LinoLeum

Linoleum xf TM
School unit, Rosheim, France

Linoleum Passion

Printed on PEFC paper

Linoleum xf product brochure English 1990350805 12/10 Altavia Paris

Linoleum Passion
reme Finish X -t

For more than a hundred years, Linoleum flooring from Tarkett has been made
* < 100 g /m3

> Australia: Tarkett Australia Pty Ltd - Tel. +61 2 96 34 73 73 > Austria: Tarkett Holding GmbH, Niederlassung Wien - Tel. +43 1 478 80 62 > Baltic States: Tarkett Wykadziny Sp. z o.o. - Tel. +370 37 262 220 > Belgium: Tarkett France Belux - Tel. +32 16 35 98 80 > Brazil: Tarkett FADEMAC - Tel. + 55 12 3954 7244 > Canada: Tarkett Inc.- Tel. +1 450 293 173 > China: Tarkett Asia Pacific Limited - Shanghai Representative Office - Tel. +86 21 60 95 6838 /+86 21 6095 6859 > Czech Republic: Tarkett SAS, org. slozka - Tel. +420 271 001 602 > Denmark: Tarkett A/S - Tel. +45 43 90 60 11 > Finland: Tarkett Oy - Tel. +358 9 5406 5870 > France: Tarkett France - Tel. +33 1 41 20 42 49 > Germany: Tarkett Holding GmbH, Bereich Objekt - Tel. +49 (0) 62 33 810 > Greece: Tarkett Monoprosopi Ltd - Tel. +30 2 10 576 3889 > Hong Kong: Tarkett Asia Pacific Ltd. - Tel. +852 251 18 716 > Hungary: Tarkett SAS - Tel. +36 1 437 8150 > Italy: Tarkett S.p.A. - Tel. +39 02 893 411 > Luxembourg: Tel. +352 949 211 8804 > Middle East: Tarkett Middle East - Tel. +961 151 3363/4 > Netherlands: Tarkett Holding GmbH Vestiging Nederland - Tel. +31 76 57 80 760 > Norway: Tarkett AS - Tel. +47 32 20 92 00 > Poland: Tarkett Wykadziny Sp. z o.o. - Tel. +48 22 639 31 66 > Portugal: Tarkett SA - Tel. +351 21 427 64 20 > Russian Federation: Tarkett Russia - Tel. +7 4 95 777 69 83 > Slovakia: Tarkett SAS - Tel. +421 248 291 317 > Singapore: Tarkett Far East - Tel. +65 67 43 53 84 > South East Europe: Tarkett Trade d.o.o. - Tel. +381 21 7557 649 > Spain: Tarkett Floors S.L - Tel. +34 91 358 00 35 > Sweden: Tarkett Sverige AB Tel. +46 771 25 19 00 > Switzerland: Tarkett Holding GmbH, Bereich Objekt Schweiz - Tel. +41 (0) 43 233 79 24 > Turkey: Tarkett ASPEN - Tel. +90 212 213 65 80 > Ukraine: Tarkett UA - Tel: +380 (44) 569 12 21 > United Kingdom: Tarkett Ltd - Tel. +44 (0) 1622 854 040 > North America: Johnsonite - Tel. +1 440 543 8916 > Tarkett Inc. USA - Tel. +1 713 869 5811 > Latin America: Tarkett FADEMAC Tel.+ 55 12 3954 7244 > Tarkett International: Tel. +33 1 41 20 41 01.

Better Indoor air Quality *Tvoc aT 28 dayS

A SURFACE REVOLUTION

with care using the same manufacturing process and renewable raw materials like linseed oil, resin, jute, wood and cork flour. We at Tarkett want to share our passion for Linoleum with you by offering all its strong emotional values in a fresh, dynamic and very versatile design toolbox. With new Linoleum xfTm from Tarkett you can satisfy peoples emotional needs, functional demands and financial requirements simultaneously.

Linoleum_20p.indd 20-2

13/12/10 14:30

LinoLeum

Linoleum xf TM
School unit, Rosheim, France

Linoleum Passion

Printed on PEFC paper

Linoleum xf product brochure English 1990350805 12/10 Altavia Paris

Linoleum Passion
* < 100 g /m3

reme Finish X -t

For more than a hundred years, Linoleum flooring from Tarkett has been made with care using the same manufacturing process and renewable raw materials like linseed oil, resin, jute, wood and cork flour.

