Assignment 3

Wood and Tile flooring


1.  Peacan StoneWood (natural stone planking)

Available at Maestro Mosaics by Granite & Marble Resources Inc.
info@maestromosaics.com
312-670-4400

http://www.mglasstile.com/catalog/item/4484270/4501070.htm

  From the website:

Imagine the beauty, durability and functions of real stone in an enhanced look of wood in natural stone planking. Unsurpassed beauty without worry about water spotting, flooding, or moisture damages. For your custom kitchen, bathroom, or even the entire floor area. StoneWood comes in the sizes of 4"x18-36" random length in 3/8" calibrated thickness. Installation is by normal thinset method and joint preferably 1/16". If you like the appearance of wood but want it to last, StoneWood is your natural choice.

I have never heard of this product before but it is really intriguing to me.  I like the idea of flooring product that looks like wood (for the most part), but has the properties of stone.

2.  Pergo Prestige Exotics Ginger Tigerwood Laminate flooring

Pergo

1-800-33-PERGO

http://na.pergo.com/products/Ginger-Tigerwood__LF000050.aspx

Available at Home Depot and Lowes

Features:

AccuWood textures for most realistic look

SecureLock for fastest click installation

ScratchGard Advanced for 30% greater scratch protection

Premium attached underlayment for maximum sound reduction

Pergo is a great alternative to real hardwood flooring.  It is durable, resists scratches, stains, impacts, and everyday wear.  It is also available in many many different colors and patterns that look just like the many varieties of real wood.  It is easy to install and a good option for those on a budget and want the look of a wood floor.

3.  Zuma Beach Eco-Terr tiles

Coverings Etc.

info@coveringsetc.com

1-800-720-7814

http://www.coveringsetc.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=8

http://www.coveringsetc.com/EcoTerrSpecifications.aspx

These terrazzo tiles are beautiful and eco-friendly (made from all natural products and eco-compatible elements).  They are resistant to UV rays, easy to install, and ideal for indoor and outdoor use.  Available in slab or tile format, and a variety of colors. They can be used on countertops as well.  I love the look of this material and also the fact that they eco-friendly.

4.  Ecotimber Bamboo flooring

Available at:

Ecohaus

4121 1st Ave S.

Seattle, WA 98134

206-305-1974

http://www.ecohaus.com/C-752/ecotimber

From the website:

•High quality bamboo flooring

•Engineered to last
•Bamboo is a highly renewable resource that is harvested just 5-6 years after being planted
•Formaldehyde-free for better indoor air quality
•Lifetime structural warranty, 27-year residential finish warranty
•Contributes to LEED Certification

Bamboo is another good alternative to hardwood flooring.  It is a sustainable product and is just as attractive as hardwood.