It’s all about the Base, Cove Base that is!

It’s all about the Base, Cove Base that is!

When it comes to creating a professional, finished look in any commercial or residential space, Cove Base is one of those essential details that often goes unnoticed—until it’s missing. At Flooring Materials Plus, we proudly offer Tarkett’s Johnsonite Traditional Duracove Thermoplastic Rubber Wall Base, a premium wall base solution that perfectly balances durability, design, and value.

Whether you’re working on a healthcare facility, retail space, office, or multi-family project, Tarkett’s 

Duracove line delivers exceptional resilience and easy maintenance, making it a top choice for flooring professionals across Houston and beyond.


🔹 What is a Cove Base?

Cove base—sometimes called wall base or base molding—serves both a protective and decorative purpose. It bridges the joint between the floor and wall, shielding walls from damage caused by foot traffic, cleaning equipment, and moisture.
In commercial settings, cove base not only enhances appearance but also ensures a seamless transition that meets building codes and design standards.


🔹 Why Choose Tarkett Johnsonite Duracove?

Tarkett is one of the most trusted names in flooring accessories, and the Johnsonite Duracove

Thermoplastic Rubber Base (Type TP) stands out for its flexibility, ease of installation, and extensive color palette.

Key Features:

  • Made of Thermoplastic Rubber (TP) — combining rubber’s flexibility with vinyl’s resilience

  • 1/8" (3.17mm) thickness, meeting ASTM F-1861 standards for wall base performance

  • Available in multiple heights: 2-1/2", 4", 4-1/2", and 6"

  • Offered in toe (coved) and toeless (straight) profiles

  • Supplied in 120-foot coils for seamless installation

  • Over 100 color options to coordinate with any flooring system

  • Excellent resistance to scuffs, chemicals, and abrasions

  • Fire-rated and compliant for commercial use

At Flooring Materials Plus, we stock and source the full range of Tarkett accessories—including cove base, stair treads, and transitions—to ensure your flooring projects achieve that professional-grade finish.


🎨 Available Duracove Colors and SKU Numbers

Tarkett offers one of the broadest color selections in the industry, allowing designers and contractors to match any style—from neutral tones to bold statement colors.

Here’s the complete list of Johnsonite Duracove Thermoplastic Rubber Wall Base colors and their corresponding SKU codes:

Color Name

SKU

Color Name

SKU

Almond

34

  Antique White

194

Bedrock

TA6

  Beige

49

Black

40

  Black Pearl

82

Blue Intensity

TH2

  Blue Jeans

84

Blue Lagoon

92

  Bone White

79

Boxwood

TB2

  Brass

176

Brown

47

  Burgundy

85

Burnt Umber

63

  Canary

TG7

Canvas

11

  Castaway

TA3

Cement

121

  Charcoal

20

Cinnamon

76

  Clay

09

Colonial Grey

TA5

  Cool Metal

VL4

Cotton

460

  Dark Brown

44

Dockside

199

  Dover

TB3

Dream Teal

VM5

  Drizzle

262

Either Ore

66

  Espresso

132

Fawn

80

  Flame

TB6

Fudge

167

  Ganache

284

Gateway

TA4

  Gecko

VN3

Glenhaven

TH1

  Grapest

TB4

Green Smoke

VM4

  Green Vista

VN4

Grey

48

  Grey Haze

24

Grinch

VL8

  Grizzly

281

Grounded

264

  Harbour

72

Harvest Time

VL1

  Hot Spice

VM1

Hunter Green

86

  Icicle

08

Iguana

151

  Indigo

TA9

Inkwell

TH3

  Iron Mountain

TG3

Ironstone

178

  Macadamia

TG5

Medium Grey

28

   Mink

TG6

Mist

27

   Misted Plum

VM3

Moon Rock

29

   Mr. Sunshine

VM8

Mt. Rainier

VK7

   Mystify

469

Navy Blue

18

   Neutrality

107

Old Gold

67

   Pearl

22

Pebble

32

   Peppercorn

TB1

Pewter

38

   Platinum

21

Poetry Plum

TG9

   Red Clay

VL9

Rusty Nail

TA7

   Saddlebrook

TA2

Sailor Red

VL7

   Salsa

163

Sandalwood

45

   Sandstorm

VK8

Seaweed

101

   Shaded

197

Shark Fin

TG2

   Shoreline

280

Shoreline Purple

VM2

   Silk

129

Silver Grey

55

   Sisal

130

Snowbound

TG1

   Snow White

01

Spicy Chip

TG8

   Steel

179

Sterling Silver

69

   Stone Cottage

VN2

Storm Cloud

71

   Tangerine Tango

62

Tannery

TA1

   The Blues

VN5

Thunder

168

   Toast

283

Unfinished

00

   Vapor Grey

23

Vaporize

282

   Welsh Castle

TA8

Wetlands

150

   Whispering Mist

VL2

White

50

   White Pearl

77

White Sand

68

   White Slipper

VN1

Wicker

461

   Windsor Blue

58

Zephyr

31


🏢 Perfect for Every Project

From multi-family housing and schools to office buildings and retail environments, Tarkett’s Duracove wall base enhances both functionality and style. Its flexibility ensures a tight fit even around curves and corners, while its chemical resistance stands up to cleaning products and wear in high-traffic areas.


📍 Find Your Cove Base at Flooring Materials Plus

At Flooring Materials Plus, we make it easy to find and order Tarkett Cove Base in your preferred size, height, and color. Whether you need a few coils for a remodel or a full truckload for a commercial build-out, we’re here to help.

Visit our Houston showroom or call/text 281-301-5506 to discuss your project.

You can also browse our flooring collections and accessories online at VinylFloorsHouston.com.


Flooring Materials Plus – Your trusted source for Luxury Vinyl, Carpet, Tile, and Flooring Accessories in Houston, TX.


Now you know—it’s all about the Base… Cove Base, that is!