MAKING AN ENTRANCE
First impressions are vital so selecting the right entrance matting system should be a key consideration in a building’s design says Milliken.
When walking into a building one of the first things you notice is cleanliness therefore the right entrance matting system can help to create that all important good first impression. So much time and thought goes into choosing a building’s interior décor and flooring, yet the doorway - the first line of defence against the elements - is often neglected.
Up to 90% of the soiling entering a facility is walked in through the front door, which can result in several kilos of dirt brought in per day and rain can double or even treble this amount. When you think that approximately 40% of a maintenance budget is allocated to floor cleaning, and that efficient matting can save up to 65% of the cleaning costs dedicated to floors, it makes sense to choose your entrance flooring solution very carefully. This can also lead to significant future savings on floorcovering replacement. With an efficient entrance flooring system in place, cleaning costs can be reduced significantly, as less dirt and moisture enter the building.
Milliken’s aim is to provide a complete entrance flooring solution which helps you protect your floors and keep them safe, but which also considers aesthetics and design. Combining style and function, you can create an entranceway to your building which balances superior design and image while keeping in mind safety and functionality. A mat shouldn’t be an afterthought of building design, but a key functional and aesthetic consideration.
For the best protection against the outdoor elements, public spaces and commercial buildings can benefit from a three-part entryway system. Depending on the size of the area, this system ensures that there is at least 25 feet of walk off matting, which results in most dirt and moisture being prevented from entering the building.
ZONE 1 - OUTDOORS: The area just before the building access - requires a product with scraping action to remove grit and heavy dirt particles, including snow or sand.
ZONE 2 - INDOORS: The primary area just inside the building where a product with dual action - scraping and moisture retention - should be installed to defend against dirt and moisture. This area often features a recessed mat well.
ZONE 3 - INDOORS: The secondary area inside the building after Zone 2. A textile product is the preferred solution to target any remaining soil and moisture.
THE OBEX PRODUCT COLLECTION OFFERS A COMPLETE
3-ZONE SOLUTION ZONE 1 and 2: ARX HD - PRIOR, TERGO AND FORMA
For Zone 1 and 2, Milliken recommends the new ARX HD collection which features an ultra- durable interlocking modular system consisting of three products: Prior, Tergo and Forma. They are all offered in both 11 and 16mm thicknesses to meet all architectural requirements for installation in recessed mat wells or surface mounting on the floor. All three are available in open or closed construction for outdoor and indoor situations and can be combined.
ZONE 2 and 3: QUADRUS AND FORIS
Quadrus is a modular entrance tile system that creates a stunning ambience in a space that must also deal with an active world and create a barrier against the elements. Designed to provide a superior combination of performance and aesthetics, the ECONYL dual-fibre polyamide yarn and
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