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| Location | BE |
| Reference year | 2017 |
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| Use advice for data set | Scope: The laminate floor covering described in this EPD has a thickness of 7 mm and meets the requirements of the EN14041:2006 and the use classes 31-34 according to /EN 13329/ and EN ISO 10874/. In order to enable the user of the EPD to calculate the LCA results for different thicknesses and use classes, the EPD contains the respective calculation rules. The products are available under 4 brandnames: Unilin / Pergo / Quick-Step / Balterio. System boundary: This is an EPD of the type 1b) Declaration of a specific product from several of the manufacture’s plants. The production stage (A1-A3) includes all relevant processes from "cradle-to-factory gate" within the cut-off rules. This includes for example the extraction and manufacture of all raw materials and their delivery to the production site. The constructional process stage includes the delivery of the parquet floor covering to the point of installation (A4). A5 is declared, but only includes the treatment of packaging waste. Underlayment and glue in case of a glued down installation is not included. The use stage (B2) includes the cleaning of the laminate floor covering for 1 year. The cleaning frequencies are described in chapter 4. For the calculation of an average cleaning scenario, 90% domestic and 10% commercial level of use is assumed, according to the market shares of distribution. Provision of water, cleaning agent and electricity for the cleaning of the floor covering is considered, including waste water treatment. In module C3 only the release of biotic CO2 is declared in order to guarantee carbon neutrality within the product system. Module D includes benefits from all net flows in the end-of-life stage that leave the product boundary system after having passed the end-of-waste state. It is assumed that post-consumer flooring waste reaches the end-of-waste state after dismantling from the building and is 100% incinerated in a European biomass power plant. Loads from material incineration and resulted energy credits are declared within module D. |
| Technical purpose of product or process | The laminate floor covering as described in this EPD is used as a floating modular flooring system for indoor use and meets the requirements of the use classes: 31-34 according to /EN 13329/ and / EN ISO 10874/. |
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| General comment on data set | DPL (Direct Pressure Laminate) floor coverings described in this EPD are produced by UNILIN division Flooring. The floor coverings meet the requirements of /EN 13329/. DPL laminate floorings are made up of a number of layers. On the top side, there is a decor with a transparent, wear-resistant contact surface; in the middle, there is a core layer made of high density wood fibre and on the back side, there is a stabilizing layer to guarantee floor stability. The decorative paper of DPL floor covering can be printed with any design and gives the floor its individual appearance. For placing on the market in the EU/EFTA (with the exception of Switzerland) the Regulation (EU) No 305/211 applies. The products need a Declaration of Performance under consideration of /EN14041:2006/ and all have a CE-marking. |
| Copyright | Yes |
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| Data set valid until | 2022 |
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| Technology description including background system | Impregnation & Resin production: The resin production is included in the LCA; it is produced by UNILIN bvba, division Flooring. The different components are mixed together and used to impregnate the different paper layers (overlay, décor and backing). Pressing: The resin impregnated papers (overlay, décor and backing) are pressed under heat with the HDF core board in a single stage process. In this process the resin cures and the different layers are laminated together. Cutting and milling: The pressed boards are cut to size and equipped with a tongue and-groove assembly system. Eventually the boards are provided with a bevel. Packaging: The laminate floorings are unit-packed and edge-protected using ribbed cardboard and shrink-wrapped in foil. Laminate floor coverings are intended for use as floor covering within a building. According to the area of application floor coverings are classified in use classes. Declared unit: The declared unit is 1 m² laminate flooring with a thickness of 7 mm and a weight of 6.4 kg. It has the use class 32 as this is the most common product. |
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