Laminate Single Color Tile – Is it still available?

Q: Dear Steve Simonson;
Thank you very much for the article comparing laminates that you wrote; I’ve been out of the flooring industry for about five years (ever since L. D. Brinkman closed). I put Pergo on the map in Tennessee after their initial abortive marketing effort. I was shocked to see the dealers they list as local on their site and the quality of the dealer group I set up has definitely declined. I sold Wisonart initially with R. A. Siegel Company.
I’m a former manufacturer/distributor salesman and am currently disabled/retired in Nashville. Your article brought me up to date within 10 minutes and was the most comprehensive and honest comparison I’ve ever seen. I do NOT want back in the business; just was looking for patterns for a very old hosue I’m rehabbing in Knoxville, TN, my home town. The house was built in 1826, is on the National Register, and whatever I put in the main foyer entrance will be critical to making a first impression. I liked the old grey and yellow tile combinations of old Pergo Select and have yet to see any just plain color tiles of equal durability and quality. I”m also kinda partial to real Oak too, so time and what I can beg will be a factor.
If you know of any lines that feature durability and colored squares, I’d like to know about it. It would save me lots of time in my search.
Mostly, though, I’m just thanking you for being very thorough. I appreciate the knowledge and time it took to compile that page. Best to you.
Alex B.
A: Finding single color tiles of any form is extremely rare nowadays. The only product I know of off hand would be commercial grade vinyl composition tile. Armstrong makes a good line that is single color that you could look into. The tough part of this flooring is getting a hold of it when not doing a commercial sized build. Here is a quick link to the Excelon Feature Tile & Strip collection
As far as oak is concerned, it’s the most common floor on the market and thus you get many options. From solid or engineered hardwood to high quality laminates such as Pergo, Quick Step and Westhollow – Oak is everywhere!
On a side note for our readers, I highly suggest looking into the many articles on our site, especially all of the great information Steve has put out there. The independent lab testing we have had done to give a statistical comparison along with Steve’s years of knowledge in the flooring industry is a valuable resource for anyone in the process of putting new flooring in their home.
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