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74 FLOORS April | May 2010 Feature: Resilient Flooring Resilient flooring still gaining market share The resilient flooring market has significantly increased its share of the domestic floorcovering industry throughout the world, due to growing commercial market demand, successful introduction and acceptance of product innovations such as luxury vinyl flooring, and consumers’ growing preference for low-cost, hard-surface flooring as the housing market weakened and the economy contracted. R esilient flooring is forecast to make additional inroads in the floorcovering industry as the South African Government encourages construction and refurbishment of healthcare and educational facilities – two key end-use markets. FloorworX (a member of the Accéntuate Group of Companies) is South Africa’s only manufacturer of vinyl floorcoverings, includ- ing semi-flexible tiles and fully flexible vinyl sheeting and tiles. It also supplies a comprehensive range of international resilient floorcoverings, laminate and wood flooring products and acces- sories which can command a place in the overall décor of any residential or commercial application. Modern technology has ensured that resilient floorcoverings have not been left behind in their capability of providing an excit- ing and original floor. Relatively inexpensive, very durable, easy to install and maintain, almost all types of resilient floorcoverings have excellent colour retention, outstanding wear performance, and will provide under- foot warmth and a high degree of insulation and sound absorption not found with many competitive ‘hard’ floorcoverings. Visit our new user-friendly website and manoeuvre your way through our products, adhesives and accessories until you spot the right product for the required application. FloorworX Africa Tel: 0860 346 679 Fax: 0861 346 679 Website: www.floorworx.co.za Feat 3 10.indd 74 3/31/10 1:05:07 PM

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74F LO O R S A p r i l |M a y 2 0 1 0

6 different patterns 8 standard coloursComplete Stair SystemEnhanced abrasion resistanceSuperior chemical resistanceJumbo Tiles – a ‘look-alike’ ceramic tileConductive floor tiles for electronically sensitive areas also available

Tel (011) 397 3330 • Fax (011) 397 3810 • e-mail: [email protected] • www.transittiles.com

Ready for the kick-offReady for the kick-off

a stud height of 0,80mm, a total thickness of 3mm, and feature eight

rows of 8 round studs of 25mm diameter.

The pastille shape of the studs allows for easy cleaning, and pro-

vides excellent non-slip characteristics, which makes them particu-

larly suitable for wet areas.

Because they are PVC-based, Transit tiles do not absorb mineral

oil-based liquids and are impervious to most solvents and chemicals.

They are warm underfoot and, because they are not affected by

water, they are ideal for use in change rooms and ablution blocks.

Ibrahim Bham

of Carpet & Décor

(www.carpetdecor.

co.za), Polokwane,

who installed floor-

ing at the stadium,

said, “It was a truly

amazing experience

being involved with

the professional

teams from the

building contrac-

tors, WBHO Pauls Joint Venture, on a project like this.

We have also worked extensively with Schalk van der Merwe of

Prism Architects and his efficient team on this and numerous other

projects, which is always a pleasure in doing so.”

Transit Floor Tiles

Tel: 011 397 3330 Fax: 011 397 3810

The Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane will host four first-

round matches in the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup (including

France vs Mexico, who are in the same group as South Africa), and

will be used by the local soccer teams once the competition is over,

as well as showcasing other sports, including rugby.

Built next to the existing stadium at a cost of around R1,1-billion,

this new arena has four two-tier stands, bringing the seating capac-

ity to 46 000.

Almost 4 000m² of Transit 8x8 PVC studded tiles were used for

this project – 1 332m² in Mushroom colour that were used in all

change rooms and referee rooms, and 2 427m² in Olive Green for

the public areas and corridors, all installed by Carpet & Décor using

a 2-part polyurethane adhesive.

The tiles are 300mm x 300mm with a base thickness of 2,20mm,

F e a t u r e : R e s i l i e n t F l o o r i n g

Resilient flooring still gaining market shareThe resilient flooring market has significantly

increased its share of the domestic floorcovering

industry throughout the world, due to growing

commercial market demand, successful introduction

and acceptance of product innovations such as luxury

vinyl flooring, and consumers’ growing preference for

low-cost, hard-surface flooring as the housing market

weakened and the economy contracted.

Resilient flooring is forecast to make additional inroads in the

floorcovering industry as the South African Government

encourages construction and refurbishment of healthcare and

educational facilities – two key end-use markets.

FloorworX (a member of the Accéntuate Group of Companies)

is South Africa’s only manufacturer of vinyl floorcoverings, includ-

ing semi-flexible tiles and fully flexible vinyl sheeting and tiles.

It also supplies a comprehensive range of international resilient

floorcoverings, laminate and wood flooring products and acces-

sories which can command a place in the overall décor of any

residential or commercial application.

Modern technology has ensured that resilient floorcoverings

have not been left behind in their capability of providing an excit-

ing and original floor.

Relatively inexpensive, very durable, easy to install and maintain,

almost all types of resilient floorcoverings have excellent colour

retention, outstanding wear performance, and will provide under-

foot warmth and a high degree of insulation and sound absorption

not found with many competitive ‘hard’ floorcoverings.

Visit our new user-friendly website and manoeuvre your way

through our products, adhesives and accessories until you spot

the right product for the required application.

FloorworX Africa

Tel: 0860 346 679

Fax: 0861 346 679

Website: www.floorworx.co.za

Feat 3 10.indd 74 3/31/10 1:05:07 PM