HBN PVC Free Resilient Floor Chart
| Manufacturer | Forbo | Armstrong | Domko Tarkett | Amtico | Expanko | Expanko | Gerbert | Gerbert | Duro-design | We Cork | Wicanders | ToMarket | Natural Cork | Natural Cork | Flooring Alternatives | Flooring Alternatives | Bamboo Hardwoods | Moso | Lignasil | Freudenberg/ Nora Rubber | Freudenberg/ Nora Rubber | Freudenberg/ Nora Rubber | Freudenberg/ Nora Rubber | Dodge-Regupol | ToMarket/DinoFlex | Mondo | Mondo | American Biltrite | Flexco | Johnsonite | Johnsonite | US Rubber Recycling | US Rubber Recycling | RB Rubber | Yemm & Hart | Tuflex | VINYL SHEET | VCT (Vinyl Composition Tile) | ||||
| Lines | Marmoleum | Marmorette, Linoplan, + | Stratica | Mediterranean | Verte | EcoCork | Unicork | Deco Cork | Madera | Norament | Noraplan | Ecoment | Ecoplan | EcoSurface | Atmosphere | Geode, Punti | Terranova | Estrie Marathon Classic | SpexTones | Roundel/Comfortech | Replay | SureStep Tire Tile | SureFlexx SportFloor | Tire Veneer | Spartus & Titan | |||||||||||||||||
| Applications | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Commercial/ residential interiors | Heavy traffic | commerical interiors | Heavy traffic | Commercial interiors | Commerical interiors | Commerical interiors | Commerical interiors (also have sport floor product) | Commerical interiors | Commerical interiors | Commerical interiors | Commerical interiors | Sports floors | heavy traffic entry | sport, heavy traffic | Sports & barns | interior, exterior | Sports floor | ||||||||
| Warranty | 5 year | 5 year | 10 year (on market for 8) | 10 year | 5 year | 10 year | 25 year on prefinish | 1 yr defect,10 yr wear | 1 yr defect, 5 yr wear | 1 yr defect, 5 yr wear | 1 yr defect, 5 yr wear | 5 years | 2 years | 1 yr defect, 5 year wear | 1 yr defect, 10 year wear | 10 year | 10 year | 10 yr w/ 4mm, 5yr 3.175 | 2 year | 6 years w/Surebond | 2 years prorated | 15 yr defect | 5 year prorated | |||||||||||||||||||
| Materials | Linoleum (linseed oil, wood, cork, rosin, limestone, pigments, jute or polyester backing | Linoleum (linseed oil, cork, jute, natural resins) | Dupont Surlyn and ethylene copolymer | Cork | 60 cork/ 40 rubber | Cork | Cork/MDF | Cork | Cork and MDF | Cork, MDF | Cork | Linoleum/Cork | Cork and MDF | Cork | Bamboo | Bamboo w/ PVA-C formaldehyde free glue | Bamboo | PI & ag recycled wood fiber | 45% synthetic rubber, 45% mineral filler (clay), 5: pigments (no heavy metal). 5% pi recycle | rubber (10% natural 20% synthetic), 55% mineral filler (clay), 5: pigments (no heavy metal). 10% PI recycle | Recycled rubber ------------------------------------------- | Recycled Tire Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SPR) and post industrial EPDM | Recycled Tire SPR & virgin colored EPDM | synthetic SB rubber, mineral fillers, organic and synthetic pigments, no heavy metals | synthetic SB rubber, mineral fillers, organic and synthetic pigments, no heavy metals | SBR synthetic rubber, pigments, extenders, processing oils and fillers | Virgin synthetic rubber | SBR, additives & colorants | Recycled auto & truck tires in urethane | Recycled truck and bus tires | Recycled crumb rubber | Recycled tires | Recycled K21Tire SPR & virgin colored EPDM | Vulcanized recycled rubber | PVC, plasticizers, stabilizers | PVC, Limestone, binders, stabilizers | ||||||
| Size | sheet 79" X 105' X 2.5mm tile 20"x20" or 13"x13" in 2.5mm & 2.0mm | 18.9" X 18.9" tile in 2.5 mm or 3.2 mm | 0.1" X '13-1/2" & 19" squares & 4"X39" planks | 12" X 12" & 24" X 24" tiles in 3/16" and 5/16" thick other sizes by special order | 300mm (11.8")X300mm or 600mm(23.6")X300mm X 4mm(5/32") tile | 900 mm x 300 mm (35.43" x 11.81") X 11mm (7/16") float | 12"X12"or 12"X24" tile X 4mm or 8mm, also 1/2" float | 12"X12"X3/16" tile, 4"X36"X3/16" plank, 11-7/8"X35-9/16"X7/16" float | tile and float | 12"X24"X5mm, beveled or straight edge | floating floor | tile | 12"X12"X3/16" tile, 1'X3'X3/8" float | 9/16" X 7.5" X 6' float or nail | tile | tile100cmX100cmX3.5mm (39.37"X39.37"X.14") or 62.5X62.5X3.5 (24.6") | roll 49' X 48" X 0.8" tile 24" X 24" X 0.8" | tile100cmX100cmX9mm (39.37" X 39.37"X.36") | roll 49' X 48" X 0.8" tile 24" X 24" X 0.8" | tile 18:X18", 36"X36" rolls 50' X 4' thickness (5/32. 1/4, 3/8") | tile 38" X 38" X 5/32" | tile 24"X24" or roll 6'3" X 30 to 45' 2 mm thick | tile 38"X38" or 19"X19" ' 3 mm thick | tile 18" X 18" or 36" X 36" 3.5mm thick | tile 18"X18"X1/8" or 12"X12"X1/8" | tile 24" X 24" X 4 mm or 3.175mm | tile 24" X 24" X 9.5 mm | tiles 12"X12", 18"X18"or rolls 12" or 18" all 3/8" | tiles 2' X 2' X 3/2" or 1/2" have interlocing option | planks 4'X6" & 4'X8' custom to 8'X10', thickness 3/4", 1/2" or 3/8" | tile 18"X18", 36"X36", roll 30to150''X4' thickness 1/4", 3/8" & other | tile 27"X27"X3/8" | ||||||||||
