Raised floors cannot withstand car passage. One of the advantages of this system is, in fact, the possibility of carrying out a dry tile installation without the use of adhesive and allowing for the future removal of the structure. This type of installation has optimal resistance to static loads (Uptec resistance to point loads = 14kN), but the components are not connected to each other, so the wheels of a vehicle which cause friction across the tile surface could collapse the structure.

One of the characteristics of the pedestals, in addition to the possibility of inspecting the substrate at any time, is the fact they are recyclable. Therefore, the pedestals do not need to be mechanically connected to the substrate; the weight of the tiles is enough to give the installation the necessary stability.

The maximum certified load capacity for Uptec pedestals is 1,400 kg.

The maximum distance between Uptec pedestals is 60cm. Therefore, when using tile lager than 60 x 60cm, we recommend placing a central pedestal in addition to the pedestals placed on the four corner of the tile.

Yes, Profilitec has a product that functions as a support for raised floors. The SUPAF anti-fracture membrane is applied under the tile before installation, preventing fracture due to the impact of a heavy object on the surface: the membrane keeps the broken or cracked ceramic pieces together so that tile chips do not bounce off the surface, while still supporting the weight of one person. We recommend using the SUPAF membrane on raised floors higher than 12-15cm and in public buildings for higher safety standards.

The Uptec Standard SUPAS pedestals (43mm – 58mm height) can be combined with one or more SUPAR rings that increase the total height by 30mm each. For very high installations, we recommend using the article SUPARX4 (120mm), called “big ring”, which is composed of 4 SUPAR rings already preassembled. The maximum height tested (with a maximum load capacity of 14kN) is 22 stacked SUPAR rings (total height of 71.80 cm). The construction site manager should contact Profilitec to verify the installation dimensions for applications higher than 30 cm.