Technologies

Technologies overview

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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i4F partners with Finished Edge Technology; Launches Stair Tread technologies…

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Dec 14, 2020

I4F Tees-off new brand awareness campaign via golf sponsorship with rising star Koen Kouwenaar

Mattie de Koning joins I4F’s management team as Chief IP Officer

Sep 30, 2020

Mattie de Koning joins I4F’s management team as Chief IP Officer

I4F exhibiting, physically and virtually, at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2020

Aug 18, 2020

I4F exhibiting, physically and virtually, at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2020

I4F continues its rapid expansion in China; intensifies focus on Vietnam and South East Asia

Jul 29, 2020

I4F continues its rapid expansion in China; intensifies focus on Vietnam and South East Asia

I4F introduces new labelling system and offers additional protection worldwide for its licensees and their customers

Jun 24, 2020

I4F introduces new labelling system and offers additional protection worldwide for its licensees and their customers

CFL Flooring Signs License Agreement to use I4F’s Grout Technologies

May 19, 2020

CFL Flooring Signs License Agreement to use I4F’s Grout Technologies

I4F offers licensees protection from pending US ITC proceedings decisions

Apr 29, 2020

I4F offers licensees protection from pending US ITC proceedings decisions

I4F signs agreement for unique grout patents with Quickstyle

Mar 31, 2020

I4F signs agreement for unique grout patents with Quickstyle

Message from John Rietveldt, I4F’s CEO

Mar 26, 2020

Message from John Rietveldt, I4F’s CEO

I4F REPORTS ON 2020 SHOWCASE HIGHLIGHTS

Feb 26, 2020

I4F REPORTS ON 2020 SHOWCASE HIGHLIGHTS

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