| # patterns & colors | 68+ | 32 colors | 24 solids, 15 stone, 9 terrazos, 4 marble, 4 granites, 15 woods | 8 natural patterns, 11 colorways | 8 patterns | 6 naturals, 58 colors, custom available | 4 tile, 6 float | 12 colors | 8 naturals,18 colors in solids, stripes or terrazo | 4 colors | Wide range of solid colors (incl light colors) and speckle patterns | Wide range of solid colors and speckle patterns | 9 gray and tan colors with flecks | 9 gray and tan colors with flecks | 22 color pallette, solid or speckled, custom mixes available | 36 speckle patterns | 44 colors in organic or speckled patterns standard, custom available | 15 colors standard + 40 solid colors in raised circle, custom available | 21 solid colors | Black, red, gray, green with speckle colors | 46 colors plus speckle | 46 colors plus speckle | Black | Black, 15% flek available in red, green blue, offwhite or combo | Black or black w/ 20% flec color | Black and 14 speckle colors | 16 patterns, Black and reds, grays, green with speckle colors | |||||||||||||||
| Finish | higly durable (golf ball surface claims outperforms lino, vinyl, marble), very stain resistant | Unfinished, Polyethylene, or Natural carnauba wax Expanko 960 water dispersion barrier, polyurethane polymer | Natural: UV-curable lacquer, matte/satin finish, Wax or unfinished avail, Color: UV curable acrylic-urethane, matte/satin | Prefinished w/UV-curable laquer, matte/satin finish Unifinished available |
unifinished | unfinished or wax or matte water based polyurethane sealer coat | NOTE: some Wicander products have a vinyl wear layer | 1 coats of polymer (normal) or 2 coats of laquer (high traffic) finish applied after installation | unfiished or water based acrylic finish | Acrylic urethane aluminum oxide finish, UV resistant. Also available unfinished | Vulcanized for very non porous surface ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adhesives: releasable, solvents, VOCs | 2 part polyurethane, not solvent based, easy & costs less but need to roll | Expanko 2260 - zero VOC, water based, white acrylic latex | PVA (Polyvinyl Acetate) adhesive in grooves | Bostik's Best, Dri-Tac6200, Chapko SafeSet 231& 31, Mapei540, Franklin811 | Unicork contact adhesive | formaldehyde free | solvent free adhesives available | solvent free adhesives available | solvent free adhesives available | solvent free adhesives available | 1 part polyurethane, meets CA reqs | Interlocking mats or 2 part epoxy adhesive | Mondo MP 500 water based acrylic | 2 part epoxy and polyurethane adhesives or acrylic/latex | Epoxy,solvent free option | 1 part no VOC acrylic latex adhesive, 2 part low VOC (12g) epoxy, 2 part low VOC (15g) urethane | 1 part no VOC water based acrylic latex adhesive, 2 part low VOC (15g) urethane | Surebond urethane adhesive | Dry lay interlock or Surebond urethane | Nordot #78H 2 part epoxy | Epoxy,solvent free option | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Antimicrobial agent | naturally antimicrobial | naturally antimicrobial | ?? | cork is naturally mold resistant | cork is naturally mold resistant | cork is naturally mold resistant | cork is naturally mold resistant | cork is naturally mold resistant | cork is naturally mold resistant | cork is naturally mold resistant | cork is naturally mold resistant | Integral "Cleanguard" manufacturing process results in non porous surface. Claim that it reduces likelihood of microbial problems without requiring antimicrobial treatment | Claim "not promote fungal growth" coatings available | Claim inherently anti bacterial. No coatings necessary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seam sealing | heat weld | ?? | heat weld or cold weld | heat weld or cold weld | heat weld or cold weld | heat weld or cold weld | none | heat weld | heat weld | heat or cold weld | heat or cold weld | none | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Surface (ADA wet & dry) | ADA | ADA | ADA flat>= .6 | ADA ASTM C-1028 Dry .7048, Wet .7293 | ADA - 66 | non skid when wet | raised round or hammered, ADA wet or dry | Smooth ADA wet or dry | raised round or hammered, ADA wet or dry | Smooth ADA wet or dry | Smooth COF>0.9 or hammered | ADA | Smooth, sealskin, and hammered ADA (COF .69 dry .74 wet) | Slate ADA (COF .66 dry .69 wet) & raised circle | ADA compliant, 6 profiles | Hammered, textured, studs SCOF>0.60 | Smooth & raised disk ADA | Smooth & raised disk ADA ASTM D-2047>=.8 | Foot scraper pattern | Smooth | Antiskid or smooth | Smooth 1.00 SCOF ADA | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Flammability | Class I | Class I | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class B 2 | Class B 2 | Class II | Class II | Class 1 (Class A optional) | Meets NYC reqs? | Class I/ Class II | Class I | Class I | ASTM E-648/NFPA 253 Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 / Class A optional | not rated | Federal DOCFFI 70 | ASTM E648. Radian flux <0.10 W/cm sq | Class 2 | Class A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Acoustic | ASTM 492 6dB | ISO 717 + 5 db | DIN 52210 - 4mm=12db | DIN 52210 -19db | FIIC(impact) 53, FSTC (transmission) 67 |
Check Elastic series | 0.60 coeff of sound absorption | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maintenance: clean & repair (procedure, schedule, chemicals) | No strip & recoat necessary if use dry maintenance system | Strip and polish | no floor dressing, clean w/ water or neutral ph cleanser | sweep & damp mop, screen & recoat polyurethane every 4-8 yrs (8-10 residential) | sweep & damp mop, screen & recoat polyure every 2-6 yrs (8-10 residential), buff and paste wax every 6-12 mos | vacuum and damp mop or Taski P-44 | vacuum and damp mop or Taski P-44 | revarnish 2-3 yrs commercial, 5-7 residential | vacuum or damp mop with mild detergent, wax may be rewaxed, varnish may be polished (not waxed) | Damp mop with mild detergent, strip and reapply polymer coat once per year | No seal coat required ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Strip & seal recommended | No wax. Toski seal coat recomended for high traffic, reapply every 2-5 years | No surface coating recommended | mop and buff only, No ongoing coating | No wax | Strip& wax | Strip & wax | Strip & seal | No wax? | strip and apply 2-4 coats of wax regularly | strip and apply 2-4 coats of wax regularly | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Installation issues: surface, skills, tools, time | 5# moisture test | 3# or use moisture barrier one syetem for <=12#, another for 12#+, Western install Mngr monitors all installs | Moisture <3#, Roll tiles | neeed 3# moisture | float, 3# or dampproof membrane | apply 4 coats of water based urethane | need <3# moisture for reg, float floor cango over any w/moisture barrier | need <=3# moisture, seal with 2 addtl coats of laquer and optional polymer coat | #3 moisture | #3 moisture | suggest intial conditioner to protect during construction | moisture <=3# | moisture <=3#, seal with acrylic sealer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Installed costs (commercial scale) | $3-$5 | $3.50 - 5.25 | $3.65 material cost, install ~$1.50, total ~$6.50/sf | $5 un fin, $5.50 wax, $6.15 poly, $6.48 mosaic (+ $1.50 install) | $5-8? | $10-$11/sf | $5 - $8 installed, depending on finish $8-$9 for float floor | prefinshed $10/sf installed (add $1 for float) | $7/sf | $4/sf | $8/sf | $3.40-$4/sf | $5-6 installed ($2.35 material) no floor prep | $3 - $10/sf (depending on thickness and color) | $4-$5 | $5/sf installed (glue down, +$1 for heat weld | $3-4/sf | $3.50-4.50 installed | $1.50-2.25/sf material + $1.50 install | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes | Options: matching cove base and stair tread. | Options: ESD, elastic, cove base & stair tread. | Options: ESD protection, cove base and stair tread in custom volume | Options: ESD protection, cove base and stair tread in custom volume | Options: logo | Options: logo. Young company and product | Options: logo, custom designs, stairtread. Also make sports surfaces | cove