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AHF Products announces the enhanced Armstrong Flooring® Safety Zone™ Tile Slip-Retardant Flooring, now redesigned to align visually with the popular Standard Excelon® Imperial® Texture line. This update allows for safer flooring in moisture-prone areas without compromising visual continuity in commercial interior designs.
Safety Zone Tile Slip-Retardant Flooring features a proprietary embossed surface embedded with particles that provide twice the slip resistance of standard VCT in wet conditions, based on internal testing* The updated collection includes 20 color-matched neutrals—each one intentionally paired with a corresponding Imperial Texture SKU—allowing designers to specify slip-retardant zones without introducing disruptive color changes.
“This seamless visual coordination supports a wide range of commercial environments, including healthcare, education, retail, and government facilities where both slip-retardance and design continuity are important considerations, there doesn’t have to be a trade-off between these factors,” said Yon Hinkle, Vice President-Resilient.
“In the past, the lack of color choice made [Safety Zone] a commodity product and specified typically for ‘back of the house’ areas. With the updated colors, we as designers can consider it for ‘front of the house’ areas for design impact. Products that are utilitarian by design don’t necessarily have to look utilitarian or lack design,” offered Julie Williams, Director of Interior Design, Larson & Darby Group.
Durable Performance with Simplified Maintenance
Each tile includes a through-pattern construction that retains its appearance under heavy foot traffic. Precision manufacturing ensures consistent sizing, clean edges, and uniform shading—reducing callbacks and installation variability.
The proprietary FastStart™ Factory Finish enhances installation with an initial polish primer out of the box. Routine maintenance involves only sweeping and damp mopping, with periodic polishing recommended based on traffic. Spot cleaning and occasional restoration can be performed as needed to maintain appearance.
Sustainability and U.S.-Based Manufacturing
Safety Zone Tile is made in the USA using up to 85% North American limestone, offering reliable product availability and supporting regional sourcing. It meets high standards for indoor air quality with low VOC emissions and is FloorScore® certified. Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and Health Product Declarations (HPD) are available to support transparency and green building compliance.
Off-spec product from manufacturing is recycled into new tile, and the long life and restorable nature of VCT help reduce landfill waste over time.
The product comes with a 10-Year Commercial Limited Warranty, which can be extended to 20 years when installed using AHF Products’ StrongSystem™ Subfloor Preparation Products, providing added assurance for long-term performance in demanding environments.
Key Benefits of Safety Zone™ Tile Slip-Retardant Flooring
-Twice the slip resistance of standard VCT in moisture-prone areas*
-Seamless coordination with Imperial® Texture for consistent visuals
-Through-pattern wear layer for long-term durability
-FastStart™ Factory Finish simplifies installation and reduces maintenance
-Made with up to 85% North American limestone
-FloorScore® certified with EPD and HPD available
-Made in the USA for consistent supply and reduced lead times
-10-Year Commercial Warranty, extendable to 20 years with Strong System™
*Internal testing. No standardized industry measurement exists for slip-retardant performance.
About AHF Products
AHF Products is a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA with a family of trusted brands serving the residential and commercial hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring markets. With decades of experience in award-winning flooring design, product development, manufacturing, and service, we create quality flooring to last for generations through inspiring designs, innovation, and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential flooring brands include Bruce®, Armstrong Flooring®, Hartco®, Robbins®, LM Flooring®, Capella®, HomerWood®, Hearthwood®, Raintree®, Autograph®, Emily Morrow Home®, tmbr®, Crossville®, and Crossville Studios™. Our commercial brands include Bruce Contract™, Hartco Contract™, AHF Contract®, Armstrong Flooring, Parterre®, Crossville, and Crossville Studios. Headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing operations across the United States and in Cambodia, AHF Products employs approximately 3,000 dedicated team members.
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