ESD Carpet Tile: Installation

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non-access floors // access floors

Moisture Barrier Information

Staticworx® is not responsible for any floor installation failures associated with unaddressed pre-existing site conditions like vapor transmission, moisture permeation, contaminated concrete and damaged subfloors. Always determine if there is a vapor barrier below concrete subfloors before beginning any flooring installation. All subfloors should be tested for moisture using ASTM test methods. For information about moisture and a complete list of ASTM test methods for determining potential moisture problems visit http://Staticworx®.com/articles/articles-moisture-barrier.htm.

Installation Instructions: Access Floors… continued

Install Ground: Several acceptable methods are available for grounding access floor panels. These methods are dependent on the type of access floor under structure, local building codes, and end user’s preferences. Assemble and connect one RTG Connector Clamp from under the carpeting to the access floor pedestal. Place about 12” of the foil strip into the adhesive when it becomes dry and tacky then fasten the clamp to the access floor pedestal below. Make sure the Connector is fastened tightly onto the pedestal (Figure A).

Grounding Frequency: Attach one RTG Connector to the access floor under structure every 1,000 square feet.

Grounding Access Floor System: For stringer and bolted corner lock systems, have a contractor wire the access floor system to a bolt and 3 successive pedestal heads and run the wire every 1,000 square feet. In locations where the access floor system is being grounded, install the RTG Connector. All systems should be grounded at a single point. Grounding systems should follow recommendations of electrical contractor and current building codes (Figure B).

Installing Carpet Tiles: Measure the area to find the best starting point for a maximum size perimeter tile. Proper planning should avoid trimming perimeter tiles more than half their width. Next, divide the room into 4 quadrants by snapping chalk lines on the floor from the center of each opposing wall. The two center lines must bisect at right angles in the center of the room. To achieve a perfect right angle, which is essential for a proper install, form a triangle by measuring 6’ x 8’ x 10’ (figure C). Using the chalk lines as your guide, begin laying the carpet tiles using the pyramid technique (figure D). Install one quadrant at a time following the numerical sequence. The corners of the tiles should lie flat with seams lightly touching. Do not jam carpet tiles, instead use a seam roller to blend carpet seams. Note: Loop pile tiles may have some yarn blossoming at the edges which may require trimming.

ESD Carpet Tile Electrical Properties: Our ESD Carpet Tile has been designed to provide an efficient conductive path-toground for static electricity occurring on the surface of the floor (figure E). The electrical resistance range should be 2.5 x 10⁴ - 1.0 x 10⁸ Ohms based on NFPA 99.

Questions/Assistance
For questions or assistance, please contact ESDTile.com Customer Service at (617) 923-2000, Monday-Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm EST.