In a high-traffic setting, design often gives way to more practical concerns. From offices and retail spaces to transit stations, hospital corridors and commercial kitchens, the daily realities of busy public venues necessitate durable and hard-wearing flooring solutions. Unfortunately, this typically translates to uninspired design, with dull colours and staid surfaces in lieu of more dynamic styles. For industry leaders American Biltrite, however, intensive use doesn’t need to come at the expense of aesthetics. A perfect example is the standout new ABMARATHON rubber flooring collection. 

Building on the legacy of American Biltrite‘s celebrated MARATHON flooring, the new ABMARATHON series offers a wide array of colourways and surface expressions to suit any setting — and every design sensibility. Available in a wide range of expressive hues, the 23 carefully curated colours were developed to complement a broad array of contemporary design trends. While dynamic hues like Quebec Blue, Chummy Orange and Red du Jour are highlights, the collection also includes a wealth of timeless tones like Midnight Black, Night Sky and Carriage Grey, making for a well-rounded collection that suits any style.

The aesthetic versatility is paired with exceptional performance. An enhanced formulation ensures improved resistance to scuffing, staining and wear, making it ideal for high-traffic areas where performance is non-negotiable. Moreover, its natural anti-microbial properties ensure that the rubber flooring is particularly well-suited to education, healthcare, transportation and institutional settings where hygiene and sanitation are an unequivocal priority.

Meeting the highest industry standards — including ASTM, ADA and CAN/ULC compliance — the ABMARATHON collection is also designed for sustainability and wellness. The collection is also Red List-free, while meeting the highest Floorscore certification for indoor air quality. Proudly manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility in Sherbrooke, Quebec, the North American-made series supports local economies, while eliminating the environmental costs of long-distance shipping.

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The ABMARATHON collection also reflects American Biltrite’s continued commitment to quality, safety and user-focused design. For instance, the coordinating stair treads — including options with safety strips for visually impaired users — help extend design continuity and code compliance from corridor to staircase.

Without sacrificing accessibility or performance, the collection empowers design professionals to create safe, elegant and enduring spaces. It’s rubber flooring that is not afraid to be stepped on — and look good doing it.

Samples of ABMARATHON tiles are now available via the American Biltrite website and Material Bank. This content was published by Azure on behalf of American Biltrite.