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- Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo is a grass, but it looks and behaves similar to a hardwood so offers a great alternative flooring
product. Bamboo is approximately as hard as red oak and hard maple and comes in a natural blond
tone as well as a carmelized darker shade. The stalks are glued together either horizontally or vertically
and offer two completely different appearances. It reaches maturity in 3 to 7 years and when harvested,
generally stimulates new growth rather than killing the plants. The bamboo used in our flooring is not a
food source or habitat for panda bears, which generally inhabit higher elevation forests. Despite the long-
distance transport of the product to the United States, the durability, hardness, and short regeneration
time of bamboo provide justification for specifying bamboo flooring instead of wood. The primary
drawback of bamboo flooring is the fact that the product is glued-up with urea-formaldehyde binders.
finish is five coats of polyurethane with aluminum oxide. The top two layers contain no aluminum oxide since it offers such impressive
scratch resistance that it is difficult to sand when recoating is necessary.
Bamboo prices range from approximately $5 to $6.25 per square foot.
- Cork Flooring
Cork flooring is made from the bark of the cork oak tree. It has been
used as a flooring material for more than a hundred years due to its
durability, resistance to moisture damage, and acoustical and
thermal insulation properties. A typical tree provides hundreds of
pounds of cork at each harvesting and survives the harvest, which
happens approximately every nine years.
There are many styles and patterns available in both 12”X12” tiles and
1’X3’ floating floor panels. They are available as unfinished or
prefinished with carnauba wax or polyurethane. The tiles are glued
down to a subfloor and are suitable in any room in the house. Floating
floor planks are glued to one another and contain a medium density
fiberboard sandwiched between two layers of cork which can swell as
a result of water and moisture. Solid cork does not absorb moisture
because it consists of many air filled cells so is a good choice for
kitchens and bathrooms.
We carry two brands of cork flooring, Expanko and Vida Cork.
Expanko tiles are available in many solid styles and the darker shades
prefinished with carnauba wax, or unfinished.
Vida Cork is prefinished with one of our favorite floor finishes, OSMO Polyx Oil so it can be spot repaired at any time. This finish is less
hard than polyurethane and will require a bit more maintenance.
Prices range from $3.50 to $13.95 per square foot
Forbo Marmoleum
Due to its environmental benefits and contemporary colors, linoleum is enjoying a return to popularity. It is
extremely durable, water-resistant, easy to clean and durable and is ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. Unlike
vinyl flooring which has a thin color layer that can wear off in just a few years, linoleum is colored all the way
through the material and easily lasts 30 years or more. Linoleum does not contain significant petroleum-based
products or chlorinated chemicals, as does vinyl (PVC) flooring-which is often mistakenly referred to as
linoleum.
Linoleum is made from all renewable materials including linseed oil, pigments and pine flour with a natural
jute backing. It comes in over 100 colors in the sheet material and 30 colors in the tile line.
Prices are $31.95 per square yard for sheets and approximately $4.25 per square foot for tiles
Color palette Warranty info
Due to its environmental benefits and contemporary colors, linoleum is enjoying a return to popularity. It is
extremely durable, water-resistant, easy to clean and durable and is ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. Unlike
vinyl flooring which has a thin color layer that can wear off in just a few years, linoleum is colored all the way
through the material and easily lasts 30 years or more. Linoleum does not contain significant petroleum-based
products or chlorinated chemicals, as does vinyl (PVC) flooring-which is often mistakenly referred to as
linoleum.
Linoleum is made from all renewable materials including linseed oil, pigments and pine flour with a natural
jute backing. It comes in over 100 colors in the sheet material and 30 colors in the tile line.
Prices are $31.95 per square yard for sheets and approximately $4.25 per square foot for tiles
Color palette Warranty info
- Merida Meridian Carpets has been a pioneer in the use of plant fibers for carpets and area
rugs. They offer carpets made of paper, sisal, coir, jute, hemp, seagrass, paper and wool
blends with natural latex and jute backings. Plant fiber carpets are completely
biodegradable and rapidly renewable. As with all natural fibers, variations in color and
texture are common. These rugs are have some limitations and are not for everyone. Plant
fiber carpets are typically not as durable as wool and because they absorb liquids, have a
greater tendency to stain. Some of the looser woven products can dent underneath heavy
furniture. However, they create a very natural look and they do not generate static
electricity.
