Affiliations and CertificationsFLEXCO® is affiliated with industry organizations such as ASID, AAHID, IIDA, and the U.S. Green Building Council. Their products are certified by entities like the Coast Guard, International Maritime Organization, and FloorScore®, ensuring high standards in
flooring solutions.
Life Cycle Cost ComparisonThe document compares life cycle costs of flooring materials over 15 years, highlighting
rubber flooring as cost-effective compared to VCT, sheet vinyl, and high-grade carpet.
Product Lines and InnovationsFLEXCO® offers a variety of rubber and
vinyl flooring products, including the FLEXCO® color line, EnviroFlex™ products, and textured and recycled rubber tiles. Innovations include Spray-Grip™ Adhesive and rubber corner blocks for efficient installations.
Environmental Commitment
FLEXCO® emphasizes environmental stewardship through its EnviroFlex™ line, using recycled materials and contributing to LEED® certification, with a commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices.
Design and Customization
FLEXCO® offers a comprehensive color palette and custom color capabilities, allowing design flexibility across product lines. The FlexTones® color matching system ensures design consistency.
Case Studies
Projects like the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools and Lighthouse Christian School showcase FLEXCO®'s commitment to quality and sustainability in educational environments.
Product Overview
The document discusses FLEXCO® flooring products, emphasizing antimicrobial properties, durability, and design flexibility. Products include rubber tiles and sheets, naturally resistant to mold and mildew, designed for comfort and slip resistance.
Environmental Contributions
FLEXCO® products may contribute to LEED® credits for new constructions, commercial interiors, and existing buildings, recognized for recycled content, regional materials, rapidly renewable materials, and low-emitting materials.
Certifications
FLEXCO® has FloorScore® Certification, ensuring compliance with indoor air quality emissions requirements, meeting criteria for CHPS, LEED® Green Building Rating Systems, and the Green Guide for Health Care.
Pricing and Design Flexibility
The FlexOne pricing structure allows consistent pricing across different colors within a product line, enabling creative and budget-friendly design options. The Distinct Designs color program offers maximum design flexibility without minimum order requirements.
Product Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for product lines like FlexTones®, Evolving Styles®, SpexTones®, Tuflex® Force™, and Prime Sports™, each offering different gauges, sizes, and color options with features like slip resistance, noise reduction, and ease of maintenance.
Applications and Case Studies
FLEXCO® products are used in diverse environments such as schools, hospitals, hotels, and sports facilities, with testimonials and case studies highlighting performance and aesthetic appeal in real-world applications.
Overview
The document provides specifications and applications for FLEXCO® flooring products, including anti-slip, oil and grease resistant, vinyl, and static control flooring options, designed for environments like commercial kitchens, healthcare facilities, and data centers.
Specifications- Flextuft® Tile: Available in vulcanized and non-vulcanized forms, suitable for ramps and high-traffic areas, in 12" x 12" and 12" x 30' sizes.
- Repel™ Rubber Flooring: Oil and grease resistant, ideal for automotive and machine shop environments, offering slip resistance and comfort.
- Vinyl Flooring: Includes premium wood vinyl planks and luxury vinyl stone tiles, featuring anti-bacterial properties and scratch-resistant finishes.
- WoodTones™ Vinyl Plank: Offers a wood-like appearance with reduced maintenance and noise.
- Health Design™ Solid Vinyl Tile: Antimicrobial and antifungal, suitable for sterile environments.
- Contract® Solid Vinyl Tile: Durable and easy to maintain, with antimicrobial properties.
- Appeal™ Solid Vinyl Tile: Combines style and durability, outperforming traditional vinyl composition tiles.
- ESD Flooring: Static control options in rubber and vinyl, designed to prevent electrostatic discharge in sensitive environments.
Applications and Recommendations- Flextuft® is recommended for foyers, exercise facilities, and stairways.
- Repel™ is suitable for areas exposed to oil and grease, such as garages.
- Vinyl flooring is ideal for high-traffic areas requiring easy maintenance and antibacterial properties.
- WoodTones™ and Health Design™ are recommended for environments needing a combination of aesthetics and hygiene.
- ESD flooring is crucial for data centers and healthcare facilities to prevent equipment damage from static discharge.
