TECHNICAL INFORMATION 2016 ALSAFLOOR

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1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 2016 ALSAFLOOR LAMINATE FLOORING & ACCESSORIES March

2 INDEX INTRODUCTION ) STRUCTURE OF LAMINATE FLOORING ) PALLET CONDITIONING... 4 CLASS OF USE... 5 LAYING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLOATING FLOOR ) PREPARATION OF THE SUB-FLOOR... 7 Possible sub-floors... 7 Sub-floor flatness... 7 Sub-floor humidity level ) STORAGE AND LAYING INSTRUCTIONS ) LAYING... 8 Plank checking... 8 Choice of underlay... 8 General points ) LAYING INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE A CLIP SYSTEM ) LAYING INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE ZIP N GO SYSTEM ) MANAGING OBSTRUCTIONS ) FINISHING LAYING INSTRUCTIONS ON UNDERFLOOR HEATING ) PRECAUTIONS ) LAYING CONDITIONS ) FITTING LAYING INSTRUCTIONS IN HUMID AREAS ) GENERAL PRINCIPLE ) ASSEMBLING THE BOARDS ) GUARANTEE TECHNICAL SHEETS CLIP CLIP VISUAL OSMOZE DCLIC AQUASTAR FORTE SOLID MEDIUM SOLID PLUS SOLID SOLID CHIC MEDINA ACCESSORIES ) UNDERLAYS ALSAPROTECT - PE film, vapour barrier: the essential accessory ALSAMOUSSE Reduces floor irregularities, 2 or 3mm ALSAPLUS 2-in-1 underlay protection and vapour barrier ALSAMOUSSALU For humid environments DENSIFOAM High-density underlay

3 DENSIFOAM + - High-density underlay with a vapour-barrier film FLOORISOL Acoustic, thermal and ecological underlay ALSACOUSTIC Acoustic and thermal underlay ALSALIN Flax-fibre underlay for laminate parquet CONFORLAY Acoustic, thermal, ecological and 100% natural underlay ) SKIRTINGS Coated MDF quarter round Coated MDF Scoties F Coated MDF Skirting F Coated MDF Skirting F Covering skirting Clip for Skirtings ) PROFILES ALSALU Aluminium profiles SUBTLE Aluminium profils, that could substitute skirtings ALSAPRO MDF profiles ) OTHER ACCESSORIES LAYING KIT LAYING KIT ROSETTES - for radiator piping COLORFILL Repair resins COLORSEALANT Sealant for joints CLICSEAL Moisture protection USE AND CARE ) PRECAUTIONS ) CLEANING ) REPLACING A DAMAGED PLANK-ROW : REMOVAL TECHNIQUE ) REPLACING A DAMAGED PLANK- INDIVIDUAL PLANK: REPLACEMENT TECHNIQUE WARRANTY CONDITIONS ) SCOPE OF WARRANTY ) DURATION AND NATURE OF WARRANTY ) LAYING ) APPLICATION OF WARRANTY ) EXCLUSIONS APPENDIX 1: LEGEND OF PICTOGRAMS APPENDIX 2: ENVIRONMENTAL CARACTERISTICS ) FORMALDEHYDE ) ECOLOGICAL PROPERTIES ) HEALTH SAFETY LABELLING APPENDIX 3: NE APPENDIX 4: FORMALDEHYDE CERTIFICATE APPENDIX 5 : PEFC CERTIFICATE

4 Introduction 1) Structure of laminate flooring Laminate flooring constitutes of a family of products in its own right. The products presented and described in this document are those featured in the ALSAFLOOR 2016 general catalogue. The planks of laminate flooring in the SOLID MEDIUM, SOLID PLUS, SOLID, SOLID CHIC, FORTE, CLIP 400, VISUAL, OSMOZE, DCLIC AQUASTAR, CLIP 300 and MEDINA tiles ranges are made up of a number of films (overlay, decor, balancer) which are polymerised under pressure and by heating, directly onto the core, which is either a high-density chipboard or a high-density fibre board (H.D.F.). Overlay Decor High-density fibre board HDF Balancer The conditions for laying ALSAPAN FLOORING laminate flooring as a floating floor and advice on cleaning and care are given on the back of each inlay. 2) Pallet conditioning 4

5 Class of use ALSAPAN FLOORING laminate flooring products are designed for a range of uses. Each product is classified in accordance with the EN standard and, for certain products, the UPEC classification. The UPEC classification indicates whether a flooring product is suitable for a certain kind of room and is based on the following criteria: U indicates trampling wear P stands for punching and indicates the mechanical stress the floor is expected to be subjected to, such as pressure from furniture (mobile or fixed) or objects falling on the floor. E = the flooring s resistance resistance to chemical and staining substances s C = resistance to water and humidity The UPEC classification sets out to provide a reliable indicator of how well a flooring cover will be able to keep its original properties, without serious deterioration and with only a gradual change over time from its initial appearance, under conditions of use as defined by the purpose of the rooms. This table shows the symbols used in the classification. Domestic Business Light Normal Heavy All our laminate flooring is classified as suitable for heavy domestic use (class 23) 5

6 Alsapan Flooring products Service class based on the EN standard Domestic use Business use Heavy domestic use Normal business use Class 23 Class 32 CLIP 300 VISUAL CLIP 400 OSMOZE DCLIC AQUASTAR SOLID MEDIUM SOLID PLUS SOLID FORTE MEDINA SOLID CHIC Heavy domestic use Class 23 Heavy business use Class 33 While laminate flooring should be chosen according to the conditions of use, its useful life can be maximised by following a few simple guidelines - The flooring should be cleaned and maintained in accordance with the intensity and conditions of use - A protective mat should be put down to protect against dust, abrasive elements, dirt and humidity which might be brought in from outside. The mat should itself be regularly brushed clean. - The flooring must be laid in accordance with the requirements and recommendations given below. 6

7 Laying instructions for Floating Floor Our laminate flooring complies with the EN standard. The guarantee applies to scrupulous adherence to the advice for laying the products and to statutory requirements in force (eg Unified Technical Documents (DTU), Technical Sheets (Avis Technique)). The ALSAPLUS, ALSAPROTECT, ALSAMOUSSE, ALSAMOUSSALU, ALSACOUSTIC, DENSIFOAM, FLOORISOL, CONFORLAY and ALSALIN underlays form an integral part of these tried and tested systems. The SOLID MEDIUM, SOLID PLUS, SOLID, SOLID CHIC, FORTE, CLIP 400, VISUAL, OSMOZE, DCLIC AQUASTAR, CLIP 300 and MEDINA laminate floorings are for a floating floor installation in dry, indoor locations. They must not be screwed, pined or glued on the floor. Don t screw cupboards on laminate flooring. 1) Preparation of the sub-floor Possible sub-floors The following types of sub-floor are suitable for installation: - concrete or screeding, with or without radiant heating; - self-levelling anhydrite sub-floor, with or without radiant heating; - wood floors or floors comprising wood-based panels (DTU 51.3). The specific particulars for preparing sub-floors may be complemented in detail by application of the following Unified Technical Documents (DTU): - NF DTU 21: Carrying out concrete work - NF DTU 26-2: Concrete and screeding with a water-based binder - NF DTU 51-11: Floating parquet flooring - NF DTU 51-3: Floors of wood or wood-based panels - NF DTU 65-8: Heated floors (hot water) - NF DTU 65-7: Heated floor with electrical system The entire text of DTU can be downloaded on the CSTB website Sub-floor flatness These above sub-floors must be flat, such that a 2-metre rule placed on any part of the floor should not reveal any bumps or dents in excess of 5 mm. If this check reveals that the sub-floor is not sufficiently flat, either locally or generally, or sufficiently smooth, rigid or hard, it may be necessary to carry out the following operations on wood floors or floors comprising wood-based panels: - flattening boards of flooring, planks and panels by screwing them down; - sanding the joints between panels; - sanding the nail heads. Sub-floor humidity level The sub-floor must not be likely to expose the flooring laid to any rising damp of any kind. Check the humidity level of the sub-floor; this should not exceed 4,5% (at 4cm depth). In any case (including heated floor), an underlay should be laid down under the laminate flooring to avoid any rising damp. 7