Prices range from $15 to $120 per square yard
- Nature's Carpet is a series of 100% natural, biodegradable and ultra-low toxicity
floorcoverings for your health and comfort. It is a product that meets and even exceeds the
high standards demanded both by environmental movement and by individuals with high
sensitivity to chemical toxins. Manufacturing from all-natural and renewable resources,
Nature's Carpet can also be seen as part of the fight to preserve the world we live in, and a
necessary corollary to recycling and re-use.
Prices range from $37.69-$64.29 per square yard; Jute underlay $10.69 per square yard
- Pioneer Millworks
- Pioneer Millworks reclaims numerous wood species from commercial and industrial buildings
built between the turn of the century and the early 1930s. This was a time when the railroads
were shipping materials across the country inexpensively, the old growth forests were being
cut with a vengence, and the stell "I" beam had not yet become the standard for heavy
construction. Today, as these buildings fall to the wreckers, the structural timbers can often be
salvaged and resawn for a second use.
Aesthetics: The signs of previous use evident in reclaimed material enhances the
beauty of the old growth wood that was cut for use before we realized the
destructive nature of that practice.
Environmental Responsibility: We all know the strain that our forests are under
these days, particularly the old growth reserves. The use of reclaimed material is
a choice that we can make to reduce the impact on our woodlands.
History: Many clients enjoy the fact that they will be using wood that has had
another life. One of the great attractions of reclaimed woodwork is the chance
to incorporate a sense of history into a project, while giving new life to a
disappearing natural resource.
Available species number greater than forty options of reclaimed hardwoods
and softwoods in different grades, widths and lengths. For a durable,
environmentally responsible and stunningly beautiful floor, look no further than
Pioneer Millworks.
Prices coming soon
beauty of the old growth wood that was cut for use before we realized the
destructive nature of that practice.
Environmental Responsibility: We all know the strain that our forests are under
these days, particularly the old growth reserves. The use of reclaimed material is
a choice that we can make to reduce the impact on our woodlands.
History: Many clients enjoy the fact that they will be using wood that has had
another life. One of the great attractions of reclaimed woodwork is the chance
to incorporate a sense of history into a project, while giving new life to a
disappearing natural resource.
Available species number greater than forty options of reclaimed hardwoods
and softwoods in different grades, widths and lengths. For a durable,
environmentally responsible and stunningly beautiful floor, look no further than
Pioneer Millworks.
Prices coming soon
Stability: Moisture content in reclaimed timbers generally run in the mid to low teens and this means minimal movement. Joints stay
tight, and bowing, splitting and twisting after installation is virtually nonexistent. Board stock is then kiln dried down to
levels appropriate for flooring, trim or cabinet work.
tight, and bowing, splitting and twisting after installation is virtually nonexistent. Board stock is then kiln dried down to
levels appropriate for flooring, trim or cabinet work.
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Recycled Cork and Rubber Flooring
XCR4 flooring is made from a unique blend of recycled cork and rubber. It combines the benefits of these two components creating
a colorful, water resistant, hardwearing floor. Benefits of XCR4 include resilience, comfort, sound reducing qualities and slip-resistance.
It is available in a color palate that includes earthy neutrals, jewel tones and brights, which meet the needs of both commercial and
residential installations.
Benefits:
§ Extremely Durable § Naturally Resilient § Quiet § Environmentally Friendly
§ Exceeds Industry Standards for Fire and Slip Resistance
Applications: Smooth Profile is an easy to maintain, long wearing general purpose flooring material suitable for a wide range of
commercial applications.
Material Standards: § XCR4 is available in 27 standard colors in Smooth Profile § Smooth Profile: Tile: 24" X 24" X 1/8" (nom.)
