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MODULAR CARPET [1 record]

Record 1 2005-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Floor Coverings
DEF

Loose laid or self-adhesive backet squares of carpet, either 45.72 cm x 45.72 cm (18" x 18") or 60.96 cm x 60.96 cm (24" x 24") in size and of extremely dense construction with a heavy reinforced backing.

OBS

[Carpet tiles are] most often used for commercial buildings, the tiles [being] typically 18" x 18", but are a lso made in 24", and 36" squares. Although more expensive because of the vinyl backing, they are extremely durable and with proper maintenance should last ten years or more in a heavy commercial facility.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et revêtements de sol
DEF

Carrés de tapis qui peuvent être autocollants ou non, selon le cas, de 45,72 cm x 45,72 cm (18" x 18") ou 60,96 cm x 60,96 cm (24" x 24"), de construction extrêmement dense et munis d'un dossier lourd renforcé.

CONT

D'autres fabricants de tapis fournissent des tuiles de tapis de 18" x 18" qui sont collées sur des tuiles de planchers nues. Pour les installer, vous avez besoin de panneaux nus sur lesquels vous étendez de la colle auto-collante avant d'installer les tuiles de tapis.

CONT

Les carreaux ou tuiles de tapis peuvent remplacer les parties usées ou endommagées d'un tapis ou d'une moquette.

Spanish

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