8 2) Storage and laying instructions. At least 48 hours before laying the floor, place the packs, closed and not directly on the existing floor, in the room to be fitted, which should be at a temperature of between 15 C and 30 C and a relative humidity level of between 65 and 75% RH to be maintained at least 3 days after laying. Remove any existing skirting boards. Place one board on the underlay(s) selected, against the door and lintel. Trim to new level of floor if necessary. Clean the sub-floor before laying the underlay(s), taking care to leave extra PE film all round up the walls. 3) Laying Plank checking Check each board carefully before and during laying. Faulty boards (visual defects), if any, should be rejected. Choice of underlay The SOLID MEDIUM, SOLID PLUS, SOLID, SOLID CHIC, FORTE, CLIP 400, VISUAL, OSMOZE, DCLIC AQUASTAR, CLIP 300 and MEDINA laminate floorings should be used with the following underlays: - to limit any possible residual rising damp, these sub-floors should be covered by a 150µ sheet of ALSAPROTECT film, with the strips overlapping by 20 cm, and leaving 3-5cm extra PE film all around the walls. When in the presence of a wooden sub-floor it is advised to check if there is a proper and sufficient ventilation beneath (ie cellar, cavity, etc.). It must be prepared using appropriate smoothing products according to the nature of the subfloor, using them in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. - for greater comfort when walking on the flooring and to level roughness of the sub-floor, we advise using the ALSAMOUSSE underlay in conjunction with the ALSAPROTECT film. ALSAPLUS is a combination from the 2 underlays. The DENSIFOAM underlay offers a high resistance to compression. Finally, ALSAMOUSSALU, is an underlay added with an aluminium protection of 20 µ destinated to the laying in humid rooms. Both an underlay with a noise reduction index of 19 db and an ALSAPROTECT film must be fitted, in order to meet the acoustic insulation requirements for multifamily buildings, as set out by the NRA. The FLOORISOL wood-fibre tile underlay offers an environmentally-friendly soundproofing solution. ALSALIN is a 100% natural, environmentally-friendly flax-fibre underlay which will reduce impact noises in rooms on the floor below. CONFORLAY is a very thin (1.8 mm), 100% natural underlay which reduces impact and airborne noise. Important: ALSACOUSTIC and FLOORISOL are compatible with sub-floor heating but disadvised because of their thickness and density. General points The length of the boards should be parralel to the main source of light, tongue side along the wall. Calculate the number of boards necessary lengthways and widthways. When cutting the boards, check that they are at least 30 cm long and at least 5 cm wide. The boards are laid so that the joints (width) are staggered by at least 30 cm. Each new row may be started using the leftover piece of the previous row, as long as the minimal dimensions given above are respected. 8

9 It is essential to have an expansion gap of 8-10 mm between the boards and walls, doorways, piping, etc. This space should be adjusted with wedges. It is necessary to include expansion gaps in doorways or passageways, and for floors: - exceeding 12 metres in length or 8 metres in width (for thickness of 7 and 8 mm) - exceeding 12 metres in length or 12 metres in width (for thickness of 12). Use a finishing profile to fill in the expansion gap. 4) Laying instructions with the A clip system. These laying instructions are only applicable for the ranges MEDINA, and CLIP 300. Tools : - 1 pencil metre aluminium ruler - 1 laying kit (made up of 20 or 40 spacers + 1 crowbar + 1 hammering block) - 1 hammer - 1 jigsaw, with fine serration - 1 drill, for the passage of rounded obstacles (diameter < 20mm) through the laminate flooring - 1 cutter, to cut off underlays - 1 sellotape for underlays The CLIP principle This is a glueless laying system where the bottom lip of grooves along the boards is used as a guide. It is preferable to lay the boards from left to right, with the tongue facing the wall. Position each new board so that the tongue rests on the groove of the previous board, angle the board to engage the tongue in the groove, then press forward and downward. To clip flat, position the board as before then engage it by gently tapping gradually along the length of the board using the exclusive tapping block (included in our installation kit). Assembling the boards - Place the first board a few centimetres away from the starting wall and against the wedges along the left-hand wall. Lay down the first row tapping gradually each board using the tapping block. - Start the second row using the leftover of the first row, fit it up against the shims on the left-hand wall and clip it onto the first board. The leftover board has to measure more than 30 cm wide. - Clip the third board onto the first row. Fit it onto the second board by tapping it gradually using the tapping block. - Complete each row alternately with full-length boards and the leftover board. If necessary, shift the outline of the starting wall to include the extra width needed to prevent the last board being too narrow. Take apart, and cut the boards for the first row to size. - Fit each end board using the lever, and put wedges in place. Continue laying as described above. - For the final row, place the last boards on the last row but one and trace the outline of the wall on the boards with the help of an offcut. Trim to the outline, including the width of the wedges. Once the boards are all laid, remove the wedges, fix the skirting boards and furnish the room. 9

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11 5) Laying instructions with the Zip n go system. These laying instructions are only applicable for the ranges SOLID MEDIUM, SOLID PLUS, SOLID, SOLID CHIC, FORTE, CLIP 400, VISUAL, OSMOZE, DCLIC AQUASTAR. Tools : - 1 pencil metre aluminium ruler - 20 spacers - 1 jigsaw, with fine serration - 1 drill, for the passage of rounded obstacles (diameter < 20mm) through the laminate flooring - 1 cutter, to cut off underlays - 1 sellotape for unerlays The CLIP principle This is a glueless laying system where the bottom lip of grooves along the boards is used as a guide. It is preferable to lay the boards from left to right, with the tongue facing the wall. Position each new board so that the tongue rests on the groove of the previous board, angle the board to engage the tongue in the groove, slide the board to the left (both short sides are now face to face). Then, pull out the tongue, it should slide out easily. Keep the tongues for possible further use. Beware of the opening side of the boxes. Assembling the boards - Place the first board a few centimetres (8-10 mm) away from the starting wall and against the wedges along the left-hand wall. To lay down the first 2 planks, click the short sides together and then remove the tongue. 11

12 - Start the second row using the leftover of the first row, fit it up against the shims on the left-hand wall and clip it onto the first board. The leftover board has to measure more than 30 cm wide. - Clip the third board onto the first row. Fit it onto the second board by removing the tongue from the short side. - Complete each row alternately with full-length boards and the leftover board. If necessary, shift the outline of the starting wall to include the extra width needed to prevent the last board being too narrow. Take apart, and cut the boards for the first row to size. - Continue to lay as described above. Remove a plank. To remove a plank, if necessary, the range already laid down should be pull out. Then, the planks should be slide flat to unblock the short sides : 12

13 Repositionning planks: 1. Pull out the tongue with no tab = 2. Press the tongue with the tab into the left-hand plank. Check the illustration to be sure of the direction. The tab needs to protrude from the plank by about 1cm. = 3. Next, press the tongue without the tab into the same groove. Check the illustration to be sure of the direction. The tongue must not protrude from the plank = 4. continue installation Laying the final row : For the final row, place the last boards on the last row but one and trace the outline of the wall on the boards with the help of an offcut. Trim to the outline, including the width of the wedges. 1. pull the two tongues out of the plank. 2. cut the plank to the appropriate dimension. 3. using a Stanley knife, cut the tongue without the tab. 4. reposition the tongues following the steps above. 5. continue installation. Once the boards are all laid, remove the wedges, fix the skirting boards and furnish the room. A Zip n go video is available on our website or scan the following flashcode : 13

14 6) Managing obstructions Piping To install laminate flooring around piping, join the ends of 2 boards around it. To do this, drill a hole in the planks, allowing 8-10 mm for expansion, so that the centre is whether planks join. Then fit the planks around the piping and clip them into the adjoining planks. If the hole cannot be made at the junction of 2 planks, it can be drilled in one plank, using a router (again, leave space for expansion). Then cut out the remaining part behind the hole and slot the plank in around the pipe, using glue if necessary. Make sure there is enough room for expansion around the pipe after fitting. Door jambs, fitting with the A clip. The planks are cut to leave an expansion gap of at least 8 10 mm after fitting. If the doorjamb clearance does not allow the planks to be slotted together like the others, they can be laid flat, using thealsapan FLOORING KIT wooden block and a hammer. The planks should be gently tapped into place; no other method should be used in conjunction. The planks can be installed lengthwise by gently tapping them in until they are correctly positioned. Door jambs, fitting with Zip n go. The planks are cut to leave an expansion gap of at least 8 10 mm after fitting. If the doorjamb clearance does not allow the planks to be slotted together like the others, they can be laid flat. Slide the planks under the door jamb to fit them in widthways and then, using thealsapan FLOORING KIT wooden block and a hammer, gently tap them into place lengthways until they are correctly positioned 7) Finishing Once fitting is finished, pull out the wedges and start fitting the skirting to the walls, covering the expansion gap. The skirting should be fitted so as to allow for the flooring to expand. Any overlaps of ALSAPROTECT protective film can be covered using a finishing profile. You are advised to use skirting, scoties and shoe mouldings which coordinate with our flooring decors. The expansion gap around piping can be covered using pipe covers or COLORSEALANT sealant. Any gaps remaining between the skirting boards and the wall or flooring can be covered using COLORSEALANT sealant, bevelling the end of the cartridge to produce a suitable seal. Use ALSALU or ALSAPRO floor seals to cover the expansion gaps (see the Floor Profiles pages). If the floor profiles and the skirting boards cannot be fixed, you are advised to cover the expansion gaps using COLORSEALANT sealant over backing foam, applied to prevent expansion gaps being filled. The room is now ready for use. FOR ANY SPECIAL FITTING NEEDS, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR RETAILER. 14

