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Drop-lock technologies
The world’s easiest and best flooring installation systems

Digital printing technologies
Digital printing delivers results so real you can't tell the difference

Surface finishing technologies
Imitate the beauty of ceramics or switch out gloss for a sophisticated matt finish

Wall & ceiling technologies
Enter new markets with our 3D wall, flat wall and ceiling installation systems

Board composition technologies
Game changing materials designed for real life needs

Process technologies
Helping licensees achieve sustainability and cost management goals.

Outdoor technologies
i4F extends the inside, out and makes outdoor spaces places like never before

Stair Tread Technologies
A patented step covering technology for easier than ever to install stair cladding and renovations.
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STANLEY® the pro brand for solo work, enters flooring market…

2 September 2026

Sep 2, 2026

STANLEY® the pro brand for solo work, enters flooring market through strategic partnership with Area Floors, powered by i4F Drop-Lock technologies

NOX becomes first US-based i4F CeraGrout® Flex manufacturer for loose-lay and glue-down LVT

Jul 21, 2026

NOX becomes first US-based i4F CeraGrout® Flex manufacturer for loose-lay and glue-down LVT

i4F and Van Dijk Staircase Solutions announce cross-license agreement and European Stair Tread manufacturing partnership

Jul 17, 2026

i4F and Van Dijk Staircase Solutions announce cross-license agreement and European Stair Tread manufacturing partnership

i4F returns as Diamond Sponsor at the 2026 Global DIY-Summit

Jun 4, 2026

i4F returns as Diamond Sponsor at the 2026 Global DIY-Summit

i4F extends partnership with CFL to deliver global benchmark for premium enhanced bevel technology and new m-SPC material category

May 26, 2026

i4F extends partnership with CFL to deliver global benchmark for premium enhanced bevel technology and new m-SPC material category

i4F brings AI-powered booth to 2026 edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR

May 13, 2026

i4F brings AI-powered booth to 2026 edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR

i4F and Unilin Technologies enter into non‑assert agreement on water‑repellent coating patents for laminate and wood flooring

Mar 31, 2026

i4F and Unilin Technologies enter into non‑assert agreement on water‑repellent coating patents for laminate and wood flooring

Parkett Magazin – i4F: John Rietveldt in an interview of the month

Mar 25, 2026

Parkett Magazin – i4F: John Rietveldt in an interview of the month

Lioncore selects i4F as exclusive licensor for its new patented L-SPC lightweight rigid core product build-up and composition

Jan 27, 2026

Lioncore selects i4F as exclusive licensor for its new patented L-SPC lightweight rigid core product build-up and composition

BBL signs two new i4F license agreements for CeraGrout® and HerringB/ONE

Jan 26, 2026

BBL signs two new i4F license agreements for CeraGrout® and HerringB/ONE

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