Booklet Carpet Tile 201021

Elegance & Comfort in Modern Living
CARPET
TILE
OLEFIN & NYLON TILES
OLEFIN - PLAIN
MIKO AIR
8804 FEDORA GREY 8806 MEDIA GREY 8878 SAND REEF 8858 BRILLIANT RED 8809 GREY SMOKE 8899 BLACK CHARCOAL
8812 BLUE LAPIS 8898 FIESTA BLUE 8829 BLUE MOUNTAIN *8813 AQUA GLOW 8831 COFFEE BEAN 8868 COPPER WOOD
MYSTIC 1
3102 ENIGMA *3103 OCCULT 3105 STARCROSS 3106 LARKLIGHT 3108 PARADOX
MYSTIC 4
4151 BOBBY BLUE 4152 MERRY GREEN 4153 LIGHT PEACH 4154 DEEP ORANGE 4155 VELVET RED 4156 CHROME YELLOW
MOODSETTER
160 ROYAL RED 380 BLUE 790 DUNE 810 ANTILOPE 880 COPPER 950 SILVER
980 ANTHRACITE
Please note: There may be slight color difference between the picture and actual carpet. Slight color variation may occur from dye lot to dye lot.
OLEFIN - PLAIN
MAGICAL TILE
101 LIGHT GREY *109 LIGHT BEIGE
102 MEDIUM GREY *110 MEDIUM BEIGE
103 DARK GREY *111 LIGHT BROWN
104 MEDIUM BLUE *112 YELLOW MUSTARD
105 DARK BLUE *113 PUMPKIN ORANGE
106 BLACK 114 RED
107 MEDIUM GREEN *115 PURPLE
108 NEON GREEN
Kindly check stock availability with us before confirming the order. *Discontinued design.
NYLON - PLAIN
TRAFFIC 1*
*1511 MOBIL GREY *1514 SPEED RED *1515 NEON GREEN *1517 HEADWAY BLUE *1518 ASPHALT BLACK
TRAFFIC 2
2401 FREEZER RED 2402 JELLO BLUE 2404 PURPLE FUZZ 2405 APPLE GREEN 2406 ROYAL GOLD
2409 ORANGE SUN 2507 GREY MINE 2508 COFFEE CLUB 2509 BLUISH GREY 2510 DARK GREY
TREND
3611 SPECKLE BLACK 4105 SPECKLE 4453 SPECKLE BEIGE 4456 SPECKLE GREY 7003 COSMIC NAVY
BROWN
8101 MIDNIGHT GREY 8107 MOON SILVER 8115 JET BLACK 9501 BRIGHT RED
NYLON - PLAIN
T-HEX (HEXAGON)
2801 FUNNEL GREY 2802 DEEPER GREY 2803 ALMOST BLACK
2804 BLUSH RED 2805 COBALT BLUE 2806 LASER GREEN 2807 SECRET ORANGE
T-HEX (SQUARE)
1801 FUNNEL GREY 1082 DEEPER GREY 1803 ALMOST BLACK
1804 BLUSH RED 1805 COBALT BLUE 1806 LASER GREEN 1807 SECRET ORANGE
FIRST*
102 SAND 553 IMPERIAL BLUE 823 NUTMEG 914 GREY ROSE 961 GRAFLET 990 BLACK
OPPOSITE COLLECTION
907 MOUSSE 942 BASILTO 989 MAMOUTH 983 VISION 991 BLACK / BLUE
OLEFIN - LINEAR PATTERN
MYSTIC 2
3229 CYBER BLUE 3231 SANDY BEACH 3268 NEO BROWN 3299 GALAXY BLACK
MYSTIC 3
3022 HANSEL BEIGE 3024 MOSSIMO GREY 3025 TESCO BLUE 3026 DARK SLATE
MELODY 1
1346 RED DESERT 1361 MALIBU SAND 1362 GLACIER GREY 1364 RICH EARTH 1365 CONTINENTAL 1366 NOVEMBER SKY
BLUE
MELODY 2
2372 SANDBAR *2376 TIMBERLANE 2377 GREY TWEED 2378 BLACK FOREST *2388 CALICO BLUE
MELODY 3
6201 BRONZE FIRE 6208 FLINTROCK 6209 TIDEWATER 6210 RANCHWOOD
MELODY 4
4503 FORBES GREY 4504 CYPRESS BLUE 4505 EMPIRE BEIGE
MELODY 5
5971 HASHTAG 5973 PRIVIO GREY 5975 MUFFIN BEIGE 5976 FORUM BLUE
BROWN
MELODY 6
6981 KHAKI BEIGE 6983 BOULDER BROWN
6984 STERLING BLUE 6986 OYSTER GREY
6987 COSMIC BLACK
MELODY 7
7811 SPIRIT YELLOW 7841 CORSAGE GREEN
7812 S.YELLOW / R.GREY 7842 C.GREEN / R.GREY
7831 METEOR BLUE 7851 PHOENIX RED
7832 M.BLUE / R.GREY 7852 P.RED / R.GREY
7860 RUSTLING GREY

