Abstract: A floor tile has a rectangular, wear resistant, decorated upper portion. A rectangular lower portion is affixed to the upper portion. The lower portion has laterally projecting tongues extending outwardly from two adjacent sides. The other two adjacent sides have inwardly directed pockets adapted to receive the tongues of adjacent tiles to form a continuous floor covering. Only the edges of the tongues and pockets that resist movement of adjacent tiles away from one another are close fitting to facilitate installation.