15 Laying instructions on underfloor heating. 1) Precautions Our SOLID MEDIUM, SOLID PLUS, SOLID, SOLID CHIC, FORTE, CLIP 400, VISUAL, OSMOZE, DCLIC AQUASTAR, CLIP 300 and MEDINA flooring products have a thermal resistance which makes them suitable for laying on surfaces with underfloor low- temperature heat storage or PRE electric heating. They must not be laid on PCR cooling / heating floors. A gap of at least 3 cm must be left between the flooring and any piece of furniture in order to prevent heat buildup. 2) Laying conditions The thermal resistance of the underlay and laminate flooring assembly must not exceed < 0,15 m² K/W. The ALSACOUSTIC and FLOORISOL underlays are not suitable for use with underfloor heating. It should not be forgotten that the natural drying time of a new sub-floor (one and a half weeks per centimetre thickness of concrete, and half as much again during damp weather) should be followed by a gradual start-up of the heating system, carried out by the heating contractor, two weeks at least before the flooring is laid. The heating stabilises the water content of the sub-floor corresponding to its future conditions of use and limits the upward migration of water vapour when it is turned on once the flooring has been laid. The heating must be turned off 48 hours before fitting and the room kept at a stable temperature of around 18. NB : gradual heating allows the flooring to adapt to the normal moisture content of the room and to prevent water vapour rising when the heating is turned back on again after floor installation. With new buildings, the flooring cannot be laid until the heating has been operating for a period in compliance with the building code, or until the heating has been operating for at least 14 days in the room where the flooring is to be fitted, to ensure it is completely dry. 3) Fitting Fit underlays as required before laying the ALSAPAN FLOORING product. Temperature and humidity conditions are the same as above. - water-based heat-exchange systems must be at least 30mm from the concrete surface. - the surface temperature must never exceed 28 C - a polyethylene film must systematically be placed on the surface Underfloor heating operation along with variations in the relative humidity of the air in the room can cause the laminate flooring to expand or contract. Make sure, therefore, that expansion gaps of at least 8 to 10 mm are left between the flooring and walls, partitions, pipes, pillars and door jambs. ALSAPAN FLOORING products are laid without glue and therefore the underfloor heating can be used immediately after fitting. Consult the technical data sheets to know the thermal resistance of the flooring. 15

16 Laying instructions in humid areas. The following recommendations and illustrations are in addition to the general conditions already described. DCLIC AQUASTAR laminate flooring is resistent to humidity only if used with CLICSEAL product, on the tongues of the planks, and with COLORSEALANT product, on the perimeter of the room (between the wall and the laminate flooring). They must be used to avoid any water seepage under the laminate flooring. 1) General principle The planks should be laid from left to right, with the grooved edge against the wall. For better understanding and exact positioning on the ground in relation to the geometry of the room, we recommend that you position the first three rows without ClicSeal them. If necessary, shift the outline of the starting wall to include the extra width needed to prevent the last row being too narrow. Reminder : ClicSeal is dedicated specifically for the AQUASTAR Laminate flooring, but can be also used with all glueless flooring laminate and engineered wood floors. ClicSeal is a joint sealer designed to protect the core of Click floors from moisture and water damage. It will prevent joints from swelling and opening and allows free movement of individual planks. 16

17 The COLORSEALANT acrylic mastics are designed for use as coloured joints; they are waterproof. They are used around the edges of ALSAPAN FLOORING flooring where a skirting board or a cover strip cannot be fitted. COLORSEALANT mastic is easy to work and is dry to the touch after 15 minutes; it is cleaned with water, and is resistant to mould and damp. It sticks to concrete, marble, ceramic, granite, wood, bronze, copper, and most solid materials. COLORSEALANT may be painted; it retains its flexibility even in dry conditions, and is resistant to detergents. It does not break or crack. Fitting: The expansion space to be covered must first be filled with a resilient material (eg. foam). 2) Assembling the boards Apply gel to top of the tongue before laying plank Lay boards immediately, excess should squeeze out of the top of the seam. ClicSeal will not stick or stain the flooring surface. Allow 5 minutes to dry, then peel off overfill. 3) Guarantee The guarantee for the DCLIC AQUASTAR is only effective if the product is laid with the using of ClicSeal, on each side of the product and on all the planks of the room, and with the COLORSEALANT. 17

18 Technical sheets CLIP mm Without V-groove NORMALISED TESTS RESULTS NORMS Abrasion resistance Class AC4 EN Impact resistance Class IC2 EN Resistance to scratches 2.5N EN 438-2,14 Resistance to household chemical agents Group 1-2 : 5 EN 438 Group 3 : 4 Resistance to cigarette burns Degré 4 EN 438-2,18 Resistance to light effect Blue wool scale part B02 : degree 6 Grey scale part A02 4 Coefficient of thermal dissipation R 0,15 m² K/W EN 438-2,16 Laminate flooring formaldehyde emission E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h EN NF Reaction to fire with underlay Fire resistance CFL S1 NF EN UPEC Classification In progress Health safety labeling (VOC) A+ class French decree n of 23th March 2011 Support HDF PEFC Water Protect Guarantee 25 years Dimension of the board 1290 x 192 x 7mm Boards/carton 10 planks/ kit m² Weight Packing 15 kg/ kit 52 kits/ pallet m² kg 18

19 CLIP mm Without V-groove NORMALISED TESTS RESULTS NORMS Abrasion resistance Class AC5 EN Impact resistance Class IC3 EN Resistance to scratches 2.5N EN 438-2,14 Resistance to household chemical agents Group 1-2 : 5 EN 438 Group 3 : 4 Resistance to cigarette burns Degree 4 EN 438-2,18 Resistance to light effect Blue wool scale part B02 : degree 6 Grey scale part A02 4 Coefficient of thermal dissipation R 0,15 m² K/W EN 438-2,16 Laminate flooring formaldehyde emission E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h EN NF Reaction to fire with underlay Fire resistance CFL S1 NF EN UPEC Classification In progress Health safety labeling (VOC) A+ class French decree n of 23th March 2011 Support HDF PEFC Water Protect Guarantee 25 years Dimension of the board 1286 x 192 x 8mm Boards/carton 9 planks/ kit m² Weight Packing 16,5 kg/ kit 48 kits/ pallet 106,56m² kg 19

20 VISUAL 8 mm 4 V-grooves NORMALISED TESTS RESULTS NORMS Abrasion resistance Class AC5 EN Impact resistance Class IC3 EN Resistance to scratches 2.5N EN 438-2,14 Resistance to household chemical agents Group 1-2 : 5 EN 438 Group 3 : 4 Resistance to cigarette burns Degree 4 EN 438-2,18 Resistance to light effect Blue wool scale part B02 : degree 6 Grey scale part A02 4 Coefficient of thermal dissipation R 0,15 m² K/W EN 438-2,16 Laminate flooring formaldehyde emission E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h EN NF Reaction to fire with underlay Fire resistance CFL S1 NF EN UPEC Classification In progress Health safety labeling (VOC) A+ class French decree n of 23th March 2011 Support HDF PEFC Water Protect Guarantee Dimension of the board 25 years 1286 x 192 x 8mm Boards/carton 9 planks/ kit m² Weight Packing 16,5 kg/ kit 48 kits/ pallet 106,56m² kg 20

21 OSMOZE 8 mm 4 V-grooves IN REGISTERED + IN-REGISTERED SATIN FINISH STRUCTURE NORMALISED TESTS RESULTS NORMS Abrasion resistance Class AC5 EN Impact resistance Class IC3 EN Resistance to scratches 2.5N EN 438-2,14 Resistance to household chemical agents Group 1-2 : 5 EN 438 Group 3 : 4 Resistance to cigarette burns Degree 4 EN 438-2,18 Resistance to light effect Blue wool scale part B02 : degree 6 Grey scale part A02 4 Coefficient of thermal dissipation R 0,15 m² K/W EN 438-2,16 Laminate flooring formaldehyde emission E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h EN NF Reaction to fire with underlay Fire resistance CFL S1 NF EN Health safety labeling (VOC) A+ class French decree n of 23th March 2011 Support HDF PEFC Water Protect Guarantee 25 years Dimension of the board 1286 x 192 x 8mm Boards/carton 9 planks/ kit m² Weight Packing 16,5 kg/ kit 48 kits/ pallet m² kg 21

22 DCLIC AQUASTAR 8 mm Resistant to humidity NORMALISED TESTS RESULTS NORMS Abrasion resistance Class AC5 EN Impact resistance Class IC3 EN Resistance to scratches 2.5N EN 438-2,14 Resistance to household chemical agents Group 1-2 : 5 EN 438 Group 3 : 4 Resistance to cigarette burns Degree 4 EN 438-2,18 Resistance to light effect Blue wool scale part B02 : degree 6 Grey scale part A02 4 Coefficient of thermal dissipation R 0,15 m² K/W EN 438-2,16 Laminate flooring formaldehyde emission E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h EN NF Reaction to fire with underlay Fire resistance CFL S1 NF EN Health safety labeling (VOC) A+ class French decree n of 23th March 2011 Support HDF PEFC Resistant to humidity Guarantee 25 years Dimension of the board 1286 x 192 x 8mm Boards/carton 9 planks/ kit m² Weight Packing 16,5 kg/ kit 48 kits/ pallet m² kg 22

