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Carpet Tile – Detailed Specification 1. Product Description

Carpet tiles (modular carpet) are square or rectangular sections of carpet designed for easy installation, replacement, and maintenance. They are engineered for commercial and heavy-traffic environments while offering design flexibility.

2. Standard Dimensions

• Tile Size: 500 mm × 500 mm (most common)
  (Other options: 600 × 600 mm, 250 × 1000 mm planks)

• Thickness: 5 mm – 8 mm

• Pile Height: 2.5 mm – 4 mm

• Weight: 4.0 – 6.5 kg/m² (depending on backing type)

3. Construction Type

• Manufacturing Method: Tufted (most common)

• Pile Construction:

  • Loop pile

  • Multi-level loop

  • Cut pile

  • Cut & loop combination

• Gauge: 1/10" or 1/12"

• Stitch Rate: 8–12 stitches per inch

4. Yarn Specification

• Material Options:

  • 100% Solution-dyed Nylon (high durability & stain resistance)

  • Polypropylene (economical option)

  • Polyester (color vibrancy)

• Yarn Weight: 450 – 700 GSM

• Color Fastness: Excellent resistance to fading

• Anti-static Treatment: ≤ 3.5 kV (as per industry standards)

5. Backing System

• Primary Backing: Non-woven polyester

• Secondary Backing Options:

  • PVC with fiberglass reinforcement

  • Bitumen backing

  • Cushion backing for enhanced comfort

• Backing Thickness: 2.5 mm – 4 mm

• Dimensional Stability: ± 0.2%

6. Performance Characteristics

• Wear Resistance: Suitable for heavy commercial use

• Sound Absorption: NRC 0.15 – 0.25

• Thermal Insulation: Adds floor warmth

• Slip Resistance: High coefficient of friction

• Fire Rating: Complies with commercial fire standards (e.g., Class Bfl-s1 depending on region)

• Impact Resistance: Good recovery after compression

7. Installation

• Method:

  • Glue-down (pressure-sensitive adhesive)

  • Tackifier adhesive

  • Interlocking systems (in some models)

• Installation Patterns:

  • Monolithic

  • Quarter-turn

  • Brick

  • Ashlar

8. Maintenance

• Regular vacuuming

• Spot cleaning for stains

• Individual tile replacement (no need to replace full carpet)

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