R-Tile
R-Tile, the retail flooring brand of UK-based R-Tek Manufacturing Ltd, designs and sells interlocking luxury vinyl tile flooring for heavy-duty retail environments including supermarkets, retail stores, shopping centres, and service stations across the UK, Ireland, and selected European markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- Headquarters—
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What R-Tile does
R-Tile is the retail flooring brand of UK-based R-Tek Manufacturing Ltd, a privately held manufacturer of interlocking luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring engineered specifically for heavy-duty, high-traffic commercial environments. The core product is a modular interlocking LVT system that allows rapid installation without requiring stores to close, easy maintenance, and individual tile replacement rather than full-floor refits. The range spans three collections: the Design Tile Collection (larger supermarkets and retail areas), the Urban Tile Collection (retail stores and supermarkets), and R-Tile Back Of House Flooring (storage and back-of-house areas). Materials are REACH compliant, the range carries a BREEAM A+ environmental rating, and R-Tek operates under ISO 14001-2004 with a closed-loop 100% waste recycling process.
The company sells on a B2B, sales-led, quote-based model with no public pricing, no e-commerce storefront, and a dedicated UK sales line. Its primary customers are large enterprise retailers and commercial operators in the UK and Ireland, with named accounts including Tesco (a 5+ year deployment across UK and Ireland stores), Aldi, Amazon, Lidl, Morrisons, Adidas, Barbour, and Land Rover. Marketing is content-driven via a multilingual website (8 languages including English, German, Croatian, Slovenian, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, and Hungarian), product brochures, and video content, indicating active international go-to-market efforts beyond the UK/Ireland core. Revenue mechanics are straightforward hardware sales of tile products; there is no subscription, software, or recurring service component.
R-Tile firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- R-Tile
- Legal name
- R-Tek Manufacturing Ltd
- Website
- https://r-tiledesigncollection.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- R-Tile, the retail flooring brand of UK-based R-Tek Manufacturing Ltd, designs and sells interlocking luxury vinyl tile flooring for heavy-duty retail environments including supermarkets, retail stores, shopping centres, and service stations across the UK, Ireland, and selected European markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
R-Tile industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Flooring
- NAICS
- Other Building Material Dealers (444180)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Resilient Flooring (Vinyl/LVT/LVP, Linoleum, Rubber) (IMADAJAA)
Keywords
R-Tile business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- R-Tile Retail Flooring Products: R-Tile generates revenue through the sale of modular interlocking luxury vinyl tile flooring products. The product range includes three main collections: Design Tile Collection (for larger supermarkets and areas), Urban Tile Collection (for retail stores and larger supermarkets), and R-Tile Back Of House Flooring (for storage rooms and back of house). Revenue is derived from hardware/flooring product sales with no subscription component.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
R-Tile product offering
Product offeringCore offering
R-Tile manufactures and sells interlocking luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring products designed for heavy-duty, high-traffic retail and commercial environments. The range includes three core collections — Design Tile Collection (larger supermarkets), Urban Tile Collection (retail stores and larger supermarkets), and R-Tile Back Of House Flooring (storage and back-of-house areas). The modular interlocking design enables quick installation that allows stores to remain open during fit-out, reducing downtime for commercial operators.
Product overview
R-Tile is a retail flooring solution comprising three distinct tile collections designed for heavy duty high traffic commercial environments: the Design Tile Collection (for larger supermarkets and areas), the Urban Tile Collection (suitable for retail stores and supermarkets), and the R-Tile Back Of House Flooring (for storage rooms and back of house areas). Individual products within these collections include textured finishes like Dovetail, stone-inspired ShaleStone, and concrete-effect Concrete Grey. The interlocking LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) system is engineered for quick installation, easy maintenance, and durability, with finishes and designs suitable for various retail settings including service stations, retail stores, shopping centres, and supermarkets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Design Tile Collection: Premium tile collection designed for larger supermarkets and larger areas.
- Urban Tile Collection
- R-Tile Back Of House Flooring
Products and services
- Design Tile Collection A premium tile collection within the R-Tile range designed for larger supermarkets and larger retail areas, offering finishes and designs suitable for high-traffic commercial environments. Sold to enterprise retail operators in the UK and Ireland.
- Urban Tile Collection A versatile tile collection within the R-Tile range designed for use in both retail stores and larger supermarkets, offering contemporary urban design aesthetics. Sold to enterprise retail operators in the UK and Ireland.
