The latest addition to TORLYS Smart Laminate program boasts extra long & wide planks.
TORONTO, ON – October 2023 – TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions, today announced the expansion of the TORLYS Smart Laminate program with the introduction of the Grand View collection.
Grand Viewfeatures a beautiful pressed bevel edge, extra-long and wide planks with EIR textures for an authentic hardwood look. This 10-sku line also offers a waterproof surface backed by TORLYS Surface Flood Guarantee, along with the easy-to-install Unifit® joint to ensure a long lasting, durable, and beautiful installation.
TORLYS Smart Laminates offer the beauty of wood, with the durability of laminate. Designed to stand up to real life and look good doing it, TORLYS Laminates can withstand an active household while being virtually indistinguishable from hardwood – for a fraction of the price.
ABOUT TORLYS
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 35 years and counting.
For further information: Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing & Communications Manager
The summer is around the corner, meaning long days spent at the beach are almost here! If you’re fortunate enough to have a place to unwind, relax, and enjoy the sea breeze, make sure your décor matches the environment. Beachy cushions aside, we can help with the starting point- choosing the best floor for your beach house!
Choosing Floors for a Beach House
There are several factors to consider when choosing floors for your beach house. First and foremost, be sure the material is long-lasting and resistant to moisture. Many people prefer floors with a distressed look that ties in with nautical elements. As an added bonus, these floors also help to conceal the sand/wet feet coming in and out.
Types of Floors Suitable for Beach Houses
TORLYS offers five flooring categories with a variety of colours and styles to suit all tastes. When it comes to create the perfect flooring canvas in your beach house, here’s some of our favourites:
A natural hardwood look with the benefits of a durable laminate.
Want to explore more options?
Use our Room Visualizer by uploading a photo of the room you’re renovating and let our visualizer do the rest! Preview any TORLYS floor in your space without leaving your home.
One Step Closer to Your Perfect Beach House
If you have a few colours in mind, order a sample online or visit your nearest TORLYS Dealer to see it in person. Once you’ve selected your favorite, the sky is the limit. Imagine a light floor colour paired with blue, green, or turquoise décor – you’ll have the ultimate beach house! Enjoy the process, we are here to help!
New product release includes Molina and Classic Plus Laminate lines.
TORONTO, ON – April 2023 – TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions, today announced the expansion of the TORLYS Smart Laminate program with the introduction of the Molina and Classic Plus collections.
New collection!
First up in the latest new innovations from TORLYS is Molina, a new collection of waterproof laminate with extra wide planks, enhanced EIR textures, pressed bevel edges and a colour palette inspired by nature.
New colours!
The Classic Plus collection has been refreshed with 5 rich new colours, resulting in a 10 SKU program, with a colour range curated for builder selections.
TORLYS Smart Laminates offer the beauty of wood, with the durability of laminate. Designed to stand up to real life and look good doing it, TORLYS Laminates can withstand an active household while being virtually indistinguishable from hardwood – for a fraction of the price.
ABOUT TORLYS
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 35 years and counting.
For further information: Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing & Communications Manager
If you are planning to update your building’s flooring, take another look at laminate. We know you might be imagining the laminate with a square tile pattern that looks and feels like plastic. While we remember that too, we also know how it has changed over the years. We urge you to take a second look at laminate, it is not your grandma’s laminate anymore.
TORLYS Avenue is an exceptional, waterproof collection with naturally beautiful designs that is catching the eye of many property management owners. Made in Europe, this eco-conscious option boasts wide planks for a modern yet timeless finish.
Here are some additional reasons why this collection and other TORLYS Smart Laminates are becoming the preferred choice for the property management industry:
Improved Design
Laminate flooring was never out of the picture, and with evolving technological advancements in engineering and manufacturing, we are confident to say that laminate flooring has become increasingly competitive to LVT and hardwood products. Nowadays, you can see indentations and texturing that mimic natural wood grains that exactly match the image layer of the plank, so it looks much more authentic.
Craig Street, Division Manager, Property Management North America at TORLYS, said “TORLYS Smart Laminates resemble real hardwood flooring more closely than ever before. One of the game changers in laminate is our authentic EIR (Embossed in Registered) texture which creates the appearance of wood grain, like real hardwood. This manufacturing evolution intensifies the texture, depth, and appearance of our laminate flooring bringing it one step closer to the appearance of real hardwood.”
