by Brianna Crandall — August 6, 2014—Combining the look of precious materials with the characteristics of resilient flooring, the new Johnsonite GemStone Solid Vinyl Tile (SVT) from Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, delivers both luxury and performance. An ideal solution for heavy commercial traffic areas, GemStone SVT is durable and low maintenance, allowing for a balance of aesthetics, cost and performance.
Shimmer
Inspired by all that shines, GemStone SVT incorporates shimmering metal or glass-look mottle chips to add depth and luxury in a natural stone-like appearance. Available in 12 new visuals, including six metallic colors and six glass colors, GemStone SVT visuals shimmer, reflect, glow and catch available light to deliver a space of elegance and glamour. The glass visuals offer gentle pastels with subtle shimmers that are created to give a space a calming feeling with hushed elegance, while the metallic visuals take cues from precious metal, says the company.
Underscoring Tarkett’s commitment to balanced choice, GemStone SVT can be paired with the company’s Cortina Grande SVT, offering vast coordination possibilities. And, with the same gauge as VET and VCT, the flooring is designed to transition seamlessly from one style to the next. GemStone SVT can also coordinate well with metallic finishing borders and transitions.
Strength and performance
GemStone SVT can reportedly increase productivity in high-performance spaces by making people more comfortable and lowering maintenance costs. The tile’s unique construction provides higher indentation resistance and increased binder content for improved durability and maintenance requirements. The affordable 16″ x 16″ vinyl tiles are an ideal solution for heavy commercial traffic areas, and less maintenance means decreased lifecycle costs, points out Tarkett.
Sustainability
Tarkett’s ongoing commitment to circular or “closed loop” design has led to its offering of environmentally responsible products. GemStone SVT is made in the USA in an ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-certified plant, assuring quality and a positive environmental impact. FloorScore certified and featuring post-consumer recycled content, the flooring contributes to excellent indoor air quality (TVOCs<10ug/m3) and is also phthalate free, says the company. GemStone SVT is also part of the Johnsonite ReStart Recycling and Reclamation Program, which allows for unadhered jobsite scraps to be collected and returned to the company to be repurposed for other products or uses, ultimately reducing the impact on landfill.
For more information on Tarkett’s comprehensive range of Johnsonite commercial flooring solutions, finishing borders and accessories, visit the Tarkett North America Web site.
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 and 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.
