2. Characteristics of the floor space

The surface in use is the one that remains visible after installation, and presents aesthetic and comfort characteristics (color, look and feel). Performance characteristics are essential:

• appearance preservation ;

• life expectancy or durability ;

• abrasion resistance ;

• crush resistance ;

• resilience ;

• stain resistance ;

• dirt resistance ;

• cleanability.

These different parameters are linked:

• appearance retention depends on abrasion resistance, crush resistance, resilience, stain and dirt resistance;

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