REHAU’s Eco-friendly RAUFLOOR Neostein RCVT Flooring Solutions for Healthy Homes

REHAU’s innovation has a new name and that is RAUFLOOR Neostein. It is an excellent solution for modern living spaces and is an ideal flooring solution for households with children, pets and people who are hyper-sensitive to allergens. To cater to the dynamic needs of the evolving consumer base the flooring plank incorporates exceptional layers to enrich the product. The plank comprises of PVC over rigid core and is characterized by four special layers: UV layer, wear layer, color film/ printed layer and rigid core vinyl layer. The top UV layer protects the surface from most scratches, dirt and chemical contaminants which help in easy cleaning. The wear layer gives it durability and resistance to abrasion, while the printed layer provides the desired pattern to the surface. The ultra-dense rigid core makes it waterproof and durable. Following the sustainable path and consuming eco-friendly materials, REHAU has innovatively designed the modern flooring solution RAUFLOOR Neostein Rigid Core Vinyl Tile (RCVT) flooring solutions.

Introducing RCVT   (Material pointers replacement & Technology)

RAUFLOOR Neostein RCVT is engineered with robust vinyl material that combines limestone and stabilizers to create an extremely durable core. Vinly flooring creates admirable surface textures imitating natural wood or stone. By accommodating stable core factors it also includes calcium carbonate and foaming agents. This gives vinyl a rigid, yet soft feel underfoot and helps in dealing with the entire host of conditions.

The scratch resistant flooring solution has distinctive functional composition and technology, which strengthen product durability and simplify floor care efforts. It is suitable for underfloor heating system, residential and light commercial areas. With a water-resistant feature, it prevents swelling of planks or damage if exposed to spills and moisture and can be placed in bathrooms and kitchens also. To make the home healthy and maintain environmental factors the flooring has low emission and minimal allergens and no operational use of phthalate, Heavy-Metal, or Formaldehyde and it is solely made from recycling products.

Unique Selling Point/ Differentiator from other brands

The demand for residential flooring has increased over the years; the construction industry is looking forward to incorporating elegance and comfort in flooring. REHAU’s most suitable flooring solution, RCVT is easy to maintain and install as it has a unique product specification of DIY (Do it yourself installation). Vinyl features an easy-click lock installation method that is DIY friendly. With no adhesives or glue, the installation of flooring eliminates the process of drills and makes it more user-friendly. 

Ease of Installation

This flooring has a certified “Valinge” locking system which is easy to maintain and highly durable in nature. It also cultivates the managing feature of Temperature Fluctuation and helps in stabilizing it. With the modern technological development the flooring solution features unique 2G locking system and 5G installation system. 2G is a strong and robust mechanical locking system which is preferably combined with fold-down on the short side for fastest and easiest installation. However, it can also be used both on long and short sides for an angle-angle installation. The 5G locking system on the other hand is based on a single installation method suitable for all types and widths of floor products.  The boards are locked on the long side with a traditional aligning method. On the short side, the different versions of the 5G locking system enable simple and fast installation by vertical snap.

Target Audience

A boom in the housing and renovation industry has highly appreciated the potential growth in the flooring industry too. This flooring solution is available in 12 color ranges with a thickness of 5mm & 4mm. The product is specifically designed for residential users to manage an easy cleaning process on daily basis and is recommended by Architects and Interior Designers while being affordable to the consumers.  

Product accessibility

Delivering a seamless finish, rigid core vinyl also tends to be thicker. This adds up the feeling of comfort to the consumer and acts as resistance to heavy movement and daily abuse. The size range of RCVT flooring is between 1212.4*177.35mm, available in two different thicknesses ie; 4mm and 5mm, however the wear layer varies, for 4mm it is 0.30mm and for 5mm it is 0.55mm. The product is readily available in the packaging of 10 pieces 2.15 sqm/box with a residential warranty of 25 years and a light commercial warranty of 15 years.

With a motive of delivering quality and efficiency, the flooring solution is the most desirable way to add a natural appearance to a traditional living room or bedroom.

About REHAU

REHAU is a German based brand, started in 1997 in India. The company had set-up its first manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra. REHAU India is one of the leading global players in Furniture and Building industry. The company is a solution provider for various business industries such as construction and automotive. Currently, the company has 3 plants in India, 2 in Pune and 1 located in Vadodara. They use advanced German technology to provide polymer-based solutions in construction, automotive industry. REHAU is acknowledged as a leader in German-quality uPVC Edgebands, solid surface, pre-laminated boards, laminates, underfloor heating and cooling solutions etc.