Hydro Fix Support Info
Hydro Fix Support Info
Featuring Lico®'s patented 7-layer, heat-infused extrusion process, Hydro Fix Comfort Core™ flooring integrates RCB® technology, a stress-free Rigid Core Board, which provides superior density and dimensional stability. The Hydro Fix Comfort Core™ collection is 100 percent waterproof, can be installed over most existing hard surfaces and will not telegraph minor subfloor imperfections. The unique composition allows it to be strong, dimensionally stable, lightweight and safe, as it does not contain any plasticizers, phthalates or formaldehyde.
Engineered for Performance & Style
Hydro Fix Comfort Core's patented 7-layer, heat-infused extrusion process is a technological leap that will forever change the multilayer flooring industry. The heart of the technology revolves around the revolutionary, high-density, stress-free Rigid Core Board (RCB). This plasticizer-free RCB core provides superior density and dimensional stability when compared to other multilayer floors like Wood Plastic Composite or Stone Plastic Composite. Available in 16 beautiful wood-grain finishes.
Industry-Best Stability
Our patented manufacturing process produces a flooring product that has no stresses embedded in the board, resulting in a flat, defect-free surface for the life of your floor. Other multilayer floors, like WPC and SPC, use core boards are made with the previous generation extrusion technology. Their extrusion processes freeze or lock in heat and cupping stresses into the boards - stresses that are gradually released in the form of cupping over time through heating and cooling cycles. Technically this performance is measured in what is known as the Long-Term Stability Test, exposing the floors to heat as directed by the flooring industry standard EN-434. Hydro Fix Comfort Core™'s performance is more than 20 times more stable in this area when compared to WPC products, and 7 times more stable than SPC.
Underfoot Comfort Level
Hydro Fix Comfort Core™ is leading the industry into the next must-have feature—an added layer engineered to provide underfoot walking comfort, warmth and added acoustic performance. Gone are the days where real wood, tile and multilayer floors leave your feet cold and sore. Our proprietary polymer-based layer was designed to provide years of warmth and cushion without compromising the durability and performance of the floor.
Best-in-Industry Joint Connection Technology
A final benefit of the best in industry density of Hydro Fix Comfort Core is the strength and durability of the click connect and joints. This strength and density helps eliminate breaking or fracturing of the joint connections when handling and installing, and provides superior joint-holding strength. As mentioned earlier, WPC uses a foaming agent to introduce tiny air pockets in its core. This foaming technology yields a more brittle, fragile board putting the connection joints at risk of damage and failure. When the Hydro Fix Comfort Core click connect is compared to a WPC click using a drop dart impact test method, the Hydro Fix Comfort Core click is 5 times stronger.
100% Mold & Mildew Resistant
Hydro Fix Comfort Core™ uses a sound-deadening, non-organic Extruded Poly Styrene (EPS) acoustic underlay which is 100% waterproof and will never harbor mold growth. Some WPC floors use cork-based underlayment. While cork is water resistant, it is an organic material. Mold or fungi are organisms that require moisture and an organic food source to grow and multiply. When floors with cork underlays have been exposed to moisture, they must be completely disassembled and dried properly to prevent mold growth.
Certifications
Hydro Fix Comfort Core flooring products match or surpass certifications of other flooring products across the industry. We are proud of our product quality and sustainability. From environmental responsibility to industry-leading warranties, LICO's Swiss-quality floors are among the very best.
Features
Hydro Fix Comfort Core™ flooring integrates RCB® technology, a stress-free Rigid Core Board, which provides superior density and dimensional stability. It's twice as dense as any LVT/WPC core and offers a thinner, more rigid plank.
Hydro Fix flooring is 100 percent waterproof, can be installed over most existing hard surfaces and will not telegraph minor subfloor imperfections.
This floor also features an added layer engineered to provide underfoot walking comfort, warmth and added acoustic performance. The proprietary polymer-based layer was designed to provide years of warmth and cushion without compromising the durability and performance of the floor.
Hydro Fix flooring offers superior scratch and stain protection with either a 12-mil or 22-mil Scratch Shield® wear layer.
The unique composition allows it to be strong, dimensionally stable, lightweight and safe, as it does not contain any plasticizers, phthalates or formaldehyde.
Durable and long-lasting, Hydro Fix withstands heavy foot and rolling load traffic.
Environmental
ACP, the parent company of LICO, believes in the importance of sustainability. We are committed to not harming the environment or depleting natural resources to make our products.