LEED Contributions
Many products may contribute to LEED credits, supporting sustainable building practices.
Adhesives
Various solvent-free epoxy adhesives are recommended for installation, ensuring durability and performance.
Overview
The document provides specifications and features of FLEXCO® stair treads, including rubber, vinyl, and metal options, highlighting design, durability, and safety features suitable for various applications from high-traffic areas to residential settings.
Specifications
The document outlines stair treads like Static Dissipative Vinyl Tile (DISS), Conductive Vinyl Tile (SP), and rubber stair treads like Radial®, Radial® II, and Square2, with specific dimensions, weight, and design features such as metal-reinforced noses and adjustable angles for enhanced performance and ADA compliance.
Procedures and Installation
Installation guidelines emphasize using appropriate adhesives like FLEXCO® 16/86 Multiperformance Tile & Tread Adhesive and FlexTape, with epoxy caulking compounds for certain installations to ensure durability and safety.
Standards and Compliance
Products meet standards like ASTM F 2169 for rubber treads and ANSI A117.1/705.3.3 for detectable warnings, contributing to LEED® credits MR 4, MR 5, and MR 6, supporting sustainable building practices.
Recommendations
The document recommends using FLEXCO® products for durability, safety features, and aesthetic appeal, suggesting a wide range of colors and designs to match specific project needs.
Accessories and Additional Features
Accessories like risers, stringers, and landing tiles complement stair treads, with abrasive grit strips and ribbed inserts for enhanced safety and compliance with OSHA and ADA standards.
Key Data from Tables
Tables provide detailed measurements and specifications for each product type, including gauge, depth, length, and weight per linear foot, listing the number of pieces per carton and matching profiles for seamless integration with other flooring solutions.
Overview
The document provides specifications and features of various wall base products offered by FLEXCO®, including Wallflowers® Premium Rubber Wall Base, Wood Elements™ Wall Base, Base Sculptures™ Wall Base, Base 2000™ Vinyl Wall Base, and Health Design™ Wall Base, covering related accessories and installation systems.
Specifications- Wallflowers® Premium Rubber Wall Base: Made from genuine thermoset vulcanized rubber, available in 61 colors, contributing to LEED® credits MR 5 and MR 6, durable with minimal maintenance.
- Wood Elements™ Wall Base: A thermoplastic Type TP rubber base mimicking wood, available in 4 colors, contributing to LEED® credits MR 4, MR 5, and MR 6.
- Base Sculptures™ Wall Base: Offers a wood-like appearance with increased durability and moisture resistance, available in 31 colors, contributing to LEED® credits MR 4, MR 5, and MR 6.
- Base 2000™ Vinyl Wall Base: Economical option with a superior finish, available in 61 colors, contributing to LEED® credits MR 4, MR 5, and MR 6.
- Health Design™ Wall Base: Designed for easy installation and hygiene, available in 15 colors, contributing to LEED® credits MR 4, MR 5, and MR 6.
Installation and Accessories- FLEXCO® offers accessories like inside and outside corners, adhesive guns, nozzles, and welding beads for seamless installation.
- Welding beads are available in matching or contrasting colors for rubber and vinyl tiles, ideal for areas requiring high hygiene standards.
- SubLeveling Systems are available for leveling uneven subfloors, providing a flexible and mold-resistant solution.
Key Features- All products are made in the USA and offer various color options to match different design needs.
- Products are designed to be durable, easy to install, and maintain, with options for seamless and flexible installations.
- Many products contribute to LEED® credits, supporting sustainable building practices.
Overview
The document provides specifications and test results for various flooring accessories and adhesives offered by FLEXCO®, including product types, colors, packaging, and ASTM test results for durability, resilience, slip resistance, and fire safety.
Product Specifications- Accessories: Includes carpet transitions, cove caps, tub mouldings, stair nosings, reducers, and quarter round trims, available in various colors and sizes, with specific packing details.
- Adhesives: A range of adhesives for different applications, including epoxy, solvent-free, and sprayable options, each with specific spread rates and recommended uses.
ASTM Test Results- Rubber Tile: Meets ASTM F 1344 standards with excellent durability and slip resistance, fire test data shows Class 1 rating.
- Flextuft®: Exceeds slip resistance standards and passes fire safety tests.
