Commercial Flooring Asks, Are we ‘Green’ enough yet?
While
“Green” – as in “environmental sustainability” – has long been a driving force
in the commercial flooring business, the gauge to measure standards is evolving
rapidly. The gold standard remains the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification process, but now that
environmental considerations are a dominant theme other third-party ratings
processes are elbowing their way onto the scene.
Case Study: DUBAI TERMINAL 3, DUBAI AIRPORT Dubai
International Airport is one of the world’s fastest-growing airports, and is in
the midst of a long-term plan for expansion. Terminal 3 was recently completed
after three years of construction, and features 3.8 million square feet of a
Brazilian stone called Panha Fragola Corcovado, or “PF”. PF presented a serious
sealing challenge because the stone contains soluble pyrite (an iron sulphide)
which can absorb water from the mortar bed during curing and cause severe
discoloration. IKAN, Inc, a local distributor of Aqua Mix care and maintenance
products, recommended a six-sided sealing solution in order to protect the
stone from moisture throughout the 28-day curing process.
Case Study: Financing Makes Everything You Sell Affordable
“Higher
costs for fuel and other disposable goods will not reduce consumer desire to
add or replace durables such as flooring,” says Vern Eliason, Director of
Retail Sales for American General Financial Services. “The key to success in
the coming months is in making products affordable for the average consumer so
that they can fulfill their desires.”
DaltileGreenworks site explains company’s ‘green’ products, message Daltile has launched the DaltileGreenworks
program, an extension of parent company Mohawk’s Greenworks environmental
sustainability initiative. Along with promotng Daltile’s “green” philosophy on
its website, the program is aimed as a resource for dealers and builders
searching to learn about the LEED rating system and how it relates to “green”
tile products.
Flooring makers spruce up websites with sales, ‘green’ tools A range of companies including Tate Access Floors, Amorim, GranitiFiandre, Couristan, and Balta Group recently revamped their websites with new tools and updated product information. Here is a roundup of the additions to the newly enhanced websites.
J&J/Invision donate rugs to troops in Afghanistan J&J/Invision recently received an American
flag and a message of thanks from U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan. The company donated 50 rugs to the soldiers
to help keep them warm during the winter months. The flag will be displayed in
the front lobby at the company’s corporate office in Dalton, Ga.
EcoTekTiles, three-part modular tile system, new from Ustek Ustek Inc., in partnership with China's Augin Team International,
presents a new modular three-part tile system called EcoTekTiles.
Comprising a patented engineered polymer interlocking base with a
built-in underlayment and top surface tile, the product features easy
locking installation, the company says. Tiles can easily be removed or
replaced as needed, Ustek notes, and are offered in a range of looks,
including "realistic marble, terra cotta, and wood patterned PCB as
well as natural cork." For more information, visit www.ecotektiles.com or
see Ustek at Surfaces, booth #7437.
Home on the range: Nourison’s Prairie Nourison has taken the
wraps off of the Prairie Collection, a line of handmade fur and rawhide rugs
under the Calvin Klein Home name.
Invista boosts Stainmaster with LotusFX Fiber Shield Invista’s
Stainmaster carpets now feature LotusFX Fiber Shield technology, which ensures
“more uniform fiber coverage and fast, easy soil release,” the company says.
Basic to host classes in November, December Installation
experts are set to teach the latest techniques at a upcoming Basic Coatings
classes. The company is planning several courses in November and December. They
include: “Basic Tykote/Recoat Training,” Nov. 18-19 in Toledo, Ohio, as well as
training seminars Dec. 3-4 at Wood Pro in Boston.
Extended warranties a highlight of Stainmaster’s fall sales event
Invista has rolled out what it
calls its “biggest Stainmaster promotion ever.” Along with new television spots
and point-of-sale materials, the company’s Fall Anniversary Celebration sale
offers extended limited warranties on Stainmaster carpets and cushions.
Flexitions mouldings win NFT Styling award Gary Hernandez, Jr., president of Empire Mouldings, says he is “very happy,” “very pleased” and “surprised” that his company won a National Floor Trends Styling Excellence Award for its Flexitions flexible mouldings. He says he was happy and pleased because he believes Flexitions is worth being singled out. He adds he was surprised because his product was competing directly with major manufacturer Faus for the award.
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