In a patterned carpet, it is the distance from one point in the figure to where the identical point appears again. Pattern repeat is measured in width and length. When installing a patterned carpet, there is additional waste, since the pattern must be matched at all seams and doorways.
Slip-Resistant floors are available in Vinyl, Rubber and Ceramic products. All of these products meet ADA requirements.
Most carpet has some static-dissipative properties, to resist the tendency for static electricity to occur with foot traffic in low humidity conditions. If computer or machinery specifications call for more protection from static electricity, Anti-Static Tile or Carpet is available.
Each Ceramic or Stone product has characteristics that make it suitable for different applications. Here are some interesting facts.
Porcelain tile is often used in commercial settings, since it is scratch, stain and fade resistant.
Slate is a natural stone product, so expect shading variations. Slate has high freeze and water resistance. Natural slate varies in hardness and density. It resists wear, dirt and most chemicals.
Ceramic tiles include a tremendous variety of products. Ceramic tiles are rated, so that the product installed will fit its intended purpose. The "Breaking Strength" test measures the strength of a tile, so that it will bear the expected load. The "Scratch Hardness" test measures the relative hardness of glazed tile. It uses MOH scale ratings.
VCT stands for Vinyl Composition Tile. But, don't let the name fool you. Did you know that more than 80% of VCT is Limestone? VCT is a cost effective way of handling high traffic areas. Please visit our tile page for more information about VCT.
Cut-Pile refers to carpet, where the loops of yarn have been cut. Generally, cut-pile carpet is a solid color. It's ideal for residential or low-traffic commercial uses. Residential cut-pile typically has a higher pile and is plusher than commercial cut-pile. Common Commercial uses for cut-pile are offices or borders, where traffic is lighter & spills less likely. Most Commercial cut-pile carpets are available in 30 oz. and 36 oz. weights.
A loop carpet is one where the face yarns remain in continuous loops, connected together beneath the backing of the carpet. Loop carpets generally combine different colors, although there are some solid color loop carpets. Loop carpets are ideal for higher-traffic areas, such as corridors & stairs. The combination of colors can disguise traffic patterns and spills.
Olefin or Polypropylene carpet is made from Polypropylene fiber. It is strong yet lightweight. However, it has a soft polymer structure, with lower resilience and texture retention than Nylon.
In most commercial and residential applications, a covering is required where the wall meets the floor. Similar to a kick plate on a door, wall base protects the bottom of the wall and provides a finished look to the room. Wall base can be made out of ceramic, wood, rubber or vinyl. "Cove Base" refers to the slight curl at the bottom of the base. Cove Base is generally used with Ceramic or VCT floors. Straight Base is flat (no curl at the bottom). Straight Base is generally used with carpet.
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