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Wilsonart Laminates Get Another Greenguard OK

May 27, 2010 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

wilsonart[1]Congrats to Wilsonart Flooring high pressure laminate products  for having been awarded Greenguard Children & Schools Certification.

The second-generation label follows the Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification already received by Wilsonart.

Products receiving the latest certification include Estate Plus, Red Label, Professional Studio, Contract and
BlueFusion Flooring Seam Adhesive.

Wilsonart products are also California Air Resources Board Phase I Compliant (Classic) and California 93120 NAF Compliant (Estate Plus, Red Label, Professional Studio, Contract).

Wilsonart also said it is the first North American laminate flooring manufacturer to receive Forest Stewardship Council Certification Registration.

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Filed Under: Hardwood / Laminate, News Tagged With: Greenguard certification, Wilsonart Laminate

Greenguard Certification and Flooring Products

September 24, 2009 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

 

It is encouraging that almost every week you hear about another flooring product that is Greenguard certified. Today, Shaw Industries announced that all of  their laminate flooring products are now Greenguard Children & Schools SM Certified.

You may be thinking – Who is Greenguard? Who contributes to the GEI? What does that mean? What kinds of products would I be interested in? Are big name manufacturers included?

Here are the answers to some of your questions.

Who is Greenguard?

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) is an industry-independent, non-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification ProgramSM. As an ANSI Authorized Standards Developer, GEI establishes acceptable indoor air standards for indoor products, environments, and buildings. GEI’s mission is to improve public health and quality of life through programs that improve indoor air.

Who contributes to the GEI?

A GEI Advisory Board consisting of independent volunteers, who are renowned experts in the areas of indoor air quality, public and environmental health, building design and construction, and public policy, provides guidance and leadership to GEI.

What does that mean?

GEI currently has three third-party certification programs to provide products that improve public health and quality of life. Those programs are: Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified, Greenguard Children and Schools and Greenguard Building Construction.

What kind of products would you be interested in?

Over 450 flooring products including hardwood, laminate, tile stone, resilient products, Terazzo and underlayment.

Are big name manufacturers included?

Yes! 22 flooring companies including products from Anderson Hardwood, Healthier Choice, Wicanders Cork Oak Flooring and Wilsonart.

For more information, learn more on the  Greenguard.org  website.

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Anderson Hardwood Gets Greenguard Certification

September 18, 2009 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

Anderson Hardwood Floors said it is one of the first hardwood flooring manufacturers to be awarded Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification for all of its flooring.

The Greenguard Environmental Institute was founded in June of 2001 to establish a true third-party product certification program based on proven emissions standards and to provide specifying and procurement professionals with a resource for low-emitting products.

“We are pleased to welcome Anderson Hardwood Floors, as a participating manufacturer,” said Marilyn Black, founder of GEI.

Anderson’s Greenguard Certified products are listed in the Greenguard Product Guide found on organization’s website.

Contact your local flooring dealer to see samples of these products!

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