ECOFLOORS NZ  |  TOUGHTEC LHT™ RANGE 

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

 

Specifications:

• Size: 600mm x 600mm
• Packaging: 10 pieces per box
• Coverage: 3.60 m² per box
• Weight: 19.0 kg per box
• Thickness: 3mm
• Features: Antibacterial and antiviral finish,
• Highly durable UV-coated surface (EX-finish), includes finish to two-sided bevelled edges for easy clean of stuborne dirt and stains 

Experience the perfect blend of strength, style, and practicality with Luxury Hard Tile (LHT).

01 – Superior Appearance (Finish Quality)

ToughTec™ Tile delivers a beautiful finished appearance, even on imperfect substrates.

• Less affected by subfloor irregularities
• Provides a smooth, even surface
• Two-edge joint detailing improves visual finish
• High-durability UV coating extends into joint areas

Result: A clean, premium floor with minimal visual imperfections

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02 – Maintenance Performance

The specially developed “ToughCoat” surface eliminates the need for waxing.

• Maintains appearance long-term with simple cleaning:
  • Broom
  • Mop
  • Vacuum

Compared to standard vinyl tiles: Approx. 6× higher durability (company comparison)

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03 – Durability

ToughTec™ Tile is engineered for resilience.

• Moderate rigidity prevents cracking from impact
• Resistant to damage from dropped objects
• Maintains structural integrity under commercial use

Example comparison:

• Ceramic tile (10mm thick) can crack under impact
• ToughTec™ (3mm thick) resists breakage under similar conditions

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04 – Safety & Hygiene

• Less slippery than polished ceramic tiles
• Anti-viral surface treatment
• Reduces specific viruses on the surface by 99%+

Certified to SIAA safety standards - Test results (example):

• Virus count reduced from:
  • 10⁵ → 10³ (PFU/cm²)

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05 – Installation Performance

ToughTec™ is designed for efficient commercial installation:

• Can be cut with a standard knife
• Installed using similar methods to vinyl floor tiles
• Can be installed directly over ceramic tiles

Weight Comparison:

• Ceramic tile (10mm): ~21 kg/m²
• ToughTec™ (3mm): ~5.4 kg/m²

Approx. 75% lighter than ceramic tiles

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06 – Contribution to a Sustainable Society

ToughTec™ supports ESG and sustainability goals:

• Reduced CO₂ emissions during transport
• Reduced maintenance wastewater and chemical use
• Reduced waste generation
• Long lifespan due to high durability

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STRUCTURE

ToughTec™ Tile construction:

• ToughCoat surface layer
• Pattern layer + clear layer
• Backing layer
• Total thickness: 3 mm

 

 

            

   

 

 

 

        

 

 

 

Mapei installation systems

ToughTec™ LHT may be installed using Mapei surface preparation and adhesive systems designed for glue-down LVT and resilient vinyl tiles:

• Primers: Eco Prim Grip Plus, Eco Prim T Plus (substrate-dependent)
• Moisture Vapour Barriers:
• (New compliant concrete that is a minimum of 28 Days old and maximum 95% Relative Humidity (RH.) Mapeproof Primer
• Moisture Barriers: (On grade or in ground existing concrete slabs subject to rising damp/ hydrostatic pressure.) Planiseal MR 2 part Epoxy.
• Levelling compounds for concrete subfloors:
• Ultraplan Renovation -3mm to 40mm, Ultraplan- Eco 3mm to 10mm.
• Levelling compounds for composite timber/fibre cement/magnesium: Fiberplan – 3mm to 10mm, Ultraplan Renovation -3mm to 40mm
• Adhesives general areas: Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus; Ultrabond Eco V4 SP Fibre; Ultrabond Eco V4 Evolution - hard-set acrylic adhesives for PVC/vinyl floor coverings
• Adhesive areas of excessive heat or moisture from above: Adesilex G19 – 2 part Epoxy Polyurethane hybrid interior/exterior adhesive.

All substrates must be NZBC Compliant, structurally sound, dry, and prepared in accordance with NZ Flooring Standards/ Mapei’s “Surface Preparation for Resilient and Timber” guidelines and the ToughTec™ LHT installation instructions.

Final product selection and system design must be confirmed with Mapei technical services (MBP (NZ) Ltd) for project-specific conditions.

Purpose: Quick-reference installation system guide for architects/specifiers pairing ToughTec™ LHT 3mm Hard Vinyl Tile with compatible Mapei substrate preparation and adhesive products or similar.

