Floor coverings that are installed with wet adhesives often face challenges in being reused or recycled upon removal due to adhesive contamination. This leads to flooring being disposed of through incineration or landfill, along with the need for extensive repairs to the sub-floor before a new installation can take place.
IOBAC Flooring Installation Tabs provide a solution to this problem by allowing floor coverings to be securely attached during their lifespan while also enabling easy and clean removal. Free from the use of glue, these contamination free flooring installation tabs are reversible fixing systems that can extend the life of the flooring, significantly enhancing its circularity and simplifying the implementation of take-back programs by flooring manufacturers.
Additionally, building elements such as raised access flooring and concrete subfloors are safeguarded from damage, and the extra embodied carbon associated with new materials is avoided. IOBAC Tabs can be used for installing carpet tiles, +4mm Luxury Vinyl Tiles, and woven vinyl tiles on all standard prepared sub-floors. They offer a universal fixing system, meaning that the adhesive-free design is applicable across various flooring types and brands.
Products Innovation by IOBAC
The product line includes two options, both designed for strong adhesion with easy removal:
- IOBAC MagTabs® and
- IOBAC Tab-It®.
What is IOBAC MagTabs?
IOBAC MagTab is an easy-to-use installation tab that does not require adhesive and is suitable for a variety of flooring types. These MagTabs can be applied to carpet tiles, resilient LVT tiles, woven vinyl floors, and more. Featuring a magnetic side and a dry-tack side, IOBAC MagTabs function by securely locking tiles together with a distinctive 2-dimensional grip, representing the next evolution in floating floor technology.
MagTabs have been successfully utilized in numerous installations with top flooring brands such as Shaw Contract, Forbo, Burmatex, ntgrate, Tarkett, Desso, Ege Carpets, Balsan, Bolon, BLOQ, Milliken, Modulyss, and Interface.
In a groundbreaking move for the industry, Shaw Contract EMEA has taken it a step further by providing a 15-year warranty on its carpet tiles when installed with our MagTabs and Tab-It®, which includes the option to reinstall the tiles at a different location.
What is IOBAC Tab-It?
Like the MagTab, the IOBAC Tab-It is an adhesive tab intended for securely attaching and lifting carpet, vinyl flooring, and woven vinyl tiles. This double-sided dry-tack adhesive tab effectively holds down floor coverings, making it suitable even for areas with high foot traffic.