> Australia: Tarkett Australia Pty Ltd - Tel. +61 2 96 34 73 73 > Austria: Tarkett Holding GmbH, Niederlassung Wien - Tel. +43 1 478 80 62 > Baltic States: Tarkett Wykadziny Sp. z o.o. - Tel. +370 37 262 220 > Belgium: Tarkett France Belux - Tel. +32 16 35 98 80 > Brazil: Tarkett FADEMAC - Tel. + 55 12 3954 7244 > Canada: Tarkett Inc.- Tel. +1 450 293 173 > China: Tarkett Asia Pacific Limited - Shanghai Representative Office - Tel. +86 21 60 95 6838 /+86 21 6095 6859 > Czech Republic: Tarkett SAS, org. slozka - Tel. +420 271 001 602 > Denmark: Tarkett A/S - Tel. +45 43 90 60 11 > Finland: Tarkett Oy - Tel. +358 9 5406 5870 > France: Tarkett France - Tel. +33 1 41 20 42 49 > Germany: Tarkett Holding GmbH, Bereich Objekt - Tel. +49 (0) 62 33 810 > Greece: Tarkett Monoprosopi Ltd - Tel. +30 2 10 576 3889 > Hong Kong: Tarkett Asia Pacific Ltd. - Tel. +852 251 18 716 > Hungary: Tarkett SAS - Tel. +36 1 437 8150 > Italy: Tarkett S.p.A. - Tel. +39 02 893 411 > Luxembourg: Tel. +352 949 211 8804 > Middle East: Tarkett Middle East - Tel. +961 151 3363/4 > Netherlands: Tarkett Holding GmbH Vestiging Nederland - Tel. +31 76 57 80 760 > Norway: Tarkett AS - Tel. +47 32 20 92 00 > Poland: Tarkett Wykadziny Sp. z o.o. - Tel. +48 22 639 31 66 > Portugal: Tarkett SA - Tel. +351 21 427 64 20 > Russian Federation: Tarkett Russia - Tel. +7 4 95 777 69 83 > Slovakia: Tarkett SAS - Tel. +421 248 291 317 > Singapore: Tarkett Far East - Tel. +65 67 43 53 84 > South East Europe: Tarkett Trade d.o.o. - Tel. +381 21 7557 649 > Spain: Tarkett Floors S.L - Tel. +34 91 358 00 35 > Sweden: Tarkett Sverige AB Tel. +46 771 25 19 00 > Switzerland: Tarkett Holding GmbH, Bereich Objekt Schweiz - Tel. +41 (0) 43 233 79 24 > Turkey: Tarkett ASPEN - Tel. +90 212 213 65 80 > Ukraine: Tarkett UA - Tel: +380 (44) 569 12 21 > United Kingdom: Tarkett Ltd - Tel. +44 (0) 1622 854 040 > North America: Johnsonite - Tel. +1 440 543 8916 > Tarkett Inc. USA - Tel. +1 713 869 5811 > Latin America: Tarkett FADEMAC Tel.+ 55 12 3954 7244 > Tarkett International: Tel. +33 1 41 20 41 01.

Better Indoor air Quality *Tvoc aT 28 dayS

A SURFACE REVOLUTION

We at Tarkett want to share our passion for Linoleum with you by offering all its strong emotional values in a fresh, dynamic and very versatile design toolbox. With new Linoleum xfTm from Tarkett you can satisfy peoples emotional needs, functional demands and financial requirements simultaneously.

Linoleum_20p.indd 3-5

13/12/10 14:30

LinoLeum

Linoleum xf TM Allegro xfTM colours

With the power of eight multicolour expressions, Allegro xfTM opens up opportunities for creating great impact in interior design settings. Its unique design is based on five vivid colours.

Allegro xf TM

Allegro xf TM

Allegro xf TM

Allegro xf TM

Grey mix 2.5 mm: 1842 140 WR: 1751 140

Blue mix 2.5 mm: 1842 170 WR: 1751 467

Indigo mix 2.5 mm: 1842 160 WR: 1751 160

Anise mix 2.5 mm: 1842 150 WR: 1751 150

Red mix 2.5 mm: 1842 100 WR: 1751 100

Orange mix 2.5 mm: 1842 130 WR: 1751 130

Yellow mix 2.5 mm: 1842 120 WR: 1751 120

Beige mix 2.5 mm: 1842 121 WR: 1751 121

Etrusco xf TM

Etrusco xf TM

Etrusco xf TM

Etrusco xf TM

Etrusco xfTM colours

The uniqueness of Etrusco xfTM lies in its ten bright, strong colours, which seem to have come straight from the tube. Thanks to its deep colours and plain design, Etrusco xfTM can be combined easily with any other type of pattern or used alone, for great design effects.

Black 2.5 mm: 1877 098 WR: 1751 098

Metal 2.5 mm: 1877 051 WR: 1751 051

Indigo 2.5 mm: 1877 066 WR: 1751 066

Green 2.5 mm: 1877 050 WR: 1751 050

Anise 2.5 mm: 1877 095 WR: 1751 095

Purple 2.5 mm: 1877 049 WR: 1751 049

Red 2.5 mm: 1877 041 WR: 1751 041

Orange 2.5 mm: 1877 037 WR: 1751 037

Yellow 2.5 mm: 1877 036 WR: 1751 036

Beige 2.5 mm: 1877 002 WR: 1751 002

Veneto xf TM SOFT

Veneto xf TM SOFT

Veneto xf TM SOFT

Veneto xf TM SOFT

Veneto xfTM colours

With its marbled design, divided into Soft and Strong pattern levels, and 50 colour references, Veneto xfTM is a great choice for all purposes.

