Tate Unveils Freelay Porcelain Line

Tate Unveils Porcelain Line Featuring On-Trend Concrete Aesthetics and Durable Finishes for Raised Access Flooring

Red Lion, Pa., April 23, 2026 –  Tate, a market leader in raised access flooring systems, is expanding its finish portfolio with an updated freelay Porcelain line, offering the timeless look of poured concrete with the performance and versatility of porcelain. Designed for high-traffic commercial environments, this new porcelain line delivers visual impact, long-term durability, and compatibility with Tate’s modular flooring system.

A highly durable, porcelain-based finish is applied to Tate’s proven steel panels. These new porcelain tiles replicate the texture and effects of the rocks of the Central Alps: marble, quartz, and feldspar fragments of different sizes blend within the slab. The result is a floor that captures the look and feel of stone or concrete—while improving on ease of installation, maintenance, and design flexibility.

Concrete visuals have become a signature element of modern commercial design. Their minimalist, industrial appeal works seamlessly in both high-end and utilitarian spaces—from corporate interiors and public buildings to tech campuses and education environments. The new line brings this popular look to raised flooring systems without compromising on durability, safety, or modularity.

“Concrete visuals have become a mainstay in modern commercial interiors,” said Dustin Hostetter, Global Director of Innovation, Tate. “Designers love the honest, industrial feel of concrete. It brings a grounded elegance to lobbies, offices, government buildings, and more. Now, we’re offering that aesthetic with the performance of porcelain—and the flexibility to adapt to evolving trends.”

The new finish features:

• Hyper-realistic porcelain surfaces that mimic concrete or stone
• Subtle texturing for tactile realism and slip resistance
• Multiple finish options to align with changing design preferences
• Minimal maintenance—no sealing, waxing, or polishing required
• Improved transitionability between other surface types like wood or carpet

Built for Performance and Possibility

In addition to new aesthetic solutions, Tate raised access flooring is known for benefits like enhanced infrastructure management, including hidden cabling and flexible air distribution for energy efficiency and improved cooling; increased flexibility and adaptability, allowing spaces to be reconfigured for changing technology and needs; sustainable design through features like lower embodied carbon panels and recycled materials; and a clean, clutter-free workspace.

The Porcelain finishes are bonded to Tate’s standard ConCore® panels, which are designed for high structural integrity and full compatibility with underfloor systems. This update gives architects and designers greater aesthetic choice without compromising load performance or installation efficiency.

“By moving to a finish-based solution, we’re no longer limited to one visual,” added Hostetter. “We can now offer a range of concrete-inspired designs—and even partner with architects on custom looks.”

The Porcelain offering will be available through Tate’s dealer network and specified for use in commercial interiors, particularly in government and institutional buildings, office towers and lobby spaces, conference centers, education and higher-ed environments--anywhere designers seek a refined, concrete-inspired aesthetic.