Philadelphia Commercial Precast Luxury Vinyl Tile 36x36" – 5M503

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Philadelphia Commercial Precast 36x36 Concrete-Look Loose Lay Luxury Vinyl Tile

Philadelphia Commercial Precast (style #5M503) is a 36" x 36" concrete-look loose lay luxury vinyl tile with mineral-inspired gray and greige tones, built as a heavy commercial luxury vinyl tile with an ExoGuard+® finish. The name says it: the oversized square reads like poured or precast concrete panels, giving open floors a clean, architectural character with very few seams. Precast is laid loose, which helps contractors finish large areas quickly and lets owners replace a single tile instead of patching. Six colors keep the look restrained, from pale concrete to deep warm graphite.

Best for: Creative offices, galleries, retail stores with an industrial design, education commons, coworking spaces and renovated warehouse interiors.

Colors

• Montane 00100: light, slightly warm concrete gray, the brightest of the six.
• Tundra 00510: a neutral cement gray with no strong undertone.
• Gorge 00525: a darker mid-gray that grounds busy entry paths.
• Stalacite 00705: pale greige concrete with a touch of beige.
• Plateau 00715: a taupe-tinted concrete that warms industrial rooms.
• Mantle 00720: the deepest tone, a warm graphite brown-gray.

Montane, Tundra and Gorge form a cool-to-neutral gray run, while Stalacite, Plateau and Mantle follow the same steps with warmer taupe undertones. Request free samples to see the full 36-inch scale.

Why Choose Precast 36x36

• Concrete look without sealing, grinding or the cold, hard feel of real concrete
• Oversized 36" x 36" squares minimize joint lines
• ExoGuard+® finish on a heavy commercial luxury vinyl tile
• Loose lay format for fast installs and easy single-tile replacement
• Two parallel palettes, cool and warm, in three depths each

Installation Methods

Precast is approved for loose lay. Each tile is laid onto a smooth, prepared subfloor and kept in position by its own mass and snug joints instead of a full adhesive bond. For a concrete look, a straight-stack grid with aligned joints reads most like poured panels, while a half-offset brick layout softens the grid. Because large squares magnify subfloor flaws, flatness and moisture levels should be checked and corrected according to the Precast spec sheet and Shaw's installation guidance before the tile goes down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Precast vinyl tile look like concrete? Yes. Philadelphia Commercial Precast is a concrete-look luxury vinyl tile with mineral-inspired grays and greiges in a 36x36 format, which gives the effect of large concrete panels.

Why choose Precast over polished concrete? Precast vinyl tile gives an industrial concrete look while being softer and warmer underfoot, quieter in open offices, and easy to repair by swapping one tile rather than refinishing a slab.

How is Precast installed? Precast is a loose lay luxury vinyl tile, so it is installed without a full spread of adhesive. Subfloor preparation and moisture testing should follow Shaw's instructions.

Which Precast color is best for an industrial office? Tundra gives the most neutral cement-gray look, Gorge adds contrast in high-traffic lanes, and Plateau or Mantle soften an industrial space with warm undertones. Precast samples are free.

What other large-format loose lay tile is similar to Precast? Alchemist is also a 36x36 loose lay luxury vinyl tile from Philadelphia Commercial, with a neutral palette and a plum accent color, if Precast's concrete look is not the right fit.

Product Specs

• Style: Precast #5M503
• Brand: Philadelphia Commercial (Shaw Industries)
• Type: Luxury Vinyl Tile (Loose Lay)
• Tile Size: 36" x 36"
• Look: Concrete, mineral-inspired
• Construction: Heavy Commercial Luxury Vinyl Tile
• Finish: ExoGuard+®
• Colors: 6
• Installation Methods: Loose Lay
• Minimum Order: 250 sq. ft.
• Complete Specs: View spec sheet
• Warranty: View warranty

Specifier Tips

Pick one temperature family for the whole floor: Montane, Tundra and Gorge pair with black metal and white walls, while Stalacite, Plateau and Mantle suit wood and warm brick. Use Gorge or Mantle as a darker band along service routes and at the foot of stairs. In a coworking space, lay Precast in circulation and kitchens and switch to carpet tile in focus rooms for acoustics.

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