2009 Domotex Dubai

Boa-Franc - The North

American specialist in the

manufacturing of superior

quality prefinished hardwood

floors with its Mirage brand.

Voted 1st in quality by

retailers across North America

9 prizes for excellence in

the last five years only!

Ebony, Tawny, and Ruby• The latest high-end additions

to Mirage’s Exotic series

• Reveal all the beauty of

Koubari from Jatoba family

• Available on MirageEngineered, 3-5/16’’ and 5’’,semi-gloss and Cashmere®*

finishes.

*Cashmere is a registered trademark used under license.

New for 2009

Ebony

New for 2009

Tawny

New for 2009

New for 2009

Ruby

Black Jelly Bean and Brownie from Sweet Memories Series• Two new colors added to existing Sweet Memories series

Mirage Sweet Memories Series• Unique variable staining process

• Old fashioned look with a clean and smooth surface

• Two other colors: Truffle and Toffee

• Available on Mirage Engineered 5’’with Cashmere®* finish

*Cashmere is a registered trademark used under license.

New for 2009

New for 2009

Black JellyBean

New for 2009

Brownie

Products

Engineered• Real hardwood layer built over a

plywood base

• Stapled or glued down (wood subfloor,

concrete, radiant heat system)

• Can be installed on any floor level

• 4 times less hardwood than conventional

3/4 solid board

• Can be resanded 3 to 5 times

• Finish with no VOC or Formaldehyde

• PEFC certified Plywood

• Precision milling to fit perfectly together

• Stain and finish evenly applied on the

surface of the board

• Micro-V joint, on all 4 sides of the board

• Mirage Engineered is available on 2-9/16’’,

3-5/16’’, and 5’’.

The Herringbone Series• Fixed-length strips

• Perfect symmetry

• Four species

• Unique look

• The Herringbone Series is available on

Mirage Engineered in a width of 2-9/16”

[65 mm] fixed lengths of 13-3/4”

[350 mm] and 17-7/8” [455 mm]

Products

Products

Glueless engineered prefinished hardwood flooring• Not required to be nailed, glued down or

stapled

• Easy and fast installation on any level

• Installed over existing flooring materials

or over concrete

• Mirage Lock is available on 4-5/16”

Products

• The support layer is made of fast-growing

wood species - an easily renewable

resource

• 6 times less hardwood than conventional

3/4” solid board

• HDF made of 100% post-industrial

recycled material

• Finish with no VOC or formaldehyde

• Hypoallergenic; no dust from sanding or

organic vapors

Cutting Methods

Dry sawnHardwood precisely in desired thickness of plank

• Same look as a 3/4” [19 mm] solid flooring

• Fine natural grain

• Each board is unique:

No repetitive pattern

• Ultra-thick wear layer:

can be sanded 3 to 5 times

• Perfect square edges

Mirage

Competition Most of the competition:

Rotary peeledLog is boiled and then peeled in ultra-thin layer usinga rotary cut [method used to make plywood].

• Repetitive pattern similar to plywood

• Ultra-thin wear layer: only one sanding

or sometimes none

• Can show undesirable end checks or chipped corners

Mirage exclusive finish

• Transparent

• Flexible

• Wear-Resistant

• UV Protector

• Clean

Nanolinx™ by Mirage Competitor finishes

Nanolinx™ by Mirage Competitor finishes

• Ultraresistant finish for high

traffic areas

• 3 times more wear-resistant

than best residential finishes

• Flexible and transparent

What is green about hardwood?

Wood is…

• Natural

• Sustainable

• Renewable

• We prone the proper cutting and harvesting techniques

The best for the environment today and in the future

• Uses only non-genetically modified wood • 100% of wood waste is reused • Uses wood flooring packaging made of

100% recycled materials

Environmental

• Donations to over 300 local organizations and more than 50 foundations

Social

• Investment of more than $80 million over the past 25 years in cutting-edge technologyto ensure top quality.

Economic

Sustainable development -More than just the environmental issue• An approach integrated to corporate values and strategies since 1983

• An approach that meets present needs while protecting the ability of future generations to meet theirs

Three interrelated pillars

Why should you consider hardwoodin your projects?

• For its beauty and design possibilities

• For its quality and durability

• For its green aspects

• Adds value to any projects

Palm Project Dubai

Choose Mirage for all your projects

• Widest range of colors, species, and widths for wide customization possibilities

• LEED credits

• Variety of technologies for all types of installation

• Best commercial finish on the market

Choose Mirage for all your projects

• Best warranties

• Unmatched performance

• Perfectly matching stains, moldings, and other accessories

• Best North American and exotic species

Choose Mirage for all your projects

• Products availability with large production capacity

• Highly trusted brand name voted #1 in quality since 2003

• The 1st North American hardwood flooring manufacturer to be part of the ISO 9000 family

• The only true hardwood floor specialist

Commercial projects

Restaurants

Commercial projects

Corporate offices

Commercial projects

Retail Stores

Commercial projects

High-rises

Commercial projects

Museums

Mirage prefinished hardwood flooring

The best number choice for all your design projects

Peace of mind guaranteed!

QUESTIONS?

Choose Mirage for all your projects and get the best worry-free and responsible choice.