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Against the Grain Carpet
Description

The Against the Grain collection draws inspiration from natural elements, offering nine colour combinations that reflect the soft, sunlit tones of wind-swept fields. With its refined texture and sophisticated dimensionality, Against the Grain provides a versatile, timeless look suitable for a wide range of architectural applications.

Key Features

Kinetex® is a 100% recyclable carpet that combines the comfort of soft-surface coverings with the durability of hard-surface performance.

  • Modular planks ~ 305mm x 1220mm, 5.2mm thick.
  • 6.69m² per box.
  • Fully recyclable in Auckland at product end-of-life.
  • Installation methods: ashlar, brick, quarter turn.
  • Kinetex® is one of the most thoroughly tested products on the market.
  • Withstood more than 5 million foot traffic events.
  • Outstanding dimensional stability and unparalleled crush resistance.
  • Retains its appearance year after year.
  • Lifecycle cost of ownership is 55% less than vinyl composite over a 10 year period.
  • Sanitised and resistant to most challenging staining agents.
  • Easily cleaned, retains less water, and dries 75% faster than carpet.
  • Its breathable nature allows moisture to pass through its backing.
  • Performs on elevated relative humidity slabs up to 100% with a pH of 11.
  • No costly moisture mitigation required.
  • Minimises airborne particulates that trigger allergies.
  • Declare Red List Free.
  • Surpasses California's 01350 requirements for low VOC emissions.
  • One of the most slip-resistant surfaces ever tested.
  • Excellent acoustic performance with an NRC rating of 0.30 and an IIC of 64.
  • Exceptional anti-fatigue properties with minimal castor rolling resistance.
  • Thermal insulation properties for a warmer indoor environment.
Categories
Carpet
LBC Declare Red List Free
LBC Declare Red List Free
NZ-Owned Business
NZ-Owned Business
Recyclable Content (Post-Consumer)
Post-Consumer Recyclable Content
Scope of Use
  • Alternative flooring to hard floors like concrete, ceramic tiles, vinyl and linoleum or even as a replacement for existing soft flooring no longer fit for purpose. 
  • Suitable for commercial, retail, healthcare and education flooring applications. 

Suitable substrates include:

  • Concrete
  • Plywood
  • Fibre cement sheet
Limitations on Use
  • Suitable for interior use only.
  • Not suitable for space containing sanitary fixtures or sanitary appliances (e.g. kitchens and bathrooms).
Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • Durability (B2)
  • Fire Affecting Area beyond the source (C3)
  • Access Routes (D1)
  • Hazardous Building Materials (F2)
In-Service History
  • Proven track record — Kinetex has been specified and walked on with 10 million m² installed worldwide and growing.
Other Performance Attributes
  • Advance Kinetex composite textile floor tiles and planks have a durability beyond 5 years, based on NZBC B2/VM1 clause 1.1
  • Durability is supported by a limited lifetime warranty.
  • Fully recyclable in Auckland at product end-of-life.
  • Withstood more than 5 million foot traffic events.
  • Lifecycle cost of ownership is 55% less than vinyl composite over a 10 year period.
  • Easily cleaned, retains less water, and dries 75% faster than carpet.
  • Performs on elevated relative humidity slabs up to 100% with a pH of 11.
  • Declare Red List Free.
  • Surpasses California's 01350 requirements for low VOC emissions.
  • One of the most slip-resistant surfaces ever tested.
  • Excellent acoustic performance with an NRC rating of 0.30 and an IIC of 64.
  • Exceptional anti-fatigue properties with minimal castor rolling resistance.
Documents
Against the Grain BPIR
Against the Grain Declare
Against the Grain EPD
Against the Grain Fire Certificate
Against the Grain Slip Resistance Certificate
Against the Grain Installation Instructions
Against the Grain Maintenance Instructions

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