Standard cardboard makes a great, low-cost option for floor protection, but it may not be durable enough to protect floors and surfaces from liquid spills or to withstand extended use during construction and home remodelling projects. But what if we tell you there’s a more durable alternative that’s still affordable?
Tuffcard is designed for just that purpose, and this guide will cover what this product is and its benefits.
What Is Floorgard’s Tuffcard?
Tuffcard is a temporary floor protection from the Floorgard brand under SP Group. This strong, hard-wearing board on a roll is designed to cover floors and surfaces that provide protection not only from paint splashes and spills but also from impact and other damage. It’s a tougher version of regular cardboard used in packaging or crafts, and thick enough to handle medium foot traffic and heavy-duty impacts.
That’s not all — Tuffcard is suitable for all types of floor surfaces, including newly laid screed floors, as it allows the floor to breathe naturally during the curing process - a feature not found in ordinary cardboard. What’s more, it’s flexible enough to be used on worktops and tabletops, making it a handy choice for various applications.
Why Choose Tuffcard?
Tuffcard is easy to install; roll it out, and it will cover large floor areas effortlessly. It can be secured with low tack tape or reinforced tape to keep it in place. But the convenience doesn’t stop there:
Sustainability through recycled materials
Tuffcard is made from recycled light kraft paper — a strong material resulting from increased sulphur and decreased lignin content during production. This stronger form of paper is much more durable and resistant to piercing than ordinary paper.
Impact protection and partial liquid resistance
Although made from light kraft paper, Tuffcard’s thickness availability makes it effective in shielding floors from accidental spills and impacts. The 550-micron thickness is suitable for medium foot traffic, while the 750-micron variant excels in handling heavier-duty impacts, such as dropped tools. These thickness levels help cushion and absorb impacts, protecting the floor or surface underneath.
Moreover, Tuffcard can absorb and contain liquid spills to a certain extent thanks to the kraft paper’s natural properties, unlike regular cardboard would become mushy when exposed to moisture.
Cost-effective alternative
Now it’s clear that Tuffcard is an affordable solution for floor protection without compromising on quality. It combines strength and durability at a fraction of the cost of other protective materials. This means it can endure foot traffic and impacts, which reduces the hassle of replacement and maintenance costs. Its ease of installation also saves you on labour costs and time.
Where to Buy?
Get your Tuffcard rolls today at SP Group. While you’re at it, check out our range of temporary floor protection. We recommend Floorgard Corry Board for long-term use and demanding projects that use corrugated sheets like correx. Contact us via hello@s-pgroup.com or call +44 (028) 9442 8611. SP Group is a temporary floor protection supplier based in the UK and Ireland.