Philadelphia Commercial Ripple Effect Carpet Tile 24x24" – J0116

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Philadelphia Commercial Ripple Effect 24x24 Commercial Nylon Carpet Tile

Philadelphia Commercial Ripple Effect (style #J0116) is a 24x24 commercial nylon carpet tile, all Eco Solution Q® fiber over a performance backing, produced in America for everyday commercial wear. It shares its color line with Chain Reaction, so the two styles can be specified together. Ripple Effect is offered in 12 colors with playful names like Rumor Mill, Falling Domino and Laughs & Yawns, and the palette is more varied than many basic tiles: light sandy taupes and pebble gray, mid grays, a deep navy-charcoal and a dark oxblood.

Best for: Offices, hotel guest rooms, student housing and residence halls, lobbies, property management offices and multifamily corridors.

Colors

• Compound Interest 00100: warm sandy taupe for brighter rooms.
• Pay It Forward 00101: latte-colored taupe, a little cooler than Compound Interest.
• Echo 00201: caramel tan, the warmest of the light colors.
• Stone's Throw 00301: dark olive-gray with an earthy feel.
• Random Kindness 00302: charcoal with brown warmth.
• Melt Down 00402: deep navy-charcoal, the cool dark choice.
• Laughs & Yawns 00501: soft graphite gray.
• Word of Mouth 00504: dark, neutral charcoal.
• Rumor Mill 00505: medium gray with a slightly cool cast.
• Falling Domino 00506: light pebble gray, the lightest cool option.
• Sequence 00703: greige tinted with walnut brown.
• Spam 00801: dark oxblood brown with a burgundy hint.

Light taupes and pebble grays sit at one end, deep navy, charcoal and oxblood at the other. Order free samples of a light and a dark shade to compare.

Why Choose Ripple Effect 24x24

• 24x24 commercial carpet tile built for daily wear
• Hard-wearing Eco Solution Q® nylon face, performance backing underneath
• Shares a color line with Chain Reaction
• Made in the USA
• 12 colors from sandy taupe to navy and oxblood

Installation Methods

The manufacturer's page indicates two installation methods for Ripple Effect and names Quarter Turn. In a Quarter Turn layout, every other tile is rotated so the pile direction alternates, which creates a gentle checkerboard and helps hide seams in hotel rooms and offices. Check the spec sheet to confirm the second approved method before planning a different layout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ripple Effect carpet tile good for hotel rooms? Ripple Effect suits hotel guest rooms because it is a 24x24 nylon carpet tile on a performance backing, which installs in sections and lets housekeeping replace a single stained tile rather than a whole room of carpet.

What style coordinates with Ripple Effect? Ripple Effect shares its color line with Chain Reaction, another 24x24 Philadelphia Commercial carpet tile, so the two can be combined in one project.

How should Ripple Effect be installed? Quarter Turn is the installation method named for Ripple Effect, where each tile is turned 90 degrees from the next. The manufacturer lists two methods in total, so confirm the second one on the spec sheet.

Does Ripple Effect come in light colors? Yes. Falling Domino 00506, Compound Interest 00100, Pay It Forward 00101 and Echo 00201 are the lighter Ripple Effect colors, ranging from pebble gray to caramel tan.

Is Ripple Effect made in the USA? Yes. Philadelphia Commercial manufactures Ripple Effect domestically, using Eco Solution Q nylon for the entire face.

Product Specs

• Style: Ripple Effect #J0116
• Brand: Philadelphia Commercial (Shaw Industries)
• Type: Carpet Tile
• Size: 24" x 24"
• Fiber: 100% Eco Solution Q® Nylon
• Backing: Performance backing
• Colors: 12
• Installation Methods: Quarter Turn (2 methods listed; see spec sheet)
• Made In: USA
• Minimum Order: 250 sq. ft.
• Complete Specs: View spec sheet
• Warranty: View warranty

Specifier Tips

For student housing and multifamily corridors, use Word of Mouth or Random Kindness in the hallway and a lighter Pay It Forward or Falling Domino inside units or study rooms. Sequence and Spam work as warm accents near elevator lobbies. If the project also includes Chain Reaction, keep the same color across both styles and let the change in pattern define zones.

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