50 YEARS DEDICATED TO WOOD

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1 50 YEARS DEDICATED TO WOOD

2 INDEX THE COMPANY IMA Group Environment Wood flooring Laminate Flooring Hardwood Laminate Exterior Sport News Products TECNMICAL DATA Design Resistance Installation

3 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE IMA GROUP

4 IMA GROUP IMA GROUP TOP NATIONAL MANUFACTURER ANDEXPORTER IMA is a company founded in 1961 and associated with the woodworkers trade. It is the top national manufacturer, with a production capacity of 1,000,000 m2 per year. Much of its production exports to neighbouring countries in which they are to meet the most stringent quality standards. IMA manufactures its wood flooring using the latest technology. Its wide range of manufactured products covers an extensive range of different wood species, some with varying qualities and varying distributions in the module. Traditional varnishes based on organic solvents have their days numbered. Most of these products are available in 1:1 formulas (50% solvent, 50% of varnish coating); that is, during the setting of the product, an amount of the product being released into the atmosphere is equivalent to the amount left on the wood. We are polluting the atmosphere, and what is worse we are putting our health at risk. In nearly all developed countries, regulations which limit or prohibit the use of these coatings are being established. The OPTIMAX CERAMIC Varnish, in addition to its superb resistance properties, is completely safe to use given that it uses water as a solvent, it is fireproof and it is environmentally friendly. BECAUSE OF ITS EXTENSIVE NETWORK, YOU WILL FIND QUALIFIED INSTALLERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF IMA LAMINATE FLOORING IN EVERY COMMUNITY OF SPAIN

5 IMA GROUP IMA GROUP ENVIRONMENTALLY BRING FRIENDLY MA has long been one of the leading companies of its sector in Spain. It has been a leading company because of its turnover and size, but it has also been a leading company because of its firm commitment to combining cutting edge technology with a maximum respect for the environment. This ecological concern has meant that the origin of the wood itself is very important for IMA. It has been so important that, for years, management staff of the companies decided that it would be wise to personally go to Brazil to see firsthand the logging situation of the country. IMA wanted and continues to want to assist in the transformation of that reality in the best way possible, and they were committed to always be one step beyond what is expected of a modern and responsible company. For IMA, the environment is not an excuse or a burden. For IMA, the environment, the respect and care for our surroundings and social responsibility comprise our absolutely inalienable principles. Since then, working in collaboration with the Brazilian government, IMA put forth all of its efforts and applied the sum of the talents of all of its professionals to implement a revolution of sorts in how to confront the exploitation of timber. The objective is two-fold: Ensure the ecologically sustainable forestry use of Amazonian forests by keeping a strict inventory of the trees and by the control and limitation of logging. Ensure the social development of affected indigenous people by way of specific intervention programs and infrastructure construction. This radical transformation began not only with the application of stringent legal legislation on controlled logging, which was undertaken by IMA from the outset and in an exemplary manner, but also with the implementation of community public works of great social significance, such as vocational schools. All these are initiatives by which IMA believes that it can contribute to ensure a better future for the Amazon communities, through better education and care for the younger generations. And, of course, raising awareness in the overall Brazilian population of the fundamental importance of conserving the Amazon rainforest. In this way, with the support of the Brazilian government and non-governmental organizations such as Greenpeace, the people of Brazil are becoming aware that the Amazon, in addition to being its major source of wealth, is also imperative for all mankind. Through measures such as those applied by IMA and the Brazilian government, the Amazon forests, along with its trees and timber, may be the best opportunity for advancement for the natives who inhabit them. This is tangible proof that businesses and governments can offer real solutions to major poakms. BECAUSE TAKING BETTER CARE OF OUR PLANET DOES LIE IN OUR HANDS

6 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE WOOD FLOORING

7 WOOD FLOORING LAMINATE FLOORING DESIGN 3 Slats: mm 14mm thick (top layer +/- 3.8mm) 2 Slats: mm 14mm thick (top layer +/- 3.8mm) 1 Slat: mm 14mm thick (top layer +/- 3.8mm) 1 Slat: mm 14mm thick (top layer +/- 3.8mm) Rustic models WHY CHOOSE AN IMA LAMINATE FLOOR FOR YOUR FLOORING? Because wood fits all purposes, designs and installation systems. Because wood is a natural material. Every board in an installation is unique and irreproducible. Because wood is a comfortable material. Due to its structure, wood is an excellent heat and sound insulator, which is conducive to both comfort and energy savings. Because wood is a healthy material. It does not cause allergic reactions and is antistatic, which makes it suitable for eg industrial flooring. Because wood is an environmentally friendly material. Wood is harvested from nature. It undergoes little transformation and few products are added to it. If forests are properly managed, their renewal is guaranteed. Because they are durable floors, which age well and become more natural-looking and even more beautiful as time goes by. Their natural beauty can be restored just by lightly sanding and varnishing. Because they are independent from trends. A wooden floor is always trendy. Because they are easy and quick to install since the Slats are factory-varnished finished products. Laminate floors are installed using simple tools and four or five faster than traditional laminate flooring. The planks do not need to be glued. It is not necessary to wait for varnish to dry. It is not necessary to wait for the adhesive between layers to cure. Because it does not give any poakms. The only things that laminate floors require are a flat surface and a lack of moisture. Varnishing operations will not be poakmatic either. Since the Slats are factory-varnished, quality and uniformity are guaranteed. Their installation does not come into conflict with other trades. Because of its behaviour once it is installed. Laminate floors are not restricted. Thanks to the expansion joint which is left around the perimeter of rooms, laminate floors can expand or contract according to the normal fluctuations of the relative ambient humidity, thus acting a single unit and preventing the appearance of ugly defects or lifting between the boards.

8 WOOD FLOORING On the other hand, laminate floors are usually installed on top of a 1-3mm-thick layer of polyethylene foam or felt which, in addition to contributing to the heat and sound insulation of the installation, serves as a cushion against impacts and creates a sense of comfort when walking on them. By means of the rational use of wood. Conifer wood (base layer and strips) and wood from temperate and tropical hardwood trees (top layer) are used in the manufacture of the laminate flooring. The latter wood is rarer but sturdier and has a greater decorative value. Laminate flooring is the type of flooring which gets the most out of the same amount of wood. By way of example, two laminate flooring planks can be obtained for every one parquetry block (usually 10mm-thick). Hence, we have obtained twice as much product from the same amount of wood. In the case of the typical 23mm-thick parquet flooring, we could obtain up to 4 laminate floor planks for every parquetry block. By means of it is easy to replace. Laminate floors do not need to be sanded down. After a long period of use, if the state of the varnish requires applying a new layer, it will be enough to lightly sand the top layer to remove the original varnish and revarnish it with any commercial-of-the-self product. Individual elements are easy and quick to replace. Because of the ease of maintenance. As we will see, maintenance of a laminate floor only requires wiping it with a dry piece of cloth or hoovering it on a daily basis and removing any spots with a moist cloth. BECAUSE OF ITS WATER-BASED VARNISH FINISH: OPTIMAX-CERAMIC The days of traditional organic solvent-based varnishes are numbered. Most of these products are come in 1:1 (50% solvent, 50% varnish) formulations, ie during curing an amount of product equal by weight to that which remains on the wood is being released into the air. Thus, we are polluting the air and, what is even worse, we are endangering our health. Most developed countries are passing regulations which restrict or forbid the use of these varnishes. In addition to its superb resistance properties, the OPTIMAX-CERAMIC varnish is completely harmless because water is used as the solvent. Moreover, it is fireproof. BECAUSE OF ITS WIDE NETWORK OF DISTRIBUTORS AND INSTALLERS You will find qualified IMA Laminate Flooring distributors and installers in all Spanish autonomous communities.

