Designing for Holistic Comfort.

Flooring can make a significant contribution to visual messaging through pattern, color and visual texture. These cues help diminish risk and increase safety, while giving residents a sense of confidence and independence.

Studies have shown that emotions play a large role in our ability to recall information. Flooring and other design elements inspired by nature or reminiscent of a certain time or place can help us access memories and feel greater emotional security, which promotes healing.

We know floor coverings are closely linked to indoor air quality. Since 2011, we’ve been pioneers of flooring solutions with low and ultra-low VOC emissions between 10 and 100 times lower than the most stringent world standards. Many of our products are also CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® to protect the most vulnerable residents and staff members.

Independent living covers a wide gamut of building typologies, from cottages to townhouses to apartments, and can range in size from 1,500 square  feet to 2,000 square feet. Floor plans typically include a full kitchen, living, and dining areas. Residents have access to shared dining venues, amenities for socializing, recreation, and fitness, as well as concierge services such as laundry and housekeeping.

Typically designed for single occupancy, an apartment may range from 320 square feet to 650 square feet and contain a bedroom, bathroom, living area, and kitchenette. Assisted Living provides personal care and help with activities of daily living in a way that promotes maximum independence.

Skilled nursing facilities, or long-term care facilities, are licensed healthcare residences for individuals who require around-the-clock medical care or require rehabilitation services to help them with their recovery.

These are retirement communities with accommodations for independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehab, offering residents a full continuum of care as their health changes with aging.
 

We understand the delicate balance of designing for optimum infection control, while still helping residents and their guests feel at home. Tarkett offers both resilient and soft surface low-maintenance flooring solutions that are durable and easy to clean with simple methods. 
 

When it comes to residents, their families, and care-givers, safety is fundamental. Tarkett solutions are ADA compliant and designed to minimize common safety issues, such as slips and falls. The Tarkett Material Health Statement (MHS) provides radical transparency on our product ingredients, with details for both human and planet health. 
 

As the first CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly commercial flooring manufacturer in the USA and with the most Cradle to Cradle Certified™ products in the industry, Tarkett’s sustainability focus is expansive. We use environmentally friendly manufacturing practices and prioritize healthy materials and maintenance requirements. This combination creates green, healthy spaces that provide a sense of home and healing for residents and their caregivers.
 

We understand the many factors that drive return on investment. Our expert sales team can help you address your specific priorities with tools like our life-cycle cost analysis calculator to ensure you get the most from your flooring solution.
 

Color plays a major role in creating effective healing environments by shaping residents’ perceptions, spatial orientation and sense of surroundings. With a full portfolio of sheet and modular options, coordinating accessories, and a suite of unique designs through our Imaginations™ custom cutting program, you can personalize the space while enabling flexible, multi-purpose use.