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Kinetex® is an advanced textile composite flooring that
combines key attributes of soft-surface floor covering
with the long-wearing performance characteristics
of hard-surface flooring. Created as a unique floor
covering alternative to hard-surface products, J+J
Flooring’s Kinetex encompasses an unprecedented
range of performance attributes for retail, healthcare,
education and
institutional
environments. In
addition to its human-
centered qualities and highly functional design, Kinetex
offers a reduced environmental footprint compared to
traditional hard-surface options.
The key to the high-performance attributes of Kinetex
lies within its construction. Each layer, when used
together, creates a versatile, lightweight, soft-surface
flooring designed with qualities parallel to that of
hard-surface.
what is kinetex?
The key to the high-performance
attributes of Kinetex lies within
its construction.
CUSHIONED BACKING
Polyester Felt
Thermally Fused
WEAR LAYER/FACE FIBER
Abrasion and Ravel
Resistant Knitted Fabric
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NETWORK | firewall, maze
kinetex overview
A growing body of research correlates certain
aspects of the built environment, such as
acoustics, indoor
air quality, glare
and ergonomics,
with measurable
outcomes related
to productivity,
health, safety, and
effectiveness. Flooring can play a pivotal role in
achieving positive outcomes when positioning
these factors in many institutional environments.
Combined with the practiced approach of evidence-
based design, Kinetex provides a solid foundation
for performance driven settings.
With outstanding dimensional stability and crush resistance,
Kinetex has withstood over 5 million foot traffic events with
minimal wear at a popular Florida-based entertainment venue.
That equates to 47 years in a typical size school classroom
in the U.S. and 45-50 years in a typical office.
Combined with the practiced
approach of evidence-based
design, Kinetex provides
a solid foundation for
performance driven settings.
1 | durability
x5 million
FOOT TRAFFIC EVENTS
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TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
2 | maintenance
Kinetex is tough to wear out but easily cleaned. Regular vacuuming combined with interim low moisture
encapsulation cleaning and hot water extraction in areas prone to heavy soiling is all that’s needed to keep
Kinetex looking new. Because its lightweight face construction retains less water, Kinetex dries 75 percent
faster than carpet, rendering it suitable for cleaning while occupied. While wet,
it has a highly reduced slip-coefficient when compared to a wet hard surface —
which offers a much safer area for walking and standing.
Kinetex resists the most challenging staining agents, such as blood, urine,
Betadine, and hand sanitizers. Kinetex products feature a wear layer which is
bleach resistant, allowing sanitizing and spot cleaning to be easily performed
without affecting color. Kinetex can be cleaned using a hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning solution or a cleaning
solution such as Vital Oxide®. Hydrogen peroxide and Vital Oxide are on the Environmental Protection Agency's list
of disinfectants that meet its criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of Covid-19.1
The maintenance of Kinetex is simple and more cost efficient compared to that of hard-surface flooring.
There is no need for stripping, wear layer application or buffing — saving time and materials.
The maintenance of Kinetex
is simple and more cost
efficient compared to that
of hard-surface flooring.
1 All Kinetex styles can be cleaned with a hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning solution
or a cleaning solution such as Vital Oxide®. Bleach solutions may be used on
certain Kinetex styles when using the recommended bleach/water solution in
accordance with the J+J Flooring maintenance guidelines. Please see the Kinetex
maintenance instructions for full recommendations concerning schedules and
cleaning supplies for preventative, daily and interim maintenance. Maintenance
instructions can be found at jjflooring.com.
VCT
RUBBER
LVT
KINETEX®
CARPET
$2 $4 $6 $8 $10
COST AT:
Installation &
Materials Cost
(Southeastern US)
Total Cost of Ownership per sq. ft.
10 years
Maintenance Cost
(Southeastern US)
MOIRÉ | pattern, transparent
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U M E | ocean
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The most common subfloor, concrete, can release excessive moisture
and destroy floor covering systems — unless costly precautions are
taken before installation.
But moisture mitigation isn’t
necessary with Kinetex: its
breathable nature allows
moisture to pass through its
backing, instead of trapping it underneath. Kinetex textile composite
flooring will perform in elevated slabs up to 100% RH.*
3 | moisture tolerance
Kinetex textile composite
flooring will perform in
elevated RH slabs up to 100%.
breathability:
WHY KINETEX WORKS IN HIGH RH ENVIRONMENTS
Barriers can help eliminate moisture from the ground, but have no
effect on moisture within concrete which can still damage flooring.
Flooring
Flooring
High RH
Concrete
Slab
High RH
Concrete
Slab
Vapor
Barrier
moisture can pass through
Moisture is trapped, causing blistering, buckling,
adhesive degradation, and floor failure.
KINETEX ®
TYPICAL NONBREATHABLE FLOORING
* Product must be installed per manufacturer-approved instructions.
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PUT A CORK IN IT | jug
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4 | health
HEIGHT IN FEET
KINETEX
0.0
HARD SURFACE
RUBBER/VINYL/CERAMIC
HOW SOFT SURFACE FLOORING TRAPS AIRBORNE PARTICULATES
Airborne Allergens and Irritants Foot Traffic Dust Emissions Test
(ESO Fine Test Dust 12103-1, A2)
BREATHING ZONE
10-inch radius of a person’s
nose and mouth
How do contaminants enter buildings? They are tracked in on footwear.
