THE ENHANCER Carpet Backing Specifications
| Backing Classification |
Description |
End-Use Application+ |
| Class
II, Moderate Commercial Applications |
Cushion backing for areas that receive less
than 1,000 traffics per day |
Auditoriums, clerical & administrative
areas, corporate & retail store common
areas, dormitories, healthcare patient rooms,
hospitality and office corridors, & school
classrooms |
| Class
III, Heavy Commercial Applications |
Cushion backing for areas that receive more
than 1,000 traffics per day |
Cafeterias, convention center, healthcare
& hospitality lobbies, locker rooms, school
corridors, retail store major aisles,
transportation ticket areas |
| Class
IV, Extra-Heavy Commercial Applications |
Cushion backing for areas that receive more
than 1,000 traffics per day, or areas where
spillage and roller traffic are a concern |
Bank teller stations, casinos, healthcare
corridors, libraries, & areas in Class III
where spillage and roller traffic are a concern
and some cushion properties are needed |
| Laminate,
Extra-Heavy Commercial Applications |
Non-cushion backing for areas that receive
more than 1,000 traffics per day, or areas
where spillage and roller traffic are a concern |
Airport baggage claim and other public areas,
commissaries, convention centers &
exhibition halls, corporate task areas,
cafetoriums, school and healthcare corridors,
hardline retail, theater lobbies & areas on
Class II, III, & IV where spillage and
heavy roller traffic is a concern |
| Modular,
Heavy Commercial Applications |
Cushion backing for corridors and other areas
that receive heavy usage with more than 1,000
traffics per day |
Office building cafeterias, lobbies/corridors
in health care centers, convention centers,
hotels and schools, airports, ticket areas,
major aisles in retain stores, sports club
locker rooms and restaurants |
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+ Due to the wide
variation in floor traffic, Dow expressly disclaims any warranty,
express or implied, that THE ENHANCER carpet backings will perform in
all typical end-uses.
NOTE: Some face constructions and backing
classifications may be inappropriate when roller mobility is a concern;
therefore, Dow recommends that you first consult with the carpet
manufacturer to choose the correct face construction and product class
for your particular application.
THE ENHANCER carpet backing is available with an
antimicrobial option. Consult with your carpet manufacturer regarding
NBS smoke chamber and flooring radiant panel ratings for specific
carpet styles with THE ENHANCER carpet backing. If an "or
equal" product is considered, we suggest that smoke and
flammability data be developed on the "or equal" product as a
composite of the carpet and underlayment as they will be installed.
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