MANDATE 3*
*3805 DUFFLE GREY *3813 COASTAL BLUE *3824 PASTEL BEIGE *3835 CAROB BROWN
MANDATE 8
8401 AZURE GREY 8403 NOVO BLUE 8404 RIPPLE BLACK 8405 MONDE BROWN 8407 RAKI BEIGE
MANDATE 10
1041 CORNICO BEIGE 1042 COSMIC GREY 1043 OXFORD BLUE
OLEFIN - GRAPHIC PATTERN

MANDATE 1*
*1806 OAKWOOD *1821 JERICHO TAN *1823 GRENADA *1825 CAFE NOIR
MANDATE 2*
*2841 GINGER BEIGE *2844 RAVEL BROWN *2847 GREY SUEDE *2848 REGION BLUE
MANDATE 4
4801 NOUGAT BEIGE 4802 DARK LATTE *4803 MINT GREEN 4806 BLACK CANVAS 4807 MARTINI BLUE
MANDATE 5
5801 ZION BEIGE 5802 SILVERVALE 5804 CARBON BLACK *5805 VAPOR BROWN 5806 RHYME BLUE
MANDATE 6
6901 MELLOW BLUE 6903 BISTRO GREY 6904 DUSKY BEIGE 6906 VORTEX BROWN
MANDATE 7
7401 GALLERY BEIGE 7402 SPACE GREY 7403 WAFER BLUE 7405 COSY BLACK
MANDATE 9
9003 PEARL RIVER 9005 BLUE JAY 9006 EAGLE ROCK
MANDATE 11
1151 BOBBY BLUE 1154 DEEP ORANGE
1191 B.BLUE / C.GREY 1194 D.ORANGE / C.GREY
1152 MERRY GREEN 1156 CHROME YELLOW
1192 M.GREEN / C.GREY 1196 C.YELLOW / C.GREY
1159 CLOUDY GREY
MANDATE 12
1208 MAESTRO GREY 1220 AZURITE BLUE 1239 GENESIS GREY 1245 SCOTCH BEIGE
MANDATE 13
1301 MATRIX GREY 1305 TRAD BEIGE
1302 WALTZ BLUE 1308 LUMINOUS ROSE
1303 PASCAL GREEN

MOZAIK
185 ROSEWOOD WINE 685 ALMOND BEIGE 945 COOL GREY 965 SMOKY BLACK
NYLON - LINEAR PATTERN

TOPAZ 2
7201 VENUS BEIGE 7202 SILVER MOON 7205 VELVET MARS
FIRST-LINES
541 IMPERIAL BLUE 546 CRIMSON BLUE 856 NUTMEG 916 GRAFLET 966 CRIMSON BLACK 971 BLACK
IN-GROOVE
575 AZUITE 834 TABAC 942 BASILTO 966 GRANITE 989 MEGALITH
LINE-UP*
562 PLAU 849 ANTILOPE 956 TAUBENGRAU 995 COKES
NYLON - GRAPHIC PATTERN
TOPAZ 1
*7104 MASH BROWN 7108 SLING GREY *7109 HUSH PURPLE 7110 COMBO BLUE 7113 SAVVY BEIGE
TOPAZ 3*
*7303 MONARCH *7304 UNION GREY *7307 ASPEC BLUE

BROWN
TOPAZ 4
4400 SHADY GREY 4406 ROYAL GOLD
4401 FREEZER RED 4409 ORANGE SUN
4402 JELLO BLUE 4499 MIDDLE GREY
4405 APPLE GREEN
TOPAZ 5
5501 POLISHED GREY 5502 NEBULA GREY 5506 MOON MIST 5509 ASTRAL BLUE
TOPAZ 6
6301 SHAKESPEARE 6302 CASHMERE 6303 STONEHENGE