- R-Tile Back Of House Flooring A flooring solution within the R-Tile range specifically designed for back-of-house and storage room environments, engineered for durability and easy maintenance in non-customer-facing areas of retail and commercial premises.
- Standard Collection – R-Tile Textured Dovetail An individual textured-finish interlocking LVT product available in dark grey, part of the Standard Collection and designed for retail environments with heavy-duty and high-traffic requirements.
- Design Collection – ShaleStone A stone-inspired design interlocking LVT product featuring a dark grey grout appearance, part of the Design Tile Collection and suitable for larger retail spaces.
- Urban Collection – Concrete Grey A concrete-effect interlocking LVT product in grey finish, part of the Urban Tile Collection and designed for contemporary retail aesthetics.
Quantifiable outcome
- Stores can remain open during R-Tile installation, reducing downtime and loss of revenue compared to traditional flooring installation methods
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use R-Tile
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
R-Tile technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
R-Tile partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
R-Tile competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Gerflor: European manufacturer of resilient vinyl and LVT flooring with strong presence in retail, healthcare and commercial segments. Direct competitor in commercial LVT, particularly across European markets.
- Forbo Flooring Systems: Manufacturer of resilient floor coverings including vinyl, LVT and entrance flooring for commercial and retail applications. Directly comparable product mix and commercial customer base.
- Beaulieu International Group: European flooring manufacturer producing LVT, carpet, and vinyl flooring for residential and commercial markets. Comparable LVT product range with European manufacturing footprint.
- Altro: UK manufacturer of safety and resilient vinyl flooring for commercial settings including retail, healthcare and food service. Comparable UK footprint and overlapping commercial resilient-flooring product range.
- Polyflor: UK-based manufacturer of commercial vinyl and LVT flooring products. Closest direct peer given overlapping UK manufacturing base, commercial-grade LVT focus, and similar target customers in retail and high-traffic environments.
Broad incumbents
- Mohawk Industries: Global flooring conglomerate with significant LVT and resilient flooring operations through brands such as Mohawk and IVC. Broad incumbent competitor across commercial flooring categories.
- Unilin (Quick-Step / Pergo): Major European flooring manufacturer producing LVT, laminate and engineered flooring under the Quick-Step and Pergo brands. Broader incumbent with overlapping LVT technology and European commercial reach.
- Tarkett: Global resilient flooring manufacturer with broad LVT, vinyl, and commercial flooring portfolio serving retail, healthcare, and education. A larger incumbent competing head-to-head with R-Tile in commercial LVT.
- Shaw Industries: One of the world's largest flooring manufacturers with broad LVT, vinyl, and carpet tile portfolio serving commercial customers. Larger-scale incumbent competing in the same commercial resilient flooring category.
Emerging players
- Interface: Manufacturer of modular carpet tiles and resilient flooring for commercial spaces. Comparable modular flooring concept and similar commercial buyer profile, though Interface's core product is carpet tile rather than LVT.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
R-Tile compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
R-Tile financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
R-Tile leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
R-Tile funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
R-Tile M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about R-Tile
What does R-Tile do?
R-Tile manufactures and sells interlocking luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring products designed for heavy-duty, high-traffic retail and commercial environments. The range includes three core collections — Design Tile Collection (larger supermarkets), Urban Tile Collection (retail stores and larger supermarkets), and R-Tile Back Of House Flooring (storage and back-of-house areas). The modular interlocking design enables quick installation that allows stores to remain open during fit-out, reducing downtime for commercial operators.
Is R-Tile a public or private company?
R-Tile is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was R-Tile founded?
R-Tile was founded in -1.
How does R-Tile make money?
One revenue line is on record: R-Tile Retail Flooring Products.
Who are R-Tile's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Gerflor, Forbo Flooring Systems, Beaulieu International Group, Altro and Polyflor. Broad incumbents are Mohawk Industries, Unilin (Quick-Step / Pergo), Tarkett and Shaw Industries. Interface is listed as an emerging player.
Does R-Tile have an API?
No public API is recorded for R-Tile.
What industry is R-Tile in?
R-Tile's product category is Commercial Flooring. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAJAA, Resilient Flooring (Vinyl/LVT/LVP, Linoleum, Rubber). Its NAICS code is 444180.