Composition and Manufacture 

ecotile is injection moulded using either virgin, recycled or a combination of both virgin and recycled material. All recycled material is strictly controlled and graded, the quality of recycled material used in the manufacture of ecotile has a lower filler content than virgin material used by our competitors and is therefore more durable, less likely to mark or scuff and is guaranteed not to warp or deform. Our unique manufacturing method not only guarantees a better quality of floor tile but also helps protect the environment.

Standards and Accreditation

Meets & exceeds requirements of BS EN 685:1996 (Resilient and laminate floor coverings) and BS EN 649:1997 (Resilient Floor coverings. Homogeneous and heterogeneous pvc floor coverings), BBA 96/3229/3

Life Cycle Cost 

ecotile is a loose laid system so in the event of damage or excessive wear individual tiles can be lifted and replaced significantly extending the life of the floor and reducing the life cycle cost.

Sustainability 

ecotile is 100% recyclable, at the end of its service life the tiles can be granulated and re-used to manufacture a new floor. Most floor coverings only have a limited life span due to wear or the building occupier’s wishes to refurbish or alter the building’s appearance. Most waste floor coverings will end up in landfill due to the fact that once it has been adhered to the floor it cannot be re-used. Not only can ecotile be recycled but there is a strong market for pre-owned tiles

Anticipated Service Life

25 years +

Recycled content 

Black –         100%

Light Grey & Dark Grey – 75% to 100% *

Colours –         50% to 100% *

Environmental Impact 

During 2007 we converted 20,000 tons of waste plastics including post consumer and post industrial waste.

VOC Content 

Trace elements of volatile’s from modifiers and non PVC based additives. Significantly lower VOC levels when compared to resin based flooring systems or the levels encountered when using adhesives to stick down conventional floor coverings.

Sound Absorption 

Noise reduction of up to 46db can be achieved

Guarantees 

All the products in the ecotile range are guaranteed to remain free from manufacturing defects for 10 years from the date of installation.

Dimensions

Tile: 500mm x 500mm or 450mm x 450mm

Ramp: 500mm x 120mm

Hardness

74 to 96 Shore A

Fire Performance (flame)

ecotile does not support combustion and achieves Class 1 spread of flame when tested to BS 476: Part 7

Anti-Slip Qualities

Tested in accordance with the UK slip resistance guidelines.

Test results: Potential for slip in wet conditions: LOW

Abrasion Wear 

Group T (<2.0mm2/100 revs) (EN660-2) 16

Mechanical Resistance

17 N/mm2 to DIN 53516

Dimensional Stability 

BS EN 434:1994 – Maximum change in dimension <0.1%

Chemicals

ecotile is resistant to most commonly used chemicals and hydrocarbons. A comprehensive chemical resistance chart is available upon request. Caution is advisable if Ketone based solvents are in use.

Colour Fastness

>6 (EN 20105 BO2: Method 3)

Installation

All installations in accordance with Code of Practice BS 8203:2001 and The Versatile Flooring Co. Ltd. installation instructions.

Cleaning

Day-to-day cleaning uses a rotary scrubber dryer or damp mopping