SOFT PATTERN

Grey 2.0 mm: 1871 793 2.5 mm: 1872 793 WR: 1751 793

Slate 2.0 mm: 1871 674 2.5 mm: 1872 674 Silencio xf: 1892 674 WR: 1751 674

Steel 2.0 mm: 1871 673 2.5 mm: 1872 673 Silencio xf: 1892 673 WR: 1751 673

Concrete 2.0 mm: 1871 686 2.5 mm: 1872 686 WR: 1751 686

Zinc 2.0 mm: 1871 671 2.5 mm: 1872 671 WR: 1751 671

Pewter 2.0 mm: 1871 685 2.5 mm: 1872 685 WR: 1751 685

Lagoon 2.0 mm: 1871 666 2.5 mm: 1872 666 WR: 1751 664

Denim 2.0 mm: 1871 669 2.5 mm: 1872 669 WR: 1751 669

Lavender 2.0 mm: 1871 670 2.5 mm: 1872 670 WR: 1751 670

Aquamarine 2.0 mm: 1871 664 2.5 mm: 1872 664 3.2 mm: 1873 664 WR: 1751 664

Leaf 2.0 mm: 1871 751 2.5 mm: 1872 751 WR: 1751 751

Olive 2.0 mm: 1871 750 2.5 mm: 1872 750 WR: 1751 750

Sage 2.0 mm: 1871 753 2.5 mm: 1872 753 WR: 1751 753

Lila 2.0 mm: 1871 649 2.5 mm: 1872 649 Silencio xf: 1892 649 WR: 1751 649

Carmine 2.0 mm: 1871 645 2.5 mm: 1872 645 3.2 mm: 1873 645 Silencio xf: 1892 645 WR: 1751 645

Salmon 2.0 mm: 1871 642 2.5 mm: 1872 642 WR: 1751 642

Amber 2.0 mm: 1871 636 2.5 mm: 1872 636 Silencio xf: 1892 636 WR: 1751 636

Coral 2.0 mm: 1871 615 2.5 mm: 1872 615 Silencio xf: 1892 615 WR: 1751 615

Corn 2.0 mm: 1871 612 2.5 mm: 1872 612 Silencio xf: 1892 612 WR: 1751 612

Eggshell 2.0 mm: 1871 619 2.5 mm: 1872 619 WR: 1751 619

Sisal 2.0 mm: 1871 611 2.5 mm: 1872 611 3.2 mm: 1873 611 Silencio xf: 1892 611 WR: 1751 313

Sand 2.0 mm: 1871 622 2.5 mm: 1872 622 WR: 1751 119

Earth 2.0 mm: 1871 607 2.5 mm: 1872 607 WR: 1751 607

Chocolate 2.0 mm: 1871 632 2.5 mm: 1872 632 Silencio xf: 1892 632 WR: 1751 632

Ivory 2.0 mm: 1871 601 2.5 mm: 1872 601 WR: 1751 601

Veneto xf TM STRONG STRONG PATTERN

Veneto xf TM STRONG

Veneto xf TM STRONG

Veneto xf TM STRONG

Platinum 2.0 mm: 1871 684 2.5 mm: 1872 684 Silencio xf: 1892 684 WR: 1751 684

Charcoal 2.0 mm: 1871 610 2.5 mm: 1872 610 WR: 1751 610

Pebble 2.0 mm: 1871 604 2.5 mm: 1872 604 WR: 1751 604

Stone 2.0 mm: 1871 692 2.5 mm: 1872 692 WR: 1751 692

Aluminium 2.0 mm: 1871 672 2.5 mm: 1872 672 WR: 1751 672

Horizon 2.0 mm: 1871 663 2.5 mm: 1872 663 3.2 mm: 1873 663 Silencio xf: 1892 663 WR: 1751 660

Ocean 2.0 mm: 1871 665 2.5 mm: 1872 665 3.2 mm: 1873 665 Silencio xf: 1892 665 WR: 1751 665

Navy 2.0 mm: 1871 688 2.5 mm: 1872 688 WR: 1751 068

Ink 2.0 mm: 1871 662 2.5 mm: 1872 662 WR: 1751 662

Turquoise 2.0 mm: 1871 677 2.5 mm: 1872 677 WR: 1751 677

Grass 2.0 mm: 1871 650 2.5 mm: 1872 650 WR: 1751 650

Absinthe 2.0 mm: 1871 695 2.5 mm: 1872 695 Silencio xf: 1892 695 WR: 1751 695

Khaki 2.0 mm: 1871 752 2.5 mm: 1872 752 WR: 1751 752

Plum 2.0 mm: 1871 618 2.5 mm: 1872 618 WR: 1751 618

Burgundy 2.0 mm: 1871 744 2.5 mm: 1872 744 WR: 1751 744

Terracotta 2.0 mm: 1871 641 2.5 mm: 1872 641 Silencio xf: 1892 641 WR: 1751 641

Copper 2.0 mm: 1871 634 2.5 mm: 1872 634 WR: 1751 634

Citrine 2.0 mm: 1871 631 2.5 mm: 1872 631 WR: 1751 631

Sunflower 2.0 mm: 1871 628 2.5 mm: 1872 628 3.2 mm: 1873 628 Silencio xf: 1892 628 WR: 1751 628 WR = Welding rods

