Colorex installation methods Forbo

Colorex installation methods

1. Colorex fully adhered directly to the floor

Colorex can be installed onto a solid subfloor. When conductive properties are required, this should be done by firstly using a conductive primer after which copper tape, connected to an earth point, and conductive adhesive is applied.

When Colorex is installed using this process, the static charge is drained to earth via the earthing point. When conductivity is not required a standard primer and adhesive can be used. When installed on solid floors, Colorex can withstand heavy loads such as fork lift trucks without being damaged. The welding of Colorex tiles is optional for ESD areas, however is a requirement for cleanrooms. The unique dimensional stability of Colorex ensures no shrinkage and therefore a correctly installed weld will never open up.

2. Colorex bonded to a raised access floor panel
Often Colorex is bonded to a raised access floor panel that is used in cleanrooms or data centers. Due to the strength and unique properties of Colorex, it is suitable for use on all formats of raised access floor panels, including those designed to withstand the heavy point loading found in data centres. Since Colorex has extremely low emissions and a high density, it can be perforated for air flow systems that are often used in combination with raised access floors.

3. Colorex as loose lay tile
Colorex Plus is a high performance floor covering system consisting of loose lay tiles for all areas of application where expensive sub floor preparations or downtime is an issue. Specific sub floor treatment or preparation is not necessary as long as the floor is reasonably level. Colorex plus can be installed without distruption of activities and can be used immediately after installation, even by fork lift trucks. The unique honeycomb structure on the underside of Colorex plus allows damp floors to be ventilated during use. Colorex tiles offer all the benefits associated with Colorex along with a unique dovetail system that remains hidden under the surface.

Colorex Plus is available as an Electrical Conductive (EC) High performance version, or it can be ordered as a Static Dissipate (SD) performance version. Additionally there is an standard version for non conductive installations where a high level of conductivity is not required. The Colorex plus collection is complemented with an R11 slip resistant option that can be used in conjunction with all other types of Colorex plus tiles for areas of heavy duty usage.