Burmatex academy tiles Ebony Slate 11801

Burmatex Academy tiles in Ebony Slate 11801 bring heavy-duty carpet to busy schools, colleges and education spaces. This is a dark, neutral colour that hides scuffs and spills across high-footfall corridors, classrooms and shared areas. The deep black tone works in any teaching or learning environment without fading.

Academy tiles are made from solution-dyed polypropylene and nylon with 5% recycled polyester, backed by Burmatex’s unique BioBase recycled backing. The pile weighs 940g/m2, giving it substance and durability underfoot. Anti-fray and anti-ravel technology means edges stay intact through years of foot traffic and heavy use.

Specifications

• 50cm x 50cm carpet tiles, 5m2 per pack
• Pile weight 940g/m2
• Material: 80% polypropylene, 15% nylon, 5% recycled polyester
• BioBase recycled backing
• Heavy Contract classification (BS EN ISO 2094)
• Thermal value (TOG) 0.55
• Light reflectance value (LRV) 2.03

Colour fastness to light reaches minimum grade 6 under BS EN ISO 105-B02. Shampoo fastness meets minimum grade 4 under BS 1006. The tiles pass castor chair testing for continuous use and deliver static loading recovery above 80% within 24 hours.

Where it works

Academy tiles suit schools, colleges, universities and any education setting where footfall is constant and spills are common. Corridors, classrooms, breakout spaces and common areas all benefit from the hard-wearing Heavy Contract rating. The dark Ebony Slate colour masks marks and dirt, keeping floors looking fresh between cleans.

Installation

Carpet tiles lay quickly onto prepared subfloors using standard adhesive or loose-lay methods. They’re simple to replace individually if damage occurs, making them cost-effective for venues that need regular maintenance or partial refurbishment.

Looking after it

Ebony Slate is bleach cleanable, a real advantage in schools and care settings where hygiene protocols demand strong disinfectants. Standard vacuuming and spot-cleaning with suitable carpet shampoo (grade 4 tested) handle everyday soiling. The tiles carry a 15-year commercial warranty.

Burmatex backs Academy with independently verified product-specific environmental product declarations. The range is made using 100% certified renewable electricity. Worn tiles enter the Burmatex reco2very take-back scheme, ensuring no landfill waste. Academy holds an A+ VOC rating and contributes towards LEED accreditation and WELL Building Standards.