23 FORTE 12 mm Without V-groove NORMALISED TESTS RESULTS NORMS Abrasion resistance Class AC6 EN Impact resistance Class IC4 EN Resistance to scratches 2.5N EN 438-2,14 Resistance to household chemical agents Group 1-2 : 5 EN 438 Group 3 : 4 Resistance to cigarette burns Degree 4 EN 438-2,18 Resistance to light effect Blue wool scale part B02 : degree 6 Grey scale part A02 4 EN 438-2,16 Coefficient of thermal dissipation R 0,15 m² K/W Laminate flooring formaldehyde emission E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h EN NF Reaction to fire with underlay Fire resistance CFL S1 NF EN Health safety labeling (VOC) A+ class French decree n of 23th March 2011 Support HDF PEFC Guarantee Dimension of the board 35 years 1286 x 210 x 12mm Boards/carton 6 planks/ kit - 1,62 m² Weight Packing 18 kg/ kit 48 kits/ pallet 77.76m² kg 23

24 SOLID MEDIUM 12 mm Narrow planks 4 V-grooves NORMALISED TESTS RESULTS NORMS Abrasion resistance Class AC6 EN Impact resistance Class IC4 EN Resistance to scratches 2.5N EN 438-2,14 Resistance to household chemical agents Group 1-2 : 5 EN 438 Group 3 : 4 Resistance to cigarette burns Degree 4 EN 438-2,18 Resistance to light effect Blue wool scale part B02 : degree 6 Grey scale part A02 4 Coefficient of thermal dissipation R 0,15 m² K/W EN 438-2,16 Laminate flooring formaldehyde emission E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h EN NF Reaction to fire with underlay Fire resistance CFL S1 NF EN Health safety labeling (VOC) A+ class French decree n of 23th March 2011 Support HDF PEFC Water Protect Guarantee 35 years Dimension of the board 1286 x 118 x 12mm Boards/carton 6 planks/ kit 0,91 m² Weight Packing 9,2 kg/ kit 78 kits/ pallet 71 m² kg 24

25 SOLID PLUS 12 mm 4 V-grooves In-registered and Heliochrome structure NORMALISED TESTS RESULTS NORMS Abrasion resistance Class AC6 EN Impact resistance Class IC4 EN Resistance to scratches 2.5N EN 438-2,14 Resistance to household chemical agents Group 1-2 : 5 EN 438 Group 3 : 4 Resistance to cigarette burns Degree 4 EN 438-2,18 Resistance to light effect Blue wool scale part B02 : degree 6 Grey scale part A02 4 Coefficient of thermal dissipation R 0,15 m² K/W EN 438-2,16 Laminate flooring formaldehyde emission E1 < 3,5mg/m².h EN NF Reaction to fire with underlay Fire resistance CFL S1 NF EN Health safety labeling (VOC) A+ class French decree n of 23th March 2011 Support HDF PEFC Water Protect Guarantee 35 years Dimension of the board 1286 x 210 x 12mm Boards/carton 6 planks/ kit - 1,62 m² Weight 18 kg/ kit Packing 48 kits/ pallet 77.76m² kg 25

26 SOLID 12 mm 4 V-grooves NORMALISED TESTS RESULTS NORMS Abrasion resistance Class AC6 EN Impact resistance Class IC4 EN Resistance to scratches 2.5N EN 438-2,14 Resistance to household chemical agents Group 1-2 : 5 EN 438 Group 3 : 4 Resistance to cigarette burns Degree 4 EN 438-2,18 Resistance to light effect Blue wool scale part B02 : degree 6 Grey scale part A02 4 Coefficient of thermal dissipation R 0,15 m² K/W EN 438-2,16 Laminate flooring formaldehyde emission E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h EN NF Reaction to fire with underlay Fire resistance CFL S1 NF EN Health safety labeling (VOC) A+ class French decree n of 23th March 2011 Support HDF PEFC Water Protect Guarantee 35 years Dimension of the board 1286 x 210 x 12mm Boards/carton 6 planks/ kit - 1,62 m² Weight 18 kg/ kit Packing 48 kits/ pallet 77.76m² kg 26

27 SOLID CHIC 12 mm 4 V-grooves NORMALISED TESTS RESULTS NORMS Abrasion resistance Class AC6 EN Impact resistance Class IC4 EN Resistance to scratches 2.5N EN 438-2,14 Resistance to household chemical agents Group 1-2 : 5 EN 438 Group 3 : 4 Resistance to cigarette burns Degree 4 EN 438-2,18 Resistance to light effect Blue wool scale part B02 : degree 6 Grey scale part A02 4 Coefficient of thermal dissipation R 0,15 m² K/W EN 438-2,16 Laminate flooring formaldehyde emission E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h EN NF Reaction to fire with underlay Fire resistance CFL S1 NF EN Health safety labeling (VOC) A+ class French decree n of 23th March 2011 Support HDF PEFC Water Protect Guarantee 35 years Dimension of the board 1286 x 168 x 12mm Boards/carton 6 planks/ kit - 1,30 m² Weight 13,08 kg/ kit Packing 52 kits/ pallet 67.6m² kg 27

28 MEDINA 12 mm TILE DIMENSION NORMALISED TESTS RESULTS NORMS Abrasion resistance Class AC5 EN Impact resistance Class IC3 EN Resistance to scratches 2.5N EN 438-2,14 Resistance to household chemical agents Group 1-2 : 5 EN 438 Group 3 : 4 Resistance to cigarette burns Degree 4 EN 438-2,18 Resistance to light effect Blue wool scale part B02 : degree 6 Grey scale part A02 4 Coefficient of thermal dissipation R 0,15 m² K/W EN 438-2,16 Laminate flooring formaldehyde emission E1 < 3,5 mg/m².h EN NF Reaction to fire with underlay Fire resistance CFL S1 NF EN Health safety labeling (VOC) A+ class French decree n of 23th March 2011 Support HDF PEFC Water Protect Guarantee 25 years Dimension of the board 390 x 630 x 12mm Boards/carton 6 tiles/ kit - 1,47 m² Weight Packing 16,5 kg/ kit 56 kits/ pallet 82,56m² kg 28

29 ACCESSORIES 1) Underlays ALSAPROTECT - PE film, vapour barrier: the essential accessory Item code: Description The ALSAPROTECT underlay is a low-density 150 micron polyethylene film; it is intended to act as a damp proof membrane. It is to be used for floating floors installation. Fitting The film should be laid over the entire sub-floor before the appropriate underlay ALSAMOUSSE, ALSACOUSTIC or ALSAPLUS or FLOORISOL is laid. An extra amount of the film (3-5 cm) should be raised up along the walls; this surplus is then cut off level with the boards after the flooring has been laid. Lengths of the film should be overlapped by at least 20 cm and held together with adhesive tape. IMPORTANT As recommended in DTU 51-11, where the underlying surface, whether it is new or old, contains hydraulic or anhydrous binders, on ground floors or in upstairs rooms, whether or not the floor has integrated heating. There is no need to lay an ALSAPROTECT film on a wooden floor or a PVC surface in an upstairs part of the house. Characterictics - Color : transparent - Thickness : 150 µ - Width : 2,40 m - Length : 8,40 m - Surface : 20 m²/ roll - Weight : 2,365 kg Packaging Dimension of the pack 40 x 40 cm, thickness: 3 cm Individual conditionning ALSAMOUSSE Reduces floor irregularities, 2 or 3mm Item code : (2mm) (3mm) Description The ALSAMOUSSE underlay in non-reticulated polyethylene is intended for use where an ALSAPAN FLOORING laminate floorings are laid as a floating floor. ALSAMOUSSE helps smooth over small unevenness in the sub-floor, offers a thermal isolation and reduces the walking sound. Fitting Before unrolling ALSAMOUSSE as the laying of the laminate flooring progresses, don't forget to position the ALSAPROTECT 0.15 mm polyethylene film at perpendicular to the PE film. Position the lengths of ALSAMOUSSE underlay edge to edge with no overlapping. Use adhesive tape to keep the ALSAMOUSSE underlay in place while the flooring boards are being laid. 29

