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# Hardwood-Printed Padding Tiles
The Greatmats Wood Grain and Cork Foam Tiles Soften Floors

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-20 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-tiles
References: [odditymall](http://odditymall.com/fake-hardwood-floor-puzzle-tiles) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01D8ZO82E/om-btm-20/?ie=UTF8&tag=trenhunt0f-20)

The Greatmats Wood Grain and Cork Foam Tiles come as a discreet way to make your home more comfortable without having to do any major renovations. The tiles work by incorporating an [interlocking design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-acoustic-panel) that can be scaled up or down to suit rooms of virtually any size, while the soft foam aesthetic make them ideal for children's rooms and play areas. The flooring is crafted from premium material that is [waterproof, odor-proof, lightweight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antifatigue-mat-range) and able to be relocated as required rather than being permanently placed once positioned.

The Greatmats Wood Grain and Cork Foam Tiles come in several finish options to acknowledge consumer preferences for modern ways to childproof their home without having to settle for products that look inherently designed for kids.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Interlocking Flooring Design:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative interlocking flooring designs that can be easily customized and scaled for various room sizes.
- **Soft Foam Aesthetic:** Potential for businesses to create soft foam materials and products that offer comfort and safety, especially for children's rooms and play areas.
- **Waterproof and Odor-proof Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers to develop premium materials that are waterproof, odor-proof, lightweight, and easily relocatable for versatile flooring solutions.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Flooring Industry:** The flooring industry can explore new ways to incorporate interlocking designs, soft foam aesthetics, and premium materials in their product offerings.
- **Home Improvement Industry:** Opportunity for home improvement companies to provide easy-to-install and customizable flooring solutions that offer comfort and safety for families, especially with children.
- **Children's Products Industry:** Innovative businesses can create foam-based products that provide a soft and safe environment for children, such as flooring tiles for playrooms and bedrooms.

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