Ekösteps

The Ekösteps^® insulating tile has been designed to help reduce the loss of heat through the cold floors of basements, as well as for the soundproofing of upper floors.

WHAT IS EKOSTEPS^®?

• An expanded polystyrene tilespecially designed to prevent ambient heat loss
• Made of 96 % of air, the Ekösteps^® is an isolating shield between the room and its floor

This HD (high density) EPS tile is easy to install between the cold concrete slab of a basement and the flooring, such as laminate or ceramic tiles. In addition of having an energy gain (20 % to 35 %), it also provides superior comfort, keeping the floor warmer by up to 14 °F (7 °C)! Covering a cold concrete slab with Ekösteps considerably reduces the cost of heating. You save money and help reduce the environmental impacts.

ADVANTAGES

• Reduces heating fees by controlling heat loss
• Improves comfort of cold floors by insulating them from subfloor
• Reduces reverberation of impact noise

The Ekösteps high density insulating tiles provide a thermal resistance of R-3.25 for a thickness of ¾ of an inch. Thanks to its high density, it can easily support heavy loads such as a pool table on a 6 mm-thick laminate floor.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Easy to handle: 24” x 24” x ¾” tile dimension
• Easy assembly: dovetail interlocking (no glue or tools required)
• Easy to cut: cutting guides at every inch
• Resilient : High Density EPS (2.75 lb/ft³)
• Fire resistant : self-extinguishing material
• Hydrophobic : water resistant
• Safe : drainage ribs under the tile in case of water infiltration
• Hygienic : does not promote the growth of mould

1. Temperature on an Ekösteps^® insulating tile
2. Temperature on a non-insulated concrete slab