FLOORING SOLUTIONS FOR STUDENT HOUSING

Student residences are increasingly being

designed to foster community, connection

and adaptability.

Students need small, private living and

sleeping quarters, but enjoy communal

living spaces such as study nooks,

kitchens, gyms and living areas. These

environments promote interactivity,

communal connections and flexibility for

students. After all, a positive resident

experience is great for resident recruiting.

Connections

Low reflective, slip resistant floor covering with excellent energy and noise absorbent properties that contributes to a healthy living environment.

It offers:

• Comfort

• Easy maintenance

• Acoustic Benefits

• Durability

• Low Lifecycle cost

• Safety From Slip/Falls

Kinetex®

Human–Centered Solutions

Light Reflectivity

• Soothing, Non-institutional Appearance• Reduces Eye Strain

Acoustics

• Highly Sound Absorbent

Air Quality

• Low VOCs• Sequesters Airborne Particulates

Safety

• High Traction Wet or Dry• NFSI High Traction Certified

Comfort

• Firm, Anti-fatigue and Energy Absorbtion Properties

Noise Reduction

Kinetex offers one of the highest Noise Reduction Coefficients and Impact Insulation Classifications of any commercial flooring product. This unparalleled acoustic performance results in dramatic reductions in both airborne and structure borne noise. Its excellent Impact Insulation Classification effectively promotes good sleeping and study environments.

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Source: Testing through independent laboratory.

Acoustic Benefits

Flooring Type

Structure Borne Noise Reduction

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20

30

50

60

0

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VCT RUBBER CARPET TCF

70

Source: Testing through independent laboratory.

Acoustic Benefits

Cushion & Insulation

• Kinetex’s high-density backing

and soft textile surface provides

exceptional underfoot comfort

compared to hard surface

• Offers a thermal R—value rating of

.73 making it a much more effective

insulation tool compared to hard

surface (.06 –.08)

Comfort

Source: Luedtke. “Floor Coverings Dust and Airborne Contaminants.” International E-Journal of Flooring Sciences. August 2003.

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Healthier Spaces

The two most important IAQ factors to consider when specifying flooring are the product’s VOC emissions and its ability to sequester airborne particulates.

Independent laboratory tests show that, unlike hard surface flooring, carpet and textile composite floor coverings are effective in keeping respirable particulates out of the breathing zone, contributing to healthier IAQ.

Indoor Air Quality

The Breathing Zone

The first wall-to-wall interior floor covering to be certified as a High Traction surface by the National Floor Safety Institute.

Having high-traction certified products enhances overall safety performance.

Safety

Reducing Slip-falls

Kinetex has withstood over 5 million foot traffic events with minimal wear at a

popular Florida-based entertainment venue.

Durability

High Traffic Environments

· Stain resistant

· Easily cleaned by vacuum, encapsulation or hot water extraction

· Quick to dry if hot water extracted

· No need to strip or buff

· Easy to replace with PreFix®

Source: Bishop J. “A Life-Cycle Cost Analysis for Floor Coverings. Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification,” IICRC. 2002 and Crowe M. “Custodial Tips and Other Ideas, Rubber vs Carpet.” Custodial Working Group (CWG), Resource #004. Rev. October, 2009.

Annual Maintenance Costs: Rubber, VCT and Carpet

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2.0

1.0

1.5

2.5

3.0

3.5

0.5

VCT

Before waxing

After waxing

Ease of Maintenance

Saves Time & Money

PreFix® Pre-Applied Releasable Adhesive

PreFix is a quick installation solution for all Kinetex

textile composite flooring products. The release liner

easily peels away to reveal a series of pre-applied

adhesive strips that securely anchor the Kinetex

module in place.

Fast Installation

The life cycle cost of Kinetex is:• 51% less than rubber flooring

• 33% less than LVT flooring

• 55% less than VCT flooring

The costs shown reflect average SE United States costs, which may vary depending upon the cost of materials, the cost of installation and the cost of maintenance. The relative costs will remain approximately the same for most geographic locations.

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$2.00 $8.00 $6.30 $3.60

$1.40 $5.60 $4.41 $2.52

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7 years maintenance cost / Southeastern US

10 years maintenance cost / Southeastern US

$9.00$9.35

$11.80

$7.10

$7.00

$1.35

$5.50

$3.50

$8.40

$6.95

$9.91

$6.02

Life Cycle Costs: Installation & Maintenance

Total Cost of Ownership

Good for the Environment–Your residents want it.

Due to its lower mass, Kinetex has a 50% lower

environmental impact compared to other commercial

floorings. With more than 55% recycled content,

Kinetex is NSF/ANSI-140 Platinum certified. In

addition, Kinetex is easily recycled into the next

generation of itself, as easily as an aluminum can.

As a certified zero waste to landfill manufacturer,

we go to great lengths to ensure that every product

we craft meets our high standards for quality and

environmental sustainability.

Environment

Fitness centers

Other social and multipurpose spaces such as game rooms, cyber café, theater, etc.

Study rooms Dorm room

Common corridor

Kinetex is designed for both comfort and withstanding high

traffic environments, making it ideal for multiple areas.

What Floor Do You Live On?

Study rooms

Fitness centers

Dorm room

Common corridor

Multipurpose/Gaming

Established in 1957, J+J Flooring Group is a leading manufacturer of commercial specified flooring. With our two brands – Invision broadloom and modular carpet and Kinetex textile composite flooring – we provide a range of product and service solutions to meet the needs of higher education.