Atlanta—A new soft surface category has been unveiled by Invista, TacFast Systems International and Beaulieu Canada. The new product, Vizani floors featuring Stainmaster carpet mosaics, is touted as offering consumers the industry’s most versatile floor covering in an unparalleled number of colors, collections and patterns. “Vizani floors featuring Stainmaster carpet mosaics is a new extension of the Stainmaster brand in 2004,” said Steve Griffith, vice president of residential flooring for Invista. “This product demonstrates the versatility of Stainmaster carpet and its position as the industry’s top choice for performance, durability and styling.”

Over the past 15 years, TacFast Systems International developed the new Vizani floor category comprising the Vizani foundation and carpet mosaics. The patented interlocking hook plates, discs and carpet mosaics can be installed over any existing finished and unfinished surface, and allow for repeated changes of the Stainmaster carpet mosaics, noted TacFast’s marketing manager, Lisa Pellegrini. The carpet in a Vizani floor is Stainmaster broadloom manufactured by Beaulieu Canada. It is available in more than 60 colors and shapes to allow for a multitude of pattern configurations. Vizani floors take the best qualities of “hardwood, stone, ceramic, marble and carpet—and elevate them to a new level,” she said. “the result is a specially patented, savvy modular flooring, which combines classic wood and tile-like patterns with the ultimate in texture, warmth and comfort.

Vizani makes it easy to achieve the exact look and feel you want in any room, for many years to come. “Available in a multitude of precision-cut, plush designs, borders, medallions, inserts and colors, Vizani replicates classic stone and hardwood patterns with a warmth and soft touch that is every bit as refined,” added Pellegrini. “Vizani also offers many practical advantages with its inherent modular and superior fastening system. And, because the carpet mosaics used in Vizani floors are Stainmaster, they resist spills and soil. If they become blemished, they can be easily cleaned. In fact, they can be removed, cleaned and replaced allowing your Vizani floor to stay beautiful year after year. It’s that simple.”

Vizani is a specially patented product and system that is suitable for all residential and commercial environments, she noted. “The Vizani foundation is built of a series of interlocking hook plates and discs with a cushion layer, creating a durable, yet comfortable foundation that is designed to last. This allows for repeated changes of the carpet mosaics to reflect new styles and transform the home.” The Vizani foundation can be floated into place over unfinished surfaces, such as concrete or plywood, or on top of hardwood, ceramic, marble or other finished flooring. Every piece of the Vizani foundation comes complete with specially designed, industrial-strength “hooks” built right into the foundation, which affix to the “loops” on the back of every Vizani carpet mosaic.

“A major breakthrough in home flooring,” said Pellegrini, “this unique and semi-permanent fastening system keeps your Vizani carpet mosaics secure yet allows for easy removal and reinstallation at any time. No longer will you be faced with messy and inconvenient glue, tack strip or cement installations. Installation by an authorized Vizani technician is quick, neat and trouble-free.” “The partnership of TacFast International with Invista and Beaulieu Canada demonstrates that when companies work together to bring something to market, they can give consumers the highest quality, most innovative products,” said Joe Pacione, president of TacFast Systems International. “As a result of this partnership,” he added, “our companies can now offer consumers an entirely new category of soft flooring with unprecedented features and benefits which uniquely address the consumer’s lifestyle desires.”

“Vizani, uniquely engineered for today’s living with unlimited design possibilities is, by far, the most revolutionary and innovative carpet product to ever be introduced to the residential floor covering market,” said Francois Bedard, president of Beaulieu Canada. “Beaulieu Canada is excited to be the exclusive North American manufacturer and distributor of Vizani floors featuring Stainmaster carpet mosaics.” Vizani floors featuring Stainmaster carpet mosaics are currently available in select test markets. The product will launch nationwide in June 2004. For more information on Vizani floors featuring Stainmaster carpet mosaics, call 905/886-0785. —Louis Iannaco