Shaw Contract is continuing to enhance its tile portfolio with the launch of Tempo + Pulse, a porcelain and ceramic tile collection that redefines what’s possible in modern architectural finishes. Designed for both wall and floor applications, Tempo + Pulse blends striking aesthetics with high-performance durability, setting a new standard for expressive, sustainable design in commercial and residential environments.
Developed to meet the growing demand for surfaces that balance visual sophistication with real-world functionality, Tempo + Pulse offers a comprehensive range of formats, textures, and colorways. Each field tile is composed of colorbody porcelain and features rectified edges, matte and polished finishes, with multiple mosaic and wall panel options available, giving designers and specifiers unprecedented freedom to shape cohesive spaces across multiple scales and project types.
Tempo + Pulse is a sensory experience—where rhythm and movement converge. Inspired by music’s dynamic flow, it blends the smoothness of easy listening with the energy of samba, creating a rich, cultural harmony in design. Tempo accentuates and pops with color, set to a steady, soothing beat. Pulse captures the fluid nature of ancient limestone through a geometric rhythm that comes alive as an ensemble of form and texture. Together, they form a visual soundtrack, ever-evolving, deeply felt, and always in tune with the space around you.
“We designed this collection to harmonize the spaces people inhabit every day,” said Reesie Duncan, VP of Global Design at Shaw Contract. “Tempo + Pulse brings movement, emotion, and material intelligence together in a way that supports modern spaces while remaining timeless at its core.”
Rooted in the rhythms of natural materials and the cultural patterns that shape how people live, Tempo + Pulse was conceived with purpose. The collection reflects seasonal and societal shifts toward sustainability, longevity, and emotional connection: core tenets of Shaw Contract’s mission to create products that have a positive impact on people and the planet. Its refined palette and textural diversity allow for installations that are confident yet approachable, expressive yet enduring.
Ideal for architects, designers, and homeowners seeking high-performance surfaces that tell a story, Tempo + Pulse doesn’t just suit a space but shapes it. Whether used in hospitality, workplace, retail, multifamily, or residential environments, the collection supports a lifestyle marked by creativity, modern elegance, and mindful material selection.
Tempo + Pulse is available online and through exclusive Shaw Contract retail partners. To explore these offerings in addition to other Shaw Contract products, please visit www.shawcontract.com.
About Shaw Contract
Shaw Contract is a commercial flooring brand within Shaw Industries Group. Shaw Contract supplies broadloom carpet, carpet tile, rugs, engineered hardwoods and resilient flooring to commercial markets worldwide. Headquartered in Cartersville, Ga., we aim to create products and solutions that positively impact people and the planet. Learn more about us and our sustainability pledge, People Together, Planet Forever, at shawcontract.com.