30 Characteristics - Thickness: 2,00 mm or 3mm - Width : 1,00 m - Length : 20 ml or 15 ml ( 3mm) - Surface mass : 0,062 kg/m 3 - Volume mass : kg/m 3 - Surface : 20 m²/ roll or 15m²/ roll ( for the 3mm) - Thermal resistancee at 20 c : 0,062 m²k/w - Weight: 950 grs Packaging Over wrapped in 4 units. ALSAPLUS 2-in-1 underlay protection and vapour barrier Item code : Description ALSAPLUS is a dual-purpose underlay made of polyethylene incompressible with a double function.. A film 150 microns thick, designed to substantially limit the passage of humidity, is combined with a foam layer 2 mm thick. This makes the floor comfortable to walk on and smoothes over any unevenness in the underlying surface and offers a thermal isolation. There is an adhesive strip on the 10-cm overhang at the edge of the film; this is to ensure that there is no interruption of the vapour barrier function between strips of film. ALSAPLUS is intended for use with laminated floor covering or parquet flooring laid as a floating floor. Its use is compulsory (DTU 51-11) where the underlying surface, whether it is new or old, contains hydraulic or anhydrous binders, on ground floors or in upstairs rooms, whether or not the floor has integrated heating. It should only be used on a wooden floor if this is above a cold surface. Fitting Unroll ALSAPLUS parallel to the direction of laying the laminated floor covering boards or strips of parquet, placing the side with the film in contact with the underlying surface and the overhanging edge opposite the starting wall. The subsequent strips are then positioned with the edges of the foam abutting each other, so that the overhanging edge is covered. The strips are held in place by removing the backing of the adhesive strip. Characteristics Film : - Thickness : 0,15 mm Foam : - Thickness : 2,0 mm - Weight/ volume : kg/m³ Alsaplus : - Thermal resistance at 20 C : 0,050 m²k/w - Width : 1,0 m - Length : 20 m - Surface : 20 m²/ roll - Color : white - Weight : 3,5 kg Packaging Packed individually in PE plastic wallet with barcode and laying instructions. 30

31 ALSAMOUSSALU For humid environments Item code : Description The ALSAMOUSSALU underlay in non-reticulated polyethylene is intended for use where AQUASTAR laminate floorings are laid as a floating floor. ALSAMOUSSALU helps smooth over small unevenness in the sub-floor, offers a thermal isolation and reduces the walking sound. The laminated alu underlay with is polyethylene metal integrated sub-floor is also a great barrier against the humidity equal to a film PEDB of 200 µ. We recommend this underlay in humid rooms. Fitting Position the lengths of ALSAMOUSSALU underlay edge to edge with no overlapping. Use adhesive tape to keep the ALSAMOUSSALU underlay in place while the flooring boards are being laid. Characteristics - Thisckness : 2,00 mm + film of 20 µ = 2,020 mm - Width : 1,00 m - Length : 15 ml - Surface mass : 0,062 kg / m 3 - Volume mass : kg/m 3 - Thermal resistance at 20 c : 0,062 m²k/w - Surface : 15 m²/ roll - Weight: 860 g Packaging Rolls packed per 5 bags. Each roll is closed with code barre. DENSIFOAM High-density underlay Item code: Description The DENSIFOAM underlay in polyethylene chemically non-reticulated, high density, is intended for use where ALSAPAN FLOORING laminate floorings are laid as a floating floor. DENSIFOAM helps smooth over small unevenness in the sub-floor, offers a thermal isolation and reduces the walking sound. The composition density provides a resistance to crushing, and held its property for long time. Fitting Before unrolling DENSIFOAM as the laying of the laminate flooring progresses, don't forget to position the ALSAPROTECT 0.15 mm polyethylene film. Position the lengths of underlay edge to edge with no overlapping. Use adhesive tape to keep the DENSIFOAM underlay in place while the flooring boards are being laid. Characteristics - Thickness : 3 mm - Width : 1,250 m - Length : 12 ml - Maximal temperature : 90 C - Could be laid on heating floor - Volume mass : 65 kg/m 3 - Thermal resistance at 20 c : 0,06 m²k/w - Phonic isolation : - 19 db ( Lw : 19 db) - Surface : 15 m²/ roll - Weight: 2,925 kg 31

32 Packaging Rolls packed in individual bags with instruction leaflet, over wrapped in 4 units DENSIFOAM + - High-density underlay with a vapour-barrier film Item code : Description The DENSIFOAM + underlay in polyethylene chemically non-reticulated, high density, is intended for use where ALSAPAN FLOORING laminate floorings are laid as a floating floor. DENSIFOAM + helps smooth over small unevenness in the sub-floor, offers a thermal isolation and reduces the walking sound. The composition density provides resistance to crushing, and keeps its is properties over time. The polyethylene film of 150 µ provides a barrier against humidity. Fitting Unroll RETIFOAM + according to the laying way of the laminate flooring. The film side have to be in contact with the support. Position the lengths of underlay edge to edge with no overlapping of the foam. Characteristics - Thickness: 2 mm + Film PEBD 150 µ = 2,15 mm - Width : 1,250 m - Length : 20 ml - Maximal temperature : 90 C - Could be laid on heating floor - Volume mass : 65 kg/m 3 - Thermal resistance at 20 c : 0,06 m²k/w - Phonic isolation : - 19 db ( Lw : 19 db) - Surface : 20 m²/ roll - Weight: 5.600kg Packaging Rolls packed in individual bags with instruction leaflet, over wrapped in 4 units. FLOORISOL Acoustic, thermal and ecological underlay Item code : 1405 Description The FLOORISOL underlay is ecological and made of agglomerate cellular PU aggregates. FLOORISOL is a resilient underlay with shock sound efficiency of Lw 19 db - PV : AC 3210-N 24/03/2000 (scientific center BRUXELLES). The FLOORISOL underlay also improves comfort walking and helps smooth over any unevenness in the sub-floor. It is compatible with heating floor but disadvised because of its thickness and density. Fitting Prepare the sub-floor (according to DTU ) to ensure flatness. Lay the strips of FLOORISOL next to each other in an angle of 45 from the laminate flooring, taking care to include room for expansion in relation to any fixed element. Characteristics - Tickness : 5 mm - Width : 59 cm - Lenght : 79 cm - Volume mass : 250 kg/m 3 - Tolerance : 5 % - Thermal isolation at 20 C : 0,04 Kcal m²/5/c 32

33 - Phonic isolation: - 19 db (A) / LW : 19 db - Fire resistance : class E (European classification «EUROCLASS») - Surface : 7 m² / pack (15 boards) - Weight : 2,2 kg/m² Packaging Per pack of 7 m² under film PE with installation instruction. ALSACOUSTIC Acoustic and thermal underlay Item code : Description The ALSACOUSTIC underlay is made of agglomerate cellular PU aggregates. ALSACOUSTIC is a resilient underlay with shock sound efficiency of ΔLw 20 db ou ΔL 20 db(a) according to the CEBTP test report (no ). Its acoustic performance lasts over time thanks to its resistance to compression. The ALSACOUSTIC underlay also improves comfort walking and helps smooth over any unevenness in the subfloor. It is compatible with heating floor but disadvised because of its thickness and density. Fitting Prepare the sub-floor (according to DTU ) to ensure flatness. Start by unrolling the ALSAPROTECT film before unrolling ALSACOUSTIC; laying it at right angles to the direction of laying the ALSAPAN FLOORING flooring. Lay the strips of ALSACOUSTIC next to each other parallel to the direction of the flooring. Fix the strips together with adhesive tape. Lay the ALSAPAN FLOORING flooring, taking care to include room for expansion in relation to any fixed element. Fix the skirting board to the wall, without it resting on the flooring. The gap between the two may be filled with Colorsealant flexible mastic. Characteristics - Thickness : 5 mm - Width : 1 m - Length : 20 ml - Mass : 0,9 kg/m² - Compression under 0,4 dan/cm² = < 2 mm et < 30 % - Thermal resistance: 0,15 m²k/w - Surface : 20 m²/ roll - Weight : 20 kg - Ø external : 38 cm Packaging Packed individually in transparent PE film, with instruction leaflet. 9 rolls/ pallet. 33

34 ALSALIN Flax-fibre underlay for laminate parquet Référence article : Description : ALSALIN is a 100% natural underlay ideal for reducing impact noise in rooms underneath. Acoustic performance: CSTB N AC test result = -20 db ( Lw). Fitting: fitting the underlay is simple. It has to cover the whole of the surface upon which it is to be laid. The strips are to be placed freely, perpendicularly to the planks and next to each other without any overlapping. Characteristics: Composition: 100% flax fibres Weight: 600g/m² Thickness: 4mm Dimensions: 15ml*1m Roll dimensions: 15m² (1mx15m) Thermal resistance: m²k/w Packaging: Unit packaging with transparent PE film and laying instructions CONFORLAY Acoustic, thermal, ecological and 100% natural underlay Description Is made of 100% natural wood fibres. It is the perfect underlay for the laminate flooring, vinyls and engineered flooring and provides exelent insulation for airborne and impact sound. Fully compatible with underfloor heating, it will also even out iregularities Fitting Prepare the sub-floor (according to DTU ) to ensure flatness. Start by unrolling the ALSAPROTECT film before unrolling CONFORLAY; laying it at right angles to the direction of laying the ALSAPAN FLOORING flooring. Lay the strips of CONFORLAY next to each other parallel to the direction of the flooring. Fix the strips together with adhesive tape. Lay the ALSAPAN FLOORING flooring, taking care to include room for expansion in relation to any fixed element. Fix the skirting board to the wall, without it resting on the flooring. Characteristics - Material: Wood fibres - Thickness : 1,8 mm - Mass : 0,9 kg/m² - Surface : 7sqm (79X59 cm) - Weight : 692 g/sqm - Impact soun reduction: 22,5 db (INEN ISO 717-2) Packaging Packed individually in transparent PE film, with instruction. 34

