So what can you do with your old solid flooring once you have decided to replace it? We're talking here about sheet flooring made from lino (linoleum), vinyl and other plastics but it's important to know the material, or at least to know if it's lino or plastic based. Some [...]
For those looking for sustainable, environmentally-friendly flooring, recycled is definitely the way to go. Reclaimed wood and recycled glass tiles are some more common options but recycled ceramic tiles are also worth considering. They are incredibly durable, with a very hard, scratch-resistant surface, and often more stain- and moisture-resistant than [...]
If you’re keen to be environmentally responsible but would also like a bit of urban chic, look no further than recycled metal tiles. Certainly, metal is not the first material that comes to mind when you think of tiles – or even when you think of “green” flooring – but [...]
Many people wishing to make the environmentally-friendly choice often choose linoleum over vinyl as it is generally believed to be more eco-friendly. However, this may not be completely true and it is worth making a comprehensive comparison of the two flooring types before making a decision. Vinyl and Linoleum – [...]
Quarrying is necessary to provide much of the materials used in traditional hard flooring, such as granite, limestone, marble, sandstone, slate and even just clay to make ceramic tiles. However, like many other man-made activities, quarrying causes a significant impact on the environment. In particular, it is often necessary to [...]
While some may not feel that stone is an eco-friendly option for flooring - due to the fact that quarrying and the rest of the excavation process may have a serious negative impact on the environment – if the stone is taken from a well-managed quarry, then it can be [...]
For those who like the look and function of ceramics, granite and marble but wish to choose a more environmentally-friendly alternative for their flooring, recycled glass tiles is a good option. Not only does it have all the advantages of those materials but it also combines them with the advantages [...]
