Tarkett Expands Offering Of Rubber Flooring Solutions With Brushed, Concrete and Leather Textures

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, Sept. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarkett, the worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, has delivered the natural look of brushed aluminum, hand-troweled concrete and hand-tooled leather to the Johnsonite rubber flooring collection with the introduction of three new textured finishes. Ideal for the hospitality and corporate segments, the Brushed, Concrete and Leather textures offer the market true, natural finishes by bringing rich colors and mineral looks to rubber flooring.

Design and Development
The result of countless hours of research and development, the new rubber textures capture the authentic essence of brushed metallic, hand-troweled concrete and tooled leather surfaces. These new textures were achieved through complex etchings created from hand-drawn files. The tiles offer the market true, natural finishes, bringing rich colors and mineral looks to rubber flooring.

"When you are creating something like this, it is a work of art," said Lee Eisinger, President, Akron Metal Etching. "Architects and designers expect a certain texture and appearance from the floor, but they want to make sure it's subtle enough not to take over the rest of the space. That is what Johnsonite was able to accomplish with these new textures."

Available in both 12" X 12" and 24" X 24" sizes, the rubber textures allow for design continuity with popular embossing or surface treatments found in other types of flooring. The replication of metallic and other mineral creates textures that bring uniqueness to every tile. The new options maintain a unique, luxurious appearance while providing slip resistance, shock absorbing qualities and natural acoustic properties.

Performance and Maintenance
The new textures, like all Johnsonite rubber flooring, provide extreme durability and a "no finish required" maintenance schedule for low-cost upkeep. To improve the cleaning process, design changes ensured that every facet of the tile surface is rounded, guaranteeing minimal debris collection in the textures.

Brushed, Concrete and Leather are made in the USA in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified plant, assuring quality and a positive environmental impact. Textured rubber's durability and reduced maintenance schedule diminish the impact on the environment by using less water, chemicals and energy for maintenance. Rubber is also recyclable.

For more information on Tarkett's comprehensive range of Johnsonite commercial flooring solutions, finishing borders and accessories, visit www.tarkettna.com.  

About Tarkett
Tarkett is a global leader in innovative and sustainable solutions for flooring and sports surfaces. With a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, carpet, rubber, wood & laminate, synthetic turf and athletics track, the Group serves customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. With 11,000 employees and 30 production sites, Tarkett sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields. Committed to sustainable development, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy and promotes circular economy. Tarkett net sales of 2.5 billion euros in 2013 are balanced between Europe, North America and new economies. Tarkett is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A, ticker TKTT, ISIN: FR0004188670) and is included in the following indices: SBF 120, CAC Mid 60, CAC Mid & Small, CAC All-Tradable. For more information about Tarkett global, please visit www.tarkett.com. To learn more about Tarkett North America, visit www.tarkettna.com.

SOURCE Tarkett