There are many adjectives that people think of when they think of hard-surface flooring. Of course it’s tough. It is definitely resilient. And it may even be stylish or beautiful. But you very rarely think of comfort when you think of hard surface flooring. It’s almost a contradiction in terms.
Armstrong International however begs to differ. By releasing the CushionStep, the latest innovation in hard surface flooring, they combine the comfort of a carpet with the durability of tile flooring. It’s not exactly hard surface flooring but definitions fall short in defining this unique combination.
In reality, the term ‘CushionStep’ refers to several innovative products made by Armstrong International. These are further divided into three categories according to their features: stone, impressions and wood. In spite of their names, these are some of the most comfortable pieces of flooring around.
A typical CushionStep tile is made up of five layers. Each layer is specially designed to achieve a singular purpose, and together these layers work together for that distinctive soft flooring feeling you can only find in an Armstrong CushionStep tile.
Here are all the layers and their specific descriptions and importances:
CushionCore layer: This is the lowest of the five layers and also the thickest among all of them. This particular layer gives durability and comfort like no other.
Glass fiber web layer: This is the layer that lies on top of the CushionCore layer and provides the tile with stability and unequaled strength.
Printed design layer: This layer is the middle-layer and provides the overall tile design. It is also one of the most important layers.
Protective wear layer: This is a layer that protects the other layers from scratches and other kinds of damage. It is clear and translucent.
VisionGuard layer: This is the topmost layer. The job of this layer is to provide additional protection for the rest of the parts.
Check out the official website for more information on the great innovation called the CushionStep.