About Johnsonite
Johnsonite is a Tarkett brand known for commercial wall base, stair treads, transitions and rubber flooring. Its products are widely specified by architects and designers for offices, schools, healthcare and public buildings, because they are durable, easy to clean and come in a wide range of colours and profiles.
Papa Flooring installs Johnsonite products as part of our wall base and cove base, safety flooring and commercial LVT work. Papa Flooring is an independent installer and is not affiliated with Johnsonite or Tarkett.
Johnsonite Millwork wall base
Millwork is Johnsonite's profiled rubber wall base. It is taller than standard cove base and shaped to look like painted wood trim, so lobbies, corridors and offices get an architectural finish without the chipping, denting and repainting that wood base needs in a busy commercial space.
- Looks like wood millwork, performs like rubber
- Resists scuffs from carts, chairs and cleaning equipment
- Will not rot, swell or peel when mopped
- Works with LVT, sheet vinyl, rubber, carpet tile and polished concrete
Because it is taller and profiled, Millwork base needs straight, well-prepared walls and careful corner work to look its best. We check the walls first, plan joints away from sight lines, and finish corners and door frames cleanly.
Johnsonite rubber cove base
Standard Johnsonite rubber cove base and toeless base are a dependable choice for most commercial rooms. Cove base, with its small toe, suits hard floors such as LVT and sheet vinyl. Toeless base suits carpet tile. We install it in long continuous runs with wrapped outside corners for a clean line.
Stair treads, nosings and transitions
Johnsonite also makes rubber stair treads, nosings, stair risers and floor transition strips. On stairs, a slip-resistant tread with a contrasting nosing helps people see each step edge, which is important in schools, clinics and public buildings. Transitions join different floor types, such as carpet tile to LVT, without trip edges. See our safety flooring page for stair and slip-resistance details.
Where Johnsonite products fit best
| Space | Typical Johnsonite products |
|---|---|
| Offices and lobbies | Millwork profiled base, rubber cove base, transitions between carpet tile and LVT |
| Clinics and healthcare | Rubber cove base in corridors and offices (flash cove in treatment rooms) |
| Schools and public buildings | Stair treads with contrasting nosings, rubber base, transitions |
| Retail and hospitality | Millwork base for a finished look, transitions at entrances |
Specified Johnsonite on your project?
If your architect or designer has specified Johnsonite base, treads or accessories, send us the drawings and finish schedule. We will price the installation to spec, confirm lead times, and schedule it with the rest of your flooring so the base goes in right after the floor. Request a consultation or call (778) 933-7272.
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply Johnsonite products or only install them?
We can supply and install, or install products your contractor has already ordered. Tell us which you prefer when you send the project details.
Is Johnsonite Millwork base more expensive than regular cove base?
Profiled millwork-style base generally costs more than standard cove base, both in material and installation time, because it is taller and needs more careful corner work. Many clients use it in lobbies and front-of-house areas and standard base elsewhere.
Can Johnsonite base go over painted drywall?
Yes, on sound, clean and dry wall surfaces. We check the walls first, and repair or prepare them where needed so the adhesive bonds properly.
Do you install Johnsonite on Vancouver Island?
Yes. We serve Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Sea-to-Sky and Vancouver Island, including Victoria and Nanaimo.