Philadelphia Commercial Prelude Broadloom Carpet 12 ft – 54990

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Philadelphia Commercial Prelude 12 ft Low-Profile Loop Commercial Broadloom Carpet

Philadelphia Commercial Prelude (style #54990) is a 12 ft commercial broadloom carpet with a tight, low-profile loop construction and a performance backing, giving a clean, tailored look for busy offices, corridors and public spaces. Its 12 colors stay deliberately restrained: light greiges, warm taupes, mid grays and one blue-slate, all calm enough to sit under almost any furniture package. Prelude is made in the USA and is a sensible base carpet when the design focus belongs to walls, lighting or furniture rather than the floor.

Best for: General office floors, government and municipal buildings, library stacks, college administration buildings and conference centers.

Colors

• Preliminary 00200: light warm greige, the palest of the twelve.
• Overture 00204: mid taupe with a quiet, earthy tone.
• Herald 00206: sandy tan-taupe that warms north-facing rooms.
• Preface 00406: dark slate with a blue lean, the only cool accent.
• Precursor 00500: a light stone gray with a little beige in it.
• Forerunner 00501: soft mid gray with warm undertones.
• Harbinger 00505: medium-dark warm gray for workstations.
• Preamble 00508: dusky taupe-gray for heavier-use rooms.
• Presage 00510: flat neutral gray-charcoal.
• Lead In 00700: light brown-taupe that pairs with maple.
• Indicator 00704: medium mushroom brown.
• Voluntary 00706: the deepest brown of the set.

Twelve calm neutrals sorted into tan (002xx), gray (005xx) and brown (007xx) groups, with Preface as the single blue. Request samples to test them under your lighting.

Why Choose Prelude 12 ft

• Tight, low-profile loop construction for a tailored surface
• Performance backing for hard-working commercial spaces
• 12 restrained colors that support rather than compete with the interior
• 12 ft broadloom format
• Manufactured in the USA

Installation

Prelude is supplied on 12 ft rolls. Low-profile loop broadloom shows seams more readily if the rolls are not trimmed and joined carefully, so ask for an experienced commercial installer and keep seams out of sightlines from entry doors and windows. Floor preparation and adhesive should follow the manufacturer's spec sheet and installation instructions for Prelude.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of construction is Prelude? Prelude is a loop-pile commercial broadloom with a tight, low-profile construction and performance backing, which gives it a clean, tailored appearance.

Is low-profile loop carpet good for rolling chairs? A tight, low-profile loop like Philadelphia Commercial Prelude offers a firmer surface than plush carpet, which helps chairs and carts roll. Chair mats are still a good idea at heavily used desks.

What colors does Prelude come in? Prelude comes in 12 neutrals: light greiges and tans, a range of warm grays, three browns and one blue-slate called Preface.

Should I use broadloom or carpet tile for a large office floor? Broadloom such as Prelude gives a continuous look and is efficient for open floors installed before furniture. Carpet tile is easier when an office stays occupied or when individual pieces may need replacing.

How do I buy Prelude broadloom? Prelude pricing is quoted per project, and a Prelude order must be at least 250 sq ft. Phone 1-888-976-8166 to talk through Prelude colors and have free samples mailed.

Product Specs

• Style: Prelude #54990
• Brand: Philadelphia Commercial (Shaw Industries)
• Type: Broadloom
• Width: 12 ft
• Look: Tight, low-profile loop
• Backing: Performance backing
• Colors: 12
• Made In: USA
• Minimum Order: 250 sq. ft.
• Complete Specs: View spec sheet
• Sustainability: View sustainability document

Specifier Tips

For a municipal or office building, use Harbinger or Presage across open work areas and Preliminary or Precursor in conference rooms with good daylight. Preface works as an accent for a boardroom or a library reading area. Because Prelude is low-profile, it transitions cleanly to luxury vinyl or rubber in break rooms with only a slim reducer strip.

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