Q: Describe the product?
A: Tectonic Flooring system is a pre-finished engineered floor that combines a composite base, with the natural features of a solid timber top layer that creates a flooring system incomparable in quality, stability and craftsmanship.
Q: How does it work?
A: Tectonic Flooring comprises of a patented process made up of two layers. The base is a composite material that provides both stability and strength. This assists in controlling expansion and contraction when moisture levels fluctuate. On top is a solid oak layer of the highest quality; hand-chosen to create a stable, solid surface.
Q: What applications can it be used in?
A: Tectonic Flooring system can be used in residential, multi residential and commercial environments as a Timber floor covering and can be installed over heated slabs, and in high and low moisture- prone areas. It will also provide an acoustic solution.
Q: What is the product made of (materials)?
A: Tectonic Flooring is comprised of two layers. The base is made from a composite of recycled wood pulp and stone that provides both stability and strength, assisting in expansion and contraction control when the moisture level fluctuates. On top is a premium 4mm timber layer that is pre-coated using nine coats of a UV cured lacquer to make it both scratch resistant and hard wearing. This top layer displays the natural beauty and features of timber to create a flooring system that is incomparable in quality and stability.
Q: How is the product installed?
A: Installation of the Tectonic Flooring to a solid sub-floor is fast and easy using a direct stick method. The Tectonic Flooring System comes with one step adhesive, which is easily spread with a notched trowel onto almost any flat surface.
Q: Does it have any special installation requirements?
A: The subfloor must be flat, dry and free of contaminants.
Q: Is the design new or have any unique or innovative features?
A: Tectonic flooring system is a revolutionary way of delivering a flooring system that is heat resistant, moisture-resistant and has impressive sound reduction properties, whilst maintaining the integrity of the aesthetics of a solid timber floor.
Q: Is the product environmentally friendly?
A: The Tectonic Flooring System is one of the most environmentally friendly engineered timber flooring products in the world. Using advanced manufacturing technology to minimize its’ environmental footprint, Tectonic is comprised of 75 per cent recycled material, and uses about 80 per cent less wood than a solid timber floor, whilst still maintaining the same high-quality surface appearance. The One-Step Adhesive is VOC free, ozone friendly and completely odourless. Sustainable and renewable, the Tectonic Flooring System meets the highest environmental, health and quality standards in the industry.
Q: What are the product’s unique features?
• Moisture Resistant
Impervious to moisture, the Tectonic Flooring System will minimize movement and swelling, and can be used in areas previously reserved only for tiles.
• Heat Resistant
The composite base of Tectonic Flooring allows it to effectively and efficiently transfer heat without the risk of shrinkage, making it a perfect solution to install over a radiant heat source like heated concrete sub-floors.
• Sound Reduction Properties
The cutting-edge, One- Step Adhesive used in laying Tectonic Flooring over concrete completely replaces the need for acoustic rubber matting and any type of physical moisture barrier. This feature provides unprecedented ease of installation and enormous cost savings.
Q: Can you explain how the Sound Reduction Properties work?
A: The Tectonic Flooring when used as a system with the One-Step Adhesive acts as an acoustic membrane and moisture seal all in one. This single-step procedure meets the acoustic provisions in the Building Code of Australia, and therefore completely eliminates the time and costs involved in laying rubber matting, whilst achieving the same acoustic results.
