Video on Green Flooring products - Robert & Julie Peoples
I just came across this video on my Google Alerts from my friends at Floor Coverings International in Austin, TX. They were interviewed on TV, and I think they do a nice job explaining many of the Green Flooring options.
Here in the Westchester NY/Stamford CT area, when it comes to green flooring, the following are the most popular:
Hard surface:
Carpet
We also sell some of the recycled nylons and hardwoods that use recycled shavings (as mentioned in the video), but most of the customers in our area who want to go green, opt for the higher end natural products rather than these greenish products. So, more opt for wool carpets vs. partially recycled nylon carpets, or bamboo/cork flooring (or even solid hardwood flooring) vs. an engineered product).
The tricky thing about green products is there are 2 aspects: 1) how is it made? and 2) how long does it last? Some of the recycled hardwood are green in terms of how they are made (i.e. there is less waste), but the ironic thing is that solid hardwood will last hundreds of years as you can refinish it many time. So sometimes, you really need to think about short-term vs. long-term usage. Ask a flooring expert from Floor Coverings International, and we'll help you sort through green flooring options.
Video Green Flooring Products
If you live in Westchester NY or Stamford CT and are interested in Green Flooring products, feel free to give us a call at Floor Coverings International and let us "bring the store to your door."
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