Podium Naturale is a homogeneous sheet vinyl flooring for public premises that is part of the Estrad product family. Podium Naturale is at its best in spaces that are subject to heavy wear, such as corridors, schools and stores.

Thanks to its expressive design and TOP Protection PUR (polyurethane) surface treatment, the flooring has a long service life and low maintenance costs. Podium Naturale floors do not require waxing.

Podium Naturale now takes significant steps to address the environmental issues with PVC products. Refined from pure vegetable oils, the new plasticizer used in the Podium Naturale is completely phthalate- and DEHP free, contributing to better indoor air quality and safer environment. All colours of the Podium collection remain unaltered in the new Podium Naturale collection.

Estrad product family - durability and easy maintenance

Estrad floorings have been manufactured in the town of Nokia, Finland, for over 20 years. Over the years, their performance characteristics have been honed to perfection; the latest innovations including a new PUR surface treatment for even easier maintenance, and the new material composition providing top-grade  wear resistance.

The Estrad family provides excellent wear resistance and performance in demanding applications such as education and the healthcare and service sectors. The resilient flooring is moisture-proof and pleasant underfoot.

The main products within the Estrad family are available in two patterns: Estrad and higher-contrast Podium. In addition, Estrad Plano is a fully uni-colour option. The product range also includes two specialty products: Estrad dB for spaces requiring impact sound resistance, and Estrad ESD for eliminating static electricity.

                                                   

Application

EN 685         21-43 Heavy duty contract flooring, suitable for use in department stores, shops, schools, hospitals and offices etc.

Specifications

Product	EN 649	Podium Naturale, Homogeneous sheet vinyl flooring
Application	EN 685 21-43
Thickness	EN 428	2,0 mm
Weight	EN 430	3,000 g/m2
Roll length	EN 426	10 – 25 m
Width	EN 426	150 cm
Product properties
Property	Test method	Result
Fire resistance	EN 13501-1	Bfl - s1
Emissions	M1
Residual indentation	EN 433 (2,5 h)	< 0,05 mm
Impact sound insulation	ISO 717/2	∆Lw n. 2 dB
Dimensional stability	EN 434	< 0,2 % (EN 434)
Effect of castor chair	EN 425	suitable, 0 mm
Abrasion resistance	EN 660-2	Group P < 4,0 mm3
Tensile strength of welding seam	EN 684	≥400 N/50 mm
Colour fastness	EN ISO 105-B02	7
Slip resistance	EN 13893	> 0,3
Insulation resistance	VDE 0100	> 50 kΩ
Charging	EN 1815	< 2 kV

Resistance to chemicals

Test period 24 hours and 2 hours (EN 423), after which the chemical was washed off.       Chemical 24 h 2 h Lye 10% Weak effect No effect Soda 10% No effect No effect Hydrochloric acid 10% No effect No effect Citric acid 10% No effect No effect Light fuel oil No effect No effect White spirit No effect No effect Acetic acid 30% No effect No effect

Installation

RH of the concrete floor must not exceed 85% (2% CM). Temperature during installation and that of subfloor and material should be at least +18 ºC. Before installing the flooring, it must be ensured that the final levelling compounds have dried sufficiently.

The floor must be rolled to achieve maximum adhesion. The weight of the roll should be 50 - 70 kg. Rolling should be carried out before the adhesive dries. This is done to prevent the emergence of adhesive application lines and indentation on the finished floor surface. Avoid traffic on the floor and do not move furniture until adhesive has totally dried.

To provide a watertight joint the seams of the flooring should be heat welded using a PVC rod. Also corners and coved skirtings should be welded. Where welding is not possible, sealing should be carried out using a suitable welding paste. Welding paste should also be used for the sealing of through fitted pipes. Hot air gun should be used on the reverse side of the flooring when laying flooring sections that are laid against the wall, in order to avoid differences in gloss and damages of the floor surface. Adhesive manufacturers provide full information and recommendations on the use of their products.

MAINTENANCE

Initial cleaning
Remove any loose dirt with a mop or a vacuum cleaner. Wash carefully with a mild alkaline or alkaline detergent using a combination machine with red pads or a floor cleaning machine and a wet vacuum cleaner. Rinse carefully. Treat the cleaned floor with an SHS machine using dry puffing or with a maintenance care agent.

Polishing
Polishing is not necessary as the flooring has been PUR (polyurethane) treated in the factory.

Daily maintenance
Alternate dry/damp cleaning with wet cleaning methods. Regular treatment with a combination machine keeps the floor clean, and heavy basic cleaning can be avoided. Use a mild alkaline cleaning and maintenance care agent. You can also clean the floor with an SHS machine using a maintenance care agent. When necessary, cleaning with a stronger maintenance agent is recommended.

Basic cleaning
Clean the floor with an alkaline or mild alkaline detergent, depending on the type of soiling. Use a floor cleaning machine with red or blue pads. Rinse the floor carefully. Apply a maintenance care agent solution to the cleaned floor and treat the dry surface with an SHS machine. When necessary, localised polishing can be carried out on areas with most traffic.

Työselitys
PUR-käsitelty homogeeninen muovimatto Upofloor Podium Naturale, jossa ftalaattivapaa kasviöljypehmitin, paksuus 2,0 mm, kulutusluokka P. Rakennusmateriaaliluokka M1. Betonialustan suhteellinen kosteus arviointisyvyydellä A 85 % RH, pinnassa 1-3 cm syvyydellä 75 % RH.
Alustan suoruus SisäRYL 2000, taulukko 75:T2 luokka 2. Kiinnitys valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. Värit huoneselityksen mukaan.

4.10.2010

Rakennetyöselitys Casco 02082011

Collection available since 2008

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