Beneath the Surface
Beneath the Surface is a 25x100 cm plank carpet tile from Carpets Inter, designed for commercial interiors seeking a naturalistic, geological aesthetic. Inspired by volcanic lava flows and the textures formed as molten rock cools, it features organic colour movement across nine colourways on an EcoSoft or EcoSquare recycled cushion backing.
Specifications
- Tile size: 25 x 100 cm
- Pile fibre: Nylon, solution dyed
- Primary backing: Non-woven recycled polyester
- Secondary backing: EcoSoft recycled cushion back or EcoSquare
- Backing recycled content (EcoSoft): 85% (80% post-consumer PET, 5% post-industrial PET)
- Total thickness: 9.40 mm
- Surface pile thickness: 2.30 mm
- Sound absorption: NRC 0.30 or higher (BS EN ISO 354)
- Fire performance: Class I radiant panel (ASTM E 648); smoke density below 450 (ASTM E 662)
- Indoor air quality: CRI Green Label Plus certified
- Reference service life: 15 years
- Slab moisture tolerance: Up to 99% RH
- Recyclability: 100% recyclable; no PVC, bitumen, or fibreglass
- LEED contribution: Up to 6 points
- Colour options: 9 colourways: Merapi, Krakatoa, Kilauea, Obsidian, Erebus, Basalt, Batur, Fuji, Vesuvius
Applications
Well suited to commercial lobbies, hospitality spaces, creative studios, and corporate interiors where a strong visual narrative is desired. The plank format reinforces a sense of directional movement and can be laid in varied orientations - linear, brick-bond, or herringbone - to emphasise the flowing, geological patterns within each tile.
Standards and compliance
Fire tested to ASTM E 648 (Class I radiant panel) and ASTM E 662 (smoke density below 450). Sound absorption measured to BS EN ISO 354, achieving NRC 0.30 or higher. Indoor air quality certified under CRI Green Label Plus. Eligible for NSF/ANSI 140 and Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS). Contributes to LEED and the WELL Building Standard. EPD verified to ISO 14025, EN 15804, and ISO 21930:2017.
Frequently asked questions
How does the plank format affect installation compared with square tiles?
The 25x100 cm plank format is installed using the same pressure-sensitive adhesive method as square carpet tiles, following Carpets Inter's EcoSoft or EcoSquare installation guidelines. Plank tiles offer greater flexibility in laying pattern direction and allow the designer to emphasise the flowing linear motifs within the collection.
Are the colourways suitable for mixing within one installation?
Yes. All nine colourways share the same natural, geological tonal palette, ranging from deep obsidian to warm basalt and pale ash tones. Adjacent colourways can be combined within one floor to create gradient or zoning effects without visual discontinuity.
What maintenance is required to preserve the appearance of this collection?
Carpets Inter recommends regular vacuuming and periodic extraction cleaning in line with their Commercial Carpet Maintenance Guidelines. Solution-dyed nylon resists colour loss from cleaning agents, and the modular plank format means heavily soiled or worn tiles can be replaced individually without relaying the whole floor.
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All refunds and returns are determined by the manufacturer's terms of sale. Change-of-mind refunds are not accepted, but all valid warranty claims will be managed by AKA Acoustics in compliance with consumer law.
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