Tarkett Review, Is Tarkett Non-Toxic?
Tarkett averages 41 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 4 Tarkett products graded as of October 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Tarkett grades Poor on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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Does Tarkett have PFAS, by category
Which Tarkett products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- vinyl composite tile flooring
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalate plasticizers, PVC-based VCT typically requires plasticizers for flexibility; industry-standard…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Tarkett products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Polypropylene pile with stain/water resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Standard for residential carpet stain resistance; Tarkett does not disclose whether this product…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Nylon/polyester blend with stain/soil treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Flame retardants. Residential carpets in the US typically contain flame retardants to meet FTC flammability…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polyester/nylon blend with stain/water treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Flame retardants. Polyester residential carpet typically receives brominated or chlorinated flame retardants…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- wool plaid, Axminster weave
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- polyester fiber, untreated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Ceramic tile, porcelain, or stone composite
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from installation adhesives and grout
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Tarkett and PFAS, common questions
- Does Tarkett have PFAS?
- Tarkett averages 41 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 4 Tarkett products graded as of October 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Tarkett non-toxic?
- Tarkett Home Intrigue Tempt by Factory Direct Floor Store is the highest-graded Tarkett product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Tarkett products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Tarkett products we have scored are Tarkett Home Intrigue Tempt by Factory Direct Floor Store. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Tarkett products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Tarkett products we have scored are Tarkett Serenade R0048 Residential Carpet, Tarkett Captivation T3303 Residential Carpet, Tarkett Impress TH904 Residential Carpet. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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