9 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE LAMINATE FLOORING MAPLE CHERRY ASH BEECH IPE JARANA BRAZILIAN CHERRY MASSARANDUBA MERBAU PINE OAK SUCUPIRA TAUARI TEAK

10 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE» MAPLE MAPLE A species native to Central Europe and West Asia. Its sapwood, which is white- or light yellow-coloured, cannot be told apart from its heartwood. Wood rays are clearly visible and look like very fine and decorative lines. The grain is fine and the fibre can be either straight or wavy. Even though it air-dries well, it is advisable to dry it in low-temperature chambers. Slowly dried maple wood is sold as aged maple. Its wood is considered a semi hardwood and does not pose any gluing, nailing, screwing or finishing poakms. It bends readily in the presence of steam. Both the heartwood and the sapwood can be impregnated. It is very suitable for obtaining veneers by flat sawing. In veneer form, it is used in decorative veneering and laminate flooring. PRODUCT PRESENTATION PLANK DIMENSIONS Length < mm Width 190 mm Thickness 14 mm Width ELEGANCE models 150 mm DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF PLANKS Length 0,2 % ± Width 0,2 mm ± Face curvature Edge curvature Nº OF SLATS Maple elegance Maple europa Maple forestal Maple latina 1 Slat 2 Slats 3 Slats CHARACTERISTICS OF PACKAGES Number of PLANKS per BOX 10 Moisture content of the PLANKS 9% ± 1 Approximate weight 30 Kg m² per box 3,8 m² Approximate installed weight 8 kg/m² m² per box ELEGANCE models 3 m² Approximate weight ELEGANCE models Top layer Shutter or intermediate layer Base layer 27 kg PLANK STRUCTURE Thickness: ±3.8mm, with different mosaic distributions. ±8.2mm strips with plywood ends for reinforcing the tongueand-grove at the edges ±2mm waterproofed conifer wood layer Maple plus SPECIES AND S SPECIES AND Maple LATINA (Canadiense) Maple PLUS (Canadiense) Maple FORESTAL (Canadiense) Maple EUROPA PLUS (Europeo) Maple ELEGANCE (Canadiense) Nº OF PLANKS ALONG THE LENGTH OF Nº OF PLANKS IN Multiple 3 Multiple 3 Multiple CHARACTERISTICS Light tone. Colour may vary. First selection. Light tone. Colour may vary. Colour may vary. It is a mix of heartwood and sapwood. First selection. Light tone. First selection. Light tone.

11 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE» CHERRY CHERRY This species is found throughout Europe even in the British Isles, East Asia and North Africa. The heartwood is pale pink/brown coloured and the sapwood is lighter. It is glossy veined and the growth rings are well differentiated. The fibre is straight and the grain fine. It dries quickly. Nevertheless, it is advisable to dry it slowly. Cherry wood is a semi hardwood. It is suitable for bending and easy to glue, nail, screw and finish. When it is machined, it is normal for the tools to become dull. It is used for manufacturing plywood boards, decorative veneers and laminate floor boards. PRODUCT PRESENTATION PLANK DIMENSIONS Length < mm Width 190 mm Thickness 14 mm Nº OF SLATS 2 Slats DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF PLANKS Length 0,2 % ± Width 0,2 mm ± Face curvature Edge curvature 3 Slats CHARACTERISTICS OF PACKAGES Number of PLANKS per BOX 10 Moisture content of the PLANKS 9% ± 1 Approximate weight 30 Kg m² per box 3,8 m² Approximate installed weight 8 kg/m² Top layer Shutter or intermediate layer Base layer PLANK STRUCTURE Thickness: ±3.8mm, with different mosaic distributions. ±8.2mm strips with plywood ends for reinforcing the tongueand-grove at the edges. ±2mm waterproofed conifer wood layer. SPECIES AND S SPECIES AND CHERRY LATINA CHERRY PLUS CHERRY EUROPA Nº OF PLANKS ALONG THE LENGTH OF Nº OF PLANKS IN Multiple 3 Multiple CHARACTERISTICS Uniform pale pink/ brown colour. There might be sapwood and mall knots present. Uniform pale pink/ brown colour. No knots or sapwood. Uniform pale pink/ brown colour. There might be sapwood and mall knots present.

12 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE» ASH ASH This tree is practically present in all Europe except the Mediterranean region. In Spain, it is mainly found in the northern half of the country, in groves, meadows and riverbanks. The wood is a pale yellow. The heartwood and the sapwood cannot be told apart. Sometimes boards sawn lengthwise show dark veins. It has a heterogeneous texture and a medium grain. The rings are well defined. It is a light heavy wood (density: 790 kg/m3 with a 12% moisture content). It has a 5.15% tangential shrinkage and a 3.18% radial shrinkage (good dimensional stability). It is very durable. It is easy to bend. It can be easily machined with all kinds of tools. It admits all types of surface finishing (sanding, varnishing and dyeing). It is used in joinery (solid wood and plywood furniture), turnery and, owing to its good toughness, tool and sport equipment handles. In interior decoration it is suitable for all kinds of flooring and wall and ceiling cladding. Its hardness, toughness and elasticity make it the ideal fit for wood flooring, so it is highly suitable for use in traditional and floating laminate floors in sport facilities. PRODUCT PRESENTATION PLANK DIMENSIONS Length < mm Width 190 mm Thickness 14 mm Nº OF SLATS 3 Slats DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF PLANKS Length 0,2 % ± Width 0,2 mm ± Face curvature Edge curvature CHARACTERISTICS OF PACKAGES Number of PLANKS per BOX 10 Moisture content of the PLANKS 9% ± 1 Approximate weight 30 Kg m² per box 3,8 m² Approximate installed weight 8 kg/m² SPECIES AND S SPECIES AND Nº OF PLANKS ALONG THE LENGTH OF Nº OF PLANKS IN ASH LATINA Multiple 3 CHARACTERISTICS Light tone. Colour may vary Top layer Shutter or intermediate layer Base layer PLANK STRUCTURE Thickness: ±3.8mm, with different mosaic distributions. ±8.2mm strips with plywood ends for reinforcing the tongueand-grove at the edges ±2mm waterproofed conifer wood layer

