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ALTERNA™ & ALTERNA RESERVE ENGINEERED STONE FLOORING

Product catalog summary
Introduction to Alterna™ Engineered Stone Flooring
Alterna™ and Alterna Reserve provide an innovative alternative to natural stone and ceramic tiles, offering beauty, durability, and comfort. These tiles are warmer and more comfortable underfoot, suitable for any room.

Design and Customization
Alterna tiles offer a variety of natural stone designs and color palettes, allowing for personalization with patterns like herringbone and diamond. They can be mixed in sizes and shapes for unique designs.

Alterna Reserve Collection
This collection features high-end designs with slate, quartz, marble, and travertine, offering dramatic variation and 32 unique tiles per design to minimize repetition.

Product Specifications
Available sizes include 16" x 16", 12" x 12", 12" x 24", 8" x 16", and 8" x 8". The tiles replicate the detail and texture of natural stone.

Installation and Maintenance
Suitable for high-moisture areas, Alterna tiles can be installed over minor subfloor irregularities and require less installation time than ceramic tiles. They feature an easy-to-clean surface and stain-resistant grout.

Durability and Comfort
Engineered stone construction ensures durability against heavy traffic, kids, and pets. The tiles provide a warm, comfortable surface that absorbs sound.

Warranty and Manufacturing
Alterna offers a Lifetime Limited Residential Warranty and a 5-Year Limited Light Commercial Warranty. Manufactured in Illinois with over 90% domestic content.

Conclusion
Alterna™ flooring combines beauty, comfort, and durability, suitable for various applications including decorative wall installations.
Specifications and Recommendations
Alterna tiles are suitable for backsplashes and accent walls but not for shower walls or areas exposed to continuous saturation or high temperatures. Various sizes and patterns allow for personalized design.

Pattern Installation
Calculate room square footage and add a 10% overage for unique patterns. Use guides for tile size percentages in patterns like Staggered Brick and Herringbone.

Border Installations
Calculate room perimeter and add a 5% overage. Use guides for tile size percentages in borders like Continuous and Alternating Borders.

Grout Selection
Armstrong S-693 Pre-mixed Sanded Acrylic Grout is recommended for its stain resistance. Grout color can match or contrast with tiles, with spacing options of 1/16˝, 1/8˝, or 1/4˝.

Warranty and Specifications
Alterna tiles come with a Lifetime Limited Residential Warranty and a 5-Year Limited Light Commercial Warranty. Tile sizes include 16˝ x 16˝, 12˝ x 12˝, 12˝ x 24˝, 8˝ x 16˝, and 8˝ x 8˝.

Installation and Care
Use Armstrong S-288 for floor installation and appropriate wall adhesive for walls. The flooring is durable, slip-resistant, and ideal for high-moisture areas. Use Once ’n Done® for maintenance.

Environmental Certification
Alterna flooring is FloorScore™ certified, ensuring low emissions and no adverse effects on indoor air quality.

Additional Information
Visit Armstrong's website or consult the warranty brochure for more details.
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ALTERNA™ & ALTERNA RESERVE ENGINEERED STONE FLOORING-1

ALTERNA™ & ALTERNA RESERVE ENGINEERED STONE FLOORING

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ALTERNA™ Whispered Essence™ & Regency Essence™ D7176, D7175 Hint of Gray Grout: K11 Silver Cloud Pattern: Herringb

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The Perfect Alternative. Alterna™ engineered stone tile flooring is the innovative alternative to natural stone and ceramic tile. Like stone and ceramic, it is incredibly beautiful and durable. But a comfortable surface makes Alterna tiles warmer to the touch, kinder to your feet, and easier to care for in any room of your home.

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Express yourself with Alterna ™ Alterna tiles represents a beautiful variety of natural stone designs and color palettes. Light or dark, warm or cool, subtle or striking, the choice is yours. Beyond color and style, patterns add a whole new dimension of personalization. Install square tiles in a diamond pattern. Use rectangular tiles in a herringbone design. Mix sizes and shapes to create windmills and borders. These patterns and more are outlined on page 48. Use the rooms featured here to inspire your imagination. And rest assured that no matter what look you choose, Alterna engineered stone...