Cork 2.0 mm: 1871 679 2.5 mm: 1872 679 WR: 1751 679

Camel 2.0 mm: 1871 616 2.5 mm: 1872 616 Silencio xf: 1892 616 WR: 1751 313

Azurite 2.0 mm: 1871 624 2.5 mm: 1872 624 WR: 1751 679

Smoke 2.0 mm: 1871 608 2.5 mm: 1872 608 Silencio xf: 1892 608 WR: 1751 608

Taupe 2.0 mm: 1871 621 2.5 mm: 1872 621 WR: 1751 621

Silk 2.0 mm: 1871 625 2.5 mm: 1872 625 WR: 1751 625

WR = Welding rods

WR = Welding rods

WR = Welding rods

Linoleum_20p.indd 6-9

13/12/10 14:31

Inspirational trends
The Edge Library, Brisbane, Australia

The Football Experience Museum, Middleburg, Netherlands

The Linoleum xfTM design toolbox

When you are creating an interior design solution for a commercial area, you have to meet a lot of practical needs and demands. Yet the aesthetic and emotional values must be equally important. For you to be able to realize your vision, it is important to have good inspiration and help in the interior design process. That is why we created the Linoleum xfTM design toolbox. When using it there are three ways to go in colour, pattern and trends for an infinite number of combinations. Colours The use of colour is a great way to create emotions. When searching for the right colour set-up, it is important to have a wide selection to choose from. The Linoleum xfTM toolbox includes a dynamic and vibrant colour range of 68 references. Patterns To allow maximum scope for using patterns to create the desired energy, the Linoleum xfTM collection is based on four levels of pattern expression from plain and soft to medium marbling and multicolour. Trends The Linoleum xfTM design collection is inspired by todays architectural trends, ensuring a versatile and contemporary design approach that imparts a positive energy to all kinds of commercial areas.
037 orange 692 stone 049 purple 751 leaf 601 ivory 645 carmine 610 charcoal 632 chocolate 150 anise mix 619 eggshell
Peter Petersen Gesamtschule, Hamburg, Germany

PLAY TIME
Bright colours are a source of life and expression Today, the development of every product must encompass peoples multiple facets, their many personalities, activities and roles. This vivid and fresh palette offers you the opportunity to customize your project and to dare to express yourself!

LOFT/VINTAGE
Scale of greys for an upgradeable architecture Comfort is often synonymous with movement and simplicity. This implies openness and transparency, large spaces and neutral colours. With these subtle shades of neutral greys, it is easy to adapt your living spaces as your lifestyle evolves.

LUXURY
Colours of seduction Offering you moments of hedonistic pleasure in a multi-sensorial and colourful environment. Transforming the everyday into unique and surprising little moments. Black or violet, sunflower or chocolate? There is no limit to your self-expression. The idea of luxury is something very personal, in fact.

ENVIRONMENTAL INTELLIGENCE
A green for everyone, for every project Preserving nature and the environment will play an increasingly important role. In this search for protection, people need to get back to mother nature, and want to be surrounded by natural products and living shades like greens and yellow-greens.

SOFTNESS
Sensory colours for a relaxing architecture The floor is a meeting surface between human beings and architecture; it is a witness to life. Like a kind of cocoon, these soft and relaxing colours invite you to feel well and protected. In a constantly aggressive world we need to take the time for a pause.

677 turquoise

686 concrete

628 sunflower

750 olive

622 sand

11
Linoleum_20p.indd 10-12

12
13/12/10 14:32

Linoleum xf TM: a surface revolution!

For more than a hundred years, Linoleum flooring has been appreciated for its many strong benefits its naturalness, comfort, durability and, most of all, its beauty. now another important benefit can be added to the list: a surface protection that gives superior resistance to abrasion and chemicals as well as easy cleaning and maintenance. The daily care of Linoleum flooring is a completely different story from now on. it gives a totally new economic picture, with excellent life cycle costs. Tarkett presents Linoleum xf Tm a true surface revolution. With Linoleum xf Tm, there are no longer any limitations to consider when you choose Linoleum flooring. From beginning to end, Linoleum xf Tm will give you all the advantages you could wish for: extremely strong surface toughness second only to diamonds excellent resistance to abrasion, stains and chemicals xf Tm welding rods based on unique formula for perfect joints over time no wax or polish needed no need to strip easy cleaning and maintenance, 30% saving on maintenance costs more than 50% saving on water, detergent and energy excellent life cycle cost

Linoleum xf TM construction urethane polymerbased surface treatment with particle reinforcement Solid Linoleum Jute backing

Measure of Surface Treatment loss after number of Taber revolutions

Abrasion resistance for xf TM

The abrasion resistance for xf Tm shows remarkable results, compared with regular surface treatment for resilient floor-ing. Surface treatment loss is measured in a modified Taber test, where a wheel covered with emery paper and loaded with a 1 kg weight rotates on the surface. The emery paper is renewed every 20 revolutions to maintain the abrasive action. When the surface treatment is worn out, the number of revolutions is noted.
Abrasion test based on internal Tarkett Laboratory testing.

Revolutions 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 xf Competitors Linoleum Vinyl Flooring regular surface treatment

xf welding rods
TM
TM

Surface toughness second only to diamonds

Thanks to the permanent molecular cross-linking of the urethane formulation, the xfTm-treated surface is extremely resistant. on the mohs scale of hardness, only diamond is tougher.