Fast & Easy Installation
As the biggest supplier for condominiums in the GTA, TORLYS recognizes the importance of fast and easy installation. Our answer is the Uniclic® joint technology which allows for floors that simply click together, making them quick to install and easy to repair using TORLYS BulldogTMEasy Plank Replacer.
More Economical
Rental properties need flooring that can withstand a lot of wear and tear while being cost effective. The demand for laminate is growing and it’s not just due to the upgraded looks, but also because its economically priced. You’ll pay exceptionally less than luxury vinyl and hardwood flooring and save on installation costs due to the quicker speed of install.
Meaningful Innovation
TORLYS is committed to developing premium floors that reduce environmental impact, without ever sacrificing performance or beauty. All TORLYS Smart Laminates PEFC, NALFA, and Floor Score Certified, and are free of plastic and harmful VOC emissions to help contribute to a healthier home, and the TORLYS Smart Core is contains no less than 70% recycled and fast-growing softwood from managed forests. Additionally, every TORLYS Smart Floor is 100% renewable with TORLYS Bulldog™.
TORLYS Smart Laminates- Avenue Collection
TORLYS Avenue line is gaining in popularity because it offers a variety of colours suitable for different style preferences and is made with an authentic look that more closely resembles to hardwood. It has an AC4 rated wear-layer, four-sided bevel edge and can be installed up to 50’x50’ with no transitions, giving your building a luxurious and a seamless look.
Revolutionary laminate collections feature modern colours with attached pad.
TORONTO, ON – November 2022 – TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions, announced today the launch of the newest laminate introductions from Quick-Step® in Canada, including new colours and a variety of new collections with attached pad.
“We are excited to launch our newest additions to the NatureTEK® Plus line from Quick-Step® into Canada,” said Greg Wiedbusch, Quick-Step® Vice President of Distribution Sales, adding, “NatureTEK Plus offers laminate products with the brand’s best waterproof performance yet. Featuring WetProtect® technology for lifetime waterproof protection for surface and subfloor, NatureTEK Plus will provide TORLYS’ customers with the right kind of waterproof.”
New to the Canadian laminate market are Quick-Step®’s Pedestia, Tilleto, Nesprima, and Vestia collections, while Colossia has added new modern colours to its existing spread. Re-instated back into the fold is the Styleo and Reclaime lines as well, for a widened selection for consumers.
Featuring the beauty of hardwood, enhanced scratch performance and fade resistance, every Quick-Step® NatureTEK collection is backed by a lifetime waterproof warranty thanks to WetProtect® and GenuEdge™ TEKnology, which enables the surface design and colour to ‘roll over’ the edge for the most realistic looking planks.
ABOUT TORLYS
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS is a global flooring company that specializes in providing beautiful, responsible flooring solutions. TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 35 years and counting.
For further info, contact: Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing & Communications Manager
TORLYS knows that there’s nothing quite like the feeling you get in the middle of the summer! Whether it’s at a BBQ or by the beach, it’s time to embrace the summery mood. Colour has a known affect on human behaviours and moods, so it’s important to consider what shades and tones you’re incorporating in your space. If you’re looking for ways to incorporate that summer feeling into your home décor, look no further!
Pops of Colour
There’s nothing more summertime than bright, happy colours. Whether you prefer pastel shades or tend to gravitate towards neon, colour is the easiest way to brighten up your space.
Paint
Adding an accent wall or splashing out on an entire room is an instant way to refresh your space. The colourful paint colours can be outrageous and high impact, but even muted, pastel shades will add a pop to the room you’ve painted. Think about perhaps incorporating a light terracotta or yellow into your space to add a warm, sunny hue to a space.
Try out TORLYS Room Visualizer to test out different paint colours in a variety of scenes paired with our flooring selections.
Décor
Pillows: If you aren’t ready to incorporate colour via paint, seasonal décor for the summer is the easiest way to change the feeling in your space. Throw pillows in brighter shades instantly change a neutral couch to feel summery. Plus, you can incorporate patterned pillows like florals to bring some of the outside-in.
Art: Rather than changing a wall colour up, you might consider switching up what is on your walls instead. Incorporating art that uses bright, sunny colours or depicts the scene of a beach or a pool will remind you exactly what season we’re in!
Light Floors:
Perhaps you are looking to make a more permanent change to your space in order to add a brighter, happy feeling. Light floors open rooms up to make them feel bigger and brighter, creating a contemporary, artistic style to a home. If you’re looking for more tips on how to style light flooring, check out our previous blog here.