13 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE» BEECH BEECH PRODUCT PRESENTATION PLANK DIMENSIONS Length < mm Width 190 mm Thickness 14 mm Width ELEGANCE models 150 mm This tree is present in practically all of Central and Western Europe also in the South of England and Scandinavia. In Spain mainly along the North Coast, in the Pyrenees and in Northern Catalonia. The heartwood and the sapwood look exactly the same and the wood colour ranges from a yellowish/pinkish white to a clear red. It has a fine grain, a uniform structure and straight fibres. It has a density of 700 kg/m3 (12% moisture content). It has a 12-13% tangential shrinkage and a 6-7% radial shrinkage. It is easily machined (turning, dressing, bending, etc.). However, it is an unstable wood given its high degree of shrinkage. It can be varnished without having to apply a filler. It readily admits dyes, so it can be used for imitating precious woods thanks to its clear colour. It is easily sanded and it lacks cross-graining since it is straight-grained. It will not split when nailed or screwed. It is usually steamed at ºC for 1 to 2 hours to speed up its drying, after which it takes on a pinkish or reddish tone and its stability increases. It is not weather-resistant but it can be waterproofed. It is commonly used to make furniture, mouldings and friezes and in indoor carpentry. It is also used to make household objects and toys. As regards wooden flooring, is used in traditional and floating laminate flooring. It is particularly suitable for the flooring of sport facilities since its light colour make court lines to stand out. Nº OF SLATS 1 Slat DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF PLANKS Length 0,2 % ± Width 0,2 mm ± Face curvature Edge curvature CHARACTERISTICS OF PACKAGES Number of PLANKS per BOX 10 Moisture content of the PLANKS 9% ± 1 Approximate weight 30 Kg m² per box 3,8 m² Approximate installed weight 8 kg/m² m² per box ELEGANCE models 3 m² Approximate weight ELEGANCE models Top layer Shutter or intermediate layer Base layer 27 kg PLANK STRUCTURE Thickness: ±3.8mm, with different mosaic distributions. ±8.2mm strips with plywood ends for reinforcing the tongueand-grove at the edges ±2mm waterproofed conifer wood layer SPECIES AND S SPECIES AND BEECH LATINA BEECH LATINA VAPORIZADA BEECH FORESTAL BEECH ELEGANCE Nº OF PLANKS ALONG THE LENGTH OF Nº OF PLANKS IN Multiple 3 Multiple 3 Multiple Slats CHARACTERISTICS Light tone. Colour may vary Select wood of uniform colour. Steamed Colour may vary within the same plank and there might be knots too Select wood of uniform colour. Steamed

14 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE» IPE IPE Hardwood species distributed throughout Central and South America. The highest-grade hardwood in particular throughout the Amazon Forest. Its wood is very heavy and hard to cut (over 1,000 kg/ m3 with a 15% moisture content). It has a light brown colour with yellowish/greenish highlights. The heartwood is narrow and yellowish or whitish and different from the sapwood. It has a fine texture and its grain is irregular. Its surface is matt and smooth to the touch. The natural durability of this type of wood has proven to be in lab tests very high and very resistant to the attack of woodeating organisms. It does not need to be treated in order to be used outdoors. Owing to its excellent qualities and high mechanical properties, it can be used for interior finishing (floors, staircases, cladding, etc.) and outdoor buildings such as structures, wall siding, decks, etc. PRODUCT PRESENTATION PLANK DIMENSIONS Length < mm Width 190 mm Thickness 14 mm Width ELEGANCE models 150 mm Nº OF SLATS 1 Slat 2 Slats DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF PLANKS Length 0,2 % ± Width 0,2 mm ± Face curvature Edge curvature CHARACTERISTICS OF PACKAGES Number of PLANKS per BOX 10 Moisture content of the PLANKS 9% ± 1 Approximate weight 30 Kg m² per box 3,8 m² Approximate installed weight 8 kg/m² m² per box ELEGANCE models 3 m² Approximate weight ELEGANCE models 27 kg SPECIES AND S SPECIES AND Nº OF PLANKS ALONG THE LENGTH OF Nº OF PLANKS IN IPE EUROPA IPE ELEGANCE 1 1 CHARACTERISTICS Brown, dark brown and extra dark brown. Colour may vary Brown, dark brown and extra dark brown. Colour may vary Top layer Shutter or intermediate layer Base layer PLANK STRUCTURE Thickness: ±3.8mm, with different mosaic distributions. ±8.2mm strips with plywood ends for reinforcing the tongueand-grove at the edges ±2mm waterproofed conifer wood layer

15 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE» JARANA JARANA PRODUCT PRESENTATION PLANK DIMENSIONS Length < mm Width 190 mm Thickness 14 mm Width ELEGANCE models 150 mm This species is distributed throughout South America and particularly the Amazonian Basin. Its heartwood is yellowish-brown in colour and it turns reddish-brown. The sapwood is slightly yellowish. It has a delicate fibrous appearance which is sometimes accentuated by its longitudinal parenchyma. It has an intermediate texture. The grain is straight. Its surface is smooth to the touch. Thanks to its natural durability, this wood has proven to be in lab tests very resistant to the attack of wood-eating organisms. It is a heavy wood (930 kg/m3 with a 15% moisture content). It has a 12.6% tangential shrinkage and a 6.7% radial shrinkage. It takes long to dry due to its physical and mechanical properties. Owing to its excellent strength and density as a result of its heaviness, it has a good natural durability and is suitable for building outdoor structures. It has many applications. Since it has a high mechanical strength - in particular, a high yield strength, a good modulus of elasticity with regard to impacts, and a high natural durability, it is suitable for outdoor use, flooring, decks, applications where high resistance to dynamic loads is required, etc. Nº OF SLATS 1 Slat DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF PLANKS Length 0,2 % ± Width 0,2 mm ± Face curvature Edge curvature CHARACTERISTICS OF PACKAGES Number of PLANKS per BOX 10 Moisture content of the PLANKS 9% ± 1 Approximate weight 30 Kg m² per box 3,8 m² Approximate installed weight 8 kg/m² m² per box ELEGANCE models 3 m² Approximate weight ELEGANCE models 27 kg SPECIES AND S SPECIES AND JARANA EUROPA JARANA ELEGANCE Nº OF PLANKS ALONG THE LENGTH OF Nº OF PLANKS IN Slats CHARACTERISTICS First selection. Light tone. Colour may vary. Colour may vary. It is a mix of heartwood and sapwood. Top layer Shutter or intermediate layer Base layer PLANK STRUCTURE Thickness: ±3.8mm, with different mosaic distributions. ±8.2mm strips with plywood ends for reinforcing the tongueand-grove at the edges ±2mm waterproofed conifer wood layer

16 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE» BRAZILIAN CHERRY BRAZILIAN CHERRY PRODUCT PRESENTATION PLANK DIMENSIONS Length < mm Width 190 mm Thickness 14 mm Width ELEGANCE models 150 mm This tree is widely distributed throughout Central America and the Amazon Forest. Its sapwood is pinkish white and the sapwood beige or reddish brown with dark veins. As time goes by, it darkens and takes on dark brown-red tones. Its grain is irregular, its fibre wavy and its texture coarse. It is a very heavy wood (density exceeding 900 kg/m3 with a 12% moisture content). It dries well in the open air and inside a chamber without splitting or warping. Its tangential shrinkage stands at 7.1% and its radial shrinkage at 3.8%. It is hard to machine due to its hardness and density. Veneers can be obtained by flat sawing. It splits upon nailing so it must be pre-drilled. It bonds well and has an excellent natural durability which makes it appropriate for outdoor use without being treated. Owing to its excellent strength and density, it has been used in heavy civil works (bridges, structures, railway sleepers, etc.) in the countries to which it is native. It is also used in all kinds of outdoor and indoor carpentry applications (furniture, staircases, cladding, etc.). With regard to wooden flooring, it is used in Spain in parquetry, traditional laminate flooring (indoors and outdoors) and floating laminate flooring. Nº OF SLATS 1 Slat DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF PLANKS Length 0,2 % ± Width 0,2 mm ± Face curvature Edge curvature 2 Slats CHARACTERISTICS OF PACKAGES Number of PLANKS per BOX 10 Moisture content of the PLANKS 9% ± 1 Approximate weight 30 Kg m² per box 3,8 m² Approximate installed weight 8 kg/m² m² per box ELEGANCE models 3 m² Approximate weight ELEGANCE models 27 kg Top layer Shutter or intermediate layer Base layer PLANK STRUCTURE Thickness: ±3.8mm, with different mosaic distributions. ±8.2mm strips with plywood ends for reinforcing the tongueand-grove at the edges ±2mm waterproofed conifer wood layer SPECIES AND S SPECIES AND BRAZILIAN CHERRY LATINA BRAZILIAN CHERRY EUROPA BRAZILIAN CHERRY MAGNA BRAZILIAN CHERRY ELEGANCE Nº OF PLANKS ALONG THE LENGTH OF Nº OF PLANKS IN Multiple Slats CHARACTERISTICS Reddish tone. Colour may vary Reddish tone. Colour may vary Reddish tone. Colour may vary Reddish tone. Uniform colour

