Go Green
(NC)-Today many homeowners are choosing to create spaces made entirely from environmentally friendly materials. Most home décor manufacturers now offer eco-friendly products to meet the demand of this growing trend, and the choices are more interesting than ever.
From energy efficient windows to engineered flooring, consumers can now adopt an environmentally-friendly décor theme and still create spectacular spaces.
Your floor is always a good place to start since it's the second largest surface in any room. Possibilities are endless but you may want to think about something unique, expressive and bold.
How about a floor made from 100% recycled leather? This totally new product from Torlys Smart Floors was recently introduced across Canada, and by all accounts is creating a sensation.
Now you can "go green" with the world's first leather floor, and be absolutely sure your choice has clear environmental benefits. The leather in these floors is recycled from jackets, upholstery, belts, shoes and handbags that would otherwise find their way to the local landfill. And every floor is made with a backing layer of cork - a natural insulator - for extra comfort, warmth and quietness.
Torlys Leather flooring is made with the ultra-tight Uniclic joint, a patented "click" joint designed for "un-installation" and re-use. Every floor can be easily disassembled and moved to another room, or donated to a Habitat for Humanity ReStore. For more information on this remarkable "world's first" engineered leather floor, visit torlys.com.
Tip Box
Keep in mind these environmental questions when choosing flooring for your next decorating or renovation project:
• Are resources used efficiently to produce the floor?
• Does the warranty cover re-use?
• Does the floor use recycled materials?
- News Canada