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Enomer® Flooring

*Best Surface on the Market

*Test results by third party compared to four alternative flooring solutions

Successfully installed in numerous national & international projects for over 20 years.

Enomer® An innovative Flooring solution

Enomer® is an innovative flooring solution designed for commercial spaces with high demands. Ideal for future-proof construction projects, its unique composition is free from PVC and plasticizers, giving it exceptional properties. Comprising natural minerals like limestone powder and pure thermoplastic polymers, Enomer® is produced in Europe at our factory in Ikaalinen, Finland.

Our Enomer® flooring solutions leaves our factory “Cradle to Gate” with an impressively low CO2 footprint ranging from 2,45 to 6,02 (GWP value) based on our EPD’s. Manufactured using 100% renewable energy and containing up to 90% recycled materials, it is a sustainable choice for modern construction.

Enomer® Flooring Solutions

1. Kährs Zero Sheet 2. Kährs Zero Sound 3. Kährs Infinity

Kährs Zero Sheet

Kährs Zero is made with recycled materials and is also recyclable. It promotes cleaner indoor air and is ideal for wet areas. With its flexible and supple structure, it easily adapts to floor drains and can be folded up onto walls. Choose from 38 colors that match Kährs Zero Sound.

Kährs Zero Sheet

38 Colors See them all at kahrs.com

Kährs Zero Sound

The excellent properties of Kährs Zero are combined with enhanced acoustic performance, offering sound-reducing qualities and improved walking comfort with added ergonomic benefits. Available in 15 colors that match Kährs Zero Sheet.

Kährs Zero Sound

15 Colors

See them all at kahrs.com

Kährs Infinity

Kährs Infinity is an alternative to Kährs Zero, with both products having Enomer® as their base material. This gives Kährs Infinity a high minimum level of performance compared to other flooring options.

The differences between Kährs Zero and Kährs Infinity lies in the surface composition, where Kährs Infinity lacks the ionomer-reinforced surface of Kährs Zero but retains the same high-performance top coat. Additionally, Kährs Infinity can contain up to 90% recycled material with a lower level of ionomer compared to Kährs Zero.

Despite these differences, Kährs Infinity shares many of the excellent properties of Enomer® with Kährs Zero.

Kährs Infinity

14 Colors

See them all at kahrs.com

The Unique Enomer® Surface

The Enomer® flooring solutions are produced using a unique manufacturing process.

Enomer® is produced using an advanced manufacturing process that sets it apart from other resilient flooring options. Unlike conventional factory-applied PU coatings or polymer dispersions, Kährs Surface Treatment is globally unique.

Flooring competitor with PU sealing Kährs Zero with a high content of ionomer and an ionomer reinforced surface in combination with a high-performance topcoat

Kährs Infinity with a lower content of ionomer and a high-performance topcoat

This process bonds the surface directly to the material base through a special curing process involving temperature and pressure, creating an exceptionally durable, sealed, and highly dense surface.

Enomer®: Superior Performance in Commercial Spaces

In high-traffic environments, flooring must be both functional and visually appealing. Enomer® offers the most durable surface on the market, ensuring longevity, resilience, and effortless maintenance.

Where high resistance to chemicals and hygiene are required, chemicals and disinfectants must leave no traces. The surface should not be prone to visible marks, and any residues should be easy to remove.

Kährs Enomer® is the Best Performer with the most durable surface on the market.

Enomer® is up to 20 times more resistant to wear and has the lowest measurable abrasion of any resilient flooring. It also boasts the highest scratch resistance.

Resistant to staining substances, acids, alkalis, and alcoholic disinfectants, Enomer® remains spotless even after prolonged exposure to chemicals. All residues can be removed effortlessly without leaving marks.

Enomer®: Designed for Everyday Use

Long-Lasting

Retains aesthetics and functionality despite high dirt and sand exposure, as well as heavy dynamic loads from wheels and casters, for up to 40 years.

Effortless Maintenance

Requires no additional treatment or coating and remains easy to clean throughout its lifecycle.

Hygienic Surface

A dense, non-porous structure prevents dirt and bacteria from settling, making it ideal for hygiene-critical environments.

Cost-Effective

Reduces cleaning costs by requiring less detergent and water, lowering operational expenses in the long term.

Ready for Immediate Use

No additional treatment is required after final construction cleaning.

Waterproof Protection

Fully resistant to moisture and prolonged exposure to water.

Proven Superior Performance

The performance of Enomer® has been tested against comparable flooring alternatives in rigorous evaluations, including:

Abrasion and micro-scratch resistance tests

Chemical resistance tests

Tested flooring alternatives included:

Linoleum Sheet

PVC-Free Sheet

Rubber Sheet

PVC Sheet

Over 20 Years of Market Success

Enomer® flooring is installed in numerous projects worldwide, from healthcare and education to industrial and office spaces.

Tested by external 3rd party

We have measured 20 years of surface quality through a comprehensive product comparison test performed by an independent external 3rd party.

Abrasion Test Results*

The test confirms that Enomer® Kährs Zero has the lowest volume loss at just 54 mg—up to 20 times less wear compared to competitors.

How the test was conducted:

The test was performed using a Taber abrasion testing device according to EN ISO 5470-1.

This test was carried out with specifically defined abrasion wheels H18 under a load of 1000 g.

The result is based on the average wear of five samples after 1000 cycles.

Micro-Scratch Resistance Results*

Enomer® Kährs Zero is the only product to achieve an MSR-B1 rating—the highest classification in the four-stage micro-scratch test.

This means that no visible scratches were detected on the product sample after testing.

