Nafco by Tarkett Launches Six Luxury Vinyl Designs
Florence, AL, June 5, 2006--Nafco by Tarkett announced the introduction of six new designs, including marble, slate and wood visuals. Nafco's new products are now available to the consumer.
Taking the forefront of the launch is Nafco's new Hand Scraped Collection, a breakthrough in luxury tile technology. The Hand Scraped Collection is the only hand scraped wood visual to appear in the luxury plank category that accurately depicts authentic hand scraped hardwoods. The product offers deep, earthy tones with the unmatched character and texture of genuine hand scraped wood flooring.
In addition to the Hand Scraped Collection, Nafco is launching three products in plank format, which replicate the look of beautiful wood floors - Savannah Oak, Latitudes and Good Living Plank. Authentic wood visuals are available in three sizes: 3" x 36", 4" x 36" and the wider 6" x 36" format. Wood patterns in the Better Living Collection include:
. Hand Scraped Collection (6" x 36") - the first hand scraped luxury wood plank visual available on the market includes six natural tones: Espresso, Brandy, Saddle, Sierra, Mocha and Barley.Nafco's wood patterns featuring an innovative four-sided, beveled edge treatment adds definition to each plank to make these products stand out above the rest in the luxury plank market. These luxury plank products include: Savannah Oak (4" x 36") - popular oak visual in four colors: Butterscotch, Sangria, Vintage Brown and Cappuccino.
. Latitudes (4" x 36") - offers the world's most exotic wood looks in four hues: Jatoba, Santos Mahogany, Lapacho and Brazilian Maple.
Wood patterns in the Good Living Collection include:
. Good Living Plank (6" x 36") - provides beautiful color with great texture and character in four colors: Clove, Nutmeg, Maize and Amber. Good Living Plank (3" x 36") - offers realistic texture and color in four colors: Cinnamon, Chestnut, Natural Oak, and Honey Oak.
"Nafco is at the forefront of innovation with our investment in manufacturing to create a beveled edge treatment for plank and the new, narrow GroutFit system to offer consumers the best visuals in the luxury tile and plank market," said Pierre Lefort, general manager of Nafco by Tarkett. "Response from retailers and distributors has been extremely positive, which reiterates our leadership position in the LVT market."
Additionally, the company will debut, Modena Marble, a flooring option that adds warmth and depth to a room's decor with tiles that recreate Italian marble. Appalachian Slate, another tile product launching, is a low maintenance option for homeowners seeking the texture and appeal of natural slate. Modena Marble and Appalachian Slate both feature Nafco’s revolutionary GroutFit system in a new narrow l/W' width versus the standard 1/4" width. While most conventional resilient tiles contain grout on all four sides, leaving a visible seam in the middle of the grout, GroutFit features a two-sided grout. Now when fit together, GroutFit lends a beautiful, seamless look to the floor.
Both tile patterns belong in the Better Living Collection: Modena Marble (12" x 12") - available in four colors: Noce, Volcanic Gold, Imperial Beige and Pewter.
. Appalachian Slate (12" x 12") - available in five colors: Teton, Topaz, Sunset, Tawny and Mercury.
Modena Marble, Appalachian Slate, Hand Scraped Collection, Savannah Oak and Latitudes offer warranties for 20 years of residential use, and five years for light commercial use. Nafco's Good Living Plank offers a 15-year residential warranty.
Featured in each of the new products, Nafco's exclusive Tritonite surface treatment protects the floor and makes it stronger than aluminum oxide and other conventional coatings. Tritonite allows Nafco flooring to stay beautiful longer.
"We are especially excited about this launch," explained David Cassady, marketing director, Nafco by Tarkett. "The depth of color and authentic texture are very realistic."
