Nevamar ®

Laminated Floor Tile

The practical solution for beautiful access flooring.

Nevamar has a decades long history as a leading

supplier of laminated access flooring products.
Floors surfaced with Nevamar products are ideal for
applications requiring cleanliness and easy access.
Nevamar flooring products are tough, yet attractive
and easy to clean. They’re especially practical for
high traffic areas such as walkways, cafeterias, and
file rooms.
Nevamar laminated floor tile is available nationally
and internationally through the manufacturers of
quality access floor systems.

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The practical solution for beautiful access flooring.
Great Flexibility Improved Energy Efficiency High Durability Simple Maintenance
They’re also ideal for light Raised access flooring systems The surface of Nevamar flooring Low traffic areas may be
manufacturing applications for underfloor HVAC, wire and products is a special grade of kept clean by damp mopping
because they provide interior cable management systems pro- high pressure laminate designed with a mild, multi-purpose
flexibility for rearranging vide a number of cost and energy and engineered especially for ammoniated floor cleaner.
equipment as requirements saving advantages, including: access flooring applications
For high traffic areas or where
arise. where durability, impact resist-
• Reduced power, voice and proper cleaning has been
ance and ease of maintenance
data cabling delayed, a more aggressive
are crucial.
• Reduced fan energy usage cleaning solution and technique
• Reduced overall energy can quickly bring the floor
consumption surface back to its original
• Reduced cooling energy appearance. (For specific
consumption instructions refer to the
Maintenance Section on
the back cover under
Technical Information .)

Note: The floor surfaces should never be sealed, waxed or mechanically buffed. Also never flood the floor with water or cleaning agents during cleaning.

Winter Gray Matrix Gray Matrix Greige Matrix Ivory Essence Beige Starlite Gray Starlite White Mellowtone.2 Natural Bamboo
MR6005FT MR6001FT MR2002FT ES2001FT ST2002FT ST6001FT MT7002FT WZ0018FT
(51.0%) (33.8%) (32.0%) (62.7%) (73.1%) (73.2%) (73.2%) (50.1%)

Laminated Floor Tile Standard Grades Protection Association). The installed floor should be tested according
A selection of classic and contemporary designs providing aesthetic to the test procedure outlined in NFPA 99 Chapter 3-1993 Edition for
appeal with outstanding performance. All items are manufactured to Electrical Properties. Once installed, the floor’s electrical properties will
order in standard grades. Most designs are also available in general be affected by humidity, adhesives used, panel paint system and the
purpose, high-pressure laminate sheet goods to coordinate with overall continuity to ground.
cabinetry or built-ins.* *Due to the differences between HPL and floor tile processes, slight color pattern variations
may occur
Nevamar standard grade Laminated Floor Tile has low static generation,
especially important for computer rooms. Tiles are manufactured to Nevamar Laminated Floor Tiles are available in two standard grades through your
meet or exceed the requirements of ANSI (American National Standard access floor system manufacturer.
Institute)/NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) Grade Thickness Nevamar Typical Tolerance NEMA Standards Tolerance

Publication LD3-2000 for high pressure decorative plastic laminate. HDH .118” (3 mm) +/- .005” (+/-.12 mm) +/- .008” (+/- .2 mm)
Also, Nevamar Laminated Floor Tile complies with NFPA (National Fire
HDM .059” (1.5 mm) +/- .005” (+/-.12 mm) +/- .005” (+/- .12 mm)

Laminated Floor Tile Conductive Grades

Nevamar Conductive Flooring Laminate has significantly lower surface
and volume resistivity, thus resulting in a product tailored for application
requiring rapid bleed down of static electricity charges. This type of
product satisfies applications in computer rooms, clean rooms, and
hospital operating rooms. The conductive components are completely
encapsulated within the surface and, as such, are not a source of
environmental contamination.
Nevamar Conductive Flooring is manufactured to order using the same
Gray Graphite Beige Graphite
procedures employed in the production of standard Nevamar floor tile, GA6001FT GA2001FT
incorporating process changes to construction of the surface and core. (95.0%) (95.0%)
The special construction of the surface sheet offers a distinctive pattern
and is available in two color variations. (Light Reflectance Value is shown in parentheses in all the samples above.)
Performance Properties

Properties NEMA Standard Conductive

Test Floor Tile Floor Tile
Method

Units NEMA Nevamar NEMA Nevamar NEMA Nevamar Nevamar

Standard HDH Standard HDM Standard CHDH CHDM
HDH HDM

Thickness 0.118” 0.118” 0.059” 0.059” 0.118” 0.059”

