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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17 December 2025

i4F takes legal action against Vilox

Feb 26, 2024

i4F takes legal action against Vilox

European Patent and China Intellectual Property Offices grant two new Hymmen digital embossing patents

Feb 12, 2024

European Patent and China Intellectual Property Offices grant two new Hymmen digital embossing patents

Jufeng chooses i4F drop-lock and AquaProtect technologies as core differentiators to enter laminate flooring market

Jan 24, 2024

Jufeng chooses i4F drop-lock and AquaProtect technologies as core differentiators to enter laminate flooring market

i4F exhibiting at TISE Surfaces 2024 – booth #1147

Jan 17, 2024

i4F exhibiting at TISE Surfaces 2024 – booth #1147

i4F enters into partnership with HMTX for SRP™ flooring circularity technology

Jan 10, 2024

i4F enters into partnership with HMTX for SRP™ flooring circularity technology

i4F ClikDek: Make your decking easy to install for all

Jan 8, 2024

i4F ClikDek: Make your decking easy to install for all

i4F enters into multifaceted strategic partnership with Amorim

Jan 5, 2024

i4F enters into multifaceted strategic partnership with Amorim

Domotex Hannover

Dec 19, 2023

i4F exhibiting at 2024 Domotex Hannover; unveiling 3 new technologies

i4F settles out-of-court with Complete Floors for unlabeled drop-lock products on sale in Australia

Nov 20, 2023

i4F settles out-of-court with Complete Floors for unlabeled drop-lock products on sale in Australia

i4F joins forces with AFT to further reinforce modular flooring installation efficiencies

Nov 7, 2023

i4F joins forces with AFT to further reinforce modular flooring installation efficiencies

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