Eco-Flooring

In response to Earth Day which took place on the 22nd of this month we thought we might introduce you to options for flooring that are eco-friendly. With climate change being at the forefront of this generation's conversation, we believe it is important to provide alternative options in which more and more homeowners are adopting in acknowledgement for ‘going green’. 

Before deciding on the right flooring for your home or business it is important to consider what materials have been used in the manufacture process and whether they are naturally occurring and renewable. Is it composed of recycled materials? Has it been sustainably sourced? Is it biodegradable?  

Ideally long-lasting flooring that will be in your home long term is environmentally friendly, however if you like to change up your interior décor every so often then materials that are biodegradable are a much better choice than synthetics.   

Finally, investigate what kinds of adhesives or underlays will be used in the floor's installation, for an eco-finish, look for brands that have used recycled materials in the making process of the underlay. 

With all that to take into account it is still important to research the type of eco-flooring you decide to go for, as working with any material provides its own benefits, and its own challenges.  

Wool

Wool comes from the farming process of shearing sheep which is a crucial part of caring for this type of livestock. This means that all year round 100% natural wool is available to be used in the carpet industry which is a sustainable process as it needs to be done and is recycled by being reused as your flooring. It is a naturally occurring fibre which makes it completely biodegradable. Due to wool having a natural crimp in the fibre means that it is durable and bounces back once it has been stepped on. Wool retains warmth and is a comfortable material for flooring that ranges in textures and colours, perfect for creating cosy atmospheres.

 Sedna  

Sedna offers a unique opportunity to make your home eco-friendlier by using the latest environmentally friendly yarns. It is composed of ‘ECONYL’ which is regenerated nylon made from recycled waste materials such as abandoned fishing nets collected from the bottom of the sea and also old carpets. Using flooring such as this helps to clean up the ocean by reducing a large contributor to marine littering and raises awareness to the public to help prevent these materials harming marine ecosystems. The yarns blend creates a soft luxurious carpet which creates an elegant eco look to your home's interior. It comes in a range of blends such as Varuna, Yara and Oshun, and can be found in many colours and thicknesses, so plenty of choice for your satisfaction! 

Eco-Underlay 

Cosi 10 Underlay

Charleston 9 Underlay