35 2) Skirtings ALSAPAN FLOORING SAS, ZI, 1 RUE DE L EUROPE, MARLENHEIM CEDEX Coated MDF quarter round Description Quarter round F17 is a range of skirting boards 17 mm high which makes the board discreet and particularly suitable for large areas of laminate flooring where the peripheral expansions joint needs to be discreet. Skirting boards are made of MDF wrapped with a decor film. Fitting Skirting boards may be fixed by either gluing, nailing or screwing in place. Allow laminate flooring space to contract or expand. Characteristics - Dimensions : 2500 x 17 x 17 mm Packaging In pack of 10 pieces. Coated MDF Scoties F16 Description It is a range of skirting boards 16 mm high which makes the board discreet and particularly suitable for large areas of laminate flooring where the peripheral expansion joints needs to be discreet. Skirting boards are made of MDF wrapped with a décor film. Fitting Skirting boards may be fixed by either gluing, nailing or screwing in place. Control the possibility for the laminate floor to move. Characteristics - Dimensions : 2500 x 16 x 16 mm Packaging In pack of 10 pieces. Coated MDF Skirting F58 Description Skirting F58 is a clever skirting board system which is easy to fit and specially designed for speedily dismantling. The design allows the passage of low-voltage electricity or telephone cables (between the lower part of the skirting board and the flooring). The ends of each section of skirting board are mitred to ensure continuity of decors. Skirting boards are made of MDF wrapped with a decor film. Fitting F58 skirting boards may be fixed by either gluing, nailing or screwing in place. It is also possible to use the special skirting clip system. 5 to 6 Clips per skirting (every 50 cm) Place the clip on the wall. Pierce the wall with 5 mm diameter. Put the dowel in, fix the clip with the screw, and squeeze the profile on the clips. 35

36 Characteristics - Dimensions: 2500 x 58 x 12 mm Packaging In pack of 5 pieces. Coated MDF Skirting F80 Description Skirting F58 is a clever skirting board system which is easy to fit and specially designed for speedily dismantling. The design allows the passage of low-voltage electricity or telephone cables (between the lower part of the skirting board and the flooring). The ends of each section of skirting board are mitred to ensure continuity of decors. Skirting boards are made of MDF wrapped with a decor film. Fitting F58 skirting boards may be fixed by either gluing, nailing or screwing in place. It is also possible to use the special skirting clip system. 5 to 6 Clips per skirting (every 50 cm) Place the clip on the wall. Pierce the wall with 5 mm diameter. Put the dowel in, fix the clip with the screw, and squeeze the profile on the clips. Characteristics - Dimensions: 2500 x 80 x 15 mm Packaging In pack of 5 pieces. Covering skirting Description Covering skirting to cover up to 120 x 14mm. It measures 2,20 m lenghtwise. ESPECIALLY CONCEIVED FOR THE RESTORATION. 1 decor is available: white to be painted. Fitting They may be fixed by either gluing, tacking or screwing in place. Packaging 8 pieces per box. Clip for Skirtings Item code : 4867 Description Fixing strip in plastic, designed for use with F58 and F80 skirting boards. It use makes it possible to dismantle and re-fit the skirting board a number of times. Fitting The strip should be positioned so that it rests on the surface of the laminated floor covering. It may be either screwed (our recommendation), stapled, nailed or stuck to the wall. Check that the laminate flooring has room to contract and expand. 36

37 Characteristics - Length : 33 mm - Width : 29 mm - Thickness : 7 mm ALSAPAN FLOORING SAS, ZI, 1 RUE DE L EUROPE, MARLENHEIM CEDEX Packaging Per pack of 30 units (30 screws + 30 dowels). 3) Profiles ALSALU Aluminium profiles Description ALSALU aluminium profiles are designed to cover and accommodate the difference in levels of all the expansion joints or separating joints between ALSAPAN FLOORING flooring and other adjacent floorings and walls. - T-SECTION - ADAPTATION SECTION - TRANSITION SECTION - LEVELLING SECTION - ADAPTATION TO BE SCREWED - TRANSITION TO BE SCREWED -SUBTLE Aluminium profils, that could substitute skirtings - NOSING PROFILE TO BE SCREWED The invisible fixing system is possible with in the box integrated PVC dowels. 37

38 Fitting For Transition and Levelling sections : 1 Mark the drilling line for 6 mm diameter holes approx. 15 cm apart, taking into account the expansion necessary for the ALSAPAN FLOORING flooring. 2 - Slide the dowel pins into the channel at the back of the section. 3 Position the dowels in front of the holes. 4 Press down hard on the profile. If necessary use a mallet and a tapping block. For T-section and Adaptation sections : 1 The PVC base has to be glued if laid on a heating floor. In other cases. 2 Place the PVC base on the floor, mark it and bore the floor every 20 cm (Ø 5 mm) with dowels and screw fix it. 3 Present the profile over the PVC base and with a tapping block you can fix it. Begin on one side of the profile. Characteristics ALSALU sections are available in Silver, Gold, Champagne or Bronze, with a non-slip or smooth surface. The T-section, Adaptation, Transition, Levelling and Finishing profiles are available in 2.70 m or 0.90 m lengths. Except for Nosing profiles: 2.50 m or 1 m. Packaging Individually packed, with dowels and instructions. Delivered by 10 units/packs. SUBTLE Aluminium profils, that could substitute skirtings. Description : when missing skirtings, this profile is glued to the wall and replace the flooring dilatation space. Characteristics : Dimensions : 20 x 13 x 2500 mm Packaging : 10 pieces/box, stickered and barcoded. Colors : 5 colors available: gold/silver/sahara/havanna/white. 38

39 ALSAPRO MDF profiles Description ALSAPRO aluminium profiles are designed to cover and accommodate the difference in levels of all the expansion joints or separating joints between ALSAPAN FLOORING flooring and other adjacent floorings and walls. - TRANSITION PROFILES - REDUCING PROFILES - NOSING PROFILES - FINISHING PROFILES ALSAPRO strips are coated with a sheet of CPL laminate and an overlay (Category AC3). The profiles are fixed in place invisibly fixed on a PVC base, which is first screwed or glued onto the underlying surface. Fitting The Transition, Reducing, Nosing and Finishing profiles are clipped on the PVC fixing strip : 1. Place the Clip fixing strip in the centre of the space required for expansion or separation on the ALSAPAN FLOORING floor covering. Mark the position for drilling and drill holes corresponding to the plugs or screws, depending on the underlying surface. 2. Screw the Clip fixing strip in place, if necessary after fitting the red spacers for making up differences in levels. 3. Position the ALSAPRO profile on the Clip fixing strip and press firmly onto the strip where the screws are. Use a mallet and a hammering block to fit into place gradually, starting at one of the ends. 4. When used with an underlying surface that cannot be drilled (eg floor with under floor heating), the fixing strip is merely stuck in place. Characteristics The ALSAPRO profiles are available in 2,70 m or 0,90 m lengths. Nosing profiles are available in 2,70 m or 1,35 m lengths. Packaging ALSAPRO profiles are packaged individually under shrink-wrap film; each pack contains one Clip fixing strip, the necessary plugs and screws and basic fitting instructions. The minimum quantity supplied is 10 lengths, packed in a protective box. Reminder : There is specific profiles for 12 mm laminate flooring. The difference with the standart ALSAPRO is the height of the Clip fixing strip, but also the base of the MDF profile. Packaging : Box of 8 pieces. 39

40 4) Other accessories LAYING KIT Item code : Description The laying kit can be used for all Alsafloor laminate flooring products. It includes : - a universal hammering block - 40 thickness shims for the expansion joints - 1 device for pulling boards into place Fitting Tap gently using a medium-sized hammer. IMPORTANT : Make sure that the hammering block is used the right way up. Packaging Box of 20 kits. LAYING KIT Item code : Description The laying kit corresponds to laminate flooring of 7, 8 or 10 mm. It includes : - a hammering block - 20 thickness shims for the expansion joints - 1 device for pulling boards into place Fitting Tap gently using a medium-sized hammer. IMPORTANT : Make sure that the hammering block is used the right way up. Packaging Box of 10 kits. ROSETTES - for radiator piping Description Accessory for a fast, easy coating where laminated floor covering has to be cut to shape (with allowance for expansion) to fit around radiator pipes. Fitting The rosette is composed of 2 separated parts : assemble both parts around the heating pipes. Characteristics All-wood Inner diameter : 18 mm External diameter : 48 mm Composed of 2 half-moons Number of patterns available 5 (oak, beech, maple, cherry et hazel tree) 40

