MILLIKEN = DURABILITY AND LESS MAINTENANCE MOISTURE + MILLIKEN = ZERO WORRIES Milliken’s cushioned carpets are engineered to last and Moisture is a disruption in the school environment that For a final seal of protection, all Milliken cushion-backed simplify facility design and maintenance. From libraries to no one wants. Whether it’s from the sub floor or surface- carpet tiles include our AlphaSan® anti-microbial food courts, hallways to sports complexes — and, of course, level spills, controlling moisture inside our school facilities technology. This system protects against bacteria and classrooms — Milliken’s multi-layered cushioned carpet tile can be a challenge. other microbes that cause foul odors and discoloration. is rigorously constructed for rugged durability and versatility. Any spills that penetrate below the surface of the carpet Milliken modular carpets have an unmatched moisture will come into contact with AlphaSan® reducing the With almost 150 years of experience in textiles and management system to stop liquids at the surface opportunity for microbial activity. nearly 50 years in carpet design and manufacturing, our and wick moisture away from the sub-floor, thereby carpet begins with high performance nylon fiber designed reducing and controlling conditions for mold and mildew to withstand wear and tear in the toughest environments. To enhance durability, we tuft fibers and support them growth. This control is made possible by multiple Milliken innovations: the cushion backing system, our MILLIKEN CARPET TILES & MOISTURE with a PVC-free cushioned backing, which absorbs shock StainSmart® stain and spill resist technology, and our from thousands of footsteps each day. In fact, Milliken AlphaSan® anti-microbial protection. And should you carpet tiles can retain their appearance up to 40% longer need fast installation at moisture levels at levels of 90 than non-cushioned tiles, increasing the life span of your or 95% in-situ relative humidity, we take care of that purchase. This performance is equivalent to a rating of situation too with our Milliken Moisture Pro Adhesives. Severe against the most rigorous tests (TARR) in the industry. The technology in our innovative cushion backing allows moisture from the sub floor to be wicked away. This What does Severe rating mean for a school? The rating is typically reserved for products that can stand-up to reduces damp conditions attractive to mold and mildew and helps protect the full facility investment. On the Moisture is absorbed, wicked across the tile and released through seams the extreme foot traffic of an airport. We’re confident it will last years at your school, no matter how fast the school year flies by. To back this up, we have a warranty protecting against wear over the life of the carpet. You’ll also have the support of the most comprehensive lifetime warranty packages in the industry. The carpet you buy today will stand up to years of foot traffic, sunlight, spills and more - and still look like new. We guarantee it with our StainSmart® and AlphaSan® technologies, which come standard on all Milliken carpets. When you consider the cost of caring for floors, Milliken carpet becomes even more appealing. The simple math speaks for itself. CARPET TILE BENEFITS: • Carpet is 31-53% less expensive to maintain than vinyl composition tile. • Hard surfaces require 2 ½ times more cleaning than carpet. • Maintainence supplies for vinyl floors cost roughly 7 times more than those needed for a carpeted surface. • Saves on energy costs with unrivaled thermal insulation via our patented cushion backing. • Reduces airborne allergens to help improve HVAC air flow. • Bio-based Traction Back® tiles do not require additional adhesives and can be safely installed with the building occupied. contrary, a hard-backed carpet can prevent moisture from wicking away from the sub floor allowing the moisture to pool under the carpet tile, which can harbor mold and break down water-based adhesives. Milliken Moisture Pro adhesives are a durable, low-VOC, water-based adhesives designed for the installation of modular carpet tiles on slabs with up to 95% RH moisture per ASTM F2170 and 10.0 pH. The low odor of Moisture Pro adhesive is ideal for occupied buildings or fast-tracked installations such as schools and senior living facilities where indoor air quality is a major concern and our TractionBack systems are not selected. 1. StainSmart® technology repels and beads surface moisture 2. Alpha San® antimicrobial inhibits mold, mildew and odor 3. Primary Coating prevents liquids from penetrating past surface 4. Cushion Layer is an open-celled foam that absorbs moisture from the sub-floor and wicks it away 6 7