subject: Tactiles - The Sustainable Way To Install Carpet Tiles [print this page] TacTiles are much more than a cute nameTacTiles are much more than a cute name. They are actually a big part of what makes carpet tiles so environmentally friendly. Today we check out what is behind TacTiles and why (for the sustainability minded) your choice of adhesive method for carpet tiles is just as critical as the choice of your carpet manufacturer.
What are TacTiles?
TacTiles are clear adhesive films that connect carpet tiles together to form a stable surface. Prior to the invention of TacTiles, the adhesive options for keeping carpet tiles in place were conventional liquid glues which cannot be easily removed.
Sustainable - TacTiles
TacTiles have several advantages for companies that are trying to minimise their environmental impact .. aside from the significant environmental advantages offered by the products themselves! These include:
Eliminating the emission of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds): By choosing Tactiles, you will eliminate the issue of VOC emissions from liquid glues and hence improve indoor air quality and comfort for installers and occupiers of the space.
90% lower environmental footprint: This is calculated including manufacturing processes and after-installation factors.
Reusability & Recyclability: Reusable items are the most environmentally sound of all. TacTiles can be reused up to 3 times, depending on the installation. Using TacTiles also means that the overlaying carpet tiles can be simply lifted, removed and replaced allowing the design to be updated, without having to replace the entire carpet. The removed carpet tiles can also be reused at a later stage or recycled along with the TacTiles.
TacTile installation
TacTiles allow much quicker and simpler installation and as with any other carpet installation the subfloor will need to be prepared as per AS24552007.
TacTiles - Perfect for Heritage flooring
TacTiles connect carpet tiles together to create a floating floor, hence they are suitable for wood, ceramic, marble, concrete and stone subfloors. Heritage flooring can be protected by using TacTiles, as the subfloor is not destroyed or damaged with adhesives.
TacTiles are not only a clever practical invention, but also increase your choices in environmental specification options.
