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There's more to heavy contract carpet tiles than simple rectangular shapes. In this section we look at various aspects of what you might want to know about carpet itles, from design through to installation and care. Over the coming months we'll be adding much more, so by all means check back to keep up with the latest developments. You'll need a PDF document reader to view some of these files. If you don't have one installed, click the link below to download the free Adobe Acrobat reader.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ArticlesRussia Offers OpportunitiesRussia's growing economy has made it a highly worthwhile target for UK exporters. However, as we found out when selling carpet tiles, the red economy is surrounded by tape of the same colour! Article: Russia Offers Opportunities Dyeing to KnowDyeing in one form or another has been with us for centuries. There is evidence that during the Neolithic period, (12,000 BC) dyeing had been used to decorate clothing and other fabrics. Back then it was a simple process of using vegetation and dipping the materials into the pulp. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eco-Friendly Carpet TilesGoing green, environmental awareness and eco friendly are words that have become part of our daily lexicon. Nearly every industry operates initiatives designed to help protect the planet and the futures of our children. The manufacturing of carpet tiles is no different, but needs not only to be eco friendly on a global scale, but also environmentally soundwithin a work or home space... Article: Eco-Friendly Carpet Tiles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cleaning and Maintaining Carpet TilesCarpet tiles are exceptionally hard wearing and stain-tolerant, but it's worth protecting your investment with just a little considered maintenance. Article: Cleaning and Maintaining Carpet Tiles This article is also available as a white paper. Click here to download it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Explanation of Carpet Tile Usage SymbolsWhat do all those usage symbols really mean? This article tells you what to look for when you're choosing heavy contract carpet tiles for commercial premises. Article: An Explanation of Carpet Tile Usage Symbols This article is also available as a white paper. Click here to download it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Standard Tests For Carpet TilesThe term 'heavy contract' is often misused. To be classified as a genuine heavy contract product, carpet tiles need to satisfy certain standard tests. This article explains how the criteria are met. Article: Standard Tests For Carpet Tiles. This article is also available as a white paper. Click here to download it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nothing Square About Carpet TilesCarpet tiles have established themselves as a logical choice for office refurbishment. They're hard wearing, relatively cheap to buy, and it's easy to replace small areas of damage or wear. But it's generally accepted that this convenience means sacrificing design freedom. A square tile doesn't lend itself to curves and circular motifs. Or so you'd think. Article: Nothing Square About Carpet tiles This article is also available as a white paper. Click here to download it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recycling at Ground-LevelBürofloor BT70 carpet tile takes use of recycled materials to a new level Recycling bins have become a part of our daily life. Many of us regard them as a nuisance and resent the extra time we now have to put into sorting our rubbish. That's hardly surprising when we read of council's taking the separated recyclable waste and dumping it in landfill sites. So it's reassuring to see that at least some of what we throw away is being put to good use. If you're in an office, look down - what's under your feet may have started life as a plastic bottle. Article: Recycled Material in Carpet tiles This article is also available as a white paper. Click here to download it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flattening Out the Cost of Carpet TilesNylon versus Polypropylene The majority of Bürofloor carpet tiles are made from nylon pile such as Aquafil. While polypropylene offers cost savings, how does its performance stack up against the preferred material? Article: Flattening Out the Cost of Carpet Tiles This article is also available as a white paper. Click here to download it.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Very Fibre of a Carpet TileA brief history of nylon Nylon has become the preferred material for commercial capret tiles. This article gives a brief look back at the origins of this world-changing material. |
