Performance

Heavy rolling loads

Beds, stretchers and carts concentrate weight on small wheels. Compare resilient floors by their published load rating (PSI) and the test method behind it.

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Rolling loads come from beds, stretchers, medication carts and equipment that concentrate weight on small wheels. Resilient floors for these areas are compared by their published load ratings and the test method behind them. For example, Texas Granite homogeneous solid vinyl tile is rated at 2,500 PSI static load per ASTM F970, against about 150 PSI for standard vinyl composition tile (VCT).

What to confirm before specifying

A load rating describes performance under test conditions. Real-world results also depend on wheel type, substrate, adhesive and installation, so confirm the rating and test method on the manufacturer's current data sheet.

Evaluation criteria

How to evaluate options

  • Published static load rating in PSI, with the test method (for example ASTM F970)
  • Homogeneous (through-color) construction where wheel wear is constant
  • Adhesive and substrate rated for the same loads as the floor
  • Confirm the rating on the current technical data sheet

Products with supporting evidence

Products whose published data addresses this requirement. Confirm values on the current technical data sheet.

  • Texas Granite

    Solid Vinyl Tile · Resilient Flooring

    Texas Granite

    No-wax solid vinyl tile with a 30-year life expectancy and over 40% less annual upkeep than waxed VCT

    • Static load rating 2,500 PSI (ASTM F970)
    • Surface finish No-wax, high gloss; no floor finish required
    • Warranty 20 years

    30 colors available to sample

  • Sonata Elements

    Luxury Vinyl Tile · Resilient Flooring

    Sonata Elements

    Large-format 18 x 36 in luxury vinyl tile designed to coordinate with gradient carpet tile

    • Wear layer 20 mil
    • Load rating 2,500 PSI
    • Overall gauge 2.5 mm
  • Armor-X

    Rubber Flooring

    Armor-X

    Recycled rubber tile with a self-healing polyurethane wear layer for high-traffic and fitness areas

    • Construction Polyurethane wear layer (2 mm standard, 3 mm skate) fused to recycled rubber backing
    • Formats Square-edge tile, 38 × 38 in; Interlocking tile, 37 × 37 in; Standard: 6, 8, 10, 12 mm; Skate: 8, 10, 12 mm (square edge)
    • Installation Glue-down (square edge); Loose lay (interlocking)
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