Explanation Scratch pattern

No scratch marks

Small scratch marks

Many clearly visible scratch marks.

Many clearly visible coarse and fine scratch marks, the oscillating pattern is partially visible.

Many clearly visible coarse and fine scratch marks, the oscillating pattern is partially visible.

How the test was conducted:

The test was conducted according to the officially valid procedure EN 16094 for determining micro-scratch resistance.

Three samples of each product were tested using test method B.

The degree of wear was then assessed. Based on the three results, the corresponding micro-scratch classification was determined.

What is test method B?

Test Method B uses a medium-weight scouring pad and a light holder. The test temperature is (23 ± 2) °C. The scouring sponge performs 160 strokes (= 10 oscillating movements) on the surface.

The degree of wear is visually assessed and classified into five categories, with B1 being the best and B5 the worst.

Stain Resistance Test Results*

Enomer® Kährs Zero showed no reaction to any tested chemicals, even after 2 and 24 hours.

All chemicals were easily removed without leaving residues. Competing flooring options showed partial or significant damage from chemicals such as nitric acid and hydrochloric acid.

Nitric acid (concentrated)

Nitric acid 10%

Hydrochloric acid HCI (concentrated)

Hydrochloric acid HCI 10%

Sulfuric acid 37% (battery acid)

Sulfuric acid 10% (battery acid)

Ethanol 70%

NaOH (10%)

* Test results provided by external 3rd party.

Insensitive

Slightly sensitive

Moderately sensitive

Quite sensitive

Very sensitive

How the test was conducted: During a precisely defined period (2 hours and 24 hours), chemicals were applied to all product samples.

After the exposure time, the applied chemicals were removed using a cotton cloth and distilled water.

After cleaning, changes in appearance (discoloration, damage, etc.) were assessed. The result was evaluated according to the EN ISO 26987 rating scale from 0 to 4.

Enomer®: The Most Sustainable Flooring Choice

Durability is sustainability. Enomer®’s long-lasting surface reduces both ecological and economic impact, making it the ideal choice for high-traffic environments.

Ensures Responsible Planning

Reducing Environmental Impact

A longer lifespan minimizes the environmental footprint of a building project compared to materials that require frequent replacement.

Economical Planning

A 40-year lifecycle ensures lower operating costs and a more sustainable investment.

Lower Maintenance Costs

Reduced need for cleaning, care, and repairs means lower expenses over time.

Extended Renovation Cycle

With the lowest proven wear, renovation cycles are extended, leading to significant operational savings.

90% of total flooring costs come from maintenance, cleaning, and repairs.

90% of total flooring costs come from maintenance, cleaning, and repairs, while only 10% are initial purchase costs.

Only 10% are initial purchase costs. TIME

KÄHRS ZERO

Enomer® comes with a factory-applied Ionomer surface, ensuring long-term performance.

To ensure long-term value retention, consider these three key elements:

Proper Cleaning Concept

Regular cleaning with neutral detergent and water preserves flooring condition and appearance.

Dirt-Trapping Zones

Entrance mats minimize dirt and moisture spread, reducing wear on adjacent flooring.

Proper Chair Casters and Gliders

Using recommended casters and gliders prevents unnecessary damage.

Did you know?

The FIGR Facility Management Research Institute recommends Enomer® flooring for cost-efficient and easy-to-clean building planning.

The color range and designs of Kährs Zero

The colors and designs of our Kährs Zero flooring range is and has always been inspired by the colors found in nature.

Nature has a positive impact on our health, and colors inspired by nature have the same effect when applied in a thoughtful way. We can make public spaces more comfortable by bringing nature colors indoors. We can even make hospitals look more pleasant and less clinical with professional color design. This also shows the significance of the color of flooring on our wellbeing.

The designs of Kährs Infinity are created to inspire and allow for a flexible and creative mix and match

Our best-selling designs and colors in Kährs Zero set the base for the designs in the Kährs Infinity collection.

Drawing from the current color trends, accent colors have been defined and added to create the designs of Kährs Infinity.

This allows for a creative flexibility in combining designs within Kährs Infinity as well as with designs in Kährs Zero.

Create a seamless look or add a playful design detail

With a wide offer of welding rods, you can find the perfect match to complete your Enomer® Kährs Zero or Kährs Infinity installation.

Available in both matching colors to all floors, and in an array of design colors you have the option of seamlessly finishing the flooring or choosing a contrasting color to create a design and lift secondary colors.

For the ultimate seamless look, Kährs Zero Sheet gives you the opportunity to flawlessly bring the floor up onto the wall again creating an opportunity for a design-detail in combination with the color(s) of the wall.

References

TALLHAG SCHOOL
THE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, KALMAR
THE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, KALMAR
DAYCARE
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FOTOGRAFIE, PHILIPP KIRSCHNER

Interested in More Unique Enomer® Product Features for Your Project?

Enomer® flooring solutions offer versatility. Contact us to learn more about project-specific benefits.

Technical and Environmental documentation

For detailed information about our products, including technical data sheets, EPDs, certificates, and performance declarations, please refer to our comprehensive documentation library.

Here you will find all relevant information about product features, environmental impact, and performance. Visit our website to download the latest versions.

Documents

• Specification texts

• Brochures

• Technical documents & certificates

BIM Objects & CAD Textures

Most of our products offer downloadable BIM objects and CAD textures.

Order samples:

Samples & Collections

Kährs offers a variety of designs, colors, formats, and patterns, available as:

• A4 samples

• Hand collections

• Sample books

Kährs provides architects and designers with a free sample service.

Contact & Consultation

Our project managers guide you through all project phases—from planning and specification to implementation.

Contact us:

info@kahrs.se

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