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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Latest News

i4F appoints Edith Hermans as Chief Technology Officer

4 November 2025

i4F signs exclusive patent partnership with Exterpark for its breakthrough outdoor decking installation system – Magnet®

Jul 24, 2023

i4F signs exclusive patent partnership with Exterpark for its breakthrough outdoor decking installation system – Magnet®

Huali Signs I4F Drop-Lock And CeraGrout® License Agreements

Jul 20, 2023

Huali Signs I4F Drop-Lock And CeraGrout® License Agreements

Domotex Asia

Jul 12, 2023

i4F exhibiting and unveiling several new technologies at
Domotex Asia/CHINAFLOOR 2023

Triforest signs license agreement for i4F drop-lock technologies on its “Made in Canada” laminate and SPC ranges

Jul 5, 2023

Triforest signs license agreement for i4F drop-lock technologies on its “Made in Canada” laminate and SPC ranges

Pedross signs i4F wall & ceiling technologies license agreement

Jul 3, 2023

Pedross signs i4F wall & ceiling technologies license agreement

Barlinek signs license agreement for i4F digital printing technologies

Jun 28, 2023

Barlinek signs license agreement for i4F digital printing technologies

BAU

Apr 14, 2023

i4F exhibiting at BAU 2023 – Booth #128, Hall A6

i4F further strengthens its organization in Asia

Apr 5, 2023

i4F further strengthens its organization in Asia

i4F names Julie Pageot as Commercial Director, Europe

Mar 2, 2023

i4F names Julie Pageot as Commercial Director, Europe

i4F and its partners settle all pending and threatened digital printing and digital embossing patent disputes

Feb 1, 2023

i4F and its partners settle all pending and threatened digital printing and digital embossing patent disputes

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