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 Vinyl Floors Houston, 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.
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 Vinyl Floors Houston, 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:
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 Vinyl Floors Houston
At Vinyl Floors Houston, 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 (713) 582-3710 to discuss your project.
You can also browse our flooring collections and accessories online at vinylfloorshouston.com.
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Now you know—it’s all about the Base… Cove Base, that is!
Visit Vinyl Floors Houston at 5501 Dorbrandt St, Houston, TX 77023, call (713) 582-3710, or email sales@vinylfloorshouston.com to explore Tarkett Johnsonite Duracove cove base.