BLUE BEIGE GREY
TOPAZ 7
7701 SKY GREY 7711 DESERT BEIGE
7702 APPLE GREY 7712 CHROME BEIGE
7703 COBALT GREY 7713 COPPER BEIGE
TOPAZ 8
8201 ASH GREY 8208 BURNT BEIGE
8209 EARTH SPICE 8213 SILVER WOOD
TOPAZ 9
9190 RUSTLING BEIGE 9196 COAL GREY
9191 LIMOUSINE BLACK 9198 CASTLE GREY
9192 FOSSIL GREY
TOPAZ 10
1081 ABBEY STONE 1084 OBSIDIAN BLACK
1082 NEZUMI GREY
TOPAZ 11
1141 QUICK SILVER 1145 ROCK CORAL 1146 VITAL YELLOW 1147 PEAR GREEN 1148 SPACE BLUE 1149 SHADOW GREY
1181 Q.SILVER / 1185 R.CORAL / 1186 V.YELLOW / 1187 P.GREEN / 1188 S.BLUE /
S.GREY S.GREY S.GREY S.GREY S.GREY
DSGN COLLECTION
CLOUD
9121 LIGHT GREY 9651 ANTHRACITE
TRACK
8232 NUTMEG 9122 LIGHT GREY 9302 GREY 9652 ANTHRACITE
TWEED
8233 NUTMEG 9123 LIGHT GREY 9303 GREY 9653 ANTHRACITE
FIRST-ABSOLUTE
912 LIGHT GREY 930 GREY 993 ANTHRACITE
*181 BAMBOO *930 GREY
*809 BROWN *990 WHITE BLACK
*912 LIGHT GREY *993 ANTHRACITE
VINTAGE COLLECTION
PIXEL
PIXEL - 351 ORIENT PIXEL - 592 CERAMIC PIXEL - 830 MAROON PIXEL - PIXEL - 957 MID GREY
BLUE 965 ANTHRACITE
PATCHWORK
PATCHWORK - PATCHWORK - PATCHWORK - PATCHWORK - PATCHWORK -

351 ORIENT 592 INDIGO BLUE 830 MAROON 965 ANTHRACITE 957 MID GREY
TRUE ACE
1621 BEGINNING 1622 CONTINUATION 1623 DEVELOPMENT 1624 FULFILLMENT
TRUE BLISS
202B BLISS BLUE 302B CARAVAN BLUE
202G BLISS GREEN 302G VERDANT GREEN
202R BLISS RED 302R PHOENIX RED
202Y BLISS GOLD 302Y TROPIC YELLOW
2019 SPLASH GREY
OLEFIN - PLAIN
MIKO AIR
8898 FIESTA BLUE
8868 COPPER WOOD
8878 SAND REEF
MAGICAL TILE
101 LIGHT GREY
107 MEDIUM GREEN
108 NEON GREEN
MYSTIC 1
3102 ENIGMA
MYSTIC 4 MOODSETTER
4151 BOBBY BLUE 160 ROYAL RED
4152 MERRY GREEN 380 BLUE
4153 LIGHT PEACH 790 DUNE
4154 DEEP ORANGE 810 ANTILOPE
4155 VELVET RED 950 SILVER
4156 CHROME YELLOW 980 ANTHRACITE
NYLON - PLAIN
TRAFFIC 1*
*1514 SPEED RED
*1515 NEON GREEN
T-HEX-SQUARE
1803 ALMOST BLACK
1805 COBALT BLUE
1806 LASER GREEN
TRAFFIC 2
2402 JELLO BLUE
2405 APPLE GREEN
2406 ROYAL GOLD
2409 ORANGE SUN
MODULYSS - FIRST
553 IMPERIAL BLUE
TREND
4456 SPECKLE GREY
3611 SPECKLE BLACK
T-HEX-HEXAGON
2801 FUNNEL GREY
2802 DEEPER GREY MODULYSS - OPPOSITE COLLECTION
2803 ALMOST BLACK 907 MOUSSE
2804 BLUSH RED 942 BASILTO
MYSTIC 2
3229 CYBER BLUE MELODY 3
3231 SANDY BEACH 6209 TIDEWATER
MYSTIC 3 MELODY 4
3024 MOSSIMO GREY 4504 CYPRESS BLUE
MELODY 1
1361 MALIBU SAND MELODY 5
1364 RICH EARTH *5971 HASHTAG BROWN
MELODY 2
2372 SANDBAR MELODY 6
*2376 TIMBERLANE 6986 OYSTER GREY
MELODY 7
7811 SPIRIT YELLOW
7812 S.YELLOW / R.GREY
7831 METEOR BLUE
7832 M.BLUE / R.GREY
7841 CORSAGE GREEN
7842 C.GREEN / R.GREY
7851 PHOENIX RED MANDATE 8
7852 P.RED / R.GREY 8405 MONDE BROWN
7860 RUSTLING GREY 8403 NOVO BLUE
MANDATE 3* MANDATE 10
*3805 DUFFLE GRAY 1043 OXFORD BLUE
*1821 JERICHO TAN 4802 DARK LATTE
*2848 REGION BLUE 5804 CARBON BLACK
MANDATE 11
1154 DEEP ORANGE
1194 D.ORANGE / C.GREY
1159 CLOUDY GREY
MANDATE 6
6904 DUSKY BEIGE
6906 VORTEX BROWN
MANDATE 12
1208 MAESTRO GREY
1245 SCOTCH BEIGE
MANDATE 7
7402 SPACE GREY
7405 COSY BLACK
MANDATE 13
1301 MATRIX GREY
1303 PASCAL GREEN
MANDATE 9 MOZAIK
9006 EAGLE ROCK 185 ROSEWOOD WINE
NYLON - LINEAR PATTERN
TOPAZ 2 MODULYSS - IN-GROOVE

