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FLOORS, WALLS AND SURFACES

Cali Bamboo

GeoWood flooring

Finding a way to emphasize the beauty of hardwood flooring while using
fewer trees, Cali Bamboo has developed GeoWood, revolutionary,
engineered hardwood that pairs real timber with GeoCore—Cali’s
stabilizing limestone composite foundation. This technological
breakthrough yields rock-solid hardwood flooring with AquaDefy water
resistance technology at a lower price point than solid wood planks.
The beauty layer atop each plank is up to 1.2-mm thick and features
sustainably farmed woods and lumber from Lacey Act-compliant
managed forests. All flooring is ultra-low VOC with no added urea
formaldehyde and employs adhesives that fall well below E0
emissions standards.
Cali Bamboo’s proprietary limestone composite fortifies each
GeoWood plank and helps it resist indentation from high heels, pet
claws and furniture. Its composition translates to 50 percent better
dimensional stability, meaning less expansion and contraction, and as
little as 24 hours of acclimation is required before laying down planks.
AquaDefy technology ensures diehard moisture protection, making
GeoWood perfect for bathrooms, kitchens and below-grade spaces like
basements. Superior water resistance also makes planks more resilient
and easier to clean. The flooring is backed by a 50-year residential
warranty, double the industry standard.

FLOR carpet tile

Now there’s an indoor floor tile that can be reused as often as the
homeowner wants. FLOR’s carpet tile product has a modular design
that allows constant redesign to suit situational or personal needs,
without the need to buy more expensive, often environmentally
unfriendly replacements—as well as keeping waste material out
of the landfill.
All FLOR tiles are made from reclaimed and recycled materials and
manufactured in progressive, energy-efficient facilities that use less
water and energy and produce less waste. They have also been deemed
hypoallergenic, meet or exceed standards for low VOCs, and been
awarded Carpet & Rug Institute Green Label Plus status. Carpet tiles
are designed to stand up to pets, kids, house guests and more.
Dirty tiles can simply be removed, washed and replaced.
The company also offers a return-and-recycle program, where used
FLOR product can be turned into product for a new generation.

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