(3 mm) (3 mm) (1.5 mm) (1.5 mm) (3 mm) (1.5 mm)
Light Resistance 3.3 Rating* SL NE SL NE N/A NE NE
Min.
Cleanability 3.4 Rating* 20 9 20 9 N/A 12 12
Max.
Stain Resistance 3.4 Rating* NE NE NE NE N/A NE NE
(Reagents 1-10) Min.
Stain Resistance 3.4 Rating* M NE M NE N/A NE NE
(Reagents 11-15) Min.
Boiling Water 3.5 Rating* NE NE NE NE N/A NE NE
Resistance Min.
High Temperature 3.6 Rating* SL NE SL NE N/A NE NE
Resistance Min.
Linear Glass Scratch 3.7 200 200 N/A 200 200
Resistance Grams Grams Grams Grams
Impact 3.8 Min. Inches 75 75+ 55 60+ N/A 75+ 60+
Resistance 1900 mm 1905 mm 1400 mm 1524 mm N/A 1905 mm 1524 mm
Dart Impact 3.9 mm 600 750 550 650 N/A 650 650
Resistance
Radiant Heat 3.10 Seconds 200 250 150 130 N/A 200+ 140+
Resistance (Seconds) Min.
Dimensional 3.11 %MD 0.30 0.26 0.50 0.42 N/A 0.35 0.48
Change (%) Max.
%CD 0.70 0.69 0.90 0.67 N/A 0.62 0.56
Max.
Room Temperature 3.12 %MD 0.3 0.30 0.5 0.18 N/A 0.15 0.20
(Dimensional Max.
Stability) %CD 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.27 N/A 0.28 0.24
Max.
Wear Resistance 3.13 Cycles 3,000 4,000+ 3,000 4,000+ N/A 4,000+ 4,000+
Min.
* Rating Codes:` NE= No Effect SL= Slight Effect M=Moderate Effect Min.= Minimum Max.= Maximum MD= Machine Direction CD= Cross Direction

Nevamar Resistance Values

The following are typical test values Standard Conductive

Surface to Ground Resistance NFPA 99 Chapter 3

0.118” (3 mm) Thick Flooring Laminate 1.0 x 10 6-2.0 x 10 10 Ohms 2.5 x 10 4-1.0 x 10 6 Ohms
0.059” (1.5 mm) Thick Flooring Laminate 1.0 x 10 6-2.0 x 10 10 Ohms 2.5 x 10 4-1.0 x 10 6 Ohms
Decay Rate FTMS 4046 < 0.25 Sec.*
Note: Laminate volume resistance when tested at 500 volts at 50% R.H. and 72˚ F.
* Timing equipment could not measure less than 1/4 second.

Coefficient of Friction Test

MD-Dry CMD-Dry MD – Wet CMD – Wet

Standard Floor Tile – Kinetic COF

Average 0.51 0.50 0.40 0.41
Conductive Floor Tile – Kinetic COF
Average 0.51 0.53 0.42 0.43
MD = Machine Direction (sled moving parallel to the sander lines)
CMD = Cross Machine Direction (sled moving perpendicular to the sander lines)
Nevamar Laminate Floor Tile Technical Information

DESCRIPTION Cutting Tolerance: filing or routing for smooth edges. Carbide tipped
Interior Use — Nevamar floor tile is specially for- Precision Cutting ± .010” (0.25 mm) cutting edges should be used on saws, drills
mulated, high-pressure laminate manufactured Rough Cutting ± .032” (0.8 mm) and routers to produce chip free edges and to
for surfacing access flooring panels. Conductive Diagonal within .045” (1.15 mm) avoid frequent resharpening of tools. The product
flooring should be used where permanent static should be drilled with a wood backing to prevent
dissipation properties are required. Finish: Textured, a low sheen, matte finish. “breakout” at the bottom of the drilled hole.

