TARKETT

TARKETT makes sense for people who want flooring that is built for everyday abuse rather than showroom drama: vinyl, linoleum, carpet tile and other floor-covering lines are the center of the business, and that focus shows. By our assessment, it is strongest where a project needs practical surfaces for homes, offices or public interiors, with a lot of attention to wear, cleaning and installation formats. The trade-off is that this is not a glamorous category, and the product range can feel more technical than expressive if you want a one-stop brand with a strong style voice. In practice, it is the sort of company you notice through specification sheets, samples and contractors, not through glossy storytelling. Against big flooring rivals, TARKETT sits in the solid middle of the market: broad enough to cover many uses, but still plainly a materials company first. It is for buyers who care about floors that do their job and stay there.