Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Välinge Innovation has recently enhanced its research and development capabilities by introducing advanced acoustic testing equipment. This expansion bolsters the company’s ability to assist partners in assessing and optimising the sound performance of flooring products that incorporate Välinge technologies, including Liteback® and the acoustic coating technology, licensed through Välinge in collaboration with Kneho-Lacke.
As the demand for sound insulation and acoustic comfort grows within the building industry, accurately measuring and optimising flooring performance has become more critical. Välinge’s new acoustic lab allows for precise measurement of impact sound insulation in line with established industry standards, along with a variety of other acoustic assessments.
“We see a growing demand for flooring solutions that contribute to quieter indoor environments,” says Anna Nilsson, Business Developer at Välinge Innovation. “With this new in-house capability, we can support both existing and potential partners in assessing how our technologies contribute to improved sound performance in their products.” Anna added further.
The acoustic coating technology, offered by Välinge through its partnership with Kneho-Lacke, delivers sound-dampening properties in wood-based flooring products.
In January, Välinge Innovation has partnered with Kneho-Lacke, a UV-coating specialist, to introduce an acoustic backing technology engineered to deliver sound-dampening properties in flooring products. The new solution delivers effective noise reduction and simplifies installation compared with loose-laid underlayment. It meets stringent impact sound requirements and offers an innovative alternative to pre-attached foam.
The innovative coating delivers efficient noise reduction while simplifying installation and product design. It offers clear value for manufacturers looking to enhance acoustic performance in their flooring products. The agreement grants Välinge the right to sublicense Kneho-Lacke’s acoustic lacquer technology globally, making it available to flooring manufacturers worldwide.
For resilient flooring, Liteback allows panels to be made thicker without increasing weight, or lighter while maintaining the same thickness. It also helps lower noise levels both within rooms and between floors. By creating customised grooves to remove material from the back of each panel—material that can be reused in production—the technology reduces weight, enhances material efficiency, and improves handling and transport.
With this addition to its R&D capabilities, Välinge continues to support its global network of partners with advanced tools and expertise, enabling the development of flooring solutions that combine performance, sustainability and acoustic comfort.
An quick look into the Liteback® technology
“Cutting-edge technology that makes resilient floors easier to handle, more sustainable and provides them with great acoustic properties. It’s an unrivalled solution for producing, transporting, storing, delivering, and installing modern resilient products.” – Välinge.
Liteback is an innovative technology that enhances resilient products like LVT, SPC, and WPC with consumer-friendly and sustainable features. Liteback optimises raw material usage, removing up to 20% of the product material without compromising quality or performance. The excess material can be recycled and reused, promoting efficiency and sustainability. This allows resilient products to be recognised as a high-quality, environmentally responsible flooring.
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Transporting resilient flooring is a heavy business — and it’s the weight that limits how much flooring a pallet, truck, or container can handle. Simply put, Liteback means more m2 per consignment — reducing both transportation costs and environmental impact.
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