Johnsonite Introduces Underlock

Chagrin Falls, OH, June 11, 2007—Johnsonite nnounced the introduction of UnderLock, a clever locking system for the Triumph and Inertia multi-functional flooring lines.

Triumph and Inertia bring enhanced durability, flexibility, safety and performance to the forefront in multi-functional facilities.  Engineered to perform in demanding sports-related environments, these rubber tiles can withstand constant foot traffic, heaving rolling and static abuse.

UnderLock is a new installation solution containing hidden locking tabs, to meet the need faced every day by a multitude of end-users looking for an easy to install and flexible-use flooring. UnderLock provides a flooring solution installed without adhesive, one that is totally portable and can be used temporarily or permanently.  It is an excellent product to put under heavy objects that will be moved at a later date or just cover parts of an existing floor for a specific temporary or permanent application.   These applications could include school sports/multi-function facilities, workout areas, trade show floors and other areas where performance and flexibility are equally important.

Because the UnderLock locking tabs are hidden, the finished job takes on the appearance of a more traditional square tile floor. And the color offering is the best in the industry. UnderLock Triumph and Inertia are available in all of the same colors as their Square Edge profile counterparts -- 12 Speckled colorways and 22 Solid Colors as standard. As always, Solid Colors, Speckled, Prima™ Marbleized and Prima Olio™  job specific colorways are offered for that one-of-a-kind look.  For an interesting effect, checker-board two colors or create geometric designs when using lighter colors. Triumph and Inertia UnderLock are available in the Johnsonite hammered texture only.

Used in tandem, UnderLock Inertia and UnderLock Triumph can optimize performance in the most critical areas while still meeting stringent budget needs.   Using a workout facility as an example, use Triumph in the free-weight section and Inertia in the same colorway under the fitness machines. You can also use the same color and pattern in a standard Roundel rubber tile in other areas for an all over seamless visual. Then, finish off the project with matching transitions, wall base, corner guards, stair treads and accessories.

 “At Johnsonite many of our solutions are environmentally compatible and all offer human, life-safety and productivity benefits that can measurably improve return on investment, “said Rachel Tipton, communications specialist.  “UnderLock is not only a reusable solution from one location to another, preventing product from entering into landfill, but is constructed with post-industrial recycled rubber in the back layer.”