Manufacturing
Our manufacturing facilities continuously pursue methods to further reduce operating emissions, recycle all waste material, and use the safest raw materials with the least environmental impact.
Personnel
Every employee receives sustainability training pertinent to their job responsibility. All plastic, paper, aluminum and wood is recycled in every department.
Sustainability Accomplishments
- Building reuse
- Manufacturing waste management - 99% of manufacturing waste is recycled
- Recycled content - up to 60% depending on product
- Regional materials
- Some rapidly renewable materials
- Low-emitting adhesives and sealants
- Low-emitting water-based paints, coatings and inks
- Low-emitting materials
Environmental Philosophy
As a responsible corporate citizen, ACP is dedicated to protecting human health, natural resources, and the global environment. This commitment extends beyond compliance with the law to encompass integration of sound environmental practices into our business decisions.
We recognize that preserving natural resources by minimizing adverse environmental impact is vital, and we are committed to providing all of our customers with high-quality, environmentally-friendly products. We have a longstanding commitment to conserving natural resources and protecting the health and well-being of our customers by:
- Reusing and recycling materials and creating products that are recyclable.
- Developing products that are safe for their intended use and will not adversely affect indoor air quality.
- Striving continuously to create new green products and make current products more environmentally efficient.
- Keeping customers informed of the full environmental benefits of products and how to incorporate them into new projects for potential LEED Credits.
Indoor Air Quality
We are dedicated to indoor air quality. Over the last several years, much attention has been focused on air pollution. Until recently, few scientists paid much attention to the quality of air within homes and other buildings, despite the fact that U.S. government research indicates that people spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. In many cases, the air within buildings can actually be more polluted than the air outside. Given the amount of time most people spend inside, the potential exists for a health-related disaster.
Causes of Indoor Pollutants
Poor indoor air quality can be caused by asbestos, formaldehyde, household cleaning chemicals, lead, nitrogen dioxide, radon, tobacco smoke, breathable particles and biological pollutants like bacteria, mold, mildew and fungus.
Part of the Solution
Our products emit no volatile organic chemicals (VOC's) including formaldehyde, respirable particles, ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide.
Recycling
We are dedicated to environmental sustainability and preservation. Our recycling policies at our factory and the recyclability of our products are just a few ways that we demonstrate that dedication. The benefits of recycling/recyclability are numerous. Reprocessing used materials prevents needless waste from being sent to landfills and reduces the consumption of raw materials.
Products
ACP will supply products that promote sustainability. This includes supplying products that are low-emitting, contain recycled material, require low-energy to produce, and are easily maintained. All of ACP's products are 100% end-of-life recyclable.
- Fasade - Greensboro, NC
- Aspect - Mooresville, NC
- CeilingMAX - Neenah, WI
- GridMAX - Neenah, WI
Performance
With a density of 6,000 g/m2, Hydro Fix Comfort Core™ has 100% more density than all other WPC floors in the marketplace. This advantage comes from the proprietary blend of PVC, resins and minerals, which yield the highest density and most stable core in the multilayer flooring industry. WPC, in contrast, uses a foaming agent to introduce tiny air pockets in its core board. This foaming technology reduces costs, density and durability of the core of these floors.
Guaranteed not to Cup, Curl or Delaminate
Our patented manufacturing process, combined with our RCB technology, completely eliminates cupping, curling and delamination risks when you install Hydro Fix Comfort Core™.
Less Thermal Expansion
An added benefit of Hydro Fix Comfort Core's plasticizer-free proprietary blend is a floor that has superior performance regarding thermal linear expansion resulting from heat exposure. While all materials expand and contract when exposed to heat, this patented process and unique blend of materials allows Hydro Fix Comfort Core Comfort Core to expand 60% less when compared to WPC floors.
Best-in-Industry Joint Connection Technology
A final benefit of the best in industry density of Hydro Fix Comfort Core™ is the strength and durability of the click connect and joints. This strength and density helps eliminate breaking or fracturing of the joint connections when handling and installing, and provides superior joint-holding strength. As mentioned earlier, WPC uses a foaming agent to introduce tiny air pockets in its core. This foaming technology yields a more brittle, fragile board putting the connection joints at risk of damage and failure. When the Hydro Fix Comfort Core click connect is compared to a WPC click using a drop dart impact test method, the Hydro Fix Comfort Core click connect is 5 times stronger.