7205 VELVET MARS 834 TABAC
MODULYSS - FIRST LINES MODULYSS - LINE UP*

971 BLACK 849 ANTILOPE
TOPAZ 4
4400 SHADY GREY
4401 FREEZER RED
4402 JELLO BLUE
4405 APPLE GREEN
TOPAZ 1 4406 ROYAL GOLD
*7104 MASH BROWN 4409 ORANGE SUN
TOPAZ 5
TOPAZ 3 5502 NEBULA GREY
7303 MONARCH BROWN 5509 ASTRAL BLUE
TOPAZ 9
9190 RUSTLING BEIGE
9198 CASTLE GREY
TOPAZ 6
6302 CASHMERE BEIGE
TOPAZ 10
1081 ABBEY STONE
1082 NEZUMI GREY
TOPAZ 7
7701 SKY GREY
7703 COBALT GREY
TOPAZ 11
1141 QUICK SILVER
1146 VITAL YELLOW
1149 SHADOW GREY
1181 Q.SILVER / S.GREY
1186 V.YELLOW / S.GREY
TOPAZ 8
8201 ASH GREY
8209 EARTH SPICE MODULYSS - DSGN COLLECTION - CLOUD
8213 SILVER WOOD 9121 LIGHT GREY
MODULYSS - DSGN COLLECTION - TRACK

8232 NUTMEG
MODULYSS - VINTAGE COLLECTION - PATCHWORK

592 INDIGO BLUE
MODULYSS - DSGN COLLECTION - TWEED

9653 ANTHRACITE
TRUE ACE
1621 BEGINNING
1624 FULFILLMENT
MODULYSS - FIRST ABSOLUTE

912 LIGHT GREY
930 GREY
TRUE BLISS
MODULYSS - VINTAGE COLLECTION - PIXEL 202Y BLISS GOLD
957 MID GREY 302Y TROPIC YELLOW
965 ANTHRACITE 2019 SPLASH GREY
Maintenance Carpet Tile Maintenance Guide
Correct maintenance of carpet PRODUCT SELECTION

will not only extend the life of any Maintaining the carpet investment means more than
choosing the correct cleaning methods. Selecting the
carpet investment but will also right products – in terms of construction, design and
help to preserve a satisfactory colour – from the outset contributes greatly to its long
level of appearance and comfort term performance and appearance,
for example:
within the working environment.
Construction: A dense pile construction can help
As part of a company’s image, to minimise wear problems due to soil ingress.
millions of pounds are spent on
Colour: As well as creating a distinctive image &
buildings and interior design statement the choice of colour can also serve a practical
concepts and poorly maintained purpose. Colour plays an important role in determining
carpets can adversely affect a soil hiding with, for example, mid to dark colours being
better than light, bright colours or very dark colours.
facility’s image, reduce product
performance and accelerate the Design: Patterned carpets are the most effective
need for carpet replacement. at soil hiding with random designs being particularly
useful.
We recognise the need to Taking these factors, and more, into consideration
maintain and extend the life we have classified our products according to their soil
of the carpet investment for hiding potential. This should help in product selection
but it should be made clear that this does not remove
environmental as well as financial the need for a proper maintenance programme on the
reasons and we offer a solution product during use.
by providing a detailed carpet
We can work alongside you to try and assist in choosing
maintenance guide.
the correct product for the areas in question and the
correct maintenance programme for your facility’s
needs.
Identifying your specific needs

