Archive for the ‘Eco Floors’ Category

Dunlin Shore by Balandra Development

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jared

We’re proud to be part of one of Richmond’s most anticipated and recently completed green homes!

The Dunlin Shore by Balandra Development is located on Richmond’s west waterfront and has gorgeous views of Sturgeon Banks. The beautifully designed 3,400 square foot home features a variety of building technologies and products that make it one of the most energy efficient homes in the Lower Mainland – including environmentally friendly flooring by The Eco Floor Store.

In the main living area, we supplied and installed over 1,300 square feet of our popular FSC Certified Ernest Hemingway ® engineered hardwood floors. The Dunlin Shore’s interior designers selected the colour San Cristobal in the Old Havana Collection, an elegant dark-stained maple with 4 ¾” wide planks, artisan hand scraped finishing and pillowed edges.

In addition to being FSC Certified, Ernest Hemingway floors also:

+ qualify for LEED™ credits

+ are C.A.R.B Certified

+ and comply with the Lacey Act.

The Eco Floor Store also supplied and installed flooring for the staircase in the great room. They feature custom white risers with subtle recessed lighting every few steps. In the 550 square foot garage, we supplied and installed Pro-Garage flooring.

The Dunlin Shore is aiming for Platinum Level 82 EnerGuide rating. Read about all of the other green features of the home here.

Free Chocolates from ING Direct!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Jared

When browsing all the exhibitors at this week’s BC Home & Garden Show, make sure to visit ING Direct in booth #538. They have some stellar flooring (provided by The Eco Floor Store!), have some great saving tips and they’re giving away free chocolates. That’s a win-win-win in our eyes!

ING Direct - Booth at 2012 BC Home & Garden Show

Flooring: Eurostyle FSC Certified laminate flooring in Aspen Oak.

 

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!