17 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE» MASSARANDUBA MASSARANDUBA This species is distributed throughout South and Central America and particularly in the entire the Amazonian Basin. It has a pinkish red, uniform heartwood which darkens over time. The sapwood is differentiated and has a brownish beige colour. It has an intermediate uniform texture. The grain is straight. Its surface is smooth to the touch. Thanks to its natural durability, this wood has proven to be in lab tests moderately to highly resistant to the attack of wood-eating organisms. It is very heavy (1050 kg/m3 with a 15% moisture content). It has a 0.1% tangential shrinkage and a 6.1% radial shrinkage. It is slow to dry due to its high density. Diamond saw blades are advised for mechanical sawing. Owing to its excellent strength and density as a result of its heaviness, it has a good natural durability and is suitable for building outdoor structures. It has many applications: sleepers, posts, stakes, beams, floorboards, parquet blocks, decking, etc. PRODUCT PRESENTATION Length Width Thickness Width ELEGANCE models PLANK DIMENSIONS < mm 190 mm 14 mm 150 mm DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF PLANKS Length 0,2 % ± Width 0,2 mm ± Face curvature Edge curvature CHARACTERISTICS OF PACKAGES Number of PLANKS per BOX 10 Moisture content of the PLANKS 9% ± 1 Approximate weight 30 Kg m² per box 3,8 m² Approximate installed weight 8 kg/m² m² per box ELEGANCE models 3 m² Approximate weight ELEGANCE models 27 kg Nº OF SLATS SPECIES AND S SPECIES AND MASSARANDUBA EUROPA MASSARANDUBA ELEGANCE Nº OF PLANKS ALONG THE LENGTH OF Nº OF PLANKS IN Slat 2 Slats CHARACTERISTICS Uniform reddish tone. Colour may vary. Top layer Shutter or intermediate layer Base layer PLANK STRUCTURE Thickness: ±3.8mm, with different mosaic distributions. ±8.2mm strips with plywood ends for reinforcing the tongueand-grove at the edges ±2mm waterproofed conifer wood layer

18 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE» MERBAU MERBAU This tree comes from Southeast Asia and Oceania. Its sapwood is a pale yellow, sometimes with greenish highlights. The colour of the sapwood ranges from bronze-brown-grey to dark brown. The wood darkens upon exposure to light. The fibre is straight or interlocked and the grain coarse. The wood is hard, with an oily feel, and has a very characteristic smell that is easily noticeable when starting to work with it. It takes long to dry. Thick pieces must be dried carefully to prevent surfaces checks from appearing. Due to its hardness and density it is used above all in traditional and floating laminate flooring. It is also used in outdoor and indoor carpentry. PRODUCT PRESENTATION PLANK DIMENSIONS Length < mm Width 190 mm Thickness 14 mm Width ELEGANCE models 150 mm DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF PLANKS Length 0,2 % ± Width 0,2 mm ± Face curvature Edge curvature CHARACTERISTICS OF PACKAGES Number of PLANKS per BOX 10 Moisture content of the PLANKS 9% ± 1 Approximate weight 30 Kg m² per box 3,8 m² Approximate installed weight 8 kg/m² m² per box ELEGANCE models 3 m² Approximate weight ELEGANCE models 27 kg Top layer Shutter or intermediate layer Base layer PLANK STRUCTURE Thickness: ±3.8mm, with different mosaic distributions. ±8.2mm strips with plywood ends for reinforcing the tongueand-grove at the edges ±2mm waterproofed conifer wood layer Nº OF SLATS SPECIES AND S SPECIES AND MERBAU LATINA MERBAU EUROPA MERBAU MAGNA MERBAU ELEGANCE Nº OF PLANKS ALONG THE LENGTH OF Nº OF PLANKS IN Multiple Slat 2 Slats 3 Slats CHARACTERISTICS Reddish brown tone. Colour may vary Reddish brown tone. Colour may vary Reddish brown tone. Uniform colour Reddish brown tone. Uniform colour

19 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE» PINE PINE This is a species native to Southeast US and which is also grown in Central America. In fact, it is actually a group of pines which are little differentiated from a botanical point of view and harvested together. The most representative of them is the slash pine (Pinus elliottii). The sapwood is clearly differentiated and has a colour ranging from yellowish white to light orange or pale yellow. The transition from springwood to summerwood is rather sudden in each ring, which results in very striking flat-sawn pieces. The fibre is straight and the grain coarse. Depending on provenance, it has a density ranging from 550 to 600 kg/m3 (light heavy wood). It has a 7% tangential shrinkage and a 5% radial shrinkage (good dimensional stability). It is highly machinable in all different kinds of ways (dressing, turning, moulding, drilling, etc.). It bonds readily and it has good finishing characteristics (varnishing, dyeing, waxing, painting, etc.). It is widely used in all types of indoor carpentry applications and in structural applications (beams, formwork beams, uprights, etc.). It is also used to manufacture boards. As regards wooden flooring, it is employed in the production of structural and decorative flooring (traditional or floating) given its good dimension stability and ease of machining. PRODUCT PRESENTATION PLANK DIMENSIONS Length < mm Width 190 mm Thickness 14 mm DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF PLANKS Length 0,2 % ± Width 0,2 mm ± Face curvature Edge curvature CHARACTERISTICS OF PACKAGES Number of PLANKS per BOX 10 Moisture content of the PLANKS 9% ± 1 Approximate weight 30 Kg m² per box 3,8 m² Approximate installed weight 8 kg/m² Nº OF SLATS SPECIES AND S SPECIES AND Nº OF PLANKS ALONG THE LENGTH OF Nº OF PLANKS IN PINE EUROPA PINE MAGNA Slats CHARACTERISTICS Veined yellow tone. There might be knots Veined yellow tone. There might be knots Top layer Shutter or intermediate layer Base layer PLANK STRUCTURE Thickness: ±3.8mm, with different mosaic distributions. ±8.2mm strips with plywood ends for reinforcing the tongueand-grove at the edges ±2mm waterproofed conifer wood layer