Just as interior areas are subject to different levels of use each of these areas will require
an appropriate level of maintenance and care. For example, heavily trafficked areas
such as entrance lobbies and corridors require effective daily vacuum cleaning whilst
areas around vending machines and desks need daily attention to spills and stains.
The building layout, type of usage, traffic patterns, hours of operation, etc., all need to be
assessed when developing a maintenance programme and the following guide provides
detailed advice on approved maintenance techniques and solutions.
Routine care from the outset means a longer lasting product and improved long-term
appearance and so the aim of the Interface maintenance guide is to maximise the life of
your carpet and protect your investment.
Planned Maintenance
With a clear maintenance programme, like the one shown below, facility managers
and cleaning contractors will know where to concentrate their efforts at a glance. In
this way, routine, interim and periodic maintenance can be scheduled at appropriate
intervals as part of the programme.
Example of maintenance programme
SHOWROOM
SALES OFFICE
PRINT ROOM
ADMINISTRATION
MEETING ROOM IT
LIFT
RECEPTION
LIFT
CUSTOMER
SECRETARY
SERVICES
FINANCE
BOARDROOM
STATIONERY
SALES DIRECTOR
FACILITIES
Daily Maintenance Programmed Cleaning

Areas to be vacuumed daily Three monthly clean of heavy traffic areas
Daily spot and stain removal Six monthly clean of medium traffic areas
Twelve-monthly clean of light traffic areas
Preventative Maintenance
Barrier Mats daily and even replaced regularly to prevent the build up of
Barrier mats are an integral part of any maintenance soil as otherwise they become ineffective.
programme as they are designed to capture inbound soil at
threshold points i.e. entrances. A minimum of 2-3 metres of barrier matting should be placed
at the point of entry based on volume and level of traffic
This soil can be removed by vacuum cleaning so that it does flow. Ideally this should be a combination of primary and
not spread to other areas. Barrier mats should be cleaned secondary barrier systems.
Routine Maintenance
It has been established that 80% of the soil, which can be deposited in a
carpet, usually originates from outside the building, hence the provision of
suitable barrier areas, for example Barricade or Foyer, at entrance points is
the first line of defence against soiling.
However, carpets will still collect soil and so the following recommendations
are designed to minimise the effects of soil on both the durability and
appearance of your carpet.
The frequency of cleaning must be based on the specific needs of trafficked

areas within your facility.
VACUUM CLEANING PILE LIFTING

An effective vacuum cleaning programme is essential for Should be used to precondition carpets for general cleaning.
the success of any carpet maintenance plan. Grit and dirt This is an effective method of lifting crushed pile and
if not vacuumed thoroughly can become an abradant that loosening dry soil. Heavily trafficked areas using a cut-pile
could damage fibres, if left in the carpet to build up. In product will particularly benefit from this being carried out on
addition to removing soil vacuum cleaning also enhances a weekly basis. Loop pile products require less intensity and
the appearance of the product by lifting and restoring the can be pile lifted less frequently.
pile.
For best results apply the pile lifting machine against the
The use of proper equipment and techniques are critical direction of the pile.
to the success of any vacuum cleaning programme and
heavy duty upright vacuums with a brushing action are Note: Pile lifting should not be carried out on needlepunched
recommended. Carpet sweepers take up surface soil but do carpet.
not remove soil which was worked down between the tufts.
Therefore for thorough cleaning a vacuum cleaner which
incorporates strong suction together with a revolving brush SPOT CLEANING
agitator or beater bar should be used. Height adjusters are Localised stains caused by accidental spillage will occur.
fitted to most cleaners to allow efficient cleaning of carpets As part of the maintenance programme daily removal of
of varying constructions. spots and spills should be carried out to help maintain an
acceptable appearance level between scheduled cleaning.
The frequency of vacuuming is determined by visual
inspection but ideally should be carried out daily. Heavy Immediate action should be taken when confronted with
traffic areas such as lobbies, entrances/exits and barrier spots and spills where practically possible; this will reduce
mats - particularly those exposed to various weather the probability of a permanent stain.
conditions - may require more frequent vacuum cleaning
and any maintenance programme should reflect that. Endeavour to classify the stain – i.e. Water, Oil or a
combination of both – as it is important to use those solutions
Vacuuming these areas more regularly will help prevent and techniques which are appropriate for the specific type of
soil from being trafficked into other areas. In areas such stain to be treated.
as Conference and Boardrooms, vacuum cleaning can be
carried out when necessary, though not less than once a When carrying out spot cleaning always remember:
week.
DO
For thorough cleaning be sure movements are slow and • Take immediate action where practically possible to avoid
methodical when vacuuming. permanent staining.
Note: For needlepunched carpet with a pile or structure, a • Try to classify the stain.
suction only vacuum cleaner should be used.
• Use a clean white cloth and work from the outer edge
towards the centre of the spill to prevent spreading.
Routine Maintenance
• Remove excess moisture using absorbent cloths, towels TREATING OIL BASED STAINS
etc and protect the cleaned area until the carpet is For the removal of oily stains such as paint, grease, tar,
completely dry. asphalt, etc, specific carpet spotters should be used.
DO NOT Colourfastness should always be checked by applying the

