Every person entering a building can bring in grit, dust, dirt and moisture. With concentrated footfall and frequent exposure to outdoor conditions, the entrance is one of the most demanding flooring areas in a commercial building. A well-planned textile barrier helps keep contaminants from spreading into adjoining spaces.
Needle felt, also called needlepunch flooring, is made by mechanically interlocking textile fibres with barbed needles. The process creates a compact, cohesive surface suitable for demanding applications.
In an entrance, surface texture and contact with footwear help produce a scraper and wiping action. Dirt can be loosened from soles and held within the textile structure until it is removed during cleaning.
Performance is influenced by the complete construction: fibre composition, surface structure, density, pile weight, backing, thickness and installation.
“A good entrance floor does more than withstand foot traffic.
It helps manage what that traffic brings inside.”Textured spaces help dislodge grit and dry soil from footwear as people walk across the entrance.
Suitable entrance constructions help collect dirt and moisture within the walk-off area, subject to product design and conditions.
Reduce the transfer of abrasive dirt into reception areas, corridors and other interior spaces.
Needle felt entrance flooring helps remove and retain dirt, grit and moisture from footwear - protecting you interior spaces from the very first step.
