A replacement raised floor panel must fit and perform within the existing assembly. For a Peru renovation or maintenance order, the same nominal length and width are only the beginning of the compatibility check.
Before asking a supplier for a match, collect enough information to identify both the panel and the support system. An inexpensive panel that sits at the wrong height or does not seat correctly is not a usable replacement.
Identify the existing system first
Look for model labels, previous purchase records, drawings and handover documents. Photograph the panel face, underside, edges and supporting components where access is authorized. Include a measurement reference and record which room each sample or photo represents.
If a physical sample is requested, agree how it will be obtained without leaving an uncontrolled opening or interrupting equipment operation. The facility team should approve the inspection method and access window.
Measure the details that affect seating
| Detail | Why it belongs in the inquiry |
|---|---|
| Actual length and width | Nominal size may not describe the complete fit |
| Total thickness | Determines the finished relationship to adjacent panels |
| Edge profile | Affects joint fit and seating geometry |
| Underside construction | May determine how the panel meets supports |
| Pedestal head and stringer | Identifies the installed bearing arrangement |
| Finish and edge treatment | Helps assess appearance, access and specified properties |
Measurements should describe the existing condition and their accuracy. Do not round every dimension to a familiar catalogue size before sending it for review.
Confirm the required performance
Document the room use, loading criteria and any electrical requirements. A visually similar finish may not have the same properties as the original. Request evidence for the proposed replacement and ask how it relates to the installed support configuration.
If the room’s use has changed since installation, a like-for-like panel may not address the new requirement. New equipment weights or movement routes should be reviewed rather than assumed to be covered by the old design.
Inspect why replacement is needed
Record the location and nature of damage. A single damaged surface and repeated movement across several panels may point to different maintenance questions. Inspect accessible supports and joints using the approved site procedure, and refer unresolved causes to the responsible specialist.
Replacing panels alone may leave an underlying seating or support problem unresolved. Keep the repair scope open until the condition has been assessed, instead of committing to a quantity based only on visible surface damage.
Use a controlled trial where appropriate
Before approving a larger order, agree whether a sample fit check is needed. The reviewer should confirm seating, level relationship, joint fit and the required documentation. A visual trial is not a substitute for the specified performance evidence.
If no verified match is available, ask the project team to review alternatives such as replacing a defined area with a complete compatible assembly. The boundary between systems needs an approved transition detail. Do not mix unrelated supports and panels merely to preserve the old grid.
Prepare a replacement inquiry for Peru
Send SunTree Floor the site location, photographs, measured details, labels, quantity, room use and required finish. State whether the request is for isolated replacements or a planned renovation. Review the raised floor range and request a compatibility assessment; availability of a matching replacement must be confirmed from the actual information.
For wider works, the renovation checklist helps coordinate access, materials and handover records.