Sustainable Flooring Solutions is no longer a niche concept, today it is the new norm in the way we construct and design. Whether it is a home or an office or a large-scale development, each project encounters the same dilemma, which is how to select materials that will not only have an environmentally friendly performance but also be applicable in the real world.
Although natural materials may be regarded as being sustainable, they may be costly or scarce. Certified laminate flooring comes in here. It is durable, responsibly sourced and inexpensive; and it helps you achieve your green building objectives.
What is Sustainable Flooring actually about?
When we talk about sustainable flooring, we do not simply mean the product is natural looking. True Sustainable Flooring Solutions considers the whole lifecycle of a product – how it is sourced, manufactured, used and lastly disposed of.
Sustainable Flooring, actually should be about:
Raw materials used should ideally be caring about renewability and using recycled product
Energy and water consumption minimization – are a constant, on-going effort in production.
Low emission indoor air safety.
Lifecycle management of products in order to minimize waste.
They (the users) should be able to recycle or dispose of them in a safe manner.
Through a good use of smart engineering & environmental responsibility, sustainable flooring must be performing well across all stages of its life during use.
Certifications That Matter
Not all laminates are made equal as a truly eco-friendly laminate carries proof of sustainability & not just claims.
Kronotex laminate flooring is unique in terms of:
Responsible Sourcing – Wood is sourced in FSC(r) or PEFCtm certified forests, based on fast growing and renewable wood.
Zero-Waste Manufacturing – The cascading wood use and ISO 14001 certified environmental management systems are used to make every layer.
Indoor Air Quality – No formaldehyde, low VOC (Less than 0.05ppm according to CARB Phase 2 and GREENGUARD Gold)
Third-Party Certifications – Consists of numerous large and popular ones such as EU Ecolabel, Blue Angel, CE and REACH compliance.
These certifications show that Kronotex laminates are green building materials & also products which can be trusted in both homes and commercial spaces.
Durability is Sustainability when Floors have a life span of 20 years
Long life = low impact – a 20-year or more life expectancy of a floor results in fewer replacements, reduction of waste, and a reduction in the total emissions of a floor through transportation and manufacturing.
Kronotex laminates are constructed on high density fibreboards (>800 kg/m3). Also, which do not change shape, resist impacts and support over years of service. Their maintenance is low and polishing or refinishing is not required thus remaining beautiful and useful over decades.
When you invest once and do not have to replace it quite often. Also, it means that you save money and resources in the long term – that is why the product is called Sustainable Flooring Solutions.
The role of Laminate in an Accessible, Sustainable Flooring Solutions
Although natural materials are not entirely unwelcome, the vast majority of real-life projects require scalable and cost-effective solutions, and Laminate can fill the gap.
As an eco-friendly laminate flooring, it has all the certifications you need – but is available without straining project budgets. This allows sustainability to be available to any type of space, whether it is corporate interior or mid-range residential.
Real world Applications and Uses
Kronotex laminates have already been incorporated in the green building projects in India and other regions of the globe, they are doing very well in:
Business areas – Where business and performance collide.
Residential developments – Making homes comfortable and homey with the least maintenance.
Budget-conscious developments – green building materials provide their value at sensible prices
Wet weather – will not swell or bend due to high quality materials and manufacture.
Conclusion
Sustainability of flooring does not imply compromising, but rather making a wise choice. it’s stringent sourcing, eco-friendliness, & durability help Kronotex deliver sustainable flooring that will perform beautifully and responsibly wherever needed.
One project at a time we keep enhancing our processes and materials to help us have a greener future. When you are presented with a project, then get in touch with us and see how Kronotex will make you achieve your sustainability goals without any doubts.
