Philadelphia Commercial Illuminate Carpet Tile 18x36" – 54942

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Philadelphia Commercial Illuminate 18x36 Aurora-Inspired Commercial Carpet Tile

Illuminate, style #54942 from Philadelphia Commercial, is an 18" x 36" commercial carpet tile whose design captures the moving glow of the Northern Lights and grounds it underfoot. It uses layered color and light-to-dark movement to give the floor a sense of motion that suits spaces meant to energize people. The palette is bolder than most commercial lines, adding saturated teal, navy, chartreuse and plum to its neutrals. The rectangular tile is produced in the US with 100% Eco Solution Q nylon yarn and accepts eight installation methods, from straight monolithic to woven basketweave.

Best for: Hotel lobbies, collaborative hubs, innovation labs, student centers, healthcare waiting areas and event spaces.

Colors

• Twinkling 00200: warm gray-beige, the softest neutral in the line.
• Brilliant 00206: a deeper taupe for a grounded, quiet floor.
• Gleaming 00260: bright chartreuse-olive, a lively accent for energetic zones.
• Shimmery 00300: silvery sage gray-green with a calm, airy feel.
• Luminous 00308: rich, saturated teal that comes closest to the aurora's glow.
• Lustrous 00310: dark teal-green, almost black in low light.
• Beaming 00402: deep midnight navy for dramatic lobbies.
• Dazzling 00504: a clean mid gray that works with any accent.
• Glinting 00508: darker steel gray for practical, high-use paths.
• Dynamic 00520: near-black charcoal for borders and heavy traffic.
• Starry 00704: warm brown-gray that pairs with wood finishes.
• Vibrant 00910: deep plum-aubergine for an unexpected jewel-tone accent.

Neutrals such as Twinkling, Dazzling and Starry can carry most of a floor, with Luminous, Beaming, Gleaming or Vibrant reserved for feature zones. Order Illuminate samples free.

Why Choose Illuminate 18x36

• Northern Lights-inspired design with layered, light-to-dark color movement
• Bold jewel tones alongside workhorse neutrals in 12 colors
• 18" x 36" format approved for eight installation methods
• Fiber: Eco Solution Q® nylon
• A domestic product from Shaw's Philadelphia Commercial brand

Installation Methods

All eight Philadelphia Commercial plank methods are open to Illuminate. Because the design already moves from light to dark, monolithic lets color sweep across a room like a wave; stagger and brick break that sweep into shorter bands, and ashlar does the same with a smaller offset; herringbone, basketweave, half basketweave and boxed-in layouts create a faceted, crafted surface for a lobby feature. The Illuminate spec sheet holds the full installation details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What inspired the Illuminate carpet tile design? Philadelphia Commercial Illuminate is inspired by the Northern Lights, using layered color and light-to-dark movement to bring an ethereal, glowing effect to an 18x36 carpet tile.

Does Illuminate come in bright colors? Yes. Alongside grays and taupes, Illuminate is offered in saturated shades such as Luminous teal, Beaming navy, Gleaming chartreuse and Vibrant plum, which work well as accent zones.

What layout shows off Illuminate's color movement best? A monolithic layout keeps every Illuminate tile facing the same way, so the light-to-dark movement flows continuously across the floor. Herringbone or basketweave break it into a faceted pattern instead.

Is Illuminate carpet tile suitable for hotels? Illuminate's dramatic palette and sense of motion suit hotel lobbies, pre-function areas and lounges, and darker colors like Dynamic or Lustrous help hide soil near entries.

Who manufactures Illuminate carpet tile? Shaw Industries' Philadelphia Commercial brand manufactures Illuminate in the United States, using 100% Eco Solution Q nylon.

Product Specs

• Style: Illuminate #54942
• Brand: Philadelphia Commercial (Shaw Industries)
• Type: Carpet Tile
• Size: 18" x 36"
• Look: Northern Lights-inspired color movement
• Fiber: 100% Eco Solution Q® Nylon
• Colors: 12
• Installation Methods: Ashlar, Basketweave, Boxed In, Brick, Half Basketweave, Herringbone, Monolithic, Stagger
• Made In: USA
• Minimum Order: 250 sq. ft.
• Complete Specs: View spec sheet
• Warranty: View warranty

Specifier Tips

Treat Illuminate's jewel tones like lighting: use Luminous or Beaming in a defined lounge or meeting cluster and surround it with Dazzling or Starry so the color reads as intentional. For a hospitality pre-function area, lay Lustrous monolithic so the light-to-dark movement runs toward the ballroom doors.

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