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Richlite Cascade Countertops

rinda — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:56:54 +0000

Rainier, Shasta, Adams, Hood, Little Tahoma and Baker are the six tallest peaks and represent Richlite’s Cascade Range.

Customizable, Richlite’s Cascade comes in six color variations featuring multi-color edges for progressive design tastes. If the six tallest peaks in the Casacdes aren’t your style, add your own look and feel with customized layering. The linear design of the Cascade Range allows for interesting edges that match coordinating Richlite sheets. Custom combinations and thicknesses may be ordered through Richlite’s network of distributors. Cascade can also be used for signage when the product is machined into to reveal contrasting colors.

Richlite Stratum Countertops

rinda — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:45:32 +0000

Richlite Stratum embeds bamboo between contrasting layers of paper.

Stonepeak Ceramics

rinda — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:26:27 +0000

On Sale through the end of March, 2012.

These are the three wonderful colors offered in the “Raja” line. Kund Multicolor, Himachal White and Vijay Sand. Each contains 58% recycled content. This is just one product line of many offered by Stonepeak Ceramics.

**Sizes Available**

18 x 18 $3.58 (Regular Price $5.85)

12 x 12 $2.98 (Regular Price $3.40)

6 x 6 $3.98 (Regular Price $6.63)

2 x 2 Mosaic $18.58 (Regular Price $20.23)

Staybull Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring

rinda — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:57:58 +0000

Recycled Wood Flooring composed of over 20 species of reclaimed hardwood discarded by mills around the world. Architects & designers love working with Staybull® because it’s the only brand of recycled flooring that blends perfectly with today’s modern and green homes. Anyone looking for custom made eco-friendly flooring that uses VOC free materials and can be installed over concrete would benefit from choosing Staybull Flooring®.

Eco Fusion Flooring

rinda — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:49:41 +0000

Sustainable bamboo and wood flooring products.

THE STRAND WOVEN PROCESS

The driving force behind the EcoFusion products is the idea of creating a beautiful floor that is more durable and environmentally friendly than any hardwood or bamboo product in the world. Perhaps the most important aspect in the manufacturing process is the fact that EcoFusion controls the raw material from harvest to final production. Although others may also make this claim, EcoFusion is truly THE ONLY 100% vertically integrated bamboo product imported into North America. This allows our ISO 9000 Certified facility to control the quality from start to finish without relying on raw materials from the open market.

Their unique manufacturing process is similar for both strand woven bamboo and strand woven hardwood. The bamboo starts with carefully harvested stalks that are shredded into “strands”. These strands are dried and coated with a unique adhesive compound that is free from any added urea-formaldehyde or other harmful VOC’s. The coated strands are then layered into a mold and compressed into long “railroad tie” shaped blocks without the use of heat. These long, dense blocks are then carefully kiln dried in a kiln fueled by the waste material gathered by cutting the original bamboo. The cured block goes through several additional “drying” and conditioning steps prior to being milled into flooring planks to ensure the product is stable in climates throughout North America.

In order to create the Color Fusion™ dye-infused strand woven bamboo, the bamboo strands are first dyed with a unique “coloring” process using all natural plant-based pigments. In order to ensure that there are no pigments that escape due to water runoff, the factory developed a process to re-use all the colored pigment left over from each individual production run thus ensuring zero waste. This patented process ensures the environment surrounding the factory is unharmed and the resources of the factory are conserved.

The EcoFusion strand woven hardwood is also made in a similar fashion, though the source of the raw material is different. The wood scraps used to make this unique flooring are simply left over poplar veneers from various furniture manufacturers. The scraps are sorted and carefully treated to make them chemically inert. The wood strands are then coated in a similar adhesive compound that is free from added urea-formaldehyde and other harmful VOC’s. The scraps are then sorted by color and layered into the long mold for compression.

Overall, the strand woven process allows EcoFusion to provide products that take nothing away from the earth. We don’t need to cut down one single tree for our wood products! And since bamboo is 100% renewable and cut by hand, no damage is done to any ecosystem, no forests are harmed and no land is destroyed. 100% of all raw materials are utilized in the manufacturing process creating a truly “green” manufacturing environment.

Davis Paint – Perfection

rinda — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:51:50 +0000

Locally Manufactured in Linchburg Virginia.

Microban: The perfect blend of duability and earth-friendly paint - Antimicrobial product protection – inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew that can cause odors, stains and degradation of the paint film. Engineered to last the useful life of the paint film.

Perfection Line – Interior Paint

Davis Paint Classic Perfection is our absolute best interior wall finish. All Classic Perfection products incorporate scrubbable ceramic technology and are low odor, no VOC. Also, Classic Perfection uses the power of Microban® technology, with guaranteed antimicrobial protection for the paint film for 7 years.

