A raised floor order includes more than the visible panels. Buyers need a defined room application, a matched support system and a component schedule that can be checked against the drawings. These answers cover the questions to settle before requesting a final quotation.
What is included in a raised floor system?
The basic assembly consists of panels and supporting pedestals, with stringers where the selected design requires them. Finishes, fixing components and perimeter details depend on the system. Floor boxes, grommets, airflow panels, ramps, steps and lifting tools should be listed when needed rather than assumed to be included.
Which panel material should we choose?
Start with the room function and approved performance criteria. Compare steel, calcium sulphate, woodcore, aluminum or OA configurations using the actual model’s documentation. The product range helps identify options, but material names alone do not establish load capacity or suitability.
Is finished floor height the same as service clearance?
No. Finished floor height is the level to the top of the installed floor relative to the base. The clear space available for services also depends on panel thickness, supports and the arrangement of trays and other components. Show both dimensions where they matter to the design.
Does every room require an anti-static finish?
No. The project specification should define whether electrical performance is required and how it will be verified. A technical room and an ordinary office may have different requirements. Ask for the exact finish grade, documented properties and installation details rather than relying on an “anti-static” label.
Can we compare quotations by panel price per square metre?
Only after normalizing the scope. One supplier may include supports and accessories while another quotes panels alone. Match quantities, finishes, height, support arrangements, spares and commercial delivery terms before judging the price difference.
Are panels from different suppliers interchangeable?
Do not assume so. Matching nominal dimensions do not establish compatible thickness, edges or seating details. Provide the existing panel and support information for a checked replacement proposal, and retain model references for future orders.
How many spare panels should we order?
Agree a quantity based on the layout, cut-panel requirements, operating plan and replacement lead time. There is no single percentage suitable for every project. Identify spare panels by model and finish, and store them according to the supplier’s instructions.
What should we send for an accurate quote?
Provide the project country and city, application, area, drawings, finished height, equipment load criteria, finish, electrical requirements and required arrival date. Include accessories and any tender documents. If a detail is undecided, identify it as an assumption instead of allowing different suppliers to make different guesses.
Send SunTree Floor your project requirements for a quotation with the proposed configuration and scope clearly identified. Contractors working on specific markets can also review our Saudi procurement guide and Brazil supplier checklist.