TORLYS has many light flooring options across the categories of our flooring. Use our Product Filter to sort TORLYS flooring by “Light” colours. Plus, we’ve highlighted a few options for you below.
EverestXP Hardwood
TORLYS EverestXP offers better performance, smarter design and is more sustainable than conventional hardwood. This 100% natural, eco-engineered line is available in multiple species in wider, longer, and cleaner grade planks to create endless design possibilities.
Worry less about what life throws at you. TORLYS Smart Floors Laminate’s exceptionally durable material is designed to withstand an active household while being virtually indistinguishable from hardwood.
Luxury vinyl flooring perfect for your modern home. Our precision-crafted luxury vinyl floors are waterproof, warm, quiet, and easy to maintain.
Vinyl Light Flooring Options:
TORLYS EverWood Elite in Waverley
TORLYS RigidTile Firm Designer in Carrara
TORLYS RigidWood Firm Premier in Dakota
Explore all of TORLYS flooring options on our website. Once you’ve decided on your favourite TORLYS floors, order samples from our website to see the floors up close and visit your local TORLYS dealer to get started on your renovation!
With these changes in mind, the feeling you get at this time of year doesn’t need to be limited to one season – summer can last all year long if you incorporate it into your home décor!
New water-resistant laminate features all over texturing.
TORONTO, ON – April 2022 – TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions, announced today the expansion of the Marquee Floors by TORLYS laminate program with the launch of the first water resistant laminate; Ocean.
This new collection features natural all-over texturing and a contemporary, on-trend colour pallet. The 2mm attached pad provides additional comfort and sound insulation as well as easier and faster installation. The AC4 wear layer ensures long-lasting performance in both residential and commercial settings.
In addition to this new collection, the Marquee Laminate collection, Shore, will now feature all over texturing on all SKUs as well as the new 1clic2go pure drop lock system. The same stunning colour palette continues to be available. Explore more on Marquee Floors by TORLYS laminate offerings HERE.
ABOUT TORLYS
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS is a global flooring company that specializes in providing beautiful, responsible flooring solutions. TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders and property managers, using the latest technologies for 34 years and counting.
For further information, contact:
Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing & Promotions Manager
Dark floors create a dramatic, chic look throughout a home when they’re styled correctly. When done wrong, dark floors can make a room feel claustrophobic, heavy, and sometimes even dated. Choosing the right furniture, paint, and accents to go along with dark floors is essential to achieve the right overall look and feel in your home.
Furniture
Furniture pieces should typically be a few shades lighter than dark floors. To create a harmonized look, choose furniture that has the same overall undertone. Lighter matching furniture will create a sense of openness while complementing the look of the dark floors. Pale wood can also add visual contrast to break up your space.
If you’re not looking for any contrast and want a cohesive, elegant look throughout your house, choose furniture that matches the colour of your floors. For instance, if you decide on upholstered chairs, find some with wooden legs that match the colour of your floors and then freshen things up with a lighter fabric.
Choosing to mix and match your furniture is also an option. A dark dining room table with light chairs gives the best of both worlds, without distracting from the beauty of your dark floors. If you do mix and match, keep in mind that light furniture will stand out the most. Ensure that the lighter furniture pieces you choose are your favourite ones.
Walls
TORLYS Smart Floors Leather Tile in Novara Black
The standard design rule is dark floors, light walls. White or off-white paint will open up your room and give your dark floor a lift. You can maximize your white space by making your trims and mouldings thicker, allowing you to paint your walls a darker hue without losing any brightness.
Consider the furniture you own or plan on purchasing when deciding on your paint colour. If your furniture is already colourful, stick to neutral wall colours to avoid any clashing. For white furntire, paint your walls or an accent wall a bold colour, such as a bright green. Delicate touches from light hues like light blue or lavender can complement dark flooring and are a more subtle way to add some colour.
Accessories and Accents
A rug can add some colour and style to your space. It can act like a piece of art or centerpiece for your space. We recommend choosing the contrast between your rug and floors depending on how much you want your rug to pop from the rest of the room. If you need to brighten up a room, choose a light rug.
Leather, velvet and steel accents can complement a dark floor and give an area a soft, muddy or masculine feel. For window treatments, keep them light and translucent— allow as much natural light in a room with a dark floor to make it feel spacious. And in the kitchen, white cabinetry and countertops will make the room feel airy.
Brighten up your home with leafy plants and flowers. Put a vase of bright flowers on your kitchen counter or in the middle of your dining room table and your room will automatically gain some life.
