“From every perspective, Tarkett’s iQ Optima is a very smart choice,” said Paul YoungSenior Vice President of Product Innovation and Design at Tarkett North America. “The new soft, tonal color combinations promote overall well-being and the intelligent quality that gave iQ its name has been proven in the most demanding environments for more than 20 years.”

Tarkett’s iQ vinyl sheet product line eliminates the need for floor sealing. By simply dry polishing, the homogeneous flooring regains its original appearance and maintains the smooth surface required for maximum hygiene and resistance to chemicals and stain removers.

“Because a floor coating is never required, iQ Floor ensures your floor, your space and your employees can continue to perform at their best,” said Young.

This durability not only reduces maintenance costs, but also allows environmental service teams to work more efficiently and with fewer chemicals. This makes Tarkett’s iQ solutions a smart choice for spaces where people live, work and relax. The collection not only contributes to healthier indoor air quality, but is also asthma and allergy friendly^® CERTIFIED, FloorScore^® certified and, like all Tarkett North America floors, free of orthophthalates. The collection is also part of ReStart^®Tarkett’s flooring take-back and recycling program.

Originally developed to meet the needs of critical care facilities, iQ Optima is a highly durable solution for any environment. It is tough enough to withstand heavy equipment and rolling loads, and also offers superior resistance to scratches, scuffs, stains, chemicals, gouges and tears. Because iQ finishes are combined with welding rods that enable heat-set, heat-welded seams, the collection supports infection control protocol. The highly flexible material forms an integrated cove that mitigates cracks and crevices where bacteria can hide.

From soft corals and blues to vibrant yellows and greens, the new iQ Optima palette offers a travertine pattern in a wide range of colors to help design any space, including the pops of color needed to help guide your way. iQ Optima also works harmoniously with the rest of Tarkett’s iQ specialty products, including iQ Optima Acoustic and iQ Granit SD, which provide high-performance flooring solutions for demanding spaces such as high-traffic entryways, static-sensitive areas, clean rooms, laboratories and more. By Johnsonite Color Foundations^®Designers can also easily combine iQ products with Johnsonite wall skirting, stair treads and other finishing accessories. Color Foundations offers six neutral palettes that combine popular Johnsonite colors with hundreds of flooring options from across the Tarkett portfolio.

To learn more about iQ Optima and Tarkett’s full iQ portfolio, view the collection.

About Tarkett
With a 140-year history, Tarkett is a global leader in innovative and durable flooring and sports surfaces, with net sales of €3.4 billion in 2023. The Group employs around 12,000 people, has 23 research and development centers, 8 recycling centers and 34 production sites. Tarkett designs and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, homes, hotels, offices, shops and sports fields, serving customers in more than 100 countries. To “pave the way to better floors”, the Group is committed to the circular economy and sustainable development in line with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design.^® approach. Tarkett is listed on the regulated market of Euronext (compartment B, ISIN: FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Every step counts
For years, Tarkett has set the sustainability standards high in the flooring industry. The company designs floors with transparency that you can trust because they have a positive impact on indoor spaces and protect our air, water, soil and all living things. Tarkett’s ReStart^® Tarkett’s take-back and recycling program will either reuse or recycle all flooring from all manufacturers. The short-term, science-based carbon reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and are in line with the Paris Climate Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. For more information, visit commercial.tarkett.com/sustainability.

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