The Soundstop rubber StepTile is a premium grade rubber tile system with each tile weighing 5.2Kg. this is a more robust product that other cheaper versions on the market. There are many tiles on the market, but the rule of thumb is the heavier the better. Before making your decision compare the weight!
The tiles not only provide superior noise reduction but offer an excellent slip-resistant surfacing for rooftop patios, kids play areas, home gyms, decks, walkways for apartment complexes, office buildings, schools, hospitals, restaurants, and much more. The tiles can be installed on concrete, asphalt or a compacted granular base. The porous nature of design allows water to easily flow through and around the tiles.
The step tile is specifically designed for use on balconies, roof gardens and terraces. The tile interlocks and can be laid very quickly and easily. StepTiles come in a range of colours to suit the environment in which they are laid. The tiles can be mixed and matched if desired to create a chequer board effect.
They can be laid onto virtually any surface including felt roofs, concrete roofs, EPDM and even fibre glass roofs.
The tile features anti-slip qualities as well as noise deadening. Achieving a decibel reduction in excess of 30dB.
The tiles are ideal for children’s play areas increasing the critical fall height to 1m making it great for elderly customers as well.
The product is porous meaning that rain water drains through it quickly and easily. There are drainage channels on the underside meaning that water will then flow away rapidly. Eliminating any standing water issues.
The tiles have been manufactured to exacting European standards using grade 1 recycled rubber granulate materials, these have been bonded with binding polymers and then coloured with iron oxide pigments.
The installation of the tile is very straightforward as they are held together with plastic pins that are integral to the design. This obviates the need for any form of adhesive. This makes the installation a truly DIY job.
Product Application
This versatile rubber tile can be used in many places. It can be used in the garden on the roof as a durable non slip roof terrace surface. It can be used when reducing impact sound on balconies or any outside space.
Advantages of the tile:
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Simple non-glued installation with 4 integrated connector pins - The 30mm thick slabs are securely bonded together preventing displacement or buckling
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Individual slabs can be replaced at any time - Replacing slabs is fast and easy with no mess
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Superb quality, simple to care for - Long life (even at below-freezing temperatures), easy to clean
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Eye-pleasing colours, can be combined as desired - highly decorative, individualised surfacing fits in perfectly with surroundings
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Safe - No danger of injury, can be walked on barefoot (no splintering as found on wood)
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Thermal insulation and noise deadening - Warm and quiet floors
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Slip resistant and quick drying (e.g. after rainfall) - Safety for your children
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Environmentally friendly - Always good to look after the planet
Product Maintenance
Keep clean where possible with a regular broom or soft brush or a heavy-duty vacuum cleaner (ensuring the mechanical drive brush is soft enough to avoid damage to the tile surface).
To remove dirt, moss, foods etc, scrub with a soft brush using warm water and a highly diluted detergent. Then rinse well with copious amounts of clean water.
Pressure washers can be used to clean tiles. A minimum distance of 35cm should be maintained between the spray nozzle and tile surface to prevent impact pressure, ensure the water temperature does not exceed 80°C.
After cleaning, remove all contaminants that may have exuded from the tiles. Scrub with a soft brush and warm water with a highly diluted detergent then rinse well with copious amounts of clean water.
Here are the main details for this product:
Dimensions: 500mm x 500mm
Thickness: 30mm
Pack Size: 1 Tile
Weight: 5.2kg per Tile
Density: TBC
Coverage: 0.25 sqm
Fire rating: B2
Thermal Conductivity:
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Installation Instructions
Before installing tiles ensure the surface is level, free from dirt and grit, free draining and ready receive rubber tiles.
As with most tiling jobs begin laying the tiles in one corner of the area being tiled, make sure the pins are facing in the correct direction ready to go into the corresponding receiving holes, this will be facing out in the direction of installation.
After the first row has been laid check the alignment is correct before continuing.
After cleaning, remove all contaminants that may have exuded from the tiles. Scrub with a soft brush and warm water with a highly diluted detergent then rinse well with copious amounts of clean water.
Every second row must be laid in a brick-bond pattern leaving a half tile at each end. This will result in an interlocking formation to maximize the overall bond.
The tiles can be cut with a low-speed jig-saw (medium sized teeth), handsaw or Stanley-knife. It is recommended a steel straight edge is used for best results. Keep the cutting blade cool with water where possible.
Exposed edges which may be subject to wind uplift can be adhered to the substrate using a suitable rubber adhesive.
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