Product Focus: Flooring
Taralay Interior Concept 2.0
Gerflor
Two new graphic designs have been added to Gerflor's resilient flooring series Taralay Impression: Cubist (shown), a fragmented line pattern inspired by the modern-art movement of Cubism, and Labyrinth, which creates an optical illusion with an abstracted grid-and-dot pattern. Both are offered in neutral colorways and are 3/25”-thick sheet vinyl with a transparent wear layer treated with Sanasol anti-microbial solution. Optional acoustic backing is available to reduce noise by up to 18 decibels.
Midtown Hardwood Floors
Armstrong
Geared toward the residential market, Midtown is an engineered-wood floor product that is manufactured by bonding together solid wood layers in a cross-ply construction over a high-density-fiberboard core for stability. It is offered as 5"-wide planks with oak-, maple-, or walnut-veneer faces and eight low-gloss color finishes. Midtown is made in the United States using domestically sourced woods and locally sourced fibers and carries a 25-year residential warranty.
Dekton Ultracompact Surfacing
Cosentino
By developing its own technology to mimic the process undergone by metamorphic rock, Cosentino has created a new ultracompact surfacing product made from inorganic raw materials found in quartz, glass, and porcelain. Called Dekton, it offers exceptional strength and UV resistance but also features low water absorption and good thermal shock resistance, making it applicable for flooring and exterior cladding too. Currently, Dekton is available in a range of stone styles.
Crossville
Centria
Crossville's first digitally produced line, Reclamation, is a collection of porcelain tiles that feature patterns and textures inspired by reclaimed materials, which continue to be popular design elements in interiors today. The line's 16 styles include weathered wood, concrete, and metal, and the 12” x 24” or 24”-square tiles are made in the U.S. using Crossville's EcoCycle manufacturing process and at least 4% recycled content.
I.D. Freedom Commercial Luxury Planks and Tiles
Tarkett
Ideal for high-traffic areas, I.D. Freedom is a resilient commercial flooring system that offers more than 90 SKUs'ranging from wood-grain to stone patterning'in plank or tile format in a variety of sizes, giving designers more flexibility to create unique installations. The vinyl product contains 53% pre-consumer recycled content and is FloorScore certified for indoor air quality.
Acromi e Origini Collection
Bisazza
New for 2014, this sophisticated porcelain tile collection for wall and floor applications was designed by Milan-based Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel Interiors. The series comprises two styles: Acromi features a smoother, more uniform appearance in eight neutral or earthy colors, while Origini (shown) is a black or white field with shimmery or contrasting flecks. Three sizes are available: 15'” square; 15'” x 31'” and 31'” square.
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