Thursday, April 29, 2010

BioGlass

The following product comes from Ecoverings from their absolutely stunning BioGlass collection. BioGlass is 100% recyclable and is 100% recycled and is Cradle to Cradle Silver certified. It comes in 6 natural and fabulous colors that would fit in any environment. It can be applied to almost any application conjured up from sinks to stairs to countertops to flooring and even outside cladding.


BioGlass is a durable product that can resist up to 300 revolutions. It has a high polished finish that is closed so it is easily cleaned with agents and solvents. It is Class A fire and caustic resistant, Class AA chemical and acid resistant, Class 1 stain resistant. BioGlass is a high quality product.



The pricing and availability depends on the supply and demand at the time the client orders it.



CONTACT

7610 NE 4th Court
Miami, FL 33138
Ph: 305-757-6000
Fax: 305-757-6100


Bamboo Flooring, Panels, Veneers & Countertops

The following products come from Teragren a company that manufactures bamboo flooring, panels, veneers and even countertops. They cater to both residential and commercial situations.



LEED credits are received when using Teragren products. According to their website, "made with our proprietary no-added-urea-formaldehyde adhesive, and our formaldehyde-free bamboo countertops/table tops, comply with IEQ Credit 4.4: Low-Emitting Materials." They were the first to receive FloorScore certification which is the highest air quality in the world. This company is about as green as it gets. The list of LEED certifications and other awards and standards goes on and on.


Bamboo floors are cared for similar to wood flooring. A damp mop with typically do the trick. The pricing and availability of the product depends on the supply and demand for the product at the time. Bamboo is moderately priced so the price should not be terribly outrageous. However, bamboo is a softer wood so a protective coating should be used when placing them in high traffic areas.



CONTACT

Teragren LLC
12715 Miller Road NE Suite 301
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Phone 206.842.9477
Toll Free 800.929.6333
Fax 206.842.9456

Ciot

The following products come from CIOT from their residential Habitat line (they also have a commercial line as well as custom made products). Habitat has two types of styles, tile & slab. They are both available in glass, granite, limestone, marble, onyx, semi-precious stone, and slate.



The slab style is a classic style made of organic, natural stone. No two pieces look alike but that is the beauty of the slab. The craftsmen at Ciot are able to mold and form the slabs to fit into any space. The slab is not as easily fixed if cracked as the tiles. The tiles are very versatile and can be made in any shape, size, color and texture.



Both tiles and slab are very durable and easy to maintain. The tiles are more easily installed than the slab for obvious reasons. The pricing and availability of the stone depends on the supply and demand of the stone at the time.



Ciot is also known for their heated floors to add additional comfort and luxury. These are very popular in bathrooms as well as indoor pool areas where it is typically very cold.



CONTACT

CBD Glass Studios

The following products come from CBD glass studios. CBD studios produces an incredibly wide array of glass products that can fit anywhere from a home, office, restaurant, or hotel. Their glass products amp up the volume when they are used.

The variety of uses is incredible from framless doors, suspended glass ceilings, bar tops, railings, fireplaces, vanities, floors, and even furniture.




The glass is created from a handcrafted original mold to create their own unique markings and textures. The glass is incredibly durable and CBD will actually adjust the glass according to building codes in specific buildings. According to the CBD website, "In the case of annealing, we also perform an extended and technologically rigorous process, which consists of cooling the glass in precisely timed stages to relieve stress in the glass."

The pricing and availability of the glass depends on the supply and demand of the product, as well as the amount a client requests and if there are any extraneous requests.

CONTACT
1-866-872-4223



Vermont Soapstone

The following product comes from Vermont Soapstone, the actual product being soapstone. Soapstone is an incredibly versatile material that has been used for hundreds of years. It is a combination of talc, quartz and various minerals that have formed together of millions of years and out comes soapstone.


Soapstone is nonporous and is softer than other stones and ages fairly gracefully over time. If mineral oil is applied to it it begins to develop a dark charcoal color that gets more beautiful the older it gets. Soapstone is incredibly durable and it is used in a lot of chemistry labs because it is basically impervious to all chemicals.Soapstone can be used in a variety of situations and settings and can be put around sinks, used as countertops, in showers, backsplashes and it even comes in tile form and can be used as flooring indoor or outdoor. One popular use for soapstone is around the fire place. According to the Vermont Soapstone website, "A soapstone lined firebox absorbs the heat of an open fire rapidly, but releases it slowly over time to keep your hearth and your toes toasty."




Soapstone pricing varies between $70-120 / sq. ft depending on the thickness requested and $14 a tile. The availability depends on the supply and demand for the product at the time.




CONTACT:
800-284-5404



Thursday, April 15, 2010

Flair

The following product comes from Bolyu flooring and is called Flair. Flair is manufactured with Zeftron Nylon with 25% recycled content. It comes in 12 colors and is a modern pattern fir for commercial or residential interiors. The construction is an interloop pattern and it is solution/space dyed.



Upkeep for the flooring is by vacuuming on a regular basis. The products availability and price depends on the supply and demand for it at the time the client orders it as well as the amount the client requires.

Beaulieu Commercial 201 Princeton Boulevard Adairsville, GA USA 30103 toll free: 800.451.1250

Create

The following product comes from Mannington Commercial flooring and is called Create. It is a luxury vinyl tile that plays with geometry and the collision of it. They get their colors from the natural environment as well as from the upcoming trends on the modern world such as fashion and such.



The flooring comes in different size tiles and circles. They are patented for their high performance and they have a urethane aluminum oxide topcoat cured by a UV process in order to perform its best.

PO Box 12281 (30703-7004)
1844 U.S. Highway 41 S.E.
Calhoun, GA 30701
800-241-2262