20 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE» OAK OAK This species is found from Great Britain and Ireland in the west to Turkey in the east. In Spain, it grows in the northern half of the country. It has a clearly differentiated, yellow sapwood. Its sapwood can have a colour ranging from light yellowish brown to brown. It has a straight fibre and a coarse and slightly uneven texture. When it is green it smells of tannins. Dressed surfaces have a bright, glossy appearance. It has big pores resulting in clearly marked veins in flat-sawn pieces. The wood is heavy, with an average density of 700 kg/m3 with a 12% moisture content. Its tangential shrinkage stands at 12-13% and its radial shrinkage at 5-7%. The wood contains lots of tannins (5-7% by dry weight), which lends the wood a good natural durability. It is very easy to dress, nail, sand and machine in general. It bonds well. It is readily painted and varnished and does not pose finishing problems. It is used in indoor and outdoor framework carpentry, joinery (doors, windows, siding), joinery, shipbuilding, hydraulic works, etc. and for making railway sleepers, farming implements and casks (owing to the abundance of tannins). As for its application in wooden flooring, it is the king of woods given its abundance, its ease of machining and installation and the diversity of applications, which practically cover all the different types of wooden flooring (boarding, decking, parquetry, herringbone parquetry, traditional laminated flooring, floating laminated flooring, block flooring, etc.). PRODUCT PRESENTATION PLANK DIMENSIONS Length < mm Width 190 mm Thickness 14 mm Width ELEGANCE models 150 mm DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF PLANKS Length 0,2 % ± Width 0,2 mm ± Face curvature Edge curvature Nº OF SLATS 1 Slat 2 Slats 3 Slats CHARACTERISTICS OF PACKAGES Number of PLANKS per BOX 10 Moisture content of the PLANKS 9% ± 1 Approximate weight 30 Kg m² per box 3,8 m² Approximate installed weight 8 kg/m² m² per box ELEGANCE models 3 m² Approximate weight ELEGANCE models 27 kg Top layer Shutter or intermediate layer Base layer PLANK STRUCTURE Thickness: ±3.8mm, with different mosaic distributions. ±8.2mm strips with plywood ends for reinforcing the tongueand-grove at the edges ±2mm waterproofed conifer wood layer SPECIES AND S SPECIES AND Nº OF PLANKS ALONG THE LENGTH OF Nº OF PLANKS IN THE FLOOR OAK FORESTAL Multiple 3 OAK LATINA Multiple 3 OAK PLUS Multiple 3 OAK EUROPA OAK EUROPA PLUS OAK MAGNA 1 2 OAK MAGNA PLUS 1 2 OAK FUMÉ Multiple 3 OAK EUROPA FUMÉ OAK MAGNA FUMÉ OAK ELEGANCE 1 1 CHARACTERISTICS Colour may vary. There might be sapwood and knots present Colour may vary. There might be sapwood present. Knot free Uniform colour. No sapwood present. Knot free Colour may vary. There might be sapwood and knots present Uniform colour. No sapwood present. Knot free Colour may vary. There might be sapwood and knots present Uniform colour. No sapwood present. Knot free Dyed wood. There might be sapwood and knots present Dyed wood. There might be sapwood and knots present Dyed wood. There might be sapwood and knots present Colour may vary. There might be sapwood and knots present in small amounts

21 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE» SUCUPIRA SUCUPIRA This hardwood is found in the South American tropics. The colour of the wood ranges from dark brown to reddish brown. The sapwood is white-grey or white-yellow in colour. It might show fine, lighter coloured veins. The sapwood is clearly visible. In round wood it has a thickness ranging from 1 to 2cm. The wood is heavy (940 kg/m3 with a 15% moisture content). Its fibre can be either straight or interlocked. The grain is medium-sized. It is very hard to machine due to its hardness and the presence of interlock fibres. Hence, it must be worked on with high power machines and high quality sawing tools. The wood is classed as having a good resistance against the action of fungi and insects, termites in particular. It can be attacked by marine xylophages. Owing to its very good physical and mechanical properties and qualities, it can be used to make beams, furniture, veneer, turned parts, indoor and outdoor floors, sleepers, etc. PRODUCT PRESENTATION Length Width Thickness Width ELEGANCE models PLANK DIMENSIONS < mm 190 mm 14 mm 150 mm DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF PLANKS Length 0,2 % ± Width 0,2 mm ± Face curvature Edge curvature CHARACTERISTICS OF PACKAGES Number of PLANKS per BOX 10 Moisture content of the PLANKS 9% ± 1 Approximate weight 30 Kg m² per box 3,8 m² Approximate installed weight 8 kg/m² m² per box ELEGANCE models 3 m² Approximate weight ELEGANCE models 27 kg Nº OF SLATS SPECIES AND S SPECIES AND SUCUPIRA EUROPA SUCUPIRA ELEGANCE Nº OF PLANKS ALONG THE LENGTH OF Nº OF PLANKS IN Slat 2 Slats CHARACTERISTICS Dark brown tone. Colour may vary Dark brown tone. Colour may vary Top layer Shutter or intermediate layer Base layer PLANK STRUCTURE Thickness: ±3.8mm, with different mosaic distributions. ±8.2mm strips with plywood ends for reinforcing the tongueand-grove at the edges ±2mm waterproofed conifer wood layer

22 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE» TAUARI TAUARI This hardwood species is distributed throughout South America, where it is also known as Brazilian oak. The wood is somewhat heavy (660 kg/m3 with a 15% moisture content) and soft to cut. The heartwood and softwood are not differentiated, their colour being slightly pinkish, yellowish white. It has an intermediate texture. The grain and fibre are straight. The surface is slightly glossy and fine to the touch. It undergoes an 8% tangential shrinkage and a 4.6% radial shrinkage, so its durability is average. In lab tests, when it is subjected to impregnation under pressure, it proves to be rather permeable to preserving solutions. Owing to its intermediate mechanical quality and properties, it is easy to saw and has a good cutting output. It is suitable for obtaining unrolled veneers, general-purpose furniture, panels, floorboards, etc. PRODUCT PRESENTATION Length Width Thickness Width ELEGANCE models PLANK DIMENSIONS < mm 190 mm 14 mm 150 mm DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF PLANKS Length 0,2 % ± Width 0,2 mm ± Face curvature Edge curvature CHARACTERISTICS OF PACKAGES Number of PLANKS per BOX 10 Moisture content of the PLANKS 9% ± 1 Approximate weight 30 Kg m² per box 3,8 m² Approximate installed weight 8 kg/m² m² per box ELEGANCE models 3 m² Approximate weight ELEGANCE models 27 kg Nº OF SLATS SPECIES AND S SPECIES AND TAUARI EUROPA TAUARI ELEGANCE Nº OF PLANKS ALONG THE LENGTH OF Nº OF PLANKS IN Colour may vary 1 Slat 2 Slats CHARACTERISTICS Dark brown tone. Colour may vary Dark brown tone. Colour may vary Top layer Shutter or intermediate layer Base layer PLANK STRUCTURE Thickness: ±3.8mm, with different mosaic distributions. ±8.2mm strips with plywood ends for reinforcing the tongueand-grove at the edges ±2mm waterproofed conifer wood layer

23 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE» TEAK TEAK PRODUCT PRESENTATION PLANK DIMENSIONS Length < mm Width 190 mm Thickness 14 mm A tree species from Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent, although it is also grown in the tropical regions of West Africa and Central America. It has a markedly distinctive, yellow sapwood. Freshly cut, the heartwood is an olive green right, which turns a golden brown in the presence of air. It is a wood rich in oils which lend it an oily feel and smell. Depending on the provenance, the fibre might either straight or wavy. It has a coarse texture and the rings are clearly differentiated. The best wood comes from Burma. It is a light heavy wood (680 kg/m3 with a 12% moisture content). Its tangential shrinkage stands at 4.7% and its radial shrinkage at 2.6%. Therefore, it is a very stable wood. It is easy to machine with both manual and automatic tools. It is easily sanded and glued. The wood is durable; however, it is not impregnable. It is not hard to finish as it can be readily varnished and sanded despite the oils. Owing to its durability, it is used to make indoor and outdoor furniture. Its oils make it very sturdy, so its been widely used in shipbuilding. Additionally, it is used in high quality joinery (staircases, friezes, doors, etc.). It unrolls easily for making veneers. Its excellent dimensional stability and ease of nailing and gluing allow it to be applied for making all kinds of wooden flooring. Nº OF SLATS DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF PLANKS Length 0,2 % ± Width 0,2 mm ± Face curvature Edge curvature CHARACTERISTICS OF PACKAGES Number of PLANKS per BOX 10 Moisture content of the PLANKS 9% ± 1 Approximate weight 30 Kg m² per box 3,8 m² Approximate installed weight 8 kg/m² SPECIES AND S SPECIES AND TEAK EUROPA (Birmania) Nº OF PLANKS ALONG THE LENGTH OF Nº OF PLANKS IN Slats CHARACTERISTICS Tobacco brown tone. Colour may vary. Top layer Shutter or intermediate layer Base layer PLANK STRUCTURE Thickness: ±3.8mm, with different mosaic distributions. ±8.2mm strips with plywood ends for reinforcing the tongueand-grove at the edges ±2mm waterproofed conifer wood layer

