TacTiles. Installation System

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1 TacTiles Installation System

2 Glue free installation We used TacTiles for a 4,000 square metre project in our exhibition centre. They have been down for nearly 2 years now, and I am really happy with the result. I was worried about how the TacTiles TM would stick, especially with it being a heavy traffic area. But the result is great, as they stuck down and held the carpet tiles without any problem at all. As the TacTiles do not damage the floor underneath, the floor can be used for many purposes, which is great for an exhibition centre. The tiles can be lifted and changed without causing any damage. They have been fitted without any trouble, delay or extra mess that an adhesive would make. We would recommend this to others. PETER HUTCHINSON, SENIOR MAINTENANCE MANAGER, MANCHESTER CONVENTION CENTRE, UNITED KINGDOM Less mess, greater flexibility To support our efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of our carpet tiles, we ve developed a sustainable and highly effective method of installing them. With TacTiles, there s no need for liquid adhesives, so fitting tiles is quick, clean and easy and the process virtually eliminates emissions. There s also no damage to sub floors, and nothing to stop you lifting or moving the carpet whenever you want. Convenient and costeffective Unlike glue, TacTiles need no time to set. So as soon as the final carpet tile is laid, your floor is ready to use. And when the time comes to replace or move the carpet, TacTiles are easy to lift and recycle. There s no sticky mess on the backing and no need for a costly clean-up of the sub floor. You can even lift and replace individual carpet tiles with no problem. 1 2

3 How TacTiles work TacTiles are small, clear 75mm x 75mm plastic adhesive squares, which are placed underneath the carpet tiles to fix them firmly to each other. This patented system creates a floating floor so the flooring is fastened tight, but not stuck permanently in place. TacTiles come in small cardboard boxes that are easy to carry and transport. The cardboard box works as a dispenser for the installer and can easily be recycled after use, avoiding waste from buckets and containers. There are two types of TacTiles developed especially for InterfaceFLOR carpet tiles with Graphlex or GlasBac backings. TacTiles work for all installation methods and can be used in all types of commercial installations except for stairways and certain areas with very heavy wheeled traffic. TacTiles are quick to install because there is no waiting time and no cleaning of materials when the installation is done. In most cases, especially for refurbishments, TacTiles can be installed straight away on the existing sub floor. And there are added benefits of easy replacement and the protection of sub floors when using TacTiles instead of traditional glue. FRANDS SØRENSEN, Owner, GARANT SKANDERBORG, Denmark 3 4

4 Sustainable system In Europe, between g of adhesive is typically needed per square metre in a standard carpet tile installation, compared with only 5g per square metre for TacTiles. This means that the environmental impact is reduced with around 90% compared to traditional adhesives according to life cycle assessment (LCA). Environmental Impact of Typical Glue vs. TacTiles Making recycling easier TacTiles also make it easier to re-use carpet tiles in a different location and facilitate easier recycling at end of life, leaving no residues at the backing of the carpet. TacTiles are made using PET, the same material as plastic bottles. So they can also be fully recycled. InterfaceFLOR Grid-Set Green Glue 2000 TacTiles Installation System 5 6

5 Virtually zero VOCs TVOCs μg/m 3 Typical Emissions Decay Curves For Adhesive and Carpet Thresholds Adhesive Carpet Days EC1 - very low emissions adhesive GUT - Standard for carpet TacTiles eliminate the biggest source of VOC emissions from a carpet installation. Because TacTiles don t use liquid adhesives, they virtually eliminate the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) associated with liquid adhesives. This means fewer nasty smells, a healthier working environment, and less impact on indoor air quality in general. It might be a surprise to some that even the lowest-emission adhesives typically emit more VOCs than the actual carpet independent of the type of backing used. So comparing VOCs of a carpet is totally meaningless unless you also address the issues surrounding the adhesives and this is what TacTiles do. Adding to your green building If you are working towards a green building certification, using TacTiles will help you gain extra credits or points. By lowering levels of VOCs in a building, TacTiles meet the indoor air quality criteria of the most used green building ratings such as LEED, BREEAM, DGNB and HQE. So this smart new approach to carpet installation doesn t just create a better environment for all involved, it also ensures you re recognised for it. In my opinion, there s no better installing solution for the time. MARSAC is very involved in sustainability, and we always try to find the best sustainable solutions to minimize the environmental impacts of our projects. We ve worked with InterfaceFLOR for a long time now and had many successful partnerships in the past. When we were proposed this new system to install carpet tiles, we adopted it right away. We are very convinced of all the benefits it generates and the added value it represents. JEAN PAUL CONTIVAL, COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR, MARSAC FLOORING COMPANY, FRANCE 7 8

6 Becoming the standard We have sold more than 33 million TacTiles since its launch. This is enough to install 20% of our carpet tiles globally. And the success is growing. It s just a smarter way to install carpet tiles. I didn t have any problems Our high-priority was to with TacTiles at all. For a have an ongoing business substantial project of 1,000 during installation without square metres, the tiles had disruption. We rely on no problem in being fitted, this and the result was and the finished result was remarkably positive. It great. Cost was not an issue went quickly to install all in choosing this product the surfaces without any and I would definitely noise and odours that may use it again. With more occur when installing with experience, it will be even traditional adhesive. quicker to install. Overall it A sustainable approach that was a cleaner fresher way to saves us money and gives install carpet. less disruption in our normal work it was the ultimate BRIANE RUANE, FLOORING CONTRACTOR, CREAN MOSAICS, IRELAND TacTiles TM is a very smart system that is especially useful for smaller areas, because there is no drying time and no hassle carrying buckets and containers. Often I have to do the repairs or installation while people are working, and then it s a great benefit that there is no smell or offgassing from the adhesive. People are positively surprised that they are hardly disrupted. solution for us. KJETIL JACOBSEN, BO GRANQVIST, MANAGEMENT ABB PROPERTY AB, SWEDEN INSTALLER, GULVEKSPERTEN, DENMARK 9 10

7 For more information AE A BA BE BG BY CH / CS CZ DE DK ES FR HR HU IE IN IT KZ NL MK NO PL +48 (0) PT RO /42/43/44 RS RU SA SE SK SI UA +38(044) UK +44 (0) ZA This brochure is manufactured in the United Kingdom July 2011