All the advantages provided by Tarkett Linoleum flooring are now crowned by a crucial benefit for a perfect result the xf Tm welding rod. A unique formula developed and patented by Tarkett allows for welding rods that need no special treatment, and yet resist all kinds of soiling and abrasion. Your flooring will have perfect joints, both from an aesthetic and a functional point of view.

Scratch test

Traditional welding rod*

xf TM welding rod*

Unique cleaning performance

Abrasive powders were deposed by friction on the two samples to the right. The surfaces were cleaned with a dried rag. The sample with xf Tm welding rod shows a remarkable improvement when it comes to soiling behaviour and cleaning properties.

0.2 Wax
Natural or acrylic wax

1 Talcum

6/7 Agate 8 Chromium 9 xf Tungsten The Mohs scale of hardness characterises the scratch resistance of various materials Carbide through the ability of a harder material to scratch a softer material.
TM

2 Silver

3 Calcite

4 Copper

5 Glass

10 Diamond

Soiling test

xf TM welding rod*

Traditional welding rod*

* Pictures taken with microscope equipped camera

13
Linoleum_20p.indd 13-14

14
13/12/10 14:32

And we can prove it

Life cycle cost for Linoleum xf TM
The cost of the initial investment and installation normally represents just a small part of a floorings total life cycle cost. The rest is cleaning and maintenance. And that is why the reduced frequency and extent of cleaning and maintenance give Linoleum xfTm a very favourable life cycle cost. Compared with untreated Linoleum flooring, payback on the extra investment comes within one year. For more information, please contact your Tarkett representative.
/m2
110

Both internal and external testing show extra-ordinary results for Linoleum xf Tm. external tests by WFK compared Linoleum xfTm with non-xf Tm treated Linoleum. And the results speak for themselves.

New Linoleum xf TM
Condence interval: 0.7

90

70

No

x n-

TM

Lin

ole

um

VIN SA
f mx
TM

GS

Non-xf TM treated Linoleum

Condence interval: 0.7 Ls
10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00

50

k Tar

ett

Lin

u ole

Visual soiling behaviour and cleaning performance

The differences in brightness before and after soiling and cleaning were measured photometrically in accordance with Din 5033-3 including the confidence interval. it is clear that Linoleum xfTm shows significantly better results in terms of brightness and colour differences.

0.00
30

5.00

10

Initial

1 Year

2 Years

3 Years

4 Years

5 Years

New Linoleum xf TM
Confidence interval: 10.8

Cleaning costs savings for 1000 m2

Cleaning and maintenance costs are reduced by 30%. example: For an area of 1,000 m2 over a period of 10 years, the savings will reach 60,000 euro.

60000

Non-xf TM treated Linoleum

Confidence interval: 5.5 %

50000

40000

0.00

20.00

40.00

60.00

80.00

100.00

30000

20000

Alkali resistance
10000 6000 30000 60000 0 Year 1 Year 5 Year 10

Alkali resistance Alkali resistance pH 9 pH 11 pH 9 pH 13 pH 11 pH 13

Visual = no visual change change after 24 hours
= visual change = no visual change = visual change

New Tarkett Linoleum xf TM New Tarkett Linoleum xf TM

Non xf TM-treated Linoleum Non xf TM-treated Linoleum

Alkaline fluids (detergent) were left on test surfaces for different periods. Linoleum xfTm clearly shows significantly better results in terms of visual surface change. example: virtually no visual change to Linoleum xfTm after having fluid at pH 13 on its surface for 24 hours. Test report number HO 3098/05-A

Resource consumption
Thanks to the easy cleaning properties of Linoleum xf , there is a 50% reduction in the consumption of water, detergent and energy. This is a strong contribution to the environment.
Tm

1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0

Substance
Non-xf TM Linoleum

New Tarkett Linoleum xf TM

Non xf TM-treated Linoleum

Stain test
Quantities (2 ml) of isopropanol, acetone, coffee and betaisodona on the different Linoleum surfaces for 2 hours, and the changes were measured in accordance with Din 5033-3. The results show that Linoleum xfTm has significantly better resistance to aggressive substances like these, in terms of visual surface change. Based upon internal testing

Non-xf TM Linoleum

Non-xf TM Linoleum

Isopropanol Acetone Co ee Betaisodona

= = ++ = = no visual changes no signicant visual changes slight visual changes signicant visual changes
xf TM

xf TM

LITRES
Water

LITRES

xf TM

kWh
Energy

Chemicals

Based upon internal Tarkett LCC (Life Cycle Cost) calculations.

15
Linoleum_20p.indd 15-16

All samples are Tarkett Linoleum and were selected by Tarkett.

16
13/12/10 14:32

Linoleum xf
The greatest advance for Linoleum xfTm is the reduced cleaning and maintenance. Compared with untreated Linoleum flooring, several steps are no longer necessary, and the whole cleaning and maintenance process is simplified. Always follow Tarketts cleaning and maintenance system to be sure to get the very best result.

TM

cleaning and maintenance no polish no wax are needed

1. Preventive care for a cleaner environment
Entrance matting About 80% of surface soiling that has to be cleaned off is brought from outside. And 90% of that soiling can be avoided by an effective and correctly dimensioned entrance mat.

