Milliken Designers Conjure Up Magic On The Floorplane
Change Agent is a carpet and LVT collection influenced by the transcendent act of bringing new purpose to natural materials. Originally launched in January 2020 Milliken now present two additional, new designs ‘Rootwork’ and ‘Conjure’ to complete this popular collection. Rootwork captures the subtle beauty of traditional textured wood and Conjure evokes rich charred effects. Change Agent was inspired by the beauty found within perpetual transformation; whether it be science, magic, or a bit of both.
Rootwork is a traditional, artisanal wood design. It can be used alone to create a wood effect floor, but with all of the benefits of LVT – such as reduced sound insulation and ease of installation and replacement for maintenance. Or more creatively, combined with Change Agent carpet planks for dramatic effect and zoning of areas.
Conjure has a textural wood aesthetic with charred-like accents. Inspired by the Japanese “shou sugi ban” effect, which involves charring the wood surface to render it a deep charcoal-black, followed by drying and brushing to reveal the beauty of natural wood patterning. The finished result is a wood that reveals clean, distinct lines and an inherent textural beauty.
Both designs are 25cm x 150cm planks made with high performance LVT FlexFormTM Sound. Milliken’s LVT has additional well-being attributes for improved acoustic performance with a compact cushion layer to reduce impact sound with its FlexForm SoundTM construction. This innovative layer can reduce impact sound by up to 17dB. Milliken’s LVT is ‘Loose Lay’, created for easy, adhesive free installation and maintenance and is particularly beneficial where regular access to underfloor facilities is needed, such as within commercial environments.
An online visualiser is available on the Milliken Floors website to enable customers and designers to interact with the product and try out endless layouts. There are 40 pre-selected rooms to choose from or the client’s own scheme can be uploaded for an accurate representation of Change Agent in situ.
Change Agent comes with a 15 year wear guarantee and has the following certifications: Declare, IAC – Gold and CE Mark. Slip resistance is R10 / 59 dry / 36 wet and impact sound 17dB.
ABOUT MILLIKEN
Milliken is a leading supplier of floor coverings, with a rich history of delivering dynamic carpet and luxury vinyl tile collections from its award-winning design studios and manufacturing facilities in Wigan, UK. Combining global insight with national expertise and proprietary technologies, Milliken is at the forefront of innovation and design, offering high-performance, expertly-engineered products. Founded in 1865 Milliken has achieved an amazing 150 years in the textiles business and is now one of the largest privately owned companies in the world, providing expert solutions across a range of disciplines, including specialty chemicals, floor coverings, and performance materials. With over 100 years of environmental stewardship, the Milliken family of companies is one of the world’s most responsible manufacturers.
Designing innovative products and solutions for our customers is of the utmost importance. Through meaningful design, deep science, and unique insights, we advance product development to the next level, while supporting Milliken’s efforts to increase sustainable results and minimise environmental impact of all products. Milliken’s holistic approach to innovation encompasses all stages of the life cycle – from material sourcing and manufacturing practices to end-of-life management. Our commitment to transparency, health, safety, quality, and sustainability allows us to put our customers, associates, and communities first. In 2020, Milliken was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the fourteenth year running.
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