24 WOOD FLOORING» HARDWOOD LAMINATE HARDWOOD LAMINATE FLOORING OPTIMAX-CERAMIC VARNISHED HARDWOOD LAMINATE FLOORING, MICRO-BEVELLED Dimensions: 21 x 95 mm. Lengths: 400 / 1600 mm. Woods: Oak, Brazilian cherry, Sucupira, Massaranduba, Ipe, Tauari and Merbau. OPTIMAX-CERAMIC VARNISHED HARDWOOD LAMINATE FLOORING, MICRO-BEVELLED + VARNISHED COUNTER-FACE Dimensions: 20 x 150 mm. Lengths: 400 / 2000 mm. Woods: Oak, Brazilian cherry, Sucupira, Massaranduba, Ipe, Steamed Beech, Merbau and TauariMerbau y Tauari. BEECH IPE BRAZILIAN CHERRY MASSARANDUBA MERBAU OAK SUCUPIRA TAUARI

25 WOOD FLOORING» HARDWOOD LAMINATE» BEECH HARDWOOD BEECH This tree is present in practically all of Central and Western Europe also in the South of England and Scandinavia. In Spain mainly along the North Coast, in the Pyrenees and in Northern Catalonia. The heartwood and the sapwood look exactly the same and the wood colour ranges from a yellowish/pinkish white to a clear red. It has a fine grain, a uniform structure and straight fibres. It has a density of 700 kg/m3 (12% moisture content). It has a 12-13% tangential shrinkage and a 6-7% radial shrinkage. It is easily machined (turning, dressing, bending, etc.). However, it is an unstable wood given its high degree of shrinkage. It can be varnished without having to apply a filler. It readily admits dyes, so it can be used for imitating precious woods thanks to its clear colour. It is easily sanded and it lacks cross-graining since it is straight-grained. It will not split when nailed or screwed. It is usually steamed at ºC for 1 to 2 hours to speed up its drying, after which it takes on a pinkish or reddish tone and its stability increases. It is not weather-resistant but it can be waterproofed. It is commonly used to make furniture, mouldings and friezes and in indoor carpentry. It is also used to make household objects and toys. As regards wooden flooring, is used in traditional and floating laminate flooring. It is particularly suitable for the flooring of sport facilities since its light colour make court lines to stand out. Slats Dimensions: mm. It is subjected to the action of steam at ºC for 1 to 2 hours, after which it takes on a pinkish or reddish tone and its stability increases

26 WOOD FLOORING» HARDWOOD LAMINATE» IPE HARDWOOD IPE Hardwood species distributed throughout Central and South America. The highest-grade hardwood in particular throughout the Amazon Forest. Its wood is very heavy and hard to cut (over 1,000 kg/ m3 with a 15% moisture content). It has a light brown colour with yellowish/greenish highlights. The heartwood is narrow and yellowish or whitish and different from the sapwood. It has a fine texture and its grain is irregular. Its surface is matt and smooth to the touch. The natural durability of this type of wood has proven to be in lab tests very high and very resistant to the attack of woodeating organisms. It does not need to be treated in order to be used outdoors. Owing to its excellent qualities and high mechanical properties, it can be used for interior finishing (floors, staircases, cladding, etc.) and outdoor buildings such as structures, wall siding, decks, etc. Slats ipe hardwood Dimensions: mm y mm.

27 WOOD FLOORING» HARDWOOD LAMINATE» BRAZILIAN CHERRY HARDWOOD BRAZILIAN CHERRY This tree is widely distributed throughout Central America and the Amazon Forest. Its sapwood is pinkish white and the sapwood beige or reddish brown with dark veins. As time goes by, it darkens and takes on dark brown-red tones. Its grain is irregular, its fibre wavy and its texture coarse. It is a very heavy wood (density exceeding 900 kg/m3 with a 12% moisture content). It dries well in the open air and inside a chamber without splitting or warping. Its tangential shrinkage stands at 7.1% and its radial shrinkage at 3.8%. It is hard to machine due to its hardness and density. Veneers can be obtained by flat sawing. It splits upon nailing so it must be pre-drilled. It bonds well and has an excellent natural durability which makes it appropriate for outdoor use without being treated. Owing to its excellent strength and density, it has been used in heavy civil works (bridges, structures, railway sleepers, etc.) in the countries to which it is native. It is also used in all kinds of outdoor and indoor carpentry applications (furniture, staircases, cladding, etc.). With regard to wooden flooring, it is used in Spain in parquetry, traditional laminate flooring (indoors and outdoors) and floating laminate flooring. Slats brazilian cherry hardwood Dimensions: mm y mm.

28 WOOD FLOORING» HARDWOOD LAMINATE» MASSARANDUBA MASSARANDUBA HARDWOOD Ehis species is distributed throughout South and Central America and particularly in the entire the Amazonian Basin. It has a pinkish red, uniform heartwood which darkens over time. The sapwood is differentiated and has a brownish beige colour. It has an intermediate uniform texture. The grain is straight. Its surface is smooth to the touch. Thanks to its natural durability, this wood has proven to be in lab tests moderately to highly resistant to the attack of wood-eating organisms. It is very heavy (1050 kg/m3 with a 15% moisture content). It has a 0.1% tangential shrinkage and a 6.1% radial shrinkage. It is slow to dry due to its high density. Diamond saw blades are advised for mechanical sawing. Owing to its excellent strength and density as a result of its heaviness, it has a good natural durability and is suitable for building outdoor structures. It has many applications: sleepers, posts, stakes, beams, floorboards, parquet blocks, decking, etc. Slats massaranduba hardwood Dimensions: mm y mm.

29 WOOD FLOORING» HARDWOOD LAMINATE» MERBAU HARDWOOD MERBAU This tree comes from Southeast Asia and Oceania. Its sapwood is a pale yellow, sometimes with greenish highlights. The colour of the sapwood ranges from bronze-brown-grey to dark brown. The wood darkens upon exposure to light. The fibre is straight or interlocked and the grain coarse. The wood is hard, with an oily feel, and has a very characteristic smell that is easily noticeable when starting to work with it. It takes long to dry. Thick pieces must be dried carefully to prevent surfaces checks from appearing. Due to its hardness and density it is used above all in traditional and floating laminate flooring. It is also used in outdoor and indoor carpentry. Slats merbau hardwood Dimensions: mm y mm.

