seen cheaper laminates elsewhere, does National Tiles match prices?
A: Yes, National Tiles matches price on like for like product. National Tiles imports only high-quality laminate flooring, constructed with a HDF core. We offer a 20 year guarantee on our entry level Cabin Laminate flooring.
Q: What is the difference between Laminate and Hybrid flooring?
A: The 2 products are completely different with few similarities, in short National Tiles Laminate is harder wearing and water resistant. National Tiles Hybrid is waterproof and has a softer feel under foot.
Q: How much wastage do I need to allow?
A: National Tiles recommends 7% wastage. Some complicated installations with several small areas and multiple angles may require a higher wastage, or an installation with large open areas may require a lower wastage. It is also recommended to have one or two packs left over, just in case a board or section need to be repaired in the future.
Q: How long does National Tiles Laminate Flooring need to acclimatise for? Why does it need to acclimatise?
A: We recommend that National Tiles Laminate Flooring is left to acclimatise for 48 hours. The flooring is stored in a warehouse that is likely to have a different ambient temperature and humidity to your house. All timber products expand with higher temperatures and higher humidity levels, they conversely contract in lower temperatures and lower humidity levels. Leaving National Tiles Laminate Flooring in an environment that is similar to which it will be installed will stop the floor from excessively expanding or contracting after installation.
Q: What surfaces can National Tiles Laminate Flooring be installed over ?
A: National Tiles Laminate Flooring can be installed over any flat and solid floor. Floor preparation will be required if the subfloor is not solid and/or flat.
Q: Can I install National Tiles Laminate Flooring over a heated slab?
A: Yes, National Tiles Laminate Flooring can be installed over hydronic in slab heating. Please refer to the installation guidelines on how to prepare your floor and use of underfloor heating after installation.
Q: How flat does the subfloor need to be to install National Tiles Laminate Flooring?
A: The subfloor must not have any variation greater than 3mm over a 2m area. If the subfloor has any high or low points beyond this, they must be levelled prior to installation
Q: What is “subfloor prep”? Why do I need it?
A: Subfloor preparation (prep) is a generic term used to describe any subfloor levelling required for flooring installation. The subfloor is the substrate that the National Tiles Laminate Flooring will be installed over, this is normally concrete, tiles or yellow tongue particle board. The preparation normally completed is a self-levelling pour to fill low points, or a floor grind to remove high points.
Q: Does National Tiles Laminate Flooring require underlay?
A: Yes, the underlay provides several functions, firstly it reduces moisture rising from the subfloor into the Laminate Flooring. It reduces noise produced when walking on the floor. It also gives the floor a more natural feel when walked on.
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Q: Can I install National Tiles Laminate Flooring myself? What tools will I need? How is it installed?
A: Yes, National Tiles Cabin Laminate Flooring utilises the “5G Click System” and is reasonably easy to install. Full instructions including required tools are in the installation guide.
Q: Is the warranty affected if National Tiles do not install my flooring?
A: No, the product warranty is not affected by any installation completed in accordance with the National Tile Installation Guide. National Tiles does provide a 1 year installation warranty for all Installations completed by National Tiles.
Q: Can National Tiles Laminate Flooring be installed in multi-level apartment buildings?
A: Yes, however as National Tiles Cabin Laminate Flooring is not acoustically rated, an acoustic barrier will need to be installed prior to the floor installation.
Q: Can National Tiles Laminate Flooring be installed on stairs?
A: Yes, the flooring will need to be direct stuck to the stairs, with a stair trim to finish of each step. Although we do not recommend direct sticking laminate in large areas, the expansion and contraction experienced by small area on each stair will not be enough to cause failures
Q: Can National Tiles Laminate Flooring be installed using secret nails?
A: No, National Tiles Laminate Flooring is designed to be installed as a floating floor.
Q: How do I care for my National Tiles Laminate Flooring once installed?
A: Please refer to Laminate Flooring Maintenance flyer.
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