Raised floors, also known as access floors, are flooring systems consisting of modular panels held by a supporting structure. This way, the actual floor is above the original floor slab, creating an easy-to-inspect space in between with a variable height. This space is perfect for housing cabling and pipework of all sorts (e.g., electrical power, water, telephone, network data, and climate control) without any positioning constraints.
Raised floors are a must in industrial and commercial settings and are becoming increasingly popular in restorations and residential buildings, both indoors and out.
Interior raised floor
Interior raised floors meet today’s need for flexibility in offices, data centres, and the quaternary sector. This system is exceptionally functional because every element is installed and disassembled without adhesive, and each panel can be removed without affecting the adjacent ones. All this allows for quick and easy maintenance and changes whenever necessary without masonry work, saving time and money.
All these features provide designers with great flexibility during the design and executive stages because the position and layout of the service distribution systems no longer constrain them. In addition, these systems can always be changed or integrated later to meet new regulations or needs.
Exterior raised floor
Raised floors can also be created outdoors, using porcelain stoneware tiles with an anti-slip finish and a 20-mm thickness and fixed or height-adjustable polypropylene pedestals. These tiles can be easily removed to inspect the void beneath, where electrical and plumbing systems can be hidden.
Fixed pedestals can be 14, 25, or 35 mm tall. They are ideal in all situations requiring removable and easily inspectable flooring. Conversely, adjustable pedestals are available in heights ranging from 35 to 100 mm and are perfect for uneven substrates. These innovative porcelain stoneware tiles are made solely with natural raw materials and have excellent technical features. They are fully recyclable and environmentally sustainable. In addition, they are non-absorbent, fire-resistant, and non-allergenic, making them one of the most advanced and versatile solutions modern architecture offers.
A raised floor with porcelain stoneware tiles ensures light fastness and resistance to wear, abrasion, frost, temperature fluctuations, and stains. In addition, Casalgrande Padana tiles have a protective edge band that allows the moveable elements of the raised floor system to fit together perfectly, preventing any damage to the tiles while handling the panels.
