Our Eco Picks at Surfaces 2012

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Jared

We recently returned from a trip to Las Vegas where we attended the largest surfaces trade show in North America, Surfaces 2012. We browsed thousands of new products and are excited to report on our top five eco finds*.

TorZo ™ Sustainable Surfaces

TorZo ™ is an elegant, durable and sustainable surface material for commercial and residential spaces. Made from agricultural byproducts, recycled wood, and infused with an acrylic resin, TorZo products are ideal for high wear applications.

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Everitt & Schilling Wood Tiles

Everitt & Schilling manufactures wood tiles made from old barn wood and other reclaimed wood. Available in a variety of natural tones, every tile has a unique heritage and history to help create eye-catching interiors.

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Finium FriendlyWall Panels

FriendlyWall panels are made from solid hardwood. The wood strips are available in different sizes and colours to create warm, contemporary spaces.

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Ventique Metal Flush Mount Vents

Ventique flush mount vents are made of cast aluminum. Unique and durable, they are available in three styles and five colours.

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IndoTeak Design Reclaimed Teak Floors

Our favourite eco pick from Surfaces 2012 was FCS recycled teak solid and engineered hardwood flooring by IndoTeak Design.

All of the teak wood is reclaimed by hand from historic buildings and old fishing boats from Indonesia. They also make sure that all adhesives and special finishes are formaldehyde and VOC free. Naturally weathered over time, the hand selected teak wood has stunning colour variations that result in a truly unique and special floor.

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*Although we don’t have these products in store yet, we do plan to add them to our selection in the near future. Stay tuned!

Green Zebra Guides

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jared

Green Zebra GuideThe 2012 Green Zebra Guides are now available!

For $20, you can buy thousands of dollars worth of coupons for amazing eco-friendly businesses in and around Vancouver like ours… see page 159. Think green, shop local!

They make excellent gifts for the eco minded friend or family member on your list. Visit www.greenzebraguide.ca or swing by the store.

We’ve only got a few available, so hurry in.

 

Marmoleum® Floors

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Jared

Marmoleum® is one of our biggest sellers for both residential and commercial floors. Interior designers love Marmoleum because of its design flexibility. Customers love it because of its durability and low maintenance. And we love it because it’s eco-friendly.

What is Marmoleum?

Think of Marmoleum as the new eco-friendly linoneum. Marmoleum is made with a 100% mix of pre-consumer recycled content, such as wood flour and tall oil, and rapidly renewable materials, such as linseed oil, pine rosin and jute.

Designing with Marmoleum

Marmoleum is available in sheets, tiles and click planks in a large variety of dynamic colours. The best part is that you can combine different colours to create stunning designs, patterns and borders. Check these out:

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The most popular Marmoleum Click colour at The Eco Floor Store is Shitake and our favourite colour is Volcanic Ash.

+ Click to see colour samples

Marmoleum is Durable

Marmoleum provides a 100+ year track record of performance and durability. This makes it ideal for high traffic areas such as retail and commercial spaces. It’s also very easy to clean and maintain, helping you keep your space as healthy as possible.

+ Click to view for Marmoleum’s Cleaning & Maintenance Guide [PDF]

Marmoleum Eco Facts

To top it off, Marmoleum is very environmentally friendly. It’s made with nearly all bio-based content without any harmful substances such as lead, chlorine or dyes. That also means that Marmoleum is allergen-free and bacteria resistant, making it a great choice for those of us suffering from asthma or allergies. Marmoleum is SMaRT Certified and qualifies for LEED® credits.

To learn more about Marmoleum flooring products visit www.forboflooringna.com or drop by our showroom in Surrey.