SAWLFA was formed by foresighted
people in the face of competitive materials and "under-trained competitors" to collectively
address issues facing the wood and laminate sector of the Southern African flooring
industry.
SAWLFA membership is drawn
from all players, from installer to suppliers, we therefore cordially invite you
to come and join us in the most exciting and progressive movement in the industry.
Explanation of terms
EPLF - European Producers of Laminate Flooring - have stringent
tests for laminates which are then graded AC1 to AC5 - AC stands for Abrasion Class
which represents the wear characteristics of the laminate. For more details on how
the grading process works look at our understanding flooring
document.
Accreditation is a practical exam for installer team members which
all installer members must attend and pass before they are listed on our web site.
They must follow correct installation procedures. If at any time they have floor
failure due to incorrect fitting or incorrect materials they fail and will need
to re-do the exam until such time as they follow correct installation methods.
Advanced Accreditation is a practical exam which only accredited
members can take. This tests for capability in all the finer finishes of a laminate
floor, for example, stairs, basins, toilets, door frames, and curved walls. Each
team member is tested individually.
Importers - What SAWLFA is accomplishing is to list only products
that conform to European Standards. We only list importer members with the test
reports/certificates to prove they are in compliance. Products listed go through
strict testing and are graded. We can safely state that the products are then guaranteed
and can be used for what they are advertised for.
By using our importers products retailers can have peace of mind that they are
selling a quality product backed by the importer and so they can safely hand out
guarantees.
Please note: The association do not endorse products
- Members using the SAWLFA logo on products are stating they are
members of the association only.
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