A flooring inhibiting the growth of hospital bacterias

Hygiene is one of the biggest concerns in the choice of flooring for hospitals. Linoleum xfTm is a very good choice for such facilities. Additionally to the xfTm surface treatment, Linoleum xfTm also offers very useful properties with regards to bacteria. Research by imSL (industrial microbiological Services Ltd) in accordance with norm JiS Z 2801 shows that Linoleum xfTm has a significant effect on two kinds of bacteria responsible for hospital-acquired and difficult-to-treat diseases: - mRSA, a methicillin-resistant bacterium responsible for a high proportion of staphylococcal sepsis in hospitals - Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a pathogenic and very resistant bacterium that is one of the most difficult bacteria to treat clinically. Laboratory tests, with a sample of unfortified polypropylene supplied by iSmL as a control, show that populations of mRSA exposed to standard Tarkett Linoleum xfTm are reduced by 3.8 orders of magnitude after 24 hours. Populations of Pseudomonas aeruginosa exposed to standard Tarkett Linoleum xfTm are reduced by ca. 3.9 orders of magnitude after 24 hours. Linoleum xfTm inhibits the growth of those bacteria and significantly reduces the populations of mRSA and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and possesses therefore very good properties for use in hospital.

2. Daily and regular cleaning

Dry mopping / Sweeping Removes dust and dirt. use yarn or microfibre mops, or disposable mops, dry or impregnated. use a suitable broom with soft bristles.

or
Vacuum cleaning (for large areas) Removes dust and loose dirt. Can supplement mopping in confined spaces. Recommended for large areas and initial site cleaning.

Cleaning in three easy steps

our unique surface protection makes it possible to reduce cleaning and maintenance to three easy steps, yet still gets top flooring performance in every way.

Damp mopping use a mop dampened with water or detergent solution. it is essential that water does not stay on the floor or leave a film. The floor should be virtually dry after 1520 seconds.

or
Wet mopping The floor is mopped using a wrung-out yarn mop head. The mop should not be over wet (to avoid wiping up afterwards). in some cases, it may be necessary to occasionally rinse with clean water. For very heavily soiled areas only.

or
Combined machine (for large areas) industrial machine-cleaning (large areas). use diluted neutral detergent. Adjustable speed (low 150250 rpm to higher). Beige/red pads are usually most suitable, but check with pad guide.

General advice
Resilient floors are damaged by solvents. Wipe up any grease and spilt oil immediately, as it may damage the surface. Black rubber wheels and rubber feet can discolour the floorcovering. To avoid damage, chairs and stools should be fitted with quality plastic protective end caps. Remember, the light colours need more frequent cleaning.

Spot and stain removal Treat stains immediately. Handle spot using a white/red nylon pad with methylated spirit, cleaning spirit or neutral detergent (solvents should not be used). Work from the outside of the mark towards its centre. Rinse and wipe afterwards with clean water.

3. Periodic cleaning

Spray cleaning (Spot-cleaning and buffing in one operation) + Dry buffing For light soiling and traffic wear to revitalize the surface. mix water and neutral detergent or floor maintainer in the container tank. Suitable speed 300500 / 1000 rpm. Dry buffing is then used to recover gloss when required. White pad is recommended. Suitable speed is 300-1000 rpm.

or

Machine scrubbing + Wet vacuuming + Dry buffing Thorough machine-cleaning using a suitable pad. use diluted neutral detergent. Low speed 150-250 rpm. Red pads are usually most suitable. After scrubbing cross-wise, wet vacuum to collect slurry, rinse with clear water and wet vacuum once again. Always dry-buff to restore finish (used to restore the trafficked surface. White pad is recommended. Suitable speed is 500-1000 rpm depending on the flooring material).

The Newton Abbot Hospital, Devon, UK

17
Linoleum_20p.indd 17-18

18
13/12/10 14:32

Linoleum Silencio xf 18 dB and Elafono

TM

For acoustic needs:

For easy installation:

Veneto Soluzione xf

TM

When acoustic properties are needed, Tarkett Linoleum Silencio xfTM is an excellent choice. Its two-layer construction includes the xfTM treated Linoleum, prebonded to an under layer. Tarkett Linoleum Silencio xfTM has a total thickness of 3.8 mm including 2.5 mm Linoleum with jute backing and 1.3 mm polyurethane foam under layer, which give a sound reduction of 18 dB. A 3.3 mm thickness version with sound reduction of 17 dB is also available on request. The unique construction and the manufacturing process, give floorcoverings that minimise the effect of impact noise. These floorings also offer greater elasticity, thermal insulation and comfort underfoot that lead to an increased sense of wellbeing for the users.

Relaying on the same strong surface layer qualities of Linoleum xf TM, Tarkett Veneto Soluzione xfTM comes with unique advantages its modular format and its self-locking system. The benefit of this is simple, reliable and glue-free installation. Veneto Soluzione xfTM is based on a three-layer construction consisting of the 2 mm Linoleum surface, the 6.8 mm core and the 1.2 mm cork base layer, giving a total thickness of 10 mm. The cork backing reduces impact sound by 16dB. Veneto Soluzione xf TM is available on request in two modular sizes: 915x305 mm and 305x305 mm. The colours and design are coordinated with the Veneto xf TM range.

