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Seamless Flooring Systems: Subfloor Preparation and Installation Carpet on Concrete
Description

The Gilt Edge Seamless Flooring System for Carpet  is a fully integrated system for the installation of broadloom carpet floor coverings over a prepared concrete substrate. Incorporated is a substrate moisture control system, substrate levelling correction systems, and high performance adhesives, combined to provide fully warrantied contract commercial installations.

Key Features
  • Substrate moisture control — Using Protect Crete Moisture Fix/Densi-Proof deeply penetrates new or existing concrete to cure, densify and water proofs; controls excess moisture in new/green concrete with high relative humidity (>95% RH) and allows floor-coverings to be installed soon after application
  • High Performance substrate priming systems that is water-based, VOC compliant and solvent free
  • High Performance VOC Compliant substrate correction — self levelling compounds that provide rapid, high quality surface finishes, with high MPA ratings
  • Dependable industry leading flooring adhesive technology that is fully compliant with the latest emissions and sustainability requirements
Homestar / Green Star (Envirospec) Compliant
Homestar / Green Star
Scope of Use
  • Gilt Edge Seamless Flooring Systems are applicable to all Residential and Commercial broadloom carpet flooring installations onto a concrete substrate
  • Not all products may be necessary depending on the condition of the base substrate
  • Please refer to a Gilt Edge Industries Ltd technical representative for detailed guidance on applicable adhesive types
Limitations on Use
  • This system is not intended for use:
    • On substrates without an industry standard below slab damp-proof membrane
    • In situations where the below slab damp-proof membrane has been compromised
    • On substrates with relative humidity greater than 75%
    • In situations exposed to hydro-static pressure
  • Base substrates are to be of sound form/condition free of any structural delamination
  • Not recommended for areas subject to very high point loading e.g. loaded pallet trolleys/hoists
In-Service History

Gilt Edge Industries Ltd have been a key supplier to the New Zealand flooring industry for nearly 50 years.

Gilt Edge Seamless Flooring Systems are developed and distributed by Gilt Edge Industries Ltd nationwide, and have been specified for construction projects throughout New Zealand over the past 50 years.

Other Performance Attributes

Warranty

A service warranty applies covering total system installations when installed as per all manufacturer technical data sheets, technical guidelines, and specifications.

Green Star

All Seamless System Components comply with The Green Star NZ V3 Technical manual, requiring that VOC emissions can be demonstrated through the provision of test results showing compliance to a recognised Ecolabel or a recognised Indoor Air Quality Scheme.

Documents
Specification Clause (Masterspec)
Data Sheet: Densi-Proof
Data Sheet: Giltgrip 22
Data Sheet: Giltgrip 66
Data Sheet: Moisture-Fix
Data Sheet: Roberts 80 Adhesive
Data Sheet: Uzin NC160
Data Sheet: Uzin NC170
Data Sheet: Uzin PE280
Data Sheet: Uzin PE520
Gilt Edge on Masterspec

Gilt Edge Architectural partner with Architects and Specifiers nationally, to deliver trusted technical advice, and Seamless Flooring Systems Masterspec PartnerNet Specification writing assistance.

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