30 WOOD FLOORING» HARDWOOD LAMINATE» OAK HARDWOOD OAK This species is found from Great Britain and Ireland in the west to Turkey in the east. In Spain, it grows in the northern half of the country. It has a clearly differentiated, yellow sapwood. Its sapwood can have a colour ranging from light yellowish brown to brown. It has a straight fibre and a coarse and slightly uneven texture. When it is green it smells of tannins. Dressed surfaces have a bright, glossy appearance. It has big pores resulting in clearly marked veins in flat-sawn pieces. The wood is heavy, with an average density of 700 kg/ m3 with a 12% moisture content. Its tangential shrinkage stands at 12-13% and its radial shrinkage at 5-7%. The wood contains lots of tannins (5-7% by dry weight), which lends the wood a good natural durability. It is very easy to Slats dress, nail, sand and machine in general. It bonds well. It is readily painted and varnished and does not pose finishing problems. It is used in indoor and outdoor framework carpentry, joinery (doors, windows, siding), joinery, shipbuilding, hydraulic works, etc. and for making railway sleepers, farming implements and casks (owing to the abundance of tannins). As for its application in wooden flooring, it is the king of woods given its abundance, its ease of machining and installation and the diversity of applications, which practically cover all the different types of wooden flooring (boarding, decking, parquetry, herringbone parquetry, traditional laminated flooring, floating laminated flooring, block flooring, etc.). Dimensions: mm y mm. Dimensions: mm. En una sola Slat. Calidad rústica. Built on a 15mm beech board. 6mm-thick oak top layer. Solid board varnished with OPTIMAX-CERAMIC oil Micro-bevelled and heat treated Dimensions: mm Lengths: 350/2000 mm Heat treatment is a heat modification treatment of the wood by subjecting it to high temperatures and steam. It is a natural and environmental friendly process. By heat treating the oak wood in a completely natural way, a substantial enhancement of its properties is achieved: greater durability, since the inherent resistance of the wood to the attacks of xylophage fungi, termites, insects with a larval cycle, etc. is improved. Greater stability and insulation: the heat treatment brings down the equilibrium moisture, thus improving the wood s stability and natural motions up to the point of minimising them in variable environmental conditions. Environmentally friendly because the wood is neither altered nor treated with any kind of chemical or by means of any type of chemical procedure. The properties of the wood are enhanced: Durability / Stability and insulation / 100% environmentally friendly / Greater biological resistance, thus reducing the probability of rotting / Increased thermal insulation capacity / 100% enhanced wood.

31 WOOD FLOORING» HARDWOOD LAMINATE» SUCUPIRA SUCUPIRA HARDWOOD This hardwood is found in the South American tropics. The colour of the wood ranges from dark brown to reddish brown. The sapwood is white-grey or whiteyellow in colour. It might show fine, lighter coloured veins. The sapwood is clearly visible. In round wood it has a thickness ranging from 1 to 2cm. The wood is heavy (940 kg/m3 with a 15% moisture content). Its fibre can be either straight or interlocked. The grain is medium-sized. It is very hard to machine due to its hardness and the presence of interlock fibres. Hence, it must be worked on with high power machines and high quality sawing tools. The wood is classed as having a good resistance against the action of fungi and insects, termites in particular. It can be attacked by marine xylophages. Owing to its very good physical and mechanical properties and qualities, it can be used to make beams, furniture, veneer, turned parts, indoor and outdoor floors, sleepers, etc. Slats sucupira hardwood Dimensions: mm y mm.

32 WOOD FLOORING» HARDWOOD LAMINATE» TAUARI TAUARI HARDWOOD This hardwood species is distributed throughout South America, where it is also known as Brazilian oak. The wood is somewhat heavy (660 kg/m3 with a 15% moisture content) and soft to cut. The heartwood and softwood are not differentiated, their colour being slightly pinkish, yellowish white. It has an intermediate texture. The grain and fibre are straight. The surface is slightly glossy and fine to the touch. It undergoes an 8% tangential shrinkage and a 4.6% radial shrinkage, so its durability is average. In lab tests, when it is subjected to impregnation under pressure, it proves to be rather permeable to preserving solutions. Owing to its intermediate mechanical quality and properties, it is easy to saw and has a good cutting output. It is suitable for obtaining unrolled veneers, general-purpose furniture, panels, floorboards, etc Slats tauari hardwood Dimensions: mm y mm.

33 WOOD FLOORING» EXTERIOR EXTERIOR WOOD FLOORING EXTERIOR WOOD FLOORING - DECK KD Manufactured according to the UNE standard Dimensions: 21 x mm. Largos: 400 / 3050 mm. IPE MASSARANDUBA SUCUPIRA

34 WOOD FLOORING» SPORT SPORT WOOD FLOORING FOR SPORT USE PAPLE BEECH IPE BRAZILIAN CHERRY MASSARANDUBA OAK SUCUPIRA

35 WOOD FLOORING» NEW PRODUCTS NEW PRODUCTS NEW BROSSE RANGE Dimensions: 190 mm y 150 mm. BLUE BROSSE WHITE BROSSE COGNAC BROSSE GREY BROSSE

36 WOOD FLOORING» NEW PRODUCTS NEW PRODUCTS RUSTIC QUALITY FLOORBOARDS Dimensions: 190 mm y 150 mm. Single colour and two-colour. New style and new colours for one of our most prized woods. With the Rustic Oak range, and with its magnificent colours, the decorative possibilities grow and new trends are started. A style with an endless combination of solid and current possibilities. Colours for all environments and settings. CHOCOLATE FLEUR DE SEL SMOKED NATURAL WHITE PORE NATURAL FOG SIENNA WHITE TITANIUM PORE TITANIUM

37 WOOD FLOORING» LAMINATE TECNICAL DATA

38 TECNICAL DATA THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY IN MANUFACTURING Top layer It comprises a mosaic of ±3.8mm-thick boards arranged in parallel with tongue-and-groove joints. This is the exposed layer, the layer which will have to withstand wear and tear and which will impart the laminate floor its final appearance and beauty. IMA manufactures laminate flooring in different kinds of wood and to various grades. The three layers are glued together by means of urea-formaldehyde adhesives having a low formaldehyde content, in compliance with EN The entire perimeter of the laminates is tongued and grooved. IMA laminates finished with an OPTIMAX-CERAMIC water-based varnish bottom layer on top of which up to six successive layer of acrylic varnish are applied. intermediate layer It consists of 9mm-thick strips also made of conifer wood. The strips are sown together. The end strips are replaced with plywood strips so as to make the floor s edge tongue-and-groove more cohesive. This layer provides the assembly with cohesion and flexibility. Base layer It is made of conifer wood (usually pine or fir), 2mm thick, with straight fibres, intermediate density and waterproofed. This layer supports the other layers once the floor is installed and is in contact with the insulating layer.

