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Welcome to Your Green Flooring Information Source
Welcome to Green.FindAnyFloor.com™! If you're thinking of going green with your flooring, you're in the right
place. We're the Web's authority on all things related to eco–friendly flooring. Here we look at what constitutes
"green" flooring, the relative eco–friendliness and sustainability of the various flooring types,
supplementary flooring products (adhesives, underlay, trims and moldings, etc.), relevant green organizations like Forest
Stewardship Council and US Green Building Council (LEED), installation tips, recycling your flooring, and much more. Use our
green floor buying guides while shopping and then refer to our floor installation guides for completing your project. We'll
show you how to save the environment as well as your pocketbook.
Green Flooring Information at your Fingertips!
Eco–friendly carpet is becoming a prominent flooring product and FindAnyFloor.com® has created a
section dedicated to green carpet information to help bring attention to this important step in environmentally friendly
building materials. In this new green flooring section you will discover what makes a carpet eco–friendly, help with
buying green carpet made from recycled material, and even about LEED certification and how the right eco–friendly carpet can earn you credits
in the USGBC's LEED system.
There are many factors that go into deciding how "green" a product or practice is. In this section we go through the
various levels from the top down: the eco–system, society, carbon footprints, the individual and environment, and of
course, green flooring information. We also take a look at the various factors that impact a floor's "greenness" – and
you might be surprised to discover that some things you thought were green may not be, and vice versa.
bamboo | carpet | concrete | cork | hardwood | laminate | linoleum | stone | tile | vinyl
You've decided you want new flooring. With so many flooring options available, our eco–friendly floor buying
guides will help you choose the right flooring type and also where to purchase once you've decided which eco–friendly
floor type is best for you. Our buying guides may not only save you time choosing the right floor, but may save you some
green too!
bamboo | carpet | hardwood | laminate | linoleum | stone | tile |
vinyl
Our installation guides and videos provide everything you need to know on how to install your own flooring. Whether a
first time installer, a seasoned do–it–yourself flooring installation pro or you are just curious to know how
flooring is installed, these step–by–step guides and videos will guide you each step of the way.
Want to know what's going on in the world of green flooring? In this section, we keep you updated on the latest
products, industry news, events and more. Our expert flooring staff and freelance contributors weigh in with relevant blogs
and give you the straight word in their concise articles. Unbiased, relevant and updated regularly, our "What's New" section
will keep you in the know when it comes to green flooring. Included in "What's New":
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• Recent Articles |
• Calendar of Events |
| • New Green Products |
• Recent Blogs |
• Latest Visitor Comments |
Much more goes into having green floors than your choice of surface layer. There's the subfloor to consider, the
underlay, trims and adhesives. Once the floor is down, there is still the question of the greenness of finishes and cleaners.
All of these things can have consequences for the environment whether it relates to what they're made of, how they were
manufactured, if they "off–gas" and more. Don't worry, we can point you in the right direction.
In this section you'll find information on eco–friendly organizations, certifications and education. The U.S.
Green Building Council issues LEED certification for example which is becoming a well known and sought after certification.
As the world is becoming more environmentally conscious, more organizations are offering education classes and certifications
to those wishing to contribute to the green cause. For instance, it is possible to become a LEED Accredited Professional.
Ever looked at your floor and wondered what it would take to replace it? Well FindAnyFloor.com's™ Quick Click Floor
Estimator™ can take the mystery out of the process. The Quick Click is as easy to use as it is unique. Simply click
and drag one of the standard floor templates to the exact shape and proportions of your room. The area of the new flooring
appears instantaneously. Quick Click also calculates the waste factor and, if a price for the flooring is in hand, a total
cost. The Quick Click Flooring Estimator™ is free to use exclusively at FindAnyFloor.com™.
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