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For interior designers, space planners, and home decorators, the perennial challenge is finding a surface material that balances the authentic warmth of organic visuals with the rigorous demands of modern living. Tmbr® Flooring has addressed this dichotomy with its Rigid Core line, specifically the Yosemite Collection. By merging high-fidelity wood visuals with advanced waterproof engineering, Tmbr® offers a specification solution that aligns with current trends in biophilic design while satisfying strict facility management requirements.
Tmbr® Flooring distinguishes itself in the saturated luxury vinyl market through a brand ethos deeply connected to the American wilderness. The company's mission is to "bring the outdoors in," a concept that resonates strongly with the principles of biophilic design—the practice of connecting occupants to the natural environment through direct and indirect nature. For the ASID professional, Tmbr® provides a tool to introduce natural textures and calming, wood-look aesthetics into spaces where real hardwood might be impractical due to moisture or temperature fluctuations.
The core of Tmbr®'s rigid offering is the Yosemite Collection. Designed with the holistic home in mind, this collection features planks measuring 7.87 inches wide by 60 inches long. These generous dimensions are critical for designers aiming to reduce visual clutter and create a sense of expansiveness in open-concept layouts.
The collection offers 12 distinct colorways, such as Big Horn, North Platte, and Catskill. Each SKU is crafted with high-definition printing and embossed-in-register textures that mimic the graining and character of natural timber. This attention to detail allows designers to specify Tmbr® in high-visibility areas, confident that the tactile experience matches the visual appeal.
Beyond aesthetics, Tmbr® Rigid Core is defined by its proprietary engineering. Understanding the technical specifications is essential for ensuring the longevity of your design projects.
Tmbr® utilizes Clearwater™ Technology, a feature ensuring the flooring is 100% waterproof. This capability allows designers to maintain visual continuity throughout a project, running the same flooring from a living room directly into wet zones like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms without transition strips or material changes.
The planks are constructed with a Stone Polymer Composite (SPC) core, also known as High-Density Polymer Composite (HDPC). This dense, rigid core eliminates air pockets, resulting in superior impact resistance and dimensional stability. Unlike traditional WPC (Wood Polymer Composite), Tmbr® Rigid Core is "Sunlight Friendly," maintaining its structural integrity in temperatures up to 200°F. This makes it a premier choice for sunrooms, three-season rooms, and spaces with floor-to-ceiling glazing where thermal expansion is a common failure point for lesser vinyl products.
For high-traffic residential or light commercial applications, durability is paramount. The Yosemite Collection features a 20 mil (0.5mm) wear layer topped with a low-gloss Urethane finish. This heavy-duty surface protects against scuffs, micro-scratches, and stain absorption, preserving the designer's vision against the wear and tear of active families and pets.
Modern design is sustainable design. Specifying Tmbr® allows professionals to meet ethical standards and client expectations regarding environmental stewardship.
The versatility of Tmbr® Rigid Core is best illustrated by its wide range of applications. A notable collaboration involves the Bolt Farm Treehouse, where influencers Seth and Tori Bolt utilized Tmbr® products to achieve a high-end, rustic aesthetic that could withstand the demands of a luxury rental environment. Designers can replicate this success in:
For the space planner, ease of installation affects project timelines. Tmbr® features the i4F locking system, a drop-lock mechanism that facilitates rapid, floating installation. The rigid core construction also allows the flooring to bridge minor subfloor imperfections, often reducing prep time compared to glue-down LVT.
Tmbr® Rigid Core Flooring offers the interior design community a product that refuses to compromise. It delivers the coveted aesthetic of natural hardwood with the technical superiority of waterproof SPC. By specifying Tmbr®, designers are not only choosing a durable, high-performance foundation for their interiors but are also supporting global reforestation through the Arbor Day Foundation.
Experience the Texture and Tone
To truly appreciate the realism of the Yosemite Collection, we encourage design professionals to request physical samples for their material libraries. Visit the Tmbr® Flooring website to view the full catalog and locate a distributor for your next project.
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