Basic Use — It is recommended for access Gloss Specifications: AVAILABILITY AND PRICING
flooring systems where cleanliness, ease of Nevamar Spec 6-12 (60° Gloss Meter) Varies according to grade, quantity and locale.
maintenance and long wear is of major concern. All items are manufactured to order. Nevamar
Conductive laminate is recommended for control Colors and Patterns: representatives will quote on request.
of static electricity and should be used where Nevamar flooring products are offered in pat- Call 1-800-638-4380 to place your order.
electric apparatus is sensitive to static electricity. terns selected to meet most design and aesthetic
Potential applications are clean rooms, hospital requirements for initial installation and future MAINTENANCE
intensive care rooms and computer rooms, or additions. The standard patterns are manufac- Nevamar laminate access flooring is designed for
areas where a clean and dust free environment tured to comply with light reflectance values as minimum maintenance. Dry mop, sweep, vacuum,
is critical. They comply with requirements for recommended by leading computer manufactur- or damp mop with a mild detergent as required
low static generation and retention, coupled with ers. Other items in the Nevamar laminate line are for proper housekeeping. Stubborn stains may be
a washable surface requiring no waxing. available as Laminated Floor Tile on a special removed with a non-flammable organic cleaner.
order basis. Contact your Nevamar representa- Do not permit the cleaner to get into the cracks
Limitations — Nevamar laminated access floor- tive for information. between the support panel and the laminate as
ing products are not recommended for exterior Conductive Grades flooring laminate is available it could adversely affect the bond.
use. Laminate should not be bonded to plaster- in two designs only, Graphite Gray and Graphite
board, gypsum board, plaster, concrete blocks or Beige. Both colors have random patterns and thin Tack rugs are recommended at entrances to
similar materials. The internal bond strength of black lines throughout the surface. The product is avoid abrasives being tracked in from adjacent
the substrate and adhesive line is not sufficient manufactured in textured finish and colors can areas. Do not clean floor surface with steel wool,
for this type of application. vary from lot to lot. nylon pads or abrasives of any kind, manually or
with power equipment. Don’t flood the floor with
Composition and Materials — Nevamar laminat- Applicable Standards: water or cleaning agents. Don’t buff, wax, oil or
ed flooring products are manufactured to order Material shall meet or exceed performance stan- polish; they are unnecessary and may interfere
using a specially formulated surface sheet over dards set by ANSI (American National Standards with the conductive properties of the laminate.
a melamine impregnated print pattern sheet. The Institute) NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers
core layers of phenolic impregnated kraft papers Association) Publication LD3-2005 for high-pres- TECHNICAL SERVICES
have been designed to control dimensional sta- sure decorative plastic laminate. Nevamar maintains a technical staff and trained
bility. The Conductive Grade laminate core mate- personnel to assist you. For technical support
rial consists of several sheets of black conduc- INSTALLATION call 800-845-4790 or write to
tive paper impregnated with a thermosetting Suitable Subsurfaces — Nevamar laminated Nevamar
resin system. The laminate composition is flooring must be bonded to substrates such as One Nevamar Place
pressed under closely controlled pressures and aluminum castings, fabricated steel or aluminum Hampton, SC 29924
temperatures. The back of the laminate composi- sections to provide the rigidity and load-bearing
tion is sanded to maintain uniform thickness and requirements of access flooring installations. IMPORTANT NOTICE
to facilitate bonding. The laminate should be bonded using professional The information and statements herein are
fabricating techniques and procedures. Conductive believed to be reliable but are not to be con-
Standard Grades Nominal Thickness: adhesives, contact glues and thermosetting rigid- strued as a warranty or representation for which
Grade HDH .118” (3 mm) ± .005 (.12 mm) type adhesives are acceptable when following we assume legal responsibility. Users should
Grade HDM .059” (1.5 mm) ± .005 (.12 mm) adhesive manufacturer’s instructions. undertake sufficient verification and testing to
determine the suitability for their own particular
Conductive Grades Nominal Thickness: Conductive laminate flooring must be properly purpose of any information or products referred
Grade CHDH .118” (3 mm) ± .005” (.12 mm) grounded by utilizing a variety of terminals and to herein. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
Grade CHDM .059” (1.5 mm) ± .005” (.12 mm) grounding cords properly attached to the lami- PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS MADE.
nate and a suitable earth ground. Grounding
Proper grade of product needed is dependent systems should be checked periodically.
on the total flooring requirements. When specify-
ing an access floor, we recommend that Methods — Fabrication of Nevamar floor tiles
the floor manufacturer be contacted for proper can be done generally with conventional wood-
specification. working or metalworking equipment, either hand
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filing, sanding and routing should be done with
All grades may be purchased in either full size the decorative side up to prevent cracking or
sheets 4’ X 10’ (1219 mm X 3048 mm) nominal, or chipping of the surface. Curved edges should be 800-638-4380 www.nevamar.com
cut to size 24” X 24” (610 mm X 610 mm) nominal. cut slightly oversize and finished by sanding,

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