| ISSUE |
FEATURES |
BENEFITS |
ENHANCER™a |
ENFORCER™ |
| APPEARANCE RETENTION |
- Absorption of pounding motion of foot traffic.
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- Reduces crushing and matting over time.
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X |
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- Unique molecular structure that supports heavy weight of furniture without bottoming out.
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- Recovers 90% or more of its thickness once heavy furniture is removed.
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X |
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- Excellent adhesion to nylon yarn maximizes bundle wrap around individual tufts.
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- Extends carpet life cycle.
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X |
X |
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- Reduces pilling and fuzzing, even under intensive use conditions, helping carpet retain appearance longer.
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X |
X |
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- Reduces likelihood of delamination, even under roller caster traffic, resulting in increased appearance retention.
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X |
X |
| ERGONOMICS |
- Cushion backing made of high-density polyurethane.
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- Adds comfort underfoot for guests and employees.
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X |
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- Reduces heel-strike force and leg muscle response, two major causes of standing and walking fatigue.
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X |
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- Absorbs sound, helping reduce excess noise in hotel lobbies, guest rooms, and conference facilities.
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X |
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| INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE |
- Polyurethane backing that’s both soft and tough.
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- Facilitates seaming and pattern match.
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X |
X |
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- Flexibility over a wide range of temperature and site conditions.
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- Needs no special installation tools or adhesives.
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X |
X |
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- Reduces risk of fraying or sprouting when cut crosswise or lengthwise.
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X |
X |
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- Repair burns and minor damage with ease.
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X |
X |
| AGGRESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR |
- Excellent adhesion to nylon yarn maximizes bundle wrap around individual tufts.
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- Maintains outstanding tuft bind for life of carpet.
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X |
X |
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- Minimizes edge ravel and disfiguring snags or pulls, even under intensive use situations.
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X |
X |
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- Reduces pilling and fuzzing in pivotal areas such as hallways and under desks and chairs.
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X |
X |
| LAMINATION STRENGTH |
- Polymeric bond between primary and secondary backing creates unified composite material.
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- Withstands heavy foot traffic.
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X |
X |
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- Consistent performance over life of product.
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- Reduces likelihood of delamination, even under roller caster traffic.
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X |
X |
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- Provides serviceability on stairs, ramps and other troublesome areas.
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X |
X |
| FUNCTIONAL LIQUID BARRIER |
- Polymers containing hydrophobic segments create functional liquid barrier.
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- Minimizes risk of odors due to liquid spills penetrating beneath carpet (perfect for dining areas).
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X |
X |
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- Liquid and dirt impeded from penetrating subfloor.
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- Reduces wick back staining.
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X |
X |
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- Assists in keeping dirt above subfloor for easier removal and cleaner
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X |
X |
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- Allows for aggressive maintenance including hot water extraction. helping carpet retain appearance longer.
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X |
X |
| ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY |
- Unique patented technology designed to comply with CRI Green Label standards.
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X |
X |
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- Can be installed using low VOC adhesive.
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X |
X |
| BREATHABILITY |
- Hydrophilic segments allow for enhanced moisture vapor transmission.
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- Aids in drying and curing process of adhesives.
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X |
X |
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- Allows vapors from beneath carpet to pass through backing – similar in function to high performance breathable fabric.
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| BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE |
- Designed to meet or exceed requirements of fire safety codes.
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- When specified with appropriate carpet face, complies with federal fire safety codes that require a smoke density test rating of less than 450.b
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X |
X |
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- When specified with appropriate carpet face, complies with Floor Radiant Panel Test, which simulates conditions under which fire might spread outward from radiant ignition source.b
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X |
X |
| AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE |
- Designed to meet requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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- When specified with appropriate carpet face, meets ADA’s specifications for accessibility, mobility and functionality.
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X |
X |
