iQ Motion by Tarkett is a homogeneous vinyl flooring product developed within the brand’s iQ range and produced in Ronneby, Sweden. The material features a terrazzo-inspired surface composed of dual-sized chips set within a neutral base, available in a palette of 16 tones. It is designed for high-traffic environments including healthcare, education, and public interiors, where durability and consistent surface performance are required.
The flooring is manufactured as a single-layer material, allowing it to be fully recyclable and reprocessed through Tarkett’s ReStart® take-back program. It contains an average of 25.5% recycled content, including post-use flooring, and is designed for closed-loop production. The surface can be restored in place using a dry-buffing method rather than replaced, maintaining performance over time. The system also provides resistance to scratches, stains, and chemical exposure in demanding environments.
Terrazzo Vinyl Flooring
iQ Motion by Tarkett Introduces Circular, Restorable Vinyl Flooring System
Trend Themes
1. Circular Vinyl Supply Chains - Closed-loop manufacturing and take-back programs create opportunities for materials recirculation that reduce raw material dependence and enable new remanufacturing business models.
2. Restorable Flooring Systems - Flooring engineered for in-place restoration through dry-buffing presents the possibility of extending product lifecycles and lowering total lifecycle costs through refurbish-over-replace paradigms.
3. Terrazzo-inspired Resilient Surfaces - Designs combining terrazzo aesthetics with homogeneous, high-performance vinyl open avenues for premium-looking, low-maintenance surfaces that meet strict durability and hygiene standards.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Facilities - Hospitals and clinics benefit from scratch-, stain-, and chemical-resistant flooring that supports infection control and long-term asset management strategies in high-traffic clinical zones.
2. Educational Institutions - Schools and universities require durable, easy-to-maintain flooring that can withstand heavy use while supporting sustainability goals through recycled content and take-back programs.
3. Commercial and Public Interiors - Transit hubs, offices, and municipal buildings demand resilient, visually appealing floor coverings that offer predictable performance and potential cost savings via restoration and recycling services.