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esilient is a broad term for flooring that includes vinyl, linoleum, rubber and often cork,
among others. Today’s resilient blends stunning design with cutting-edge technology, bringing beauty, versatility and performance at decidedly affordable prices. Resilient floors are engineered from both natural and synthetic materials allowing them to have unique qualities like being
firm, yet having “give” or “bounce back”.
But let’s admit it. Some of us see linoleum flooring or vinyl flooring as a yesterday’s flooring,
a fossil from another age. That’s no more accurate than mistaking the multi-featured cell phone
for Edison’s crank box.
The latest resilient materials offer the remarkable looks and textures of realistic wood grain,
natural stone, metal, leather and even fabrics like sisal and linen.
Today’s designers have embraced the resilient innovative flooring options that feature
a wide and enticing array of colors and textures, as well as designs and formats. Modern
resilient comes in sheets (6 and 12 feet wide), planks and tiles, and provides endless custom design possibilities.
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Opposite Page: Armstrong Alterna Premium Tile. At Top: Karndean MX 92 Umbrian Nero with Cube border. Above; Flexitec Touch of Comfort in
Hudson from IVC.
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