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1. Core Adhesive Options (for ToughTec™ LHT)

• Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus - Hard-set acrylic adhesive for resilient flooring.
• Ultrabond Eco V4 SP Fibre - Hard-set acrylic adhesive with added fibre reinforcing for resilient flooring.
• Ultrabond Eco V4 Evolution - Universal hard-set acrylic adhesive for resilient and textile flooring.
• Adesilex G19 - two-component epoxy-polyurethane adhesive for temperature extremes and moisture from above.

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2. Substrate-Specific Mapei Systems

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A. Over Existing Ceramic Tiles

1. Mechanically clean & degloss tile surface.
2. Primer: Eco Prim Grip Plus (for smooth/low-absorbency surfaces).
3. Levelling: Ultraplan Renovation or Ultraplan Eco (covers grout lines & lippage).
4. Adhesive: Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus or Ultrabond Eco V4 SP Fiber or Ultrabond Eco V4 Evolution or Adesilex G19

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B. Over Existing Cork Flooring (NB: Not warrantied for Cork to subfloor failure.)

1. Ensure cork is soundly bonded and flat.
2. Primer: Eco Prim T Plus.
3. Levelling (if required): Ultraplan Renovation 3mm to 40mm/ Fiberplan 3mm to 10mm
4. Adhesive: Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus or Ultrabond Eco V4 SP Fiber or Ultrabond Eco V4 Evolution or Adesilex G19

C. Over Well Bonded Existing Sheet Vinyl (NB: Not warranted for Vinyl to subfloor failure.)

1. Abrade and clean to remove polish/contaminants.
2. Primer: Eco Prim Grip Plus.
3. Levelling: Ultraplan Eco 3mm to 10mm  / Ultraplan Renovation 3mm to 40mm
4. Adhesive: Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus or Ultrabond Eco V4 SP Fiber or Ultrabond Eco V4 Evolution or Adesilex G19

D. Over Prepared Compliant Concrete

1. Prep: grind, vacuum, repair.
2. Primer: Eco Prim T Plus dilute 2 parts water to 1 part Eco Prim T Plus
3. Levelling: Ultraplan Eco / Ultraplan Renovation
4. Adhesive: Eco VS90 Plus or Eco V4 SP.

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E. Concrete with High Relative Humidity (Over 75% and maximum 95% RH)

1. Prep: grind, vacuum, repair.
2. Primer: Mapeproof Primer
3. Levelling: Ultraplan Eco 3mm to 10mm / Ultraplan Renovation 3mm to 40mm
4. Adhesive: Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus or Ultrabond Eco V4 SP Fiber or Ultrabond Eco V4 Evolution or Adesilex G19

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F. Concrete with Rising Damp/Hydrostatic Pressure

1. Moisture barrier: Mapeproof Primer or Planiseal MR.
2. Primer: Sand broadcast second coat with Mapei Quartz 0.5 sand (best for mechanical key and thickness over 10mm) or apply Eco Prim T Plus.
3. Levelling: Ultraplan Eco 3mm to 10mm / Ultraplan Renovation 3mm to 40mm
4. Adhesive: Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus or Ultrabond Eco V4 SP Fiber or Ultrabond Eco V4 Evolution or Adesilex G19

G. Over Compliant Composite Timber/ Fibre cement/ Magnesium subfloors

1. Prep: sand, vacuum, repair.
2. Primer: Eco Prim T Plus or Eco Prim Grip Plus
3. Levelling: Fiberplan 3mm to 10mm / Ultraplan Renovation 3mm to 40mm
4. Adhesive: Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus or Ultrabond Eco V4 SP Fiber or Ultrabond Eco V4 Evolution or Adesilex G19

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Specification Note

• “ToughTec™ LHT shall be installed using Mapei primers, levelling compounds and hard-set acrylic adhesives suitable for resilient vinyl tiles.
• Substrates must be smooth, dry, and prepared in accordance with Mapei and EcoFloors NZ installation guidelines.”

For Project-Specific Confirmation

• Consult Mapei Technical (MBP NZ) for moisture, substrate, and environmental requirements.

 

 

• No need to apply the maintenance wax on the surface.
• Clean the floor every day with an auto scrubber or a wet rag wrung out tightly. Use the neutral detergent for fixed contamination. The dirt on the bevelled part should be cleaned along its direction.  
• High speed buffing should be avoided. Otherwise highly durable UV coating will be abraded.
• NW-EX Series is made to repel the wax coating. For wax application, the designated surface treatment should be prepared in advance.
• At the entrance of the building, the dust control mat should be laid to avoid soils and sands from outside.
• Please be aware that some rubber casters might cause colour-contamination.
• Please note that the product has the indigenous odour from its materials.