★ VIP projectMann Island
DCTUK were instructed to supply and fit Desso Essence carpet tiles and Polyflor Arena sheet vinyl flooring to this new build at Mann Island in Liverpool.
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Desso Essence Stripe
£19.95/m² ex VAT
£32.95
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Desso Essence
£19.95/m² ex VAT
£32.95
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Desso Essence Pure
£21.49/m² ex VAT
£33.95
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Desso Essence Maze
£25.95/m² ex VAT
£38.95
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Desso Essence Roots
£26.95/m² ex VAT
£41.95
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Desso Essence Traces
£26.95/m² ex VAT
£41.95
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Desso Essence Structure
£26.95/m² ex VAT
£43.95
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Desso Essence Structure Carpet Planks
£27.95/m² ex VAT
£47.95
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Desso Stratos
£29.95/m² ex VAT
£47.95
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Desso Grain
£29.95/m² ex VAT
£47.95
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Desso Desert
£31.95/m² ex VAT
£50.95
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Desso Recharge
£35.95/m² ex VAT
£60.95| Size | 50cm x 50cm size tiles |
|---|---|
| Construction | Structured loop pile |
| Material | BCF Polyamide 6 ECONYL® |
| Wear class | 33 Heavy Commercial |
| Total thickness | 6.0mm |
| Top layer | 2.9mm |
| Pile weight | 675g/m² |
| Sound reduction | 21.0dB |
| Castor chair rating | Continuous use |
| Warranty | 10 years |
| Pack size | 5m² |
| Delivery | 6 working days |
| Sustainability | |
| Embodied carbon | 4.07kg CO₂e/m² |
| Recycled content | 66.9% |
| Recyclability* | 50.0% |
| Cradle to Cradle | Silver |
*Closed-loop recyclability.
Unleash the nuanced beauty of natural textures with Tarkett DESSO Tactile Craft 2 – a pivotal element within the harmoniously designed Tactile Craft Collection. Created to seamlessly blend with Tactile Craft 1 and 3, this range allows you to construct truly integrated and inspiring spaces.
Tactile Craft 2 brings its own unique contribution to the collection's earthy palette of warm neutrals, soft blues, mossy greens, and muted yellows. Designed to work in perfect concert with the subtle irregularity of Tactile Craft 1 and the grounding depth of Tactile Craft 3, it opens up infinite design possibilities, enabling you to define areas with a soft, natural grace.
Beyond its captivating aesthetics, these carpet tiles embody sustainable innovation. Each tile boasts an impressively low Circular Carbon Footprint and significant total recycled + bio-based content, with 100% recycled yarn. Standard with the 100% recyclable DESSO EcoBase backing, the entire collection is Cradle to Cradle® Silver Level Certified and proudly made in Europe.
For workplaces, hospitality, and public spaces, Tactile Craft 2, as part of the unified collection, offers a high-performance, environmentally conscious foundation that invites warmth and serenity into any interior.
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| Price | £45.95 /m² | £19.95 /m² | £34.45 /m² | £54.95 /m² |
| Delivery | 6 days | 1 day | 5 days | 12 days |
| Material | BCF Polyamide 6 ECONYL® | 100% Solution Dyed Nylon 6.0 | 100% Solution Dyed Nylon | ECONYL® Type 6 nylon |
| Construction | Structured loop pile | Tufted 1/12" loop pile | Tufted patterned structured loop pile | Tufted, Structured Loop Pile |
| Top layer | 2.9mm | 1.9mm | 3.9mm | 2.5mm |
| Total thickness | 6.0mm | 5.6mm | 7.4mm | 8.3mm |
| Pile weight | 675g/m² | 525g/m² | 596g/m² | 490g/m² |
| Sound reduction | 21.0dB | – | 25.0dB | 31.0dB |
| Castor chair rating | Continuous use | Continuous use | Continuous use | Continuous use |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years | 15 years | 12 years |
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