Residential Green Flooring Options

Sustainable or Green products are quickly becoming the floor covering of choice. Today there are many options of environmentally friendly flooring materials. Marmoleum (Forbo) for example, is made of natural and renewable raw materials. It is anti-bacterial and can help create a healthier indoor environment. There are hundreds of options in both color and design. this is a time tested flooring material that has been around for over 100 years. Cork (Capri) is made using natural resources that can be replenished easily and safely in a short period of time, at no cost mo the environment. With its unique look and soft step, Cork is perfect for kitchens and play areas. Bamboo (Green Choice, US Floors) is actually in the grass family but looks and feels more like wood. Because it is a grass, bamboo quickly re-grows. Bamboo ranks as one of the hardest “wood floors” available. Bamboo is pre-finished which means you nail it down and you are walking on it the same day” We also have environmentally friendly hardwood refinish coating. With all the environmental benefits, wide variety of styles and colors, and proven durability, it’s time to GO GREEN!

Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo floors have become extremely popular as the desire for green flooring solutions becomes more apparent.  Bamboo is a highly renewable grass that grows very quickly and can be harvested continually.  Of surprise to many, Bamboo is one of the hardest flooring materials available.  Wood hardness is measure on the Janka Hardness scale and bamboo ranks ahead of solid oak on this scale.  It is available in “natural” light or “carbonized” dark colors and can be glued or nailed down to a substrate.  The product is pre-finished and once installed requires no finishing to it.  It is extremely cost effective and when installed correctly, offers years of care free service.

Cork Flooring

If you’re looking for warmth and cushion in your home, think cork flooring. Soft in texture, it has the insulating qualities of carpet; the easy-to-clean surface of wood or tile; plus indulgent allure from its warm earth color composition. Made from tree bark, Cork flooring is environmentally friendly and is a renewable and sustainable natural resource. Learn More >

Forbo Flooring: Taking Care of the Environment

And that’s exactly what Forbo Flooring Systems do… take good care of the environment. From an ergonomic, economical and ecological point of view, Marmoleum is the natural choice for floor coverings and furniture surfaces. They provide a clear insight into the environmental performance and into Forbo’s commitment to continued process improvement.

Life-Cycle Analyses (LCAs) are applied throughout the world to quantify the potential environmental impacts of a product system over the product lifecycle.   This takes into account the products life span from the extraction of the raw materials to the disposal of the product at the end of its useful life.

A product’s ‘eco-balance’ is based on an analysis of its durability and whether its production;

• depletes scarce raw materials;
  
• has fertilization effects;
  
• leads to acidification;
  
• damages the ozone layer;
  
• contributes to global warming;
  
• produces waste products.

In looking at LCA data, Marmoleum ranks first as a nature-friendly floor covering, together with pure, un-lacquered wood. In addition, Marmoleum earned an honorable mention for its long life span.

 
Contact Baker's Floor Services, Inc. today to discuss your green flooring installation project of any size or budget.