MATERIALS LIBRARY

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Fung Shui Flooring

Product: Fung Shui Flextile
Manufacturer: Summit International Flooring
Product name/#: Black
Product information: This is a flexible bamboo tile that has a latex backing. It has amazing acoustical properties. It costs the same as PVC flooring, but so much better. It is finished with six coats of a natural sealer. It is Greenguard certified. This flooring product can contribute to LEED credits for low emitting materials and for rapidly renewable materials.

For more information on this product and other Summit International Flooring products, visit:

http://www.summit-flooring.com/

Eco Carpet

Product: Cut Broadloom Carpet
Manufacturer: BOLYU Contract
Product name/#: La Croix Style Parsley/LA335
Product information: This carpet product is made with MBDC Cradle-to-Cradle certified Zeftron nylon. It is a cut pile construction, and has an environmentally responsibly backing that contains 25% post consumer recycled content. This product is Green Label Plus certified and can contribute to multiple LEED credits.

For more information on this product and other BOLYU products, visit:

http://www.beaulieucommercial.com/

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

DuChateau Wood Floors

Product: Wood Flooring
Manufacturer: DuChateau Floors
Product name/#: Panga
Product Information: This wood is from ash trees, coming from Europe and Asia (using this for my China project). The color of the wood is from a thermo treated brown wash and a 100% all natural hard-wax oil finish. The finish is zero VOC, has no biocides, and is benzene free. This floor is FSC certified wood and is CARB certified, since it is made with a formaldehyde-free adhesive. This wood floor also meets E1 and 2012 CARB standards for indoor air quality. So of course it could contribute to the following LEED credits: Materials & Resources - for Certified Wood, and Rapidly Renewable Resources; and Environmental Quality - Low Emitting Materials.

For more information on this product and other DuChateau Floors wood flooring, visit:

http://www.duchateaufloors.com/#

Monday, April 19, 2010

1st and only Gold Cradle-to-Cradle product

Product: Surface Material
Manufacturer: IceStone
Product name/#: Cobalt Ice
Product information: This material can be used for many applications, from kitchen countertops, commercial flooring, and walls, to patio surfacing. The manufacturer can make it in almost every color imaginable. This material is very durable and similar to granite but without the environmental impact. IceStone is made of 100% recycled glass that is put into a cement mix. The manufacturer claims to be the "first and only GOLD durable surface in the world to receive McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry Cradle to Cradle certification." With that said, this material is VOC-free, contains 100% recycled glass, and made in the USA. IceStone surface material can contribute up to 7 LEED credits, for Materials and Resources, Innovation and Design, and Environmental Quality.

For more information on this product and other IceStone products, visit:

http://www.icestone.biz/

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Canadian Wallpaper

Product: Wallpaper
Manufacturer: Rollout Creative Inc.
Product name/#: The Owl, The Cat & The Hand
Product Information: This wallpaper is printed digitally with water-based paint onto latex-based paper rolls that are 36" wide (or any other size you need). By using water-based inks, this company offers a safe, non-toxic, and more environmentally friendly option in the wallpaper world. Also by printing digitally the customer is not limited to color options with a pattern that they like.

For more information on this product and other Rollout wallpaper visit:

http://rollout.ca/

Textured Wood

Product: Hammered Wood
Manufacturer: Oberflex
Product name/#: Floating Oak/311 in matte finish
Product information: This product is a wood laminate, and can be used for just about any interior application, as long as the humidity level isn't too high. It has great acoustical properties. This product is very durable, and is resistant to: abrasion, impact, scratches, cigarette burns, stains, and has a very high resistance to UV light. This wood laminate is PEFC certified, meaning the wood comes from forests with strict harvesting guidelines.

For more information on this product and other Oberflex products, visit:

http://www.oberflex.com/

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Linoleum Flooring

Product: Harmonium xf Linoleum
Manufacturer: Johnsonite
Product name/#: (the blue tile) Veneto Raindrop/666
Product information: This product is made of naturally renewable materials like linseed oil, cork, wood, and limestone. According to the manufacturer, it is naturally bacteriostatic, biodegradable, and fire retardant. The flooring is very durable and lasts 30-40 years. This material is FloorScore Certified and can contribute to 7 LEED credits. This flooring tile contains 37% pre-consumer recycled content. The manufacturer offers a RESTART Reclamation Program.

For more information on this product and other Johnsonite products, visit:

http://www.johnsonite.com/

Roundel Solid Color Rubber Tile

Product: Roundel Solid Color Rubber Tile
Manufacturer: Johnsonite
Product name/#: Cubis Rubber Floor Tile; Color: Hyacinth (43)
Product Information: This rubber floor tile is made of 100% synthetic rubber, high quality additives, and colorant. It should not be used on exterior applications or interior areas such as commercial kitchens. The manufacturer recommends using pads on chairs and other furniture. The tiles 24" x 24" and are 4mm thick. The manufacturer offers a 10 year warranty. It is FloorScore Certified, contains 34% pre-consumer recycled content. This tile can contribute the following LEED credits: Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Energy & Atmosphere, and Innovation in Design. It is CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools) certified. Also the manufacturer offers a RESTART Reclamation program.

for more information on this product and other Johnsite products, visit:

http://www.johnsonite.com/

Wall Tile with Insert Tiles


Product: Formations Porcelain Floor and/or Wall Tile
Manufacturer: Florida Tile
Product name/#: 1st tile - Gravel/25213; 2nd tile - Geyser Insert Hot/2521B
Product Information: This material is ADA compliant, so its really durable. It can be used for residential and commercial applications. They are made with high quality clay, that are created for density and strength. Then it is pressed, glazed, and fired by using a "single-fired" process, which promotes impact resistance and breaking strength. These materials are Greenguard Certified.

For more information on these coordinating tiles, and other Florida Tile products, visit:
http://www.floridatile.com/Default.htm