• Rub or agitate vigorously as this could distort or damage solution to an inconspicuous part of the carpet. Spray the
the pile and create lighter patches on the floorcovering. spotter onto a clean, white cloth and press in onto the carpet.
• Over wet the carpet. Check for any dye transfer to the cloth. If colour transfer has
occurred, then do not use the solution. Otherwise, apply the
spotter sparingly to a clean, white cloth and press the cloth
TREATING WATER BASED STAINS onto the stain.
For liquid spills, blot up as much of the liquid as possible
with a clean, white cloth. If the spill is semi-solid or has Again, do not rub across the stain but wipe gently from
hardened, gently scrape it with a spoon or spatula and then the outer edge towards the centre of the stain. Repeat the
blot the spot with a damp sponge. procedure until the stain has been removed and after any
chemical treatment, the spot should be flushed out with
Always work the outer edge of the spot towards the centre. water to remove any excess. Protect the freshly clean area
Never rub across a wet spill in a manner that causes the until the carpet is completely dry. Follow with an application
stain or contamination to be spread from the original area. of dry compound as explained in treating water based stain.
After blotting water-based spots, promptly remove the Note: Having a small exactor machine available can
remaining residue with a small amount of dry compound. be easier to flush out any spill. Spotting of heavy
Sprinkle the compound over the spot and use a hand brush spillages may not remove what is resting at the base
to gently agitate the compound. of the pile. This can only be effectively removed by
hot water extraction.
Allow the area to dry (about 15-30 minutes) and then brush
the compound again. If the compound seems to stick to
the carpet, gently brush the area again, and then vacuum. REMOVING CHEWING GUM
Repeat the application if necessary. Avoid aggressive To remove chewing gum, spray type removers are
brushing as this may damage the pile. recommended. Lightly spray chewing gum remover onto the
affected area allowing the product to freeze the gum. Then
For difficult to remove coffee, tea, juice or soft drink stains, use a blunt object to gently scrape off.
use a recommended stain remover after spot cleaning.
Apply according to the instructions and leave to dry. Repeat Care should be taken not to damage the surface by using
if necessary. Contact your local technical team for more excess force or a sharp object.
information on recommended stain removers.
Any frozen particles should be removed as soon as possible
Note: Some stain removers must not be used on products either by gentle brushing or vacuum cleaning.
which contain wool or which are susceptible to
bleaching.
Interim Maintenance
DRY EXTRACTION BONNET CLEANING
This cleaning method is easy to use and relatively non- The hot water extraction method is generally most desirable;
disruptive, as areas can be used almost immediately after however the bonnet cleaning method may occasionally be
cleaning. Another benefit of this method is that it doesn’t needed as a supplement to allow the earlier introduction of
leave any sticky detergent residue that can re-attract soiling. traffic.
Firstly, thoroughly pile lift or vacuum clean the carpet and As with all other maintenance methods, always prepare
pre-spray with a suitable traffic lane cleaner. Then spread the carpet by vacuuming or pile lifting, then apply a bonnet
the dry compound onto the carpet and gently bush. Allow to cleaner.
dry for 30 minutes before vacuuming the particulate and soil
from the carpet. Before drying begins, agitate the area utilising a low speed
(175 rpm maximum) rotary floor machine to which a 100%
Note 1: For needlepunched products vacuuming and cotton bonnet has been attached.
hot water extraction are the only recommended
procedures. Be extremely careful to cover the area thoroughly so that
the carpet pile has the opportunity to be agitated in several
directions to loosen attached soil and other contaminants.
ENCAPSULATION
The encapsulation method is a recent addition to the carpet After approx. 15m2 turn the bonnet over and clean the
cleaning possibilities. This periodical cleaning method same area if necessary. As the area is covered, soil and
combines outstanding results with reduced inconvenience contaminants will accumulate in the bonnet, which should
to the workforce. be rinsed with specific solutions, before proceeding. After
the area has dried completely, the carpet should be vacuum
Encapsulation cleaning is quick and easy. First, a solution cleaned or pile lifted.
with ‘crystals’ is sprayed onto the floor and brushed into
the carpet. The crystals encapsulate the dirt. The solution Note 1: The bonnet should be frequently checked for
evaporates quickly, after which the crystals are easily cleanliness as, once soiled, it will need to be
removed during daily vacuming. replaced before proceeding.
The main benefits of encapsulation are the reduced water Note 2: Care should be taken when using this method,
usage (90% less compared to water extraction) and short especially on cut-pile carpets, as improper
drying time (10 minutes). treatment can damage the yarn and fibre.
Note: Encapsulation solutions are available for spot cleaning

