EcoFlex

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EcoFlex™ ICT
Modular Commercial Floor Covering
According to ISO 14025
Waste
When excess carpet tiles are accumulated at an installation site, Mohawk recommends that the end user save
the material for use at a later date (termed “attic stock”). Not only does this practice prevent undue waste from
entering the local landfill stream, it extends end of life of the carpet installation as a whole by allowing individual
tiles in high traffic / high wear areas to be replaced as needed, rather than requiring replacement of an entire
floor area. Also, because the extra attic stock tiles are part of the same dye lot as the installed tiles, the
challenge of avoiding color mismatch at a later date is minimized.
Very often, the largest waste stream generated from a new carpet installation is the existing carpet that is to be
replaced. Mohawk’s ReCover program diverts millions of pounds of used commercial carpet from a variety of
manufacturers from landfills by offering a venue through which the materials can be recycled into new carpet or
other products. The Mohawk ReCover program is described in detail in the “Recyling or Reuse” section below
Packaging
Modular flooring is packaged in cardboard boxes that contain 70% recycled content. The Mohawk Group
encourages installers to recycle the packaging in local recycling programs.
Use Stage
Use of the Floor Covering
The EcoFlex ICT Modular Tiles are recommended for installations in commercial applications. The carpet is
assumed to have a 15-year reference service life.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Mohawk Group’s Care and Maintenance instructions, including vacuuming, interim and deep cleaning, can be
found at www.themohawkgroup.com/sitefiles/PDFs/carpet_care.pdf. For vacuuming, Mohawk Group
recommends the use of equipment certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Seal of Approval Program.
The instructions recommend vacuuming three times a week, interim cleaning once a week and deep cleaning
nine times a year. Additional assistance is available from Mohawk Field Services by calling 800-833-6954.
Structural Damage
The structural stability of the floor shall be verified prior to the installation; issues with the subfloor must be
repaired to code compliant standards before proceeding. When installing over a concrete floor, the moisture
content of the floor should not exceed 5lbs/1000sf. If the moisture content exceeds 5lbs, the floor must be
sealed with Mohawk’s Prime Coat Sealer prior to installation. Complete and comprehensive instructions can be
found at www.themohawkgroup.com/sitefiles/PDFs/TMGModularInst or by calling Mohawk Field Services at
800-833-6954.