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Interface designs adapt to the business at
Imperial Tobacco HQ
Interface carpet tiles have been fitted in the development
of the Imperial Tobacco head quarters in Bristol, using the
manufacturer’s unique glue-less installation system.
TacTiles™, small adhesive squares placed in the corners of
each carpet tile, seamlessly connect the tiles to each other,
rather than the subfloor, creating a secure floating floor,
which won’t cause any permanent damage to the surface.
Rhiannon Thomas, Senior Interior Designer at AWW
Architects, who specified TacTiles™, said: “As partitioning
systems have been used to create individual offices in the
open plan areas, Imperial Tobacco needed semi permanent
flooring designs that could be changed to reflect a change
in size or layout in the future.”
As a more flexible alternative to spread adhesives,
TacTiles™ allow carpet tiles to be easily removed and
relayed for maximum flexibility in design. Individual carpet
tiles can be lifted and replaced with new or existing tiles
from elsewhere in the building quickly and easily,
without the need for adhesives, saving the end user time
and money.
Rhiannon added: “TacTiles™ were the ideal choice, as the
flooring can be adapted easily and efficiently as the team
and office layout changes. The system is also a great way
to improve maintenance cycles by providing a quick and
easy solution to spillages and stains, as tiles can be
removed rather than having to replace the whole carpet.
Kevin Lewis, Managing Director of Craftsman Flooring
Limited of Port Talbot, who installed the products, added:
“This was a big project so we needed a way of installing the
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carpet tiles that would allow us to get the job compeleted
on time. TacTiles™ gave us more flexibility than standard
tackifiers, as we didnt need to wait for the adhesive to dry,
which meant a reduction in the overall installation time.
Because of this, we were able to offer Imperial Tobacco a
much more efficient, cost effective service.”
Sustainability was also an important factor in the
specification, as the company wanted a low environmental
impact flooring solution. By dramatically reducing the
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), TacTiles™ offer a
cleaner, more environmentally friendly alternative to other
systems, without harsh, odorous chemicals.
Tony Ward, Account Manager at Interface, said: “TacTiles™
are unique to Interface and provide complete flexibility as
well as lower VOCs. They also generate less waste during
the installation process, and have an environmental
footprint that is 90 per cent lower than traditional glues.”
Carpet tiles from Interface’s Furrows range were fitted
using 3000 m2 of TacTiles™. The tufted patterned
structured loop pile tile, designed for use in heavy contract
environments, was also an ideal way to lengthen
maintenance cycles in a busy office setting and was
specified for its durability. Complementary neutral colours
- Hemp and Buckwheat were chosen to create a subtle
contrast and add texture to the design.
For more information
T: 08705 304030
www.interfaceflor.co.uk
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