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| Use advice for data set | Scope: The laminate floor covering described in this EPD has a thickness between 7 mm and 12 mm and meets the requirements of the EN14041:2006 and the use classes between 31 and 34 according to EN 13329 and EN ISO 10874. The results are representative of production in UNILIN B.V. Division Flooring, Wielsbeke and Vielsalm sites (Belgium). The products are available under following brandnames: Unilin, Quick-Step, Pergo, IVC Commercial, Sens by Quick-Step, Vitality, LocFloor, Clixfloor, PergoPro, Xpert Pro, Next, Easylife by Unilin, Lamidecor by Unilin, Topfloor by Unilin, Expert click by Unilin, Artens by Unilin, Goodhome, Piubell'arte, Les indispensables. System boundary: Type of EPD according to EN 15804: cradle to grave. The production stage (A1-A3) includes all relevant processes from "cradle-to-factory gate" within the cutoff 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 floor covering to the point of installation (A4). A4 data are based on a weighted average distance for worldwide deliveries. Installation stage (A5) is declared, accounting for electricity consumption, product installation losses, and packaging waste. The use stage (B2) includes the cleaning of the laminate floor covering for 1 year. The cleaning frequencies are described in chapter 4. Provision of water, cleaning agent and electricity for the cleaning of the floor covering is considered. Product end-of-life (C1-C3) comprises the product dismantling, transportation, and energy recovery in combined heat and power (CHP) plant. In module C3 the release of biogenic CO2 is declared according to EN 16485. 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 is incinerated as waste in a combined heat and power (CHP) plant. Loads from material incineration and resulted benefits from recovered energy 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: between 31 and 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 BV, 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. The planks have a mechanical and patented connection (Uniclic, PerfectFold, Aquafit, Unifit, Unidrop or Multifit). | ||
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| Data set valid until | 2029 | ||
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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. The surface structure, the final gloss and the bevelled edges for some products are applied during the pressing phase. 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 bevelled edge. Packaging: The laminate floorings are unit-packed and edge-protected using cardboard boxes (5 sided) and shrink-wrapped in foil Declared unit: The declared unit is 1 m 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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| Time stamp (last saved) | 2024-01-15T00:00:00 |
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| UUID | 0bb5111b-207f-4c9e-997c-3bae458f0576 |
| Data set version | 00.02.001 |
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| Registration number | EPD-UNI-20230480-IBC1-EN |
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| Copyright | Yes |
| License type | Free of charge for all users and uses |
| Access and use restrictions | None |
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