What certifications does UQESH's flooring have?
UQESH's flooring systems hold over 10 international quality and environmental certifications, including the Swedish Building Materials Assessment (BVB) and an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
What certifications and standards do UQESH's floor systems meet?
In addition to the Swedish Building Materials Assessment (BVB) and an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), the systems are tested and certified under UKAS/Intertek, CE marking, REACH/SVHC, and EHEDG for hygienic design in the food industry, among others.
Is UQESH's flooring safe for food production?
Yes. The systems are waterborne with ultra-low VOC emissions, and independent tests show fewer than 10 bacteria (E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus) on treated surfaces compared to hundreds of thousands on untreated concrete. The floors have documented chemical resistance to food-related substances such as milk, soy sauce, juice and vegetable oils.
Can UQESH flooring be installed over existing flooring?
In some cases, yes. UQESH's TF and CF systems, for example, can be applied directly over existing flooring and coatings in renovation projects, without damaging underlying underfloor heating coils. Which system is suitable depends on the substrate and the project's requirements – contact UQESH's technical department for an assessment.
What is the difference between UQESH's various floor systems?
UQESH offers eight floor systems for different needs: PF (self-leveling industrial flooring), PF Plus (slip-resistant), IF (heavy load), IF-EC (anti-static ESD flooring), SF (thermal-shock resistant), CF (decorative coloured sand flooring), TF (elastic) and TAP (roller-applied thin-film system for utility rooms and balconies). See the full product overview for details on each system.
How slip-resistant are UQESH's floor systems?
UQESH's floor systems achieve slip resistance rating R9–R10 according to DIN 51130 (with UFlex® TAP 750 as an additional layer), which covers most industrial and commercial requirements.
Are UQESH's floor systems fire-safe?
Several of UQESH's systems, including PF and TAP, are classified Bfl-S1 according to EN 13501-1.
What temperatures can UQESH's flooring withstand?
UQESH® PF withstands -15°C to 65°C with brief steam cleaning, and UQESH® TAP withstands -20°C to 60°C. Certain systems, such as SF, are specifically engineered for even more extreme temperature fluctuations.
How long does it take before the floor can be used after installation?
At 25°C, UQESH® PF is ready for foot traffic after 8 hours, light traffic with carts after 24 hours, and heavy traffic and chemical exposure after 48 hours. Times may vary depending on temperature and substrate conditions.