• Antistatic HPL Tile

Description

Test

BS EN 438

RISEFLOR  VALUE

Thickness

±0.15 mm

1.0 mm±0.15mm,

1.2 mm±0.15 mm,

1.5 mm±0.15mm

Warping

120 mm (max)

5 mm

Resistance to

Surface Wear

>150 revs

>150 revs

350 revs

350 revs

Resistance to

Immersion in

Boiling Water

8% (max)

8% (max)

10% (max)

10% (max)

Slight effect

No effect

Resistance to Dry Heat

Slight effect

No effect

Dimensonal Stability at

Elevated Temperatures

0.9% cm

0.8% cm

0.45% cm

0.40% cm

Resistance to Impact by

Small Diameter Ball

>20 N

>20 N

Resistance to Cracking

Slight effect

No effect

Resistance to Scratching

2.0 N

2.0 N

Resistance to Staining

Slight effect

No effect

Resistance to Color Change in Xenon Arc Light

 6 minutes

> 6 minutes

Resistance to Cigarette

Burns

Moderate effect

No effect

Formability

N/A

N/A

Resistance to Blistering

N/A

N/A

Resistance to Steam

Slight effect

No effect  

 




Product Overview

Antistatic HPL tile is the walking surface of a raised access floor: a high-pressure laminate face cut to panel size and bonded into the panel rebate, so the finished floor reads as one continuous surface while each panel can still be lifted for cable work. It is supplied for new build and retrofit projects where static control and a hard-wearing walking surface both matter. The laminate is pressed rather than coated, which is why it holds up under the constant panel lifting on a busy floor.

Why Specifiers Choose This Surface

  • Pressed construction — resin-impregnated layers are pressed into one dense sheet, so there is no thin film to peel away or wear through in patches.
  • Static control as standard — the surface is supplied as an ESD conductive tile for rooms where a discharge from a person, trolley or test instrument could reach sensitive electronics.
  • Stable in warm, dry halls — data center air stays warm and dry all year, and the laminate is specified for how it holds shape in that environment rather than for decoration.
  • Closely controlled thickness — tiles are cut to your panel format, so joint lines stay tight and neighbouring panels sit level.
  • Consistent resurfacing option — raised flooring manufacturers often choose a hard laminate face when panels are lifted frequently for cabling and airflow work.

Thickness & Panel Fitting

  • 1.0 mm (±0.15 mm) — thinnest face, for shallow machined rebates where the tile must sit close to flush.
  • 1.2 mm (±0.15 mm) — middle option with more material for aisles that see trolley and cart traffic all day.
  • 1.5 mm (±0.15 mm) — thickest face, for floors that are lifted and re-laid often or where panels are resurfaced instead of replaced.
  • Measure the rebate, not the old tile — work from the panel face down to the recess floor; a worn tile can measure thinner than the rebate really is.
  • Cut for standard panel formats — raised access floor tiles are supplied in the size you give us, including radius corners, so each one matches the rebate the panel was machined with.
  • Distributors and commercial flooring suppliers can order by the thickness and finish they move most often, quoted with the rest of the floor package.

Where This Tile Is Used

Static-controlled raised floors are the main setting. Data center white space and hot aisles use this surface because panels are lifted constantly for cabling and airflow work. Computer rooms, telecom switch rooms and control rooms follow the same pattern, with the same need for a hard surface that resists scuffs from repeated access. Electronics assembly and test areas rely on it to protect boards and instruments during handling. Laboratories and production areas where equipment carts roll over the same route all day are another common setting. Commercial flooring suppliers also hold stock for retrofit jobs where existing panels need a new face rather than a full replacement.

Scale & Supply Capability

As a raised access flooring supplier, we cover a complete system rather than single items: pedestals and stringers, antistatic PVC and HPL tiles, PVC skirting, panel lifters and cutting blades, air diffusers, brush grommets, flip outlet boxes and in-floor cooling units. Our structural components suit OA, steel, wood core, calcium sulphate and aluminium raised floors, with pedestal heights from 70 to 1500 mm. Specifications such as stringer size and thickness can be customised to your project, so contractors can source compatible components, installation tools and cooling accessories from one supplier for data center, computer room and commercial fit-outs.

FAQ

Q1. What is an antistatic HPL tile made of?

Decorative and protective layers are impregnated with resin and pressed into one dense sheet. There is no separate film to peel, and the tile is bonded into the panel rebate rather than laid loose, so the surface behaves as part of the panel. The result is a hard-wearing face that can be lifted with the panel when cable work is needed.

Q2. When should I specify an ESD conductive tile instead of a plain laminate?

Choose it wherever a static discharge could damage boards, drives, instruments or work in progress, such as data halls, computer rooms and electronics assembly areas. The surface is one part of the static-control scheme, so tell us the end use and we will confirm how the tiles are supplied for it. Grounding and adhesive choice matter as much as the tile itself.

Q3. Can these tiles resurface panels we already have?

Yes. We cut to the panel format you give us, so the tiles drop into the rebate of existing raised access floor tiles provided the rebate is sound, clean and at the right depth. Resurfacing keeps the panel bodies in service and avoids re-levelling the whole floor.

Q4. How should the surface be cleaned day to day?

Damp-mop with a neutral floor cleaner and wipe spills before they dry. Avoid abrasive pads, scouring powder and solvent-heavy cleaners, which dull a laminate finish over time. Regular dry sweeping matters more than any polish because grit is the main enemy of a hard floor surface.

Q5. Will the tiles fit around floor outlets and grommets?

Yes. Cut-outs for outlet boxes and brush grommets are made on site to the accessory template. Score the laminate face before cutting so the edge does not chip, and keep openings as close to a pedestal as the layout allows. Dry-fit the accessory before the panel goes back.

Q6. What do you need to confirm static-control performance?

Tell us the resistance target for the finished floor plus the adhesive and grounding arrangement your installer plans to use. The tile, the bonding system and the path through the panel and pedestal all contribute to the result. If the project carries a test requirement, share it before the order so the tiles are supplied to suit.