Make sure to design to your space properly when you have dark floors to avoid a claustrophobic, dated look. With the right furniture, paint colours and accents, you can create a beautiful, modern space with dark floors.
TORLYS Dark Flooring Options
TORLYS CorkWood XP Designer in Eaglecrest Oak
Are you interested in adding dark floors to your home? TORLYS has a wide selection of dark flooring for a bold look to achieve the best style for your home.
Use our Product Filter to see a complete list of TORLYS floors categorized as Dark. Plus, use our Room Visualizer tool to explore what floors filtered by colour look like in a variety of scenes!
Visit a local TORLYS dealer near you for more information about our collections.
Summer is here which means we’re spending more days at the cottage. With less travel happening, the warm weather months may have you thinking about getting your cottage ready for a summery staycation! Whether you have a traditional cottage or a beach house, TORLYS has the design trends to brighten up the look of your second home. Below are some tips for creating a beautiful and comfortable cottage this summer.
Keep Paint Colours Light and Airy
Regardless of whether you have a vintage, rustic, or modern design style, the choice in paint colour will set the tone for your cottage. The goal is to keep the space light and airy by choosing paint colours that are simple and have a neutral base, inviting as much light into the room as possible.
It can be difficult to select your paint with so many colour options available. Make this decision simple – paint everything in an all-white palette! Picking the ideal white for your summer home can be influenced by its surroundings. Consider the flooring, furniture, and any additional accessories you already have in your space. To help guide you in making the right decision, see how designers choose the best white paint colours to give your cottage an uplifting, easygoing feeling.
The best way to achieve a cozy cottage look is through accessorizing with your favourite décor items. Lighting is essential to set the mood for a space. By layering different types of lighting – general, task, focal, or decorative – it can create the ultimate cozy room.
Décor with pops of colour in a complementary palette can add character to your space. Incorporate colour through accessories like books, flowers, graphic paintings, vibrant dishes, or cushions. Adding lots of these accessories in varying colours makes the space shabby chic. Or you can opt for a more muted colour story with simple additions for a cleaner look.
Cottage Flooring Options
TORLYS offers a wide range of flooring options that meets the unique demands of cottage living. We have a few recommendations that will perform well and look great in your cottage.
TORLYS Smart Floors Laminate Reclaime in Wilson Oak
Laminate: TORLYS Smart Floors Laminate’s collections exceptionally durable material is designed to withstand an active household while being virtually indistinguishable from hardwood – for a fraction of the price. No matter what you get up to at the cottage, worry less with laminate. Plus, select TORLYS Smart Floors Laminate collections are waterproof!
Hardwood: The brilliant look of TORLYS Smart Floors Hardwood is matched by its intelligent design. A new TORLYS Hardwood floor captures the beauty of natural wood and is gap, cup and dent resistant.
Cork/CorkWood: TORLYS Smart Cork and CorkWood™floors really do have it all. They look and feel great, plus they’re a renewable resource, making them an ideal choice for your second property!
Visualize your Cottage
Having trouble imagining what your cottage design will look like with new flooring and décor? Try TORLYS Room Visualizer, which provides a close estimation of what the flooring will look like once installed in a variety of room scenes, including your own cottage! This let’s you preview your favourite floors with your colour palette to to get a sense of how your space will look once it’s all put together.
No matter what you decide, the accessories along with the painted walls, new décor, and TORLYS floors will create a perfectly balanced cottage space for you to enjoy this summer!
Stunning range of fresh, on-trend colours featured in this 12mm laminate lineup.
TORONTO, ON – November 2020 – TORLYS, a global flooring company known for bringing innovative flooring solutions to market, announced today the expansion of the Marquee Laminate Program with the Shore Collection, highlighting 8 new on-trend colours; many of which have an embossed texture (EIR) to give the floor a natural look and feel.
Designed with luxury in mind, the impressive wide planks in Shore lineup will make a statement in any room. Made in the USA, the Shore Collection has a 4-sided bevel edge, AC4 wear rating and includes TORLYS SureLock installation system for easy click-lock installation.
Marquee Shore Collection is backed by a 25-Year limited wear, stain and fade warranty along with a lifetime structural and joint integrity warranty. See this premium quality and natural looking collection HERE along with its product specifications.
ABOUT TORLYS
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS is a global flooring company that specializes in providing beautiful, responsible flooring solutions. TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 32 years and counting.
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TORONTO, ON – October 2023 – TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions, today announced the expansion of the TORLYS Smart Laminate program with the introduction of the Grand View collection.
