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what is kinetex?
Kinetex® is an advanced textile composite flooring that combines key attributes of soft-surface floor covering with the long-wearing performance characteristics
of hard-surface flooring. Created as a unique floor covering alternative to hard-surface products, J+J Flooring’s Kinetex encompasses an unprecedented
range of performance attributes for retail, healthcare, education and institutional
environments. In addition to its human centered qualities and highly functional design, Kinetex offers a reduced environmental footprint compared to
traditional hard-surface options.The key to the high-performance attributes of Kinetex lies within its construction. Each layer, when used
together, creates a versatile, lightweight, soft-surface flooring designed with qualities parallel to that of hard-surface.
Durability
With outstanding dimensional stability and crush resistance, Kinetex has withstood over 5 million foot traffic events with minimal wear at a popular Florida-based entertainment venue. That equates to 47 years in a typical size school classroom in the U.S. and 45-50 years in a typcial office.
Maintenance
Kinetex is tough to wear out but easily cleaned. Regular vacuuming combined with interim low moisture encapsulation cleaning and hot water extraction in areas prone to heavy soiling is all that’s needed to keep Kinetex looking new.
Why kinetex?
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Health HEIGHT IN FEET
How do contaminants enter buildings? They are tracked in on footwear. Textiles, such as Kinetex hold particles in place, sequestering them until they can be removed by cleaning.
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Safety
Kinetex’s unique construction creates one of the most slip resistant flooring surfaces ever tested, wet or dry — reducing the potential for slip and fall injuries. It has been certified by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) as a high traction surface.
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Acoustics
Hard surface flooring absorbs little or no sound and has greater potential to transmit sound, contributing to a noisier environment. In contrast, soft surface flooring absorbs significantly more sound and transmits less sound, contributing to a quieter environment. Kinetex offers one of the highest Noise Reduction Coefficients and Impact Insulation Classifications of any commercial flooring product.
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Sustainability
Kinetex has a 50% lower environmental impact compared to other commercial floorings and is easily recycled. Made with 45% post consumer recycled content, each Kinetex tile contains the equivalent of 27 used water bottles.
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Easy installation
While Kinetex installs in a manner similar to LVT or carpet tile, the unique nature of Kinetex and its adhesive technologies requires strict adherence to the installation instructions for preparation and open time/working time. Following J+J Flooring's published Kinetex installation instructions, the space and Kinetex require acclamation prior to installation.
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where to use kinetex
Healthcare Acute care hospitals, medical office buildings, urgent care clinics, outpatient surgery centers, outpatient physical therapy/rehab centers, outpatient imaging centers, etc. • Cafeteria, dining areas • Chapel • Computer room • Corridors • Diagnostic imaging suites • Dry physical therapy • Elevators • Exam / procedure rooms • Gift shops • Hyperbaric treatment rooms • Lobbies • Nursing stations •