- Tuflex® Force™: Demonstrates high tensile strength and excellent slip resistance.
- Prime Sports™: Shows excellent abrasion resistance and chemical resistance.
- Wall Base: Meets ASTM F 1861 standards with excellent chemical resistance and light stability.
- Rubber and Vinyl Stair Treads: Passes durability and slip resistance tests, with excellent fungi resistance.
- ESD Rubber and Vinyl Tile: Meets electrical resistance standards and shows excellent durability and slip resistance.
- Natural Elements and Contract® Vinyl: Demonstrates excellent durability, chemical resistance, and fire safety.
Key Features- Products are available in FlexTones® color options, with custom color-matched caulks available.
- Adhesives are designed for optimal performance with FLEXCO® products, ensuring reliable installation results.
- Sampling kits and product swatches are available for customer selection assistance.
Chemical Resistance
The document outlines the chemical resistance of FLEXCO® products, highlighting their excellent resistance to various chemicals as per ASTM F 925 standards, providing detailed results for acids, alcohols, alkalies, aromatics, ketones/esters, and miscellaneous chemicals, indicating changes such as surface dulling, staining, or no change after exposure.
Rubber Flooring Specifications
The document specifies different types of rubber tiles and sheets, including RADIAL®, SpexTones®, FlexTuft®, Evolving Styles®, and Prime Sports™ Flooring, described in terms of construction, size, thickness, and compliance with safety codes like NFPA 101, emphasizing the use of recommended FLEXCO adhesives for installation.
Wall Base Specifications
Various wall base products are detailed, including Wallflowers® Premium Rubber, FLEXCO Base 2000™, Vinyl Molded Wall Base, Base Sculptures™, Wood Elements™, and Health Design™ Base, covering material quality, dimensions, and compliance with ASTM F 1861 standards, requiring specific FLEXCO adhesives for installation.
Stair Tread Specifications
The document describes rubber and vinyl stair treads, including those for the visually impaired, with specifications on material quality, dimensions, and compliance with ASTM F 2169 standards, requiring FLEXCO adhesives and epoxy nose caulking compound for installation.
ESD Flooring Specifications
ESD vinyl conductive and static dissipative tiles are specified for areas requiring electrostatic discharge protection, detailing tile size, gauge, and asbestos-free composition, with options for heat-welded installations.
Specifications
1. Tile Conformance: All tiles must conform to Federal Specification ASTM F 1700 for Solid Vinyl Tile or ASTM F 1344 for Rubber Floor Tile, and meet Class 1 NFPA Life Safety Code.
2. Electrical Resistance: Conductive tiles must meet NFPA 99 electrical resistance requirements, with specific resistance ranges for static dissipative and conductive tiles.
3. Material Quality: Tiles must be constructed of first-quality materials, free from imperfections, and contain no asbestos fiber.
Installation Procedures
1. Adhesives: FLEXCO 66/67SF ESD epoxy adhesive or other recommended FLEXCO adhesives must be used for installation, following manufacturer instructions.
2. Heat-Welding: For areas requiring heat-welded installation, tiles should be pre-grooved for Unitized Installation.
Product Specifications
1. ESD Rubber Static Dissipative Tile: 0.080" gauge, 24" x 24" size, meeting ASTM F 1344.
2. Logic™ Tile: Available in conductive or static dissipative options, 1/8" gauge, various sizes.
3. Appeal™, Contract™, Health Design™ Vinyl Tile: 1/8" gauge, various sizes, meeting ASTM F 1700, Class I, Type A.
4. Natural Elements Premium Wood Vinyl Plank: 0.120" gauge, 4" x 36" size, meeting ASTM F 1700, Class III.
5. Natural Elements Luxury Vinyl Stone Tile: 0.120" gauge, 18" x 18" size, meeting ASTM F 1700, Class III.
6. WoodTones™ Premium Wood Vinyl Plank: 1/8" thick, 3" x 36" size, meeting ASTM F 1700, Class III, Type B.
Recommendations
1. Use FLEXCO recommended adhesives for optimal installation results.
2. Ensure compliance with NFPA 99 electrical resistance requirements for safety.
3. Follow manufacturer installation instructions closely to maintain product integrity and performance.