Suitability: XCR4 is an excellent choice for a variety of types of installations, including: restaurants, sports facilities, hospitals, corporate,
hospitality, child care, aged care, education, auditoriums, kitchens, bathrooms, locker rooms, corridors, access ramps, transportation.
Color Palette: http://www.expanko.com/XCR4/products-XCR4-Prod-Img.html Priced at $7 per square foot
XCR4 flooring is made from a unique blend of recycled cork and rubber. It combines the benefits of these two components creating
a colorful, water resistant, hardwearing floor. Benefits of XCR4 include resilience, comfort, sound reducing qualities and slip-resistance.
It is available in a color palate that includes earthy neutrals, jewel tones and brights, which meet the needs of both commercial and
residential installations.
Benefits:
§ Extremely Durable § Naturally Resilient § Quiet § Environmentally Friendly
§ Exceeds Industry Standards for Fire and Slip Resistance
Applications: Smooth Profile is an easy to maintain, long wearing general purpose flooring material suitable for a wide range of
commercial applications.
Material Standards: § XCR4 is available in 27 standard colors in Smooth Profile § Smooth Profile: Tile: 24" X 24" X 1/8" (nom.)
Suitability: XCR4 is an excellent choice for a variety of types of installations, including: restaurants, sports facilities, hospitals, corporate,
hospitality, child care, aged care, education, auditoriums, kitchens, bathrooms, locker rooms, corridors, access ramps, transportation.
Color Palette: http://www.expanko.com/XCR4/products-XCR4-Prod-Img.html Priced at $7 per square foot
- Marmoleum Click is an ecologically
produced, natural linoleum on hard
density fiberboard with a cork layer. Click
comes in approximate sizes if 12 X 36 inch
panels or 12 X 12 inch squares. Its unique
construction with the patented Click
system, combined with a broad color
palette, gives you a naturally cozy floor.
This natural, durable, stylish floor is easily
installed and maintained, while also giving
you the freedom to design your own
flooring for most rooms in the house.
Prices range from $5.00 to $5.75 per square foot
Color Palette Installation Instructions Warranty
Ecotimber FCS Certified Wood
EcoTimber is proud to offer a complete line of ecologically sound wood flooring. Our products include flooring
from certified well-managed forests, reclaimed flooring, and innovative wood alternatives like bamboo
flooring. When you buy products that bear the EcoTimber® brand, you're not just sourcing the finest woods
available. You're casting a dollar vote for sustainable forestry. Or you're re-using wood that would otherwise
go to waste. Either way, you're helping conserve forests through responsible wood use.
Prices range from $4.75-$12.30 per square foot
EcoTimber is proud to offer a complete line of ecologically sound wood flooring. Our products include flooring
from certified well-managed forests, reclaimed flooring, and innovative wood alternatives like bamboo
flooring. When you buy products that bear the EcoTimber® brand, you're not just sourcing the finest woods
available. You're casting a dollar vote for sustainable forestry. Or you're re-using wood that would otherwise
go to waste. Either way, you're helping conserve forests through responsible wood use.
Prices range from $4.75-$12.30 per square foot
- Cascadia Forest Goods
Cascadia Forest Goods is an integrated Forest Products company, working from the
forest to the marketplace. When you buy from Cascadia Forest Goods, you will be
getting quality forest products from forests where sustainable forestry and restoration is
practiced. You can be assured that your money will be invested in protecting healthy,
diverse forests and in sustaining healthy communities through jobs
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Virtually all of the wood The Green Building Center buys from Cascadia Forest Goods
non-governmental organization, whose members include environmental organizations, forest land owners and forest product
companies, Tribes, and other businesses and organizations. The Oregon Myrtle and Madrone are not FSC certified, but are
considered salvaged.
We offer FSC certified flooring products in teak, ipe, tigerwood, eucalyptus, Brazilian cherry, madrone and Oregon myrtle.
Prices range from approximately $5 to $8 per square foot for unfinished, ¾” x 4”x Random Length boards
