JHS Carpets: product and fitting guide

Do not confuse room carpet with entrance protection

JHS New Andaman Beige is a carpet reference in the product archive, while Arizona II Barrier Matting Grey and Arizona II Tile Charcoal are entrance-matting choices. An entrance zone must manage tracked-in grit and water as well as appearance.

Select by purpose: circulation, office, hospitality and entrance areas have different loads and cleaning routines. A matching colour does not mean the backing, fibre, wear rating or guaranteed use is identical.

Check the Arizona II tile construction

JHS publishes Arizona II Tile Black with 100% solution-dyed Nylon 6 yarn, bitumen backing and 0.5 m by 0.5 m nominal format. The reference lists Cfl-s1 fire performance and a 10-year heavy-commercial usage guarantee for that named range.

The details must be checked for the selected shade and the full product data before being placed on a tender. Never apply a particular colour’s technical field blindly to unrelated carpet or barrier-matting products.

Design a functioning entrance zone

Matting works best when its size and position correspond to pedestrian routes and expected contaminants. Consider internal and external entrances, trolley or wheelchair movement, door clearance and whether the floor is recessed or surface-mounted.

Sketch the actual matwell or tile area, including ramps and transition profiles. A threshold that creates a trip hazard is not acceptable simply because the product is described as commercial.

Use carpet tiles intelligently

Modular carpet tiles can allow targeted replacement when a section is damaged or severely soiled. Order sufficient compatible spare tiles where future repair is likely, and note laying direction and colour batch.

A tile format does not remove the need for a flat, dry and properly prepared subfloor. Check approved adhesive, backing compatibility and any staggered installation requirements.

Specify cleaning as part of the buying decision

Entrance matting must be routinely vacuumed and periodically maintained to remove trapped debris. The precise cleaning frequency depends on footfall and external conditions; use the manufacturer maintenance instructions.

For staff-heavy sites, include a maintenance handover and consider an agreed schedule rather than assuming an occasional general clean will maintain the product’s function.

Quote the project by zone

Divide a building into entrances, lobbies, offices, corridors and special-use areas. Include removal, substrate preparation, flooring, adhesive, trims, site access, working hours, labour and waste disposal.

FloorDesigns Falkirk can assist with site surveys and product selection. Current stock, guaranteed classifications and installation approvals require the exact JHS documentation.

Manufacturer sources

Source references reviewed October 2026. Check the current specification of the named product; these do not confirm FloorDesigns stock, availability or guarantees.

• JHS Arizona II Tile range
• JHS Arizona II Tile Black technical specification
• JHS New Andaman Beige
• JHS Arizona II Barrier Matting Grey