Philadelphia Commercial Mottled Carpet Tile 18x36" – 55004

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Philadelphia Commercial Mottled 18x36 Painterly Textured Commercial Carpet Tile

Philadelphia Commercial Mottled, style #55004, is an 18-by-36-inch commercial carpet tile with a fine painterly texture that celebrates the harmony of pigment on paper, manufactured in the United States. Its micro surface detail mixes rich, inky hues with soft, subtle shades, recalling the marbled lining papers of vintage books. The effect is a field tile with movement but no obvious motif, and it shares its color story with the bolder Inked pattern for projects that need a quiet partner. Ten colors run from a light-mid pearl gray to near-black carbon, with a few saturated accents.

Best for: Libraries, universities, design-forward offices, boutique hotels, museums and galleries, and creative studios.

Colors

• Antique Pearl 00100: warm light-mid gray, the palest base for bright rooms.
• Carmel Ice 00200: a toffee-beige that warms up the inky mottling.
• Jaded Grove 00300: dark gray with a muted green-jade undertone.
• Batik Blue 00400: deep blue-slate, recalling indigo dye on cloth.
• Spray Mist 00405: a soft sage-gray, cooler and lighter than Jaded Grove.
• Ground Fog 00500: dark taupe-gray with a slightly warm haze.
• Nordic Shadow 00505: cool neutral charcoal for crisp contemporary interiors.
• Black Carbon 00520: nearly black, the deepest tone for maximum soil hiding.
• Sandalwood 00700: smoky light brown with an aged-paper softness.
• Wild Currant 00800: a deep berry-red brown that works as an accent zone.

Free samples are the best way to see the layered pigment effect, since an average color cannot capture it.

Why Choose Mottled 18x36

• Painterly micro texture inspired by pigment on paper and vintage book linings
• Coordinates with Inked for a pattern-plus-texture scheme
• Eight approved installation methods for the plank format
• Variegated surface helps hide stains, lint and wear patterns
• Made in the USA by Philadelphia Commercial

Installation Methods

Mottled is approved for Herringbone, Basketweave, Half Basketweave, Boxed In, Ashlar, Brick, Stagger and Monolithic installation. Because the texture has no strong direction, the herringbone and basketweave layouts show mainly through subtle shading between planks, giving a refined parquet-like effect. Monolithic and Ashlar produce a calm, continuous field for large open areas, and Stagger or Brick work well in long rooms. Refer to the installation guide before starting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the look of Mottled carpet tile? Philadelphia Commercial Mottled has a fine, painterly texture that blends rich inky tones with softer shades, inspired by pigment on paper and the lining papers of vintage books.

What pattern pairs with Mottled? Mottled shares its color line with the patterned Inked carpet tile, so the two can be combined, with Mottled as the field and Inked as a feature.

Can Mottled carpet tile be installed in herringbone? Yes. Mottled 18x36 is approved for herringbone as well as basketweave, half basketweave, boxed in, ashlar, brick, stagger and monolithic layouts.

Does Mottled come in any bold colors? Most Mottled colors are neutrals, but Batik Blue, Jaded Grove and Wild Currant add deeper blue, green and berry tones for accents or zoning.

Product Specs

• Style: Mottled #55004
• Brand: Philadelphia Commercial (Shaw Industries)
• Type: Carpet Tile
• Size: 18" x 36"
• Look: Painterly micro texture
• 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

In a library or study commons, lay Ground Fog or Nordic Shadow in herringbone across reading rooms and switch to Black Carbon at service desks and entries. Use Wild Currant or Batik Blue in Inked to mark a reading nook or lounge while Mottled carries the surrounding field. Antique Pearl and Sandalwood keep classrooms and offices brighter.

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