Water swell-resistant impregnation
technology for laminate

Stop the swelling.
Not the fun

Make a splash in the flooring market with
i4F’s patented AquaProtect technology.
High-precision impregnation technology
massively reduces the risk of swelling on
laminate boards and significantly increases
water-resistance. Achieve higher quality
results with standard HDF boards and let
your customers enjoy their floor, worry free.

High-precision impregnation technology for laminate

i4F AquaProtect is a high-precision, resource-saving impregnation technology that protects laminate-core HDF boards from water swell by up to 75%, thus increasing dramatically their overall water-resistance. The technology applies a hydrophobic impregnation agent, avoiding unnecessary overspray, and seals the joint edges of both V-grooved and non-V-grooved laminate panels. Laminate treated with AquaProtect meets all recognized international laminate water-resistance standards and tests, including NALFA and ISO 4760.

Aquaprotect

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Aquaprotect

High-precision impregnation technology for laminate

i4F AquaProtect is a high-precision, resource-saving impregnation technology that protects laminate-core HDF boards from water swell by up to 75%, thus increasing dramatically their overall water-resistance. The technology applies a hydrophobic impregnation agent, avoiding unnecessary overspray, and seals the joint edges of both V-grooved and non-V-grooved laminate panels. Laminate treated with AquaProtect meets all recognized international laminate water-resistance standards and tests, including NALFA and ISO 4760.

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Significantly increased water-resistance

Fully compatible with existing laminate manufacturing lines, AquaProtect is a unique proposition as it enables producers to significantly upgrade their offerings for a relatively low investment. The technology delivers the same moisture-resistance performance as standard laminate-core HDF boards with a 20% higher resin content and it also works on any type of locking. The impregnation agent’s unique formula is supplied by Riepe, a market-leading company that delivers spraying solutions for the woodworking industry, and is exclusively available for AquaProtect licensees.

Fully compatible with i-Click4U

i-Click4U® (impermeable-Click4U) is the world’s first ever water-resistant, one-piece, drop-lock flooring installation system, complementing i4F’s leading Click4U technology. Water-resistance is built into the installation system itself. i-Click4U has passed tests from independent institutes in France, Germany and the US, and exceeds all NALFA requirements related to water resistant flooring. With i4F you’re home and dry.

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Fully compatible with i-Click4U

i-Click4U® (impermeable-Click4U) is the world’s first ever water-resistant, one-piece, drop-lock flooring installation system, complementing i4F’s leading Click4U technology. Water-resistance is built into the installation system itself. i-Click4U has passed tests from independent institutes in France, Germany and the US, and exceeds all NALFA requirements related to water resistant flooring. With i4F you’re home and dry.

Find out more about i4F i-Click4U®!

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