39 TECNICAL DATA DIMENSIONAL STABILITY The test is performed in accordance with the Draft European Standard EN The test consists in the reproduction of damp environments (20 º C and 85% RH) in a conditioned chamber with the dimensions of a standard room. These environments are maintained for long periods at the end of which the deformation of the slats (bends, warps, swelling) are measured. RESISTANCE TO ABRASION This test evaluates the performance of the flooring against dynamic effects such as those produced, for example, by falling objects from a certain height. The test consists of dropping a 500 g steel ball from various heights. What is sought with this test is the maximum drop height, before permanent damage to the varnish is produced, as well as the dimensions of the imprints produced by the impact. RESISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS The test is performed according to the procedure described in the UNE EN standard, section 15. In this test, the wood flooring makes contact with various substances commonly used in the home (food products, detergents, acids, etc.) The contact time varies according to the nature of the product, from 24 hours to 10 min. The attack, the changes in gloss and the abnormal colorations of the test specimen are evaluated. HARDNESS The resistance that a material has against the penetration of another. There are various systems to evaluate the hardness of the wood: Brinnell, Janka and Monin. The data shown below for timber developed by IMA are derived from the Monin hardness test. This test is that which is required by the Spanish standard, UNE The method consists of applying a load of 100 kg per cm of sample width on the test specimen using a steel cylinder, and transversely with regards to the fibre. The hardness is the inverse of the depth of the imprint left by the cylinder on the test specimen, detergent, acid, etc.) The contact time varies according to the nature of the product, from 24 hours to 10 min. The attack, the changes in gloss and the abnormal colorations of the test specimen are evaluated. RESISTANCE OF THE VARNISH TO LIGHT The test is performed by applying the method described in the EN standard, section 16. In this test, the varnish is subjected to an accelerated aging cycle, which entails exposure to a xenon arc lamp in an atmosphere of relative humidity and specific temperature. The colour change of the test piece is then evaluated. THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY Thermal conductivity is the heat energy transferred per unit time and per unit surface area of the sample when a specific temperature difference between the face and counter-face is established. The lower the conductivity, the greater the thermal insulation and therefore the greater the energy cost savings. The thermal conductivity is measured by applying the method described in the UNE standard in an atmosphere of relative humidity and specific temperature. The colour change of the test piece is then evaluated. RESISTANCE TO IMPACT This test evaluates the performance of the flooring against dynamic effects such as those produced, for example, by falling objects from a certain height. The test consists of dropping a 500 g steel ball from various heights. What is sought with this test is the maximum drop height, before permanent damage to the varnish is produced, as well as the dimensions of the imprints produced by the impact. SCRATCH PERFORMANCE Scratch resistance is evaluated by applying the method described in the UNE EN standard, section 14. This resistance is evaluated by the minimum force applied to a diamond tip with a pre-defined geometry to produce an imprint on the varnish which is visible to the naked eye. FORMALDEHYDE EMISSIONS Formaldehyde is a component of wood adhesives that is considered toxic at certain levels of emission. The majority of developed countries have increasingly limiting health regulations regarding the content of formaldehyde in industrial processed wood. The result obtained regarding the content of formaldehyde in the IMA laminate flooring is described in the UNE EN 120 standard, which is class E1 (less than 8 mg per 100 g of product mass). IMPACT NOISE INSULATION It is the reduction of the standardised impact noise level that a coating material installed on a slab or floor allows in the underlying premises. Other types of wood flooring, such as wood flooring on battens or mosaic wood flooring on mortar are unable to meet the specification of the basic building standard NBE CA-88 of 80 dba over the majority of the various combinations of the most common floor slabs used in construction. IMA laminate flooring installed on 3 mm polyethylene foam provides an impact noise reduction of 18 dba.

40 TECNICAL DATA» RESISTANCE RESISTANCE EXCLUSIVE VARNISH RESISTANCE OPTIMAX CERAMIC The finish of the IMA wood flooring consists of a first coat of water-based OPTIMAX CERAMIC varnish and, on top of this, up to 6 successive layers of acrylic varnish. Ecological, because the varnish is water-based. Applied as the 1st layer in the varnish coating line of the manufacturing process, it is noteworthy that the wood impregnation agent is water-based. This allows the resulting final product to be fireproof. It does not give off odours. High varnish coating adhesion to wood: The water easily permeates the wood through its surface, and by means of very sophisticated technology, the first layer becomes fully bonded to the wood, thus achieving a high resistance to abrasion and scratches. Optimum waterproofing, therefore the wood is highly protected. The low ph of OPTIMAX CERAMIC maintains the natural colour of the wood. This effect is especially seen with reddish woods, minimising the colour change upon contact with light.

41 TECNICAL DATA» INSTALLATION INSTALLATION EASY AND QUICK Unlike most wood flooring, installing IMA laminated flooring is simple and fast. The only requirement is some familiarity with performing DIY jobs and a set of simple tools. However, some installation recommendations should be followed in order to avoid problems in the future use of the flooring. The following shows the basic tools and steps to follow in the installation of your wood flooring. BASIC TOOLS Level Fine tooth handsaw Wooden Hammer Plantilla Template Crowbar for wall copings Tape measure and square Wooden wedges Adhesive Foam / Polyethylene sheet 1 - FLOORING BASE First of all, we need a clean, level floor, with an appropriate degree of moisture for installation. In the case of a renovation, the old wooden floor can be left in place. 2 - POLYETHYLENE FOAM Lay the 1mm-thick polyethylene foam on top of the base. Place the foam strips parallel to the direction of the slats. If you think there is a change that damp patches might appear in the future or if the house is going to remain empty for extended periods of time, it is advisable to lay first a polyethylene plastic sheet (0.15mm). Then lay the foam on top of it. 3 - START THE INSTALLATION Start placing the boards at one corner of the room generally in a direction parallel to the longest side thereof, with the grooved edge (female) facing the wall and the tongue (male) facing the middle of the room. Please remember to apply glue to the edge tongue-and-grooves of the slats as well. When you are done with the first course, use the cuttings which are usually generated to begin the second course (provided their length is shorter than 30cm). Otherwise, keep them to finish off other spots. Thus, you will be able to stagger the edge joints of adjacent slats too. It is advisable to leave a minimum separation of 50cm between joints. Place wedges along the wall joint spaced 8 to 10mm. 4 - SECOND ROW Lay the second course and glue it to the first one by means of the tongue-andgroove. Apply glue to both the tongue of the new boards and the groove of the first course boards. 5 - FOLLOWING ROWSCLICK Successively proceed with the rest of courses in the same manner. Secure the boards to each other using the wooden template/chock and the mallet/hammer. 6 - CLEANING THE ADHESIVE Clean the excess glue that might come up through the joints with a moist cloth.

42 TECNICAL DATA» INSTALLATION INSTALLATION EASY AND QUICK 7 - LAST ROW There is usually no room left for a full board when the last course is laid. If this is the case, cut the boards lengthwise. It might be easier to cut the last boards with the help of another slat. Leave some room for the perimeter joint. 8 - USE THE CROWBAR Secure the last course using the crowbar. 9 - COMPLETION AND COPINGS Remove the wedges and leave the expansion joint unobstructed. Once you have removed the wedges, install the skirting board, which will cover the expansion joint. After this, the installation is complete. In those places where the laminate floor meets other floors, install decorative elements in the intervening space. Installation over underfloor heating The IMA laminate flooring is perfectly compatible with the most common systems of underfloor heating (radiating thread or hot water pipe). In this case, for the heating system to work at full capacity, it is necessary that the laminate flooring is in close or intimate contact with the heated surface. The temperature of the floor should not exceed 25 C or 26 C, which means a temperature at the surface of the floorboards of 24 C. Before starting the installation, the heating tests should be conducted at 2/3 the power in order to help with the setting and drying of the floor. Attention to the pipe distribution fittings which could produce concentrations of heat which may be harmful to the laminate flooring. ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS COPINGS. In the protruding areas, such as corners, pillars, etc., the laminate flooring boards must be cut while maintaining the expansion joint. For the execution of the pipe passage holes, use an electric drill with a special bit to create large diameter holes. Cutting the laminate flooring boards in the area of the heating pipe passage holes can be made using a jigsaw. The diameter of these holes should be 20 mm greater than that of the pipe traversing the hole. It may be necessary to adjust doors and trims in order to install the laminate flooring below these. A minimum clearance of 5 mm between the door leaf and the floor is recommended.

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