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6 different patterns 8 standard coloursComplete Stair SystemEnhanced abrasion resistanceSuperior chemical resistanceJumbo Tiles – a ‘look-alike’ ceramic tileConductive floor tiles for electronically sensitive areas also available
Tel (011) 397 3330 • Fax (011) 397 3810 • e-mail: [email protected] • www.transittiles.com
Ready for the kick-offReady for the kick-off
a stud height of 0,80mm, a total thickness of 3mm, and feature eight
rows of 8 round studs of 25mm diameter.
The pastille shape of the studs allows for easy cleaning, and pro-
vides excellent non-slip characteristics, which makes them particu-
larly suitable for wet areas.
Because they are PVC-based, Transit tiles do not absorb mineral
oil-based liquids and are impervious to most solvents and chemicals.
They are warm underfoot and, because they are not affected by
water, they are ideal for use in change rooms and ablution blocks.
Ibrahim Bham
of Carpet & Décor
(www.carpetdecor.
co.za), Polokwane,
who installed floor-
ing at the stadium,
said, “It was a truly
amazing experience
being involved with
the professional
teams from the
building contrac-
tors, WBHO Pauls Joint Venture, on a project like this.
We have also worked extensively with Schalk van der Merwe of
Prism Architects and his efficient team on this and numerous other
projects, which is always a pleasure in doing so.”
Transit Floor Tiles
Tel: 011 397 3330 Fax: 011 397 3810
The Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane will host four first-
round matches in the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup (including
France vs Mexico, who are in the same group as South Africa), and
will be used by the local soccer teams once the competition is over,
as well as showcasing other sports, including rugby.
Built next to the existing stadium at a cost of around R1,1-billion,
this new arena has four two-tier stands, bringing the seating capac-
ity to 46 000.
Almost 4 000m² of Transit 8x8 PVC studded tiles were used for
this project – 1 332m² in Mushroom colour that were used in all
change rooms and referee rooms, and 2 427m² in Olive Green for
the public areas and corridors, all installed by Carpet & Décor using
a 2-part polyurethane adhesive.
The tiles are 300mm x 300mm with a base thickness of 2,20mm,
F e a t u r e : R e s i l i e n t F l o o r i n g
Resilient flooring still gaining market shareThe resilient flooring market has significantly
increased its share of the domestic floorcovering
industry throughout the world, due to growing
commercial market demand, successful introduction
and acceptance of product innovations such as luxury
vinyl flooring, and consumers’ growing preference for
low-cost, hard-surface flooring as the housing market
weakened and the economy contracted.
Resilient flooring is forecast to make additional inroads in the
floorcovering industry as the South African Government
encourages construction and refurbishment of healthcare and
educational facilities – two key end-use markets.
FloorworX (a member of the Accéntuate Group of Companies)
is South Africa’s only manufacturer of vinyl floorcoverings, includ-
ing semi-flexible tiles and fully flexible vinyl sheeting and tiles.
It also supplies a comprehensive range of international resilient
floorcoverings, laminate and wood flooring products and acces-
sories which can command a place in the overall décor of any
residential or commercial application.
Modern technology has ensured that resilient floorcoverings
have not been left behind in their capability of providing an excit-
ing and original floor.
Relatively inexpensive, very durable, easy to install and maintain,
almost all types of resilient floorcoverings have excellent colour
retention, outstanding wear performance, and will provide under-
foot warmth and a high degree of insulation and sound absorption
not found with many competitive ‘hard’ floorcoverings.
Visit our new user-friendly website and manoeuvre your way
through our products, adhesives and accessories until you spot
the right product for the required application.
FloorworX Africa
Tel: 0860 346 679
Fax: 0861 346 679
Website: www.floorworx.co.za
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