Tufton specifications
Use Heavy Contract
Type 1⁄10 th Gauge Loop
Yarn 100% Polypropylene
Pile Weight 550 grams
Total Pile Weight 4400 grams (+/- 10%) BS4223
Backing Material Oxidised Bitumen with spun bond secondary
Reinforcement Glass Tissue for stability
Static Below 2000 volts i.e. below the level of human sensitivity
Castor Wheel Test Overall r value 2.4 pass
Tile Size 500mm x 500mm
Colour Range 8 plain 4 stripes
Flammability BS4790 Hot Metal Nut Test. Low radius of char, less than 35mm
Packaging 20 tiles (5 sq. metres to a box)
Dimensional Stability Passes Aachen DIN 54318
Light Fastness BS1006 1990 B02 (Better than 6: Scale bad =1 to good = 8)
Shampoo Fastness BS1006 UK-TB 1990:4-5 Wool 5 all other fibres (5 represents no change)
Rubbing Fastness BS1006 X 12 1990: Wet 5: Dry 4-5 (5 represents no change)
Laying Directions Lay the tiles in a checkerboard or broadloom style. A tackifier such as Dyne Tackifier adhesive must be used. Protect from castor wheel chairs with a desk mat. Care should be taken when laying on a parquet floor that it has an adequate DPM.
Maintenance Regular vacuum cleaning is recommended. Remove stains by sponging with a damp cloth. (do not use petrol or spirits). For more resistant stains, shampooing by a professional is recommended.
Samples
If you would like to receive free samples of any of our carpet tiles, simply call or order online. Samples will be sent out to you by first class post the same night.