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ALTERNA™ RESERVE Allegheny Slate™ D4332, D5332, D6332 Copper Mountain Grout: D4 Mushroom Pattern: 3-Way Opus Armstrong® Alterna™ & Alterna Reserve

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ALTERNA™ RESERVE Athenian Travertine™ D2340, D7340 Honey Onyx Grout: L12 Corn Silk Pattern: Random Coursed 4 | Armstrong® Alterna™ & Alterna Res

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ALTERNA™ RESERVE An exclusive selection of high-end slate, quartz, marble and travertine flooring designs that achieve stunning realism through dramatic tile-to-tile variation. Each design features 32 unique tiles, minimizing repetition and creating a natural look. Select collections are available in multiple shapes and sizes, opening the door to a world of creative pattern possibilities. ALTERNA™ RESERVE Rossini Marble™ D4380 Gray Mist Grout: B2 Smoke

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ALTERNA™ RESERVE Allegheny Slate™ Vivid coloration and bold movement capture the essence of an untamed wilderness. Italian Earth Bronze Aqe B2 Smoke L12 Corn Silk Copper Mountain Suggested grout color shown under swatch. For more grout recommendations and selection tips, see page 50. 6 | Armstrong® Alterna™ & Alterna Reserve FOR A TRULY HIGH-END CUSTOM STONE LOOK, CONSIDER THIS CLASSIC THREE-WAY OPUS PATTERN. FOR MORE PATTERN POSSIBILITIES, SEE PAGE 48.

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ALTERNA™ RESERVE Allegheny Slate™ D4330, D5330, D6330 Italian Earth Grout: B2 Smoke Pattern: 3-Way Opu

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ALTERNA™ RESERVE Athenian Travertine™ The luminescence of embedded onyx accents the warm browns, creams and rusts of Scabos travertine. Provincial Bisque Honey Onyx AVAILABLE SIZES 8 | Armstrong® Alterna™ & Alterna Reserve Honey Onyx Suggested grout color shown under swatch. For more grout recommendations and selection tips, see page 50. Provincial Bisque

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™ ALTERNA™ RESERVE ™ Athenian Travertine™ D2340, D7340 Honey Onyx Grout: L12 Corn Silk Pattern: Random Co

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ALTERNA™ RESERVE Rossini Marble™ The graceful veining of a classic marble features cool gray tones underscored with a hint of warm beige. Gray Mist AVAILABLE SIZES Gray Mist DESIGN TIP PAIR ELEGANT MARBLE WITH A COOL COLOR SCHEME FOR A LUXURIOUS SPA-INSPIRED RETREAT. Suggested grout color shown under swatch. For more grout recommendations and selection tips, see page 50. 10 | Armstrong® Alterna™ & Alterna R

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ALTERNA™ RESERVE Rossini Marble™ D4380 Gray Mist Grout: B2 Smok

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ALTERNA™ RESERVE Classico Travertine™ The delicate veining of this classic travertine introduces a refined character to your home. Blue Mist/Beige Cameo Brown/Gray AVAILABLE SIZES Blue Mist/Beige Suggested grout color shown under swatch. For more grout recommendations and selection tips, see page 50. 12 | Armstrong® Alterna™ & Alterna Reserve Cameo Brown/Gray

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ALTERNA™ RESERVE lassico Travertine™

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ALTERNA™ RESERVE Cuarzo™ Inspired by beautiful quartz stone, this design offers color and texture variation with an added glimmer of crystallized veining. Pearl Gray Multi Glaze AVAILABLE SIZES Pearl Gray Suggested grout color shown under swatch. For more grout recommendations and selection tips, see page 50. 14 | Armstrong® Alterna™ & Alterna Reserve Multi Glaze

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ALTERNA™ RESERVE Cuarzo™ D4303 Multi Glaze Grout: C3 Sandalwood Pattern: Diamon

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ALTERNA™ RESERVE Moselle Valley™ This rustic slate design offers a unique weathered look with a gorgeous blend of organic colors and clefts. Forest Green/Copper Suggested grout color shown under swatch. For more grout recommendations and selection tips, see page 50. 16 | Armstrong® Alterna™ & Alterna Reserve

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ALTERNA™ RESERVE Moselle Valley™ D4324 Forest Green/Copper Grout: D4 Mushroo

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ALTERNA™ Enchanted Forest™ D7197 Night Owl Grout: H8 Shale Pattern: Staggered Brick 18 | Armstrong® Alterna™ & Alterna Res

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ALTERNA™ A timeless selection of cool contemporary and unbelievably authentic slate, marble, terracotta and travertine flooring designs with subtle tile-to-tile variation for a refined floor. Each design features 16 unique tiles, minimizing repetition and creating a natural look. Select collections are available in multiple shapes and sizes, enabling you to explore the creative possibilities of patterns. ALTERNA™ Artisan Forge™ D4194 Golden Glaze Grout: E5 Gypsum Pattern: Diamond

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ALTERNA™ Artisan Forge™ The rustic look of metal that has been softly weathered by the elements. Silver Shimmer Golden Glaze Polished Pewter AVAILABLE SIZES Silver Shimmer Golden Glaze Polished Pewter Suggested grout color shown under swatch. For more grout recommendations and selection tips, see page 50. 20 | Armstrong® Alterna™ & Alterna

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ALTERNA™ Artisan Forge™ D4194 Golden Glaze Grout: E5 Gypsum Pattern: Diamon

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