41 Packaging : per unit. Box of 10 units. With laying instructions. ALSAPAN FLOORING SAS, ZI, 1 RUE DE L EUROPE, MARLENHEIM CEDEX Pattern Item code Oak Beech Maple Cherry Hazel tree COLORFILL Repair resins Description The one-component polyester resins contained in COLORFILL 25-grams tubes, are intended for taking speedy action and are designed to deal with accidental damage to ALSAPAN FLOORING laminate flooring surface. COLORFILL is designed to ensure the water resistance of the laminate flooring surface repaired. Fitting Unscrew the top, pierce the protective film using the point on the other side of the stopper, without pressing the tube. The solvent is used to remove stains from the laminate flooring. DO NOT MIX THE COLORFILL SOLVENT. Repairing a damaged surface: Clean the surface using the COLORFILL solvent. Never use paint thinners or other solvents. Select the exact colour and apply COLORFILL generously to the area using the edge of the spatula. Spread the COLORFILL over the damaged surface to fill it in, using the spatula. To eliminate the excess COLORFILL, use a cloth dipped in solvent. Make sure that you never use too much solvent, as this could dissolve part of the COLORFILL. Never mix COLORFILL with the solvent and clean only around the damaged part and not the repair itself, as this could dissolve the COLORFILL. You can remove the excess COLORFILL around the damaged area using a clean spatula. To be sure that all surplus has been removed, scrape the surface with the spatula over the damaged area after repairing. Depending on the depth of the damaged area, it may be necessary to apply 2 or 3 layers. As many layers as necessary may be used to fill in the damaged area. Allow the product to harden between applications (at least 10 minutes). Don't forget to remove any excess product during the hardening time. Allow to dry for at least 2 hours before cleaning the surface with soapy water. Characteristics Product under blister with a 25 grams resin tube and a 20 ml cleaning product. If necessary, the colours in the range may be mixed to obtain a specific colour or special effects. Use time : - Unopened tubes must be used within two years. - Once opened, the contents of the tube will last for 6 months. Packaging: per unit. Box of 9 tubes. 41

42 COLORSEALANT Sealant for joints Description The COLORSEALANT acrylic mastics are designed for use as coloured joints; they are waterproof. They are used around the edges of ALSAPAN FLOORING flooring where a skirting board or a cover strip cannot be fitted. COLORSEALANT mastic is easy to work and is dry to the touch after 15 minutes; it is cleaned with water, and is resistant to mould and damp. It sticks to concrete, marble, ceramic, granite, wood, bronze, copper, and most solid materials. COLORSEALANT may be painted; it retains its flexibility even in dry conditions, and is resistant to detergents. It does not break or crack. Fitting The expansion space to be covered must first be filled with a resilient material (eg. foam). Characteristics Available in 310 ml cartridges Packaging : per unit. Box of 12 cartridges. CLICSEAL Moisture protection. Item code : Description ClicSeal can be used with all glueless flooring laminate and engineered wood floors. Aquastar has to be laid with the use of ClicSeal. it is a joint sealer designed to protect the core of Click floors from moisture and water damage. It will prevent joint swelling and opening. ClicSeal allows free movement of individual planks. Fitting Apply gel to top of the tongue before laying plank Lay plank immediately, excess should squeeze out of the top of the seam. ClicSeal will not stick or stain the flooring surface. Allow 5 minutes to dry, then peel off overfill. Characteristics ClicSeal 80ml tube will cover approximately 5-6 m² of flooring. Packaging : per unit. Box of 24 tubes. 42

43 1) Precautions Use and Care Rubber or felt pads should be fitted to the underside of the legs of chairs and other furniture. This will also make the furniture easier to move. Chairs on castor wheels should have W-type soft wheels intended for hard floors (to EN 12529:1998, ); these are recognisable by their two colours. In normal use, entries from the outside should be fitted with a door mat to retain grit and dampness brought in on shoes. ALSAPAN FLOORING flooring has a waterproof surface wear layer made of thermosetting aminoplast resins with a level of gloss and surface structure determined during production; this should not be altered by adding any other product such as wax, polish or varnish. ALSAPAN FLOORING flooring should never be sanded. 2) Cleaning For ordinary cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner or a broom. If more thorough cleaning is necessary, we recommend using a slightly damp floorcloth, well wrung out, with or without an ordinary non-abrasive cleaning product. To remove stubborn marks such as paint, rubber, shoe scuff-marks or glue, it is possible to use window-cleaning products, white spirit, acetone or similar products. These products should be used sparingly, particularly near joints and cleaned with a slightly damp floorcloth. Wet cleaning is not recommended. Any accidental spills of water should be wiped up immediately. Rinsing with clean water and wiping dry will avoid traces of limemarks and enable the room to be used again quicker. Cleaning should be adapted according to the type of premises and the density of use. IMPORTANT : Never use cutting tools to clean the bevelled edges. Do not steam clean as it will damage the floorings. 3) Replacing a damaged plank-row : removal technique For ALSAPAN FLOORING laminate flooring, we recommend dismantling the boards until the faulty part is reached, replacing the board and re-assembling the flooring immediately. This is a fairly easy technique as there is no glue used in fitting the planks. - Taking the wall nearest the damaged plank as a starting point, choose the rows to be removed. If the damaged plank is in the middle of the room, you are advised to start the removing process from the part of the flooring which was installed last, as it is easier to fit new planks by sliding the tongue into the groove than the other way round. - Use a pencil to put a number on each plank (row number and position in the row) so that the flooring can be put back in the same order once the damaged plank has been replaced. - Remove the skirting boards in the affected area. - Carefully remove the rows in question and gently lay them out flat on the floor. - Replace the damaged plank by a new one. - Reinstall the planks in the same order as they were removed. - Put back the skirting boards. - Do not throw away the zips, place them back in each plank before reinstalling. 43

44 NB : this operation is quickly completed and your flooring will soon be back to its best. 4) Replacing a damaged plank- individual plank: replacement technique When a plank is damaged, it is possible to replace it without removing whole rows. To do this, you ll need the following: 1 plane 1 pencil 1 wood chisel 1 ruler 1 plunge-cut saw 1 tube of glue This is how to do it: Use the ruler and the pencil to draw a line 10 mm from the edges of each of the plank(s) you want to change. 44

45 Saw along this line, being careful not to damage the underlay (adjust the cutting depth) Use the wood chisel to remove the damaged plank Trim the lower part of the grooves and tongues of the new plank, using a plane 45

46 Apply glue to the 4 sides of the planks on the floor and slot in the new plank 6. Place an object weighing at least 5 kg at each end of the plank for 24 hours 46

47 Warranty conditions The present guarantee conditions are intended for application to the floor covering ("the Product") manufactured and/or commercialised by the company ALSAPAN ( the Manufacturer ) under the brand name and/or title of the ALSAPAN, ALSAFLOOR and HOMFLOR, and any other title or brand name that may be registered. 1) Scope of warranty In addition to the statutory guarantee, the Product is guaranteed in respect of any defect caused by defective materials, manufacture or design on condition that each of the points set out below obtain. This contractual guarantee is limited to the replacement free of charge (including transport costs) of the defective Product by an identical product or one of equivalent quality if such is not available. The guarantee does not cover the cost of labour and transport incurred in lifting and relaying the Product or any other related expense (moving furniture, etc). To know the EN13329 Technical Requirements, please refer to Document 1. 2) Duration and nature of warranty The defect must be notified within a period of 25 years and 35 years for some ranges commencing on the date on which the Product was originally bought; this date is indicated on the purchase invoice of the original final consumer, in the form of the shop till receipt of wholesaler's invoice ("the Seller"). The guarantee shall nevertheless operate on a sliding scale to take account of wear and tear caused by age, reducing by 1/25th each year. The present guarantee applies to the original final consumer and may not be transferred to a third party. 3) Laying The obligations of the Manufacturer are limited to supplying a Product, not laid, with instructions for laying it and for its use and maintenance, in accordance with its intended use, according to the standards in force. Any other services, in respect of either installation or any other action, are carried out under the full responsibility of the purchaser and/or final consumer. Accordingly, the guarantee cannot be invoked in the event of the appearance of defects as a result of faulty laying carried out by the final consumer and/or his/her service provider. The purchaser assumes full responsibility for the final inspection of the product before laying. Consequently, the present guarantee only covers obvious defects if these are discovered when the product is being unpacked or laid. As appropriate, the purchaser is obliged to stop laying immediately and inform the Seller without delay. When the product is laid by a professional retailer, the latter shall undertake to install the product under his/its own responsibility, in accordance with normal professional practice, abiding by the regulations in force in the country where the Product is being laid and by the Manufacturer's recommendations, and to give the final consumer the instructions for the use and maintenance of the Product. 47