Textiles, such as Kinetex hold particles in place, sequestering them until
they can be removed by cleaning. Once on the floor, contaminants can
be redistributed into the breathing zone by foot traffic on hard surface
flooring. Soft surface flooring in general prevents redistribution and
have proven to inhibit redistribution.
Kinetex easily surpasses California's 01350 requirements for low-
VOC emissions and substantially minimizes airborne particles by
sequestering common allergens, irritants, and contaminants.
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4 | health
It takes a long time for disinfectants to kill a virus like COVID-19. Contaminants
have shown to live many hours longer on hard surfaces than they do on textiles.
That's why it's important to use flooring that stays damp longer. Typical cleaning
methods for soft surfaces, like vacuuming and hot water extraction have been
proven to significantly remove contaminants. Soft surfaces have the added
advantage of remaining damp far more than enough time for disinfectants to kill
contaminants, where as a hard surface dries quickly.
KINETEX ®
FLOORING
CARPET/MODULAR
CARPET
H O U R S
H O U R S
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VS.
D R Y I N G T I M E ( H O U R S )
Kinetex® Flooring
Carpet/Modular Carpet
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
R E S I D U A L M O I S T U R E ( G R A M S )
Hard Surfaces
HARD
SURFACES
M I N U T E S
10
VS.
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(above) STRATA | feldspar with PROPEL II inserts
CATALYST | launch (inset) NETWORK | wiring TRI-PLEX | decker
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DOWNTOWN | market
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High-Def Color Technology™
J+J Flooring achieves next-generation innovation with the
development of High-Def Color Technology. This latest
engineering capability provides Kinetex products with
crisp color, vibrant patterns, and dimensional design that
rivals that of soft surface flooring.
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Kinetex’s unique construction creates one of the most slip resistant flooring surfaces ever
tested, wet or dry — reducing the potential for slip and fall injuries. It has been certified by
the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) as a high traction surface. Its unique low profile
also has minimal rolling resistance, potentially reducing injuries from pushing and pulling.
High Traction Surface Certification
Risks of slips, trips, and falls can pose an immediate threat to people of all ages, and
most are avoidable with consideration to flooring selection based on the specific needs and
requirements of the building. The National Floor Safety Institute notes that 55 percent of all
slips, trips and falls are due to problems with the floor covering’s surface, and that flooring
materials contribute directly to more than 2 million
fall injuries per year.
With a strong portfolio of performance attributes –
including slip resistance - Kinetex is the first
wall-to-wall interior floor covering to be certified as a
High Traction surface by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI.) As a credible
third-party certifier, NFSI’s commitment to education, research and the development of
standards reinforces J+J Flooring's commitment to safety.
In order to receive NFSI Certification, Kinetex underwent a comprehensive series of tests
involving two phases. Each phase measures both static and dynamic coefficients of friction,
under both dry and wet conditions. The first phase of testing is conducted on new flooring in a
laboratory. Phase two testing is conducted immediately after an actual customer installation
and again after 30 days, post-installation, to see if traffic and maintenance change the slip
resistance. Kinetex easily surpassed both tests, making it an ideal option to reduce the risks
and liabilities of flooring-associated injuries.
5 | safety
Kinetex is the first wall-to-wall interior
floor covering to be certified as a High
Traction surface by the National Floor
Safety Institute (NFSI.)
COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION
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SOUNDTRACK | acoustic
Kinetex &
Hard Surface
Rollability
Kinetex’s unique low profile provides rolling resistance
equal to that of hard surface while offering exceptionally
high traction. Kinetex is the first and only wall-to-wall
interior floor covering to be certified as a high traction
surface by the National Floor Safety Institute.
PUSHING AND PULLING ON
KINETEX AND HARD SURFACE
PUSH
PULL
EASY
EASY
Kinetex &
Hard Surface
Kinetex &
Hard Surface
HARD
HARD
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Z-FACTOR | function
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Hard surface flooring absorbs little or no sound and has greater potential to
transmit sound, contributing to a noisier environment. In contrast, soft surface
flooring absorbs significantly more sound
and transmits less sound, contributing to
a quieter environment. Kinetex offers one
of the highest Noise Reduction Coefficients
and Impact Insulation Classifications of
any commercial flooring product. This
unparalleled acoustic performance results
in dramatic reductions in both airborne and structure borne noise. Its excellent
Impact Insulation Classification effectively promotes greater voice recognition, fewer
mistakes, less vocal strain, enhanced learning and improved occupant perception.
6 | acoustics
Kinetex offers one of the highest
Noise Reduction Coefficients
and Impact Insulation
Classifications of any
commercial flooring product.
7 | comfort
Kinetex’s high-density backing and soft textile surface provides exceptional anti-
fatigue properties along with minimal rolling resistance. It embodies the potential
to absorb energy and reduce both repetitive foot stress injuries and injuries related
to walking and moving frequently from place to place. With its thermal insulation
properties, Kinetex also provides a warmer indoor environment.
ANTI-FATIGUE PROPERTIES OF FLOORING
ANTI-FATIGUE
PERFORMANCE ZONE
Vinyl-backed
Modular Carpet
Kinetex
Rubber
Resilient
Vinyl
10%
20%
30%
VCT
VCT
20 dB
40 dB
60 dB
RUBBER
RUBBER
CARPET
CARPET
KINETEX®
KINETEX®
AIRBORNE NOISE REDUCTION
Percentage of Sound Absorbed
STRUCTURE-BORNE NOISE REDUCTION
Amount of Sound Absorbed
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