The Ecotile range has been designed to offer solutions for almost every conceivable flooring application, from factory floors to kids' playrooms. Please consult with one of our sales team who can help point you towards which product would be most suitable for your application.[top]

No, however the application of 2 to 3 three coats of a floor sealer will give the floor a high gloss appearance and make cleaning slightly easier in the long term. For information on our recommended sealers and polishes please click here.[top]

No, except for major cracks or missing cement pieces, no skim coating, sealing, sand blasting or detergent washing is necessary. Just sweep or vacuum the floor to make sure that there are no loose items that will get stuck under the tiles and you’re ready to start installation.[top]

A rubber mallet to connect the interlocking joints and a Stanley knife with a concave blade are the bare essentials required. If available a table saw will make cutting the tiles easier and smarter, alternatively an electric jigsaw or bandsaw can be used, a blade suitable for timber is best.[top]

No, one of the main benefits of the EcoTile system is that it can be laid on damp and contaminated substrates. The tiles allow the floor to breathe so any moisture will evaporate up through the joints. Because the tiles are not glued down oil contamination will not create a problem.[top]

Yes, if you need Ecotile to be installed we would be pleased to assist, please give us a call on 0870 7772795 for a quote.[top]

Probably the question we get asked most often. In 20 years of trading we have never had a problem, in fact, a number of insurance companies have actually recommended customers who live in areas prone to flooding to use Ecotile, as water getting under the tiles doesn’t cause a problem and eliminates the need to replace flood damaged floor coverings. The precision engineered Ecotile joint is extremely tight but we do not claim that it is 100% waterproof. If large amounts of water are left to sit on the floor it is possible that some will seep through the joint. The most common concern people have is that the water will become stagnant and start to smell but this will not happen. Firstly the chemicals in PVC act as a natural biocide that prevents the growth of the bacteria that would make the water smell and secondly any moisture under the tiles will evaporate back up through the joint because the temperature above the tiles is almost certain to be higher than that under the tiles.[top]

In the vast majority of applications no adhesive is required; the tiles can be dry laid and will take forklift or vehicle traffic without a problem. The only instances in which the tiles may require gluing is when there is a fork truck with a very high point loading (for example a three wheel electric reach truck with the batteries located over the back wheel) that operates in a confined space with very tight turning circles, or, when part of the floor is likely to be exposed to much higher temperatures than the rest of the floor (e.g. in front of a furnace or oven or adjacent to a south facing loading bay door). If gluing is required the simplest adhesive to use is our D-Tack extra lay dry fit double sided tape (click here for further information) or alternatively use a waterproof adhesive such as F Balls F74 or Uzin KE200S.[top]

Please refer to our installation and maintenance instructions for a more in depth guide to cleaning but in general terms we recommend that firstly you sweep or vacuum up dust and dirt and then damp (not wet) mop the tiles. Water by itself or with a small quantity of detergent will suffice with either a mop or a rotary scrubber dryer if available. No waxes or sealers should be used. You can use a buffer with a lambs wool pad to buff a clean dry floor to an amazing shine. If required you can hose off the floor with your garden hose or a power washer (under 1300psi).[top]

Up to 50% recycled material that would otherwise be destined for our landfills. Recycled does not mean lower quality, the vast majority of waste material we reprocess comes from the pharmaceutical industry and is of such a high quality that it would not be commercially viable for tile manufacture unless it was recycled. Environmentally friendly Ecotile makes good use of what we would normally throw away.[top]

Ecotile is extremely tough and hardwearing. It is a vinyl product so it will compress under heavy loads but will always return to its original shape. Please consult our sales team to identify which product would be most suitable for your application.[top]

Yes, the ErgoTile is best suited to external applications and it is usually recommended that you glue the tiles down.[top]

Yes, absolutely. The minute the tiles are down you can start using the floor.[top]

Yes to the first two but we recommend lifting carpet if possible.[top]

You can buy direct from us by calling 0870 7772795 (from outside the UK +44 1707 7772795), we accept most major credit cards or for trade customers we can set up an account subject to a quick and simple credit check.[top]