7500 Series: Acrylic Matte Finish

• super scrubbable ceramic technology
• Microban® antimicrobial product technology
• low odor, no VOC
• matte finish (flat) hides surface imperfections
• excellent hiding and touch-up

7600 Series: Acrylic Eggshell Enamel

• super scrubbable ceramic technology
• Microban® antimicrobial product technology
• low odor, no VOC
• beautiful soft sheen illuminates walls and trim
• best wall finish for washability

7700 Series: Acrylic Semi-Gloss Enamel

• super scrubbable ceramic technology
• Microban® antimicrobial product technology
• low odor, no VOC
• semi-gloss finish provides extreme durability

7088: Acrylic Primer

• super scrubbable ceramic technology
• Microban® antimicrobial product technology
• low odor, no VOC
• ideal primer to use with Classic Perfection topcoats

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Navarre Oiled Floors

leandra — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:45:59 +0000

For more information: http://www.usfloorsllc.com/products/navarre-oiled-floors/

Natural Bamboo by US Floors

leandra — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:44:57 +0000

For more information: http://www.usfloorsllc.com/products/natural-bamboo-collection/

Fireclay Tile

leandra — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:24:55 +0000

Fireclay Tile is excited to introduce Crush 100% Recycled Glass Tile***On Sale through the end of February 2012*** a handmade, American-crafted glass tile created from 100% recycled glass. With 40 colors, 2 finishes, and 17 different size formats, the possibilities are endless. They also have the Debris Series Recycled Tile (offering an express ship option of the most frequently ordered colors and sizes), Vitrail Handmade Tile and Claymonde Sheets. See www.fireclaytile.com for more information.

They even offer complete customization by allowing you to choose your colors like you see below.

Blazestone

leandra — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:22:32 +0000

For more information: http://www.bedrockindustries.com/blazetile.html

Earthstone Recycled Pavers

leandra — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:20:30 +0000

For more information: http://www.earthstoneproducts.net/products/earth-stone-recycled-granite-pavers

Durapalm

leandra — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:16:26 +0000

For more information: http://www.ecosupplycenter.com/

Purebond

leandra — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:13:34 +0000

For more information: http://columbiaforestproducts.com/PureBond

Enguard Insulation

leandra — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:10:15 +0000

For more information: http://www.enguardinsulation.com/

Franmar Chemical – Soy Paint Stripper

leandra — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:22:26 +0000

Whether you are a remodeler, restorer, or a do-it-yourself enthusiast, Franmar has the solution you need for removing paint from wood, along with urethanes, acrylics, epoxies, and enamels with much less effort and no toxic fumes. Soy Based Paint Remover Gel is made with natural soy, is 100% biodegradable, and is safe for your hands, your home, and your antiques. Trying is believing, so give the best paint remover you’ll ever find a trial run: you’ll be a fan for life. Sold in quarts, gallons and 5 gallons jugs.

Mythic Paint

leandra — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:20:25 +0000

Mythic® paint is a non-toxic, ultra low odor paint that provides the durability and coverage you expect from a premium paint without the off-gassing VOC’s and cancer-causing toxins that emit years after drying. Stronger, safer, smarter paint®. Now that’s a breath of fresh air.

Mythic Black Label™ Interior Latex Matte is a self-priming, mildew resistant, ultra premium paint formulated for uncompromising performance. It can be used over properly prepared interior walls of plaster, wallboard, masonry, and tightly adhered wallpaper. It is ideal for residential and commercial settings where a superior quality premium non-reflective finish is desired.

Mythic Classic™ A premium quality, ultra low sheen paint that is ideal for use on interior walls where a tough, durable, high hiding flat finish is desired. Ideal for use in bedrooms, dining rooms, formal living rooms and ceilings.

Mythic Pro ™ A non-toxic, ultra low odor, high quality paint line designed specifically for use by painting professionals. Mythic Pro TM meets criteria for coating used in LEED ® certified buildings. Mythic Pro ™ was developed for rapid commercial application and has no cancer-causing toxins or VOC’s that can off-gas for years.

Unique Carpets

leandra — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:18:24 +0000

For more information: http://www.uniquecarpetsltd.com/

Mannington Laminate

leandra — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:13:56 +0000

Mannington Laminate is 74%+ recycled, Floor Score Certified to have no offgassing and is made locally in High Point.

For more information: http://www.mannington.com/Residential/Laminate.aspx

Fibreworks

leandra — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:06:36 +0000

Fibreworks® offers Natural Fiber Floorcovering as broadloom carpet or custom bordered area rugs. A wide variety of floor coverings and rugs are made from the finest Sisal, Wool, Seagrass, Jute, Cheena®, and Coir fibers and many of their products are environmentally sustainable.

For more information: http://www.fibreworks.com/