Smoke 1892 608 WR: 1751 608

Chocolate 1892 632 WR: 1751 632

Sisal 1892 611 WR: 1751 313

Slate 1892 674 WR: 1751 674

Steel 1892 673 WR: 1751 673

Absinthe 1892 695 WR: 1751 695

Lila

1892 649 WR: 1751 649

Ocean 1892 665 WR: 1751 665

Horizon 1892 663 WR: 1751 660

Platinium 1892 684 WR: 1751 684

Sisal 1881 611 1882 611

Corn 1881 612 1882 612

Carmine 1892 645 WR: 1751 645

Terracotta 1892 641 WR: 1751 641

Amber 1892 636 WR: 1751 636

Sunflower 1892 628 WR: 1751 628

Corn 1892 612 WR: 1751 612

Coral 1881 615 1882 615

Camel 1881 616 1882 616

Sunflower 1881 628 1882 628

Copper 1881 634 1882 634

Terracotta 1881 641 1882 641

Elafono is a 2mm thickness one -layer underlayer made of cork grain and a binding agent on jute backing. It provides a sound reducing effect and is available in rolls of 2 m width. Leaf 1881 751 1882 751 Ocean 1881 665 1882 665 Lagoon 1881 666 1882 666 Aluminium 1881 672 1882 672 Slate 1881 674 1882 674

Camel 1892 616 WR: 1751 313

Coral 1892 615 WR: 1751 615

Elafono 1861 030

WR = welding rods

19
Linoleum_20p.indd 19-20

20
13/12/10 14:33

LInOLEUM

Make your balanced choice

Tarketts approach to sustainability is all about giving our customers simple and clear information so they can make the right choice of flooring, balancing their project and budget requirements beside the need for sustainable solutions.

Linoleum xf TM
Tarketts commitments to VOC* emissions
EN 14041:2004

Specification
Linoleum homogeneous floorcovering on jute backing for rolls and synthetic backing for tiles. Composition: Wood and cork flour, linseed oil, natural resins, pigments. Product standard: EN 548.

reme Finish X -t

A SURFACE REVOLUTION

Better Indoor Air Quality

0987-CPD-107

EN 14041:2004

Manufactured by: Tarkett SpA 05036 Narni ITALY

Currently, all products that Tarkett manufactures have VOC emissions of less than 100 g/m3 (TVOC after 28 days) contributing to better interior air quality. This makes Tarkett an industry reference for VOC reduction with products ten times better than current European standards. Our commitment to better air quality in buildings and homes is a key part of our new Balanced Choice Tag. It gives information about the content of our products and how they contribute to sustainable development enabling customers to make their balanced choice.
*VOC: Volatile Organic Compound.

*TVOC AT 28 dAyS

EN 686 Linoleum Silencio xf TM

CERtifiCatioN & CLassifiCatioN Type of floorcovering

staNdaRds EN 686 EN 687

Veneto xf TM

Veneto Tiles xf TM Silencio xf TM

Linoleum on a foam backing

91,5

< 100 g /m3

T Z T Z

Manufactured by: Tarkett SpA 05036 Narni ITALY

EN 548 Linoleum xf TM

Veneto Soluzione xf TM
floor panels for loose laying Yes Classes: 23 32

Allegro xf TM

Etrusco xf TM

CE Certification Classification UPEC Classification

EN 14041 EN 685 domestic Commercial Light industrial staNdaRds

EN 428 EN 430 EN 433 EN 435 Method a EN 426 EN 427

Yes U2sP2E1C2 Classes: 23 32 41

Yes U4P3E1/2C2 Classes: 23 34 42

Yes U4P3E1/2C2 Classes: 23 34 42

Yes Classes: 23 34 42

Yes U4P3E1/2C2 Classes: 23 33 41

Yes U4P3E1/2C2 Classes: 23 34 42

Yes U4P3E1/2C2 Classes: 23 34 42

tEChNiCaL ChaRaCtERistiCs

Veneto xf TM
2.0 mm ca. 2 400 g/m2 ca. 0.07 mm 25 mm 30 lm x 2 m 2.5 mm ca. 3 000 g/m2 ca. 0.08 mm 30 mm 30 lm x 2 m 3.2 mm ca. 3 900 g/m2 ca. 0.10 mm 40 mm 30 lm x 2 m

Veneto Tiles xf TM Silencio xf TM

2.5 mm ca. 3 150 g/m2 ca. 0.08 mm 30 mm 3.8 mm ca. 3 350 g/m2 0.20 mm 30 mm 27 lm x 2 m 50 x 50 cm deviation: 0.50 mm deviation: 0.35 mm

Veneto Soluzione xf TM
10 mm ca. 8 600 g/m2 max. 0.12 mm

Allegro xf TM
2.5 mm ca. 3 000 g/m2 ca. 0.08 mm 30 mm 30 lm x 2 m

Etrusco xf TM
2.5 mm ca. 3 000 g/m2 ca. 0.08 mm 30 mm 30 lm x 2 m

Choose to use better materials natural and renewable where possible

Select flooring produced with fewer resources

Ensure safer, healthier products that contribute to well-being in peoplefriendly spaces

