Carlisle Partners w/ TORLYS to Bring Its Floating Wide Plank Floors to the U.S.

 

Stoddard, N.H., November 19, 2015 – Today Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, the iconic wide plank floor company, introduced several collections of floating wide plank floors in partnership with Ontario-­-based TORLYS, a global flooring leader that specializes in unique, eco-­-friendly designs. Offering bold flooring options in hardwood, cork, leather, and laminate, all TORLYS prices will be under $11/SF, and trade professionals will receive additional discounts. Designed to fit a broad range of design, structural, and budget needs, TORLYS floors also offer the craftsmanship and quality that clients have come to expect with a Carlisle floor.

“While Carlisle’s solid wood floors are handcrafted to perfection and are truly a work of art, we’re working to expand our wide plank offerings in order to meet clients’ diverse needs in terms of price point, installation, and design. We want to offer a breadth of solutions for all the wide plank floors they might need,” said Carlisle’s Vice President of Contractor Sales & Development Chris Sy. “TORLYS shares our values in terms of craftsmanship and our commitment to minimizing environmental impact; we believe our clients are going to love the possibilities that these collections offer.”

TORLYS collections of floating wide plank floors are extremely durable and made with a scratch resistant and eco-­-friendly finish that is used in both residential and commercial spaces. Its patented joint technology also ensures that no cupping, gapping, or warping will occur. TORLYS floors come with a recycled cork backing and Microban® antimicrobial protection to inhibit the growth of odor causing bacteria, mold, and mildew. With a like mindset towards sustainable manufacturing processes, TORLYS floors use recycled cork, leather, and wood in their floors and offer products that are FSC® Certified from responsibly managed forests.

“This partnership brings seven decades of expertise in innovation, quality, and environmental stewardship. Coupled with beautiful design, we provide the ultimate product offering to our clients,” said TORLYS National Sales Director Derek Brooks.

TORLYS collections of floating wide plank floors for Carlisle includes the following:

• Artisan Premier Collection – A vintage inspired collection of wide plank oak hardwood backed with CorkPlusTM attached cork underlay, a fully renewable natural wood resource that provides both acoustic insulation and comfort.

• Artisan Elite Collection – A traditional handcrafted hardwood collection designed to create a rustic feel and bring out the natural beauty of the wood-­--­-includes Maple, Ash, and Oak and is also backed with CorkPlusTM.

• Florence Designer Collection -­- The longest cork floors available in the market featuring trendsetting colors and textures.

• Leather Plank Collection – Inspired by the quality of fine Italian leather, TORLYs leather planks redefine contemporary, beautiful leather flooring. With finely textured leather grains to create a striking and sleek look, this collection is made from 100% recycled leather.

• Largo Laminate – The longest, widest collection of laminate planks available, this collection offers long, sweeping section of wood grains with a natural appearance.

TORLYS floors are now available for purchase in the United States at all Carlisle showrooms and online at wideplankflooring.com. Carlisle’s refreshed website features new navigation, design inspiration, a project quoting tool, as well as a shopping cart that will create a seamless experience for Carlisle clients.

“The best companies get better because they embrace change, with a keen eye towards shifting customer behavior and adapting to new technology,” says Dean Marcarelli, Chief Marketing Officer of Carlisle.

For more information on TORLYS smart floors for Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, talk with our wide plank specialists at 800.458.0673 or visit http://www.wideplankflooring.com/torlys.

About Carlisle Wide Plank Floors
Carlisle Wide Plank Floors is the iconic wide plank floor company. We bring legendary interiors to life by creating the widest, longest center-­-cut plank floors available in the world. Our clients want a custom floor that makes a statement, and our SlowCraft™ approach creates a visually arresting floor that is unmistakably Carlisle. Headquartered in Stoddard, New Hampshire, Carlisle also has showrooms in Chicago, New York, Denver, and Boston. For further information, visit http://www.wideplankflooring.com.