What is expiring in January 2027
Kronospan HPL’s Rocko Tiles has an Environmental Product Declaration that is valid from January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2027. It sits in MasterFormat 09 31 00 Ceramic Tile, is published with ITB as program operator, and references ITB‑EPD general ITB‑PCR A aligned with EN 15804+A2. As of May 21, 2026, this is the only Kronospan HPL record in that tile category.
Is there a replacement yet
We checked the manufacturer’s current portfolio in EC3 as of May 21, 2026. Kronospan HPL lists several active EPDs for laminates, compact boards, worktops, and MMF flooring, but no newer Rocko Tiles EPD or another 09 31 00 listing from the same entity. That means a gap will open on January 1, 2027 unless a renewal or successor is published before then.
Where specs may shift if coverage lapses
Specifiers who need a current tile EPD will default to brands with active declarations. Here are three likely destinations, each with product‑specific EPDs live now:
- Daltile has multiple plant‑specific EPDs for wall and floor tile valid through June 6, 2030 under EPD International AB.
- Florim publishes an EPD for porcelain stoneware surfaces valid through June 12, 2028 with EPD Italy.
- Porcelanosa lists ceramic tile EPDs valid through October 6, 2027 in INIES.
These cover the same 09 31 00 category, so they are easy substitutes when procurement filters for “current EPD available.”
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Why this matters to project teams
On projects tracking LEED v5 or owner carbon targets, a product without a current, third‑party verified EPD forces teams to use conservative default factors. That penalty makes substitution more likely and slows decisions. Losing EPD coverage right before bid season is like pulling your star striker just before the final kick. It is avoidable.
Renewal timing, in practice
Most construction EPDs are renewed on a five‑year cadence in EN 15804 programs. Back‑solve from January 1, 2027 to set milestones for data consolidation, LCA modeling, verification, and operator publication. If production changes or new energy contracts were introduced in 2025 or 2026, capture those improvements so the renewal reflects today’s reality, not yesterday’s grid mix. Aim to submit months ahead to avoid a filing pile‑up at year end, otherwise teams can loose days waiting on signatures.
Product scope to confirm in the renewal
Rocko Tiles is positioned as waterproof large‑format wall panels for interior wet zones that visually imitate stone or wood. When refreshing, align the declared unit, thickness range, and installation assumptions with how the product is actually specified. If the commercial focus has shifted toward specific room types or substrates, lock those into scenarios so the numbers resonate with real bids.
Where to follow updates
Manufacturer site: https://www.kronosfera.pl/ (check for new enviromental documentation). If a fresh Rocko Tiles EPD appears before January 2027, specifiers will keep a clean, documentable path to use it on tile packages without detours.
The takeaway for specifiers and sellers
There is one tile EPD at risk of expiring on January 1, 2027 and no published successor visible as of May 21, 2026. If it lapses, Daltile, Florim, and Porcelanosa are positioned to capture that demand. Keeping this EPD current preserves shortlist status, speeds approvals, and avoids last‑minute swaps when carbon accounting is in play.
