Philadelphia Commercial Inked Carpet Tile 18x36" – 55003

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Philadelphia Commercial Inked 18x36 Marbled Commercial Carpet Tile

Inked (Philadelphia Commercial style #55003) is an 18" x 36" marbleized commercial carpet tile with fluid contours and unpredictable movement inspired by the swirled endpapers inside old hardbound books. The organic flow gives the floor a hand-made quality that straight-line patterns lack, and the layered marbling helps disguise everyday soil and traffic. Philadelphia Commercial lists Inked as a USA-made product in 10 colors, from pearl gray to deep currant, and approves it for eight installation methods, so the same tile can look calm and continuous or crisply architectural depending on the layout.

Best for: Libraries, law and professional offices, boutique hotels, university reading rooms, senior living common areas and restaurants.

Colors

• Antique Pearl 00100: pale, warm pearl gray that keeps the marbling soft.
• Carmel Ice 00200: caramel tan that reads warm and inviting.
• Jaded Grove 00300: dark green-tinged gray with a forest feel.
• Batik Blue 00400: dusky blue-gray like faded indigo.
• Spray Mist 00405: an even mid gray for broad office fields.
• Ground Fog 00500: dark gray with a warm, earthy base.
• Nordic Shadow 00505: charcoal touched with a cool violet hint.
• Black Carbon 00520: the deepest shade, nearly black, for strong contrast.
• Sandalwood 00700: soft brown-taupe in the spirit of aged paper and leather.
• Wild Currant 00800: deep berry red-brown, the richest accent in this line.

Antique Pearl and Carmel Ice are the light options, Spray Mist and Sandalwood sit in the middle, and the rest run dark. Request free Inked samples to see how the marbling moves.

Why Choose Inked 18x36

• Marbleized, organic pattern inspired by vintage book endpapers
• Fluid design that helps disguise soil and traffic patterns
• Rectangular 18" x 36" format with eight approved layouts
• 10 colors, from pearl gray to deep currant
• Made in America for Shaw's Philadelphia Commercial brand
• Manufacturer installation and care guides for facility teams

Installation Methods

Every one of the eight plank layouts Philadelphia Commercial offers is approved for Inked. Monolithic lets the marbled curves connect into a continuous, flowing surface; ashlar, brick and stagger introduce a subtle linear rhythm under the swirls; basketweave, half basketweave, boxed-in and herringbone set the organic pattern against a crisp geometric grid, which works well at a reception desk. Read the Inked installation guide before layout.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Inked carpet tile look like? Philadelphia Commercial Inked has a marbleized pattern of fluid curves and unpredictable movement, inspired by the endpapers of old hardbound books. It gives an 18x36 tile an organic, hand-crafted look.

Is Inked a good carpet tile for a library? Yes. Inked's book-inspired marbling suits libraries and reading rooms, and its layered pattern helps hide soil. Warm colors like Sandalwood or Antique Pearl keep a reading room inviting.

Does Inked hide stains? The marbled, multi-tone surface of Inked disguises everyday soil and traffic better than a flat color, especially in mid-to-dark shades such as Ground Fog or Nordic Shadow.

How many installation methods does Inked support? Inked supports eight: monolithic, stagger, brick, ashlar, herringbone, basketweave, half basketweave and boxed in.

Where is Inked carpet tile made? Inked is a USA-made style from Philadelphia Commercial, the contract carpet division of Shaw Industries.

Product Specs

• Style: Inked #55003
• Brand: Philadelphia Commercial (Shaw Industries)
• Type: Carpet Tile
• Size: 18" x 36"
• Look: Marbleized, fluid pattern
• Colors: 10
• Installation Methods: Ashlar, Basketweave, Boxed In, Brick, Half Basketweave, Herringbone, Monolithic, Stagger
• Made In: USA
• Minimum Order: 250 sq. ft.
• Installation: View installation guide
• Care & Maintenance: View care guide
• Complete Specs: View spec sheet
• Warranty: View warranty

Specifier Tips

Let Inked's curves contrast with a structured layout: herringbone in Black Carbon at a reception desk, then monolithic Spray Mist across the open office so the marbling flows. Wild Currant works well as an area-rug-style inset in a lounge or library reading corner.

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