as well as periodic maintenance.
Periodic Maintenance
HOT WATER EXTRACTION pushing the equipment for approximately 1 to 2 metres (or
Despite regular vacuum and spot cleaning the carpets at a comfortable distance). The solution valve should be
appearance will in time become dulled due to an released before reaching the end of the pass to ensure that
accumulation of dirt and stains that regular cleaning cannot all of the solution is vacuumed up.
remove. It then becomes necessary to wet clean the carpet.
The same area should be crossed two or three times again
We recommend that carpets are deep cleaned periodically with the solution valve off to remove as much moisture
using the hot water extraction process. This method is from the carpet as possible. To continue to clean the floor,
effective in removing soil and residue from carpeting. It overlap approximately 5 cms into the area already cleaned
works by injecting water and cleaning agents into the carpet and proceed as described above. In extremely soiled areas
and suspending the dirt in the solution which is then removed it may be necessary to make two or three additional passes
by a built-in vacuum system. with the solution valve on. Then make several additional
passes with the solution valve off to remove as much
Always prepare the carpet by spot cleaning and thorough moisture from the area as possible, always being careful
vacuum cleaning prior to hot water extraction. The method not to over-wet the carpet.
uses a hot water extraction machine filled with extraction
liquid diluted according to the manufacturer’s instructions. To reduce drying times, fans may be placed on wet areas
during cleaning. The carpet should be left and allowed to
The recommended technique is to operate the floor wand dry for as long as possible before use, and the procedure
or self-contained extractor by engaging the valve or should be finished with a thorough pile lifting.
button which releases the cleaning solution, and pulling or
Periodic Maintenance
DO NOT Note: For needlepunched products, hot water extraction
• Allow water temperatures to exceed 50ºC (120ºF) on the and vacuum cleaning are the only recommended
carpet. maintenance methods.
• Allow foot traffic on the carpet until it is completely dry as it

can cause fibre damage and rapid re-soiling.
Floorcare Solutions
Generally:
Some commercial carpet cleaning • Products with pH levels over 9.5 or which contain toxic,
odorous or flammable solvents should be avoided.
solutions are very harsh and can
damage both the surface pile of • Products designed for use in hot water extraction equipment
the carpet and the backings. It is should not contain oil-based defoamers (based defoamers
can leave oily residues causing rapid re-soiling).
therefore important to select solutions
that meet the basic standards • No product should include optical brighteners (optical
outlined here and to evaluate each brighteners can adversely affect the colouration of the
product before using it. carpet).
• All cleaning solutions should be tested for sticky residues

