Houston, TX, Oct. 30--Azrock by Tarkett's new Safety Package is a grouping of five different product lines that offer high end visuals with distinct safety features.
Available in a variety of styles, colors and sizes, these floor tiles coordinate with other Azrock products to give an integrated look throughout an entire facility, making one-stop-shopping a reality for architects or specifiers who want built-in safety features without compromising aesthetics.
Safety flooring is increasingly being installed in areas like lobbies and retail stores, where more traditional products such as carpet, marble, hardwood and tile have been the norm. "As specifiers and designers determine what kind of flooring each project needs, they have to consider a wide range of factors: the function of the space, aesthetics, maintainability, durability, comfort, acoustics, indoor air quality and cost," says Graeme Hendry, product development manager, Tarkett Commercial. "Azrock floors can tolerate just about any environment.”
Not only have Azrock's colors and patterns caught the interest of the design community, a spread of custom capabilities for safety flooring--waterjet cutting, custom coloring and design coordination across all product lines--also have made these products more important in the design market. "The products are selling well, and many of our major applications are in supermarkets, public buildings and retail outlets," says Hendry.
The flooring also meets or exceeds the guidelines of the Americans With Disabilities Act and each product carries a five-year warranty.
The Azrock by Tarkett Safety Package includes:
Cortina Grande SR Premium slip resistant VET in 16" squares, in 1/8" gauge. The line's available in seven colors. It's also got the firm's Tritonite II UV/ceramic coating. A premium tile line that has more vinyl content than standard vinyl composition tile for enhanced durability and easy maintenance. Gauge and maintenance make it compatible for side-by-side installations with SVT or VCT.
Miiano SR Slip Resistant Solid Vinyl Tile 16" squares, 1/8" gauge in five colors. Larger tiles expand creative options. Softer, simpler colors deliver a natural look underfoot. Ideal for heavy-trafficked areas like school foyers, hotel lobbies or retail stores. Gauge and maintenance make it compatible for side-by-side installations with SVT or VCT. Embossed surface channels moisture into valleys. More cost-effective than luxury vinyl tiles, natural products or even laminate floors.
Granite SR Slip Resistant Premium VCT 12" squares, 1/8" gauge in 16 colors. Ideal for facilities like grocery stores where customer safety and slip resistance are major concerns. Textured, hard-particle composition yields ultimate slip-resistance. Durable and functional, through-pattern design
StoneGlow Premium VCT in 12" squares, 1/8" gauge in five colors. Photoluminescent chips dispersed evenly throughout tiles. Illuminates a pathway for safe exit. Tiles remain charged leaving ample time to evacuate during emergency situations. Perfect for daycare centers, assisted living facilities, interior hallways--anywhere that safe exits are critical.