48 4) Application of warranty To claim application of the guarantee, the Purchaser must contact the Seller and present proof of purchase (invoice or till receipt). Once the Product has been laid, application of the present guarantee shall be subject to the Manufacturer's appreciation of whether or not the claim is justified. Consequently, the Manufacturer must be able to inspect the Product and note the reported defect. The Manufacturer reserves a period of 30 days to check whether the claim is justified or not before allowing the guarantee to be applied. During this period, the purchaser either directly or through a third-party service provider may not carry out any replacement or repair, otherwise the guarantee would not be applicable. Replacement of all or part of the Product in application of the present guarantee shall not extend the duration of the initial guarantee. 5) Exclusions Apart from the exclusions relating to the specific circumstances set out above, the cases listed below shall be systematically excluded from the present guarantee: - Any defect arising from the failure to respect or observe the recommendations contained in the instructions for laying or the instructions contained in the Manufacturer's instructions for use and/or maintenance; - Any loss or material or non-pecuniary prejudice suffered further to the discovery of a defect covered by the present contractual guarantee; - Failure to respect trade standards, norms, technical instructions and/or the provisions of legislation and regulations on the subject, and more particularly heavier traffic than that recommended for the category of classification; - Any defect that becomes apparent further to the use on the Product of or contact with whether deliberate or not products that are or are generally recognised to be harmful; - Any defect caused by negligence of any kind or by exposing the Product to external conditions affecting the material; - Premature wear of the surface of the Product where this represents less than 10% of the total area laid; - Defects caused by external aggressive factors of any kind whatsoever, whether deliberate or not, such as punching caused by heels, contact with and impacts caused by various objects, particularly where such objects are pointed and/or sharp; traces and marks left by furniture, insects and/or household pets; - Defects caused by the action and/or effect of water in any form whatsoever; - Changes in colour caused by the effects of natural light and the sun's ultraviolet radiation this is a natural phenomenon, producing a patina on the wood or any other alteration of the shine or polish of the Product; - Products not paid for in full and Products classified as seconds and sold as such. Failure to respect the conditions set out above shall terminate entitlement to the present guarantee. 48

49 Appendix 1: Legend of pictograms Pictogrammes Meanings Details Usage To prevent premature wear, felt or synthetic pads should be placed under the legs of furniture and chairs. For occasional loads of 100 kg/cm², a weight-distribution system should be used. If using a roller chair, make sure it is fitted with soft-tread casters, type W. (EN : 1998, ), which usually have a 2 colour design. Care Clean the flooring with the grain, using a broom. A vacuum cleaner can also be used (brush, without rollers). Anti-dust-mite Water Protect product Application of a thin layer of paraffin on the edges will prevent water ingress between the planks. Products suitable for a humid environment Product compatible with humid rooms, when used with a CLICSEAL waterproofing product on the plank tongues and COLORSEALANT sealant around the room perimeter (between the wall and the laminate flooring) to prevent water ingress under the flooring. Do not allow water to pool on the product. The company is a member of the Association of European Producers of Laminate Flooring Only companies with a commitment to high standards of quality with corresponding production processes are accepted as members of the Association. Product compatible with underfloor heating The flooring can be laid on surfaces with underfloor heating (including certified radiant electric floor heating). This is possible only if the thermal resistance of the entire system (underlay + laminate flooring ) < 0,15 m² K/W. The company is PEFC-certified (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) PEFC is a Forest certification system which contributes to the sustainable management of forests. The PEFC logo shows consumers that they are buying a product for which the wood comes from sustainably managed forests. It is tangible proof of the environmental awareness and responsibility of the company. 49

50 Indoor air emissions The label shows a pictogram with a large capital letter which indicates the level of volatile organic compounds in the indoor air of a room. The classes go from A+ (very weak emissions) to C (very high emissions). Classes of use These are classes laid down by European standard EN 13329, which sets out the uses to which laminate flooring can be put. It separates Domestic use from Business use, for light, normal and heavy use. All our laminate flooring products are classified as suitable for heavy domestic use (class 23). Resistance to abrasion : AC3, AC4, AC5 or AC6 The abrasion class shows how well the flooring resists abrasion wear. The higher the class, the better the resistance. CE Marking This shows the performance ratings, based on each product s DOP (in accordance with standard EN 14041): - reaction to fire testing - emission of formaldehyde - slip resistance - PCP (Pentachlorophenol) - thermal conductivity 50

51 Appendix 2: Environmental caracteristics 1) Formaldehyde ALSAPAN FLOORING laminated flooring products are in full compliance with the E1 standard. Formaldehyde emission class E1 : emission 3.5 mg/m²h according to the En 717-2( EN 14041) test method. *The EN standard determines the formaldehyde release for the characterization, compliance assessment and CE marking for wood-based panels for use in the construction industry. 2) Ecological properties Additional environmental information sheets can be found on the website of the EPLF (European Producers of Laminate Flooring) - Table: summary of ecologically relevant characteristics of laminate floor coverings Property Composition Summarised assessment - Contains up to 90% wood fibre - Water-based resins - No biocides or organo-chlorinated containing additives - No harmful heavy metals Product profile - Surface layers do not contain any flexibilization agents - Environmentally friendly production process - Full recycling of materials in production cycle Emissions Hygiene Disposal - Favourable life-cycle environmental performance data - Very low formaldehyde emissions - Negligible VOC emissions - Easy to clean and maintain - Advantageous in terms of allergy sensitivity - Long-lasting wear resistant - Suitable for material or thermal recycling 51

52 3) Health safety labelling Since the 01st January, 2012, all laminate flooring put into market has to mention the health safety labelling. Each product rejects volatile compounds (ex : formaldehyde). The purpose of this new labelling is to clearly indicate the product impact on the indoor air. «*Information as to emissions of volatile compounds in the indoor air, which might be harmful to the health when inhaled, on a scale from Class A+ (very low emissions) to C (high emissions)». SOLID MEDIUM, SOLID PLUS, SOLID, SOLID CHIC, FORTE, CLIP 400, VISUAL, OSMOZE, DCLIC AQUASTAR, CLIP 300 and MEDINA ranges are classified A+. 52

53 Appendix 3: NE OBJET Contexte Eléments Auteur Approbateur Exigences générales Caractéristique Epaisseur de l'élément, t Norme Européenne relative au revêtement de sol stratifié Exigences techniques Exigence Dt moyenne 0,5mm, en valeur nominale tmax-tmin 0,5mm Longueur du parement, l Pour les valeurs nominales indiquées, aucune valeur mesurée ne doit dépasser : l 1500mm : Dl 0,5mm l >1500mm : Dl 0,3mm Largeur du parement, w Dwmoyenne 0,1mm, en valeur nominale wmax-wmin 0,2mm Eléments carrés, l=w Dl,Dwmoyenne 0,1mm, en valeur nominale l,wmax-l,wmin 0,2mm Equerrage du parement q qmax 0,2mm Rectitude du parement, s smax 0,3mm/m Planeïté de l'élément, f Valeurs individuelles maximales : fw,concave 0,15% fw,convexe 0,20% Ouvertures entre éléments, o Différence de hauteur entre éléments, h Variations dimensionnelles après changements de l'humidité relative, dl,dw Résistance à la lumière EN20105 Poinçonnement statique EN433 Arrachement de surface S. LAUGA T. MICLO / V. KLEIN Exigences EN13329 fl,concave 0,50% omoyenne 0,15mm omax 0,20mm hmoyenne 0,10mm hmax 0,15mm dlmoyenne=dwmoyenne 0,9mm Echelle de laine bleue, partie B02, supérieur ou égal à 6, et échelle de gris, partie A02, supérieur ou égal à 4 Pas de changement visible, soit empreinte 0,01 mm, avec un cylindre d'acier pur de 11.30mm de diamètre 1,00N/mm² Copie gérée fl,convexe 1,00% PROS0010 Réf Ed Date ed COM /04/10 Exigences de classification, niveau d'utilisation Niveau d'utlisation Classe Domestique Modéré Général Elevé 23 Modéré Général Commercial Elevé 33 Très Elevé 34 Symbole Résistance à l'abrasion EN13329 Résistance aux chocs EN13329 Résistance au taches EN438 Résistance aux brûlures de cigarette EN438 Effet d'un pied de meuble EN424 Effet d'une chaise à roulettes EN425 Gonflement en épaisseur EN13329 Résistance à la traction côté court ISO AC1 4,gr. 1&2 3,gr AC2 AC3 AC4 AC5 IC1 IC2 IC3 5,gr. 1&2 4,gr. 3 4 Aucun dommage ne doit être visible lors d'un test avec un pied de type 0 Aucun changement d'aspect ni aucun dommage ne doit être visible 20,0% 18,0% AC6 IC4 5, gr. 1,2,3 5 8% fs0,2 3,5kN/m Variations dimensionnelles ISO dw av, dl av : 0,10 % 0,30 mm Cmax 0,40 mm JL max, JS max : 0,10 mm hl max, hs max : 0,15 mm Exigences supplémentaires Caractéristique Humidité au départ de l'usine EN322 Aspect, défaut de surface EN438 Exigence Le taux d'humidité des éléments doit être compris entre 4 et 10%. Tout lot doit être homogène avec une tolérance maximale de +/- 1.5% De légers défaut de surface sont tolérés ( Copyright E.P.I. Communication et reproduction strictement interdites sans autorisation écrite.) 53

54 Appendix 4: formaldehyde certificate. 54

55 Appendix 5 : PEFC certificate. 55