Reuse and recycle products through participating in recycling or by actively recycling

Total thickness Total weight Residual indentation Flexibility Form of delivery (rolls) Form of delivery (tiles) side length squareness and straightness

30.5 x 91.5 cm or 30.5 x 30.5 cm accordingly accordingly

tEChNiCaL PERfoRMaNCEs
Dimensional stability Fire classification Impact sound reduction Impact sound reduction with Elafono* Castor chair Cigarette burns Static electrical propensity Chemical resistance Thermal resistance Underfloor Heating Light fastness Colours

staNdaRds
EN 669 EN 13501-1 iso 140-8 EN iso 717-2 iso 140-8 EN iso 717-2 EN 425 EN 1399 EN 1815 EN 423 EN 12524 iso 105-B02 Method 3 < 2 kV 0.012 m2 K/W suitable 6 50 Cfl s1 5 dB 14 dB

Veneto xf TM
Cfl s1 6 dB 15 dB Cfl s1 9 dB 15 dB

Veneto Tiles xf TM Silencio xf TM

Variation 0.10 % Cfl s1 6 dB Cfl s1 18 dB

Veneto Soluzione xf TM
Cfl s1 16 dB

Allegro xf TM
Cfl s1 6 dB 15 dB

Etrusco xf TM
Cfl s1 6 dB 15 dB

To make a balanced choice, Tarkett gives you detailed information about our flooring and its content. From this you can select more environmentally-friendly products which: have a larger content of natural and/or renewable raw materials include recycled content can be recycled in turn release lower amounts of VOCs helping improve indoor air quality

Every Tarkett product is manufactured to the highest environmental standards in facilities certified ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, with regular independent audits to assess environmental risks. We closely monitor five key indicators to ensure we continuously improve in our use of resources: energy consumption water consumption VOC emissions from production waste generation recycling

When you choose a Tarkett product, you take part in our effort to enhance quality of life, particularly by improving air quality inside buildings and homes. For instance, Tarkett products: contribute to the best indoor air quality in the flooring marketplace, reduce the use of chemical cleaning agents and water and energy consumption, thanks to surface treatments, such as xf TM.

In making your balanced choice you can also actively participate by joining Tarkett ReUse the industrys largest flooring recycling programme. Since 1966 Tarkett has collected post-installation waste from worksites or installers in different countries which is then recycled, along with postproduction waste, into new flooring. Tarkett also recycles flooring at the end of its life, collecting materials that are recycled into products that range from road signs to piping. Tarkett recycles over 77,000 tonnes per year.

suitable for office chairs with castors type W (Norm EN 12529) Resistant to cigarette burns < 2 kV 0.015 m2 K/W suitable 6 50 < 2 kV < 2 kV < 2 kV < 2 kV < 2 kV 0.015 m2 K/W suitable 6 8 < 2 kV 0.015 m2 K/W suitable 6 10

Resistant to dilute acids, oils, fats and current solvents and alkalis 0.019 m2 K/W 0.015 m2 K/W 0.040 m2 K/W 0.098 m2 K/W suitable suitable suitable suitable 6 6 6 on request 6 17 6 12 (on request)

The above information is subject to modification for the benefit of further improvement. (11/10).

Veneto xftM
TARKET T BALANCED CHOICE

silencio xftM

allegro xftM

93 % 78,4 %
Natural Renewable

100 % 10 %
Recyclable Recycled content

TARKET T BALANCED CHOICE

76,4 % 67,4 %
Natural Renewable

100 % 10 %
Recyclable Recycled content

* < 100 g /m3

Better Indoor Air Quality *TVOC AT 28 dAyS

TARKET T BALANCED CHOICE

93 % 78,5 %
Natural Renewable

100 % 10 %
Recyclable Recycled content

* < 100 g /m3

Better Indoor Air Quality *TVOC AT 28 dAyS

Veneto xftM tiles

TARKET T BALANCED CHOICE

Veneto soluzione xftM

Etrusco xftM
TARKET T BALANCED CHOICE

90,7 % 70,2 %
Natural Renewable

100 % 10 %
Recyclable Recycled content

* < 100 g /m3

TARKET T BALANCED CHOICE

98,3% 94 %
Natural Renewable

100 % 10 %
Recyclable Recycled content

* < 100 g /m3

92,6 % 77,2 %
Natural Renewable

100 % 10 %
Recyclable Recycled content

* < 100 g /m3

Better Indoor Air Quality *TVOC AT 28 dAyS

Better Indoor Air Quality *TVOC AT 28 dAyS

Due to the normal limitations of reproduction and printing techniques, the colours represented in this brochure are meant as an approximate representation only. Tarketts instructions regarding installation, cleaning and maintenance should be observed. Please contact Tarkett at the address shown on the last cover for these instructions. *Elafono: Description: one-layer underlayer made of cork grain and a binding agent on jute backing. Properties: sound reducing effect. Available: rolls 30 lm x 2 m. Thickness: 2.0 mm. Ref: 1861030. Also available: Linoleum planks 608 x 608 mm > for access floor producers > any product on request

21

22