Our carpets may be maintained using that may cause re-soiling. To test a solution, a small amount
a number of widely recognised and of concentrated detergent/cleaning solution should be
poured into a small, clean glass dish. Allow the solution to
readily available carpet cleaning air dry completely (24 hours minimum). Break up any hard
agents. residue on the surface of the glass dish and examine it. If
the residue can be characterised as dry powder, dry flakes
or dry crystals, the solution is acceptable. If the residue
appears oily, greasy, sticky or in waxy flakes, the solution
Cleaning Solution Specifications is not accept able since it would be likely to contribute to
rapid re-soiling.
• Maximum pH 9.5 in dilution preferred.
• Solvents at a maximum of 10% by volume.
• Spotting solutions should be used as required and should
• No optical brighteners.
always be flushed out with clean water after the spot has
been treated.
Miscellaneous Maintenance
CARPET TILE REPLACEMENT designs are used, the recommended installation method
Carpet tiles that have become badly stained or damaged is nondirectional and old and new tiles are more likely to
can be replaced from attic/spare stock. visually integrate completely into the floor design.
A damaged tile can be removed by slipping a knife edge In other ranges, any new tiles can be noticeable. If this is the
under one corner and peeling it from the floor, if they have case the new tiles should be installed in less visible areas.
been installed using traditional glues or tackifiers.
ACCESS FLOORS
When damaged carpet tiles are being replaced, care should The relevant access floor manufacturer should be contacted
be taken to ensure that the face pile of the surrounding tiles for recommendations for carpet cleaning in relation to the
is brushed upright and that the replacement tile is fitted methods and techniques recommended in this guide. Low-
carefully to prevent pile fibres from becoming trapped moisture methods and techniques are generally preferred.
between joints.
Note: Please refer to our Installation Guide for best practices
Carpet tiles taken from attic/spare stock are likely to have a when installing carpet tiles.
newer appearance than the ones being replaced. If random
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101 LIGHT GREY *109 LIGHT BEIGE

102 MEDIUM GREY *110 MEDIUM BEIGE

103 DARK GREY *111 LIGHT BROWN

104 MEDIUM BLUE *112 YELLOW MUSTARD

105 DARK BLUE *113 PUMPKIN ORANGE

106 BLACK 114 RED

107 MEDIUM GREEN *115 PURPLE

108 NEON GREEN

2801 FUNNEL GREY 2802 DEEPER GREY 2803 ALMOST BLACK

1801 FUNNEL GREY 1082 DEEPER GREY 1803 ALMOST BLACK

6201 BRONZE FIRE 6208 FLINTROCK 6209 TIDEWATER 6210 RANCHWOOD

4503 FORBES GREY 4504 CYPRESS BLUE 4505 EMPIRE BEIGE

6981 KHAKI BEIGE 6983 BOULDER BROWN

6984 STERLING BLUE 6986 OYSTER GREY

6987 COSMIC BLACK

7811 SPIRIT YELLOW 7841 CORSAGE GREEN

7812 S.YELLOW / R.GREY 7842 C.GREEN / R.GREY

7831 METEOR BLUE 7851 PHOENIX RED

7832 M.BLUE / R.GREY 7852 P.RED / R.GREY

7860 RUSTLING GREY

1041 CORNICO BEIGE 1042 COSMIC GREY 1043 OXFORD BLUE

OLEFIN - GRAPHIC PATTERN

9003 PEARL RIVER 9005 BLUE JAY 9006 EAGLE ROCK

1151 BOBBY BLUE 1154 DEEP ORANGE

1191 B.BLUE / C.GREY 1194 D.ORANGE / C.GREY

1152 MERRY GREEN 1156 CHROME YELLOW

1192 M.GREEN / C.GREY 1196 C.YELLOW / C.GREY

1159 CLOUDY GREY

1301 MATRIX GREY 1305 TRAD BEIGE

1302 WALTZ BLUE 1308 LUMINOUS ROSE

1303 PASCAL GREEN

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562 PLAU 849 ANTILOPE 956 TAUBENGRAU 995 COKES

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4400 SHADY GREY 4406 ROYAL GOLD

4401 FREEZER RED 4409 ORANGE SUN

4402 JELLO BLUE 4499 MIDDLE GREY

4405 APPLE GREEN

6301 SHAKESPEARE 6302 CASHMERE 6303 STONEHENGE

7701 SKY GREY 7711 DESERT BEIGE

7702 APPLE GREY 7712 CHROME BEIGE

7703 COBALT GREY 7713 COPPER BEIGE

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8209 EARTH SPICE 8213 SILVER WOOD

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9191 LIMOUSINE BLACK 9198 CASTLE GREY

9192 FOSSIL GREY

1081 ABBEY STONE 1084 OBSIDIAN BLACK

1082 NEZUMI GREY

9121 LIGHT GREY 9651 ANTHRACITE

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181 BAMBOO 930 GREY

809 BROWN 990 WHITE BLACK

912 LIGHT GREY 993 ANTHRACITE