base, stair treads, risers and stringers | Reports of strong odors on internet | Stair tread, wall base | Loose lay interlocking tiles available | Also outdoor paver (SuperFlexx red grn, blk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National office | Hazelton, PA 800-842-7839 | Armstrong 717-397-0611 | Atlanta, GA 404-267-1900 | (800) 345-6202 West Chester, PA | (800) 345-6202 West Chester, PA | 888-359-5466 Lancaster, PA gerbertinfo@gerbertltd.com | 888-359-5466 Lancaster, PA gerbertinfo@gerbertltd.com | 888-528-8518 Laval, Quebec info@durodesign.com | Stratham, NH 800-666-CORK 603-778-8558 | LA, CA (800)465-4605 | 510-548-4914 877-639-1345 | 510-548-4914 877-639-1346 | Seattle, WA 206-264-2414 | Freudenberg Bldg Systems, Lawrence, MA 1-800-332-NORA Info@Freudenberg.Com --------------------------------------------------------- | Lancaster, PA 866-883-7780 srz@gerberltd.com | DC 877-843-8184, LA, CA 800-465-4605 | Laval, QC 450-967-5800, 800-361-3747 | Mississauga, Ontario 905-507-2402 800-437-8743 flooring@american-biltrite.com | Tuscumbia, AL 800.633.3151 info@flexcofloors.com | Chagrin Falls, Ohio, (800) 899-8916 Waterloo, Ontario info@johnsonite.com | Chagrin Falls, Ohio, (800) 899-8916 Waterloo, Ontario info@johnsonite.com | Riverside CA 888-473-8453 ------------------------------------------------- | McMinnville, OR 800-525-5530 info@usrubber.com | Marquand, MO 573-783-5434 | Tampa, FL 800-543-0390 info@tuflex.com | |||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturing sites | UK | grown in Portugal manufacture in England | grown in Portugal manufacture in England | grown and manufactured in Portugal | Europe? | grown in Portugal | grown on Sardinia off coast of Italy | Germany (warehouse in Lawrence, MA and Lake Forest Hill, CA) considering US plants ------------------------------------------------------ | Lancaster, PA | Salmon Arm BC Canada, www.dinoflex.com | Sherbrouke, Quebec | Tuscumbia, AL | McMinnville, OR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Web site | www.forbolinoleumna.com | www.armstrong.com/reslinoleumna | www.stratica.com | www.expanko.com | www.expanko.com | www.gerbertltd.com | www.gerbertltd.com | www.durodesign.com | www.wecork.com | www.wicanders.com | www.tomkt.com | www.naturalcork.com | www.naturalcork.com | www.flooringalternatives.com | www.flooringalternatives.com | www.bamboohardwoods.com/ | www.moso.com | www.lignasil.com | www.norarubber.com | www.regupol.com/ | www.tomkt.com | www.mondousa.com | http://www.american-biltrite.com/estrie/ | www.flexcofloors.com/ | www.johnsonite.com | www.johnsonite.com | www.usrubber.com | www.usrubber.com | www.rbrubber.com | www.yemmhart.com | www.tuflex.com | |||||||||||
| Bay area rep | Ann Donkle 925-838-9490 adonkle@amtico.com | The Patton Group Brian Richards 415-642-1222 or Lisa Schoichet 650-960-1395 X3 | Lisa Schoichet 650-960-1395 X3 | Bruce Adams 707-938-8431 bruceadams@ mindspring.com | Bruce Adams 707-938-8431 bruceadams@ mindspring.com | Bruce Adams 707-938-8431 bruceadams@ mindspring.com | Lori Stambler Arc Inc., SF 415-541-0969 arcagents@aol.com | Walter Huff, Los Altos, 650-960-1395 (or Brian Richard/Patton group) | 510-548-4914 877-639-1345 | 510-548-4914 877-639-1346 | Mari Strain 510-548-4914 maristrain@hotmail.com | Brian Richards 415-716-4028 brichrds@thepattongroup.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Bruce Adams 707-938-8431 bruceadams@ mindspring.com | Walter Huff, Los Altos, 650-960-1395 (or Brian Richard/Patton group) | Garret Davelaar 800-962-5334 425-776-3242 (WA) gdavelaar@mondousa.com | Bernie Hilton, 206-310-2134 | Lori Stambler, ARC 415-541-0969 arcagents@aol.com | Sturla, Inc./Medallion Carpets, San Leandro CA 510-351-8104 Amber Braden regional specification specialist | Sturla, Inc./Medallion Carpets, San Leandro CA 510-351-8104 X214 John Sturla, (Amber Braden regional specification specialist) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Life cycle manufacturing impact: Waste, air & water impacts, PBTs, hazardous materials, energy intensiveness | No water used, heat bonded laminate, no solvents, all manufacture waste reused. Frauenhoffer Inst study claims 30% less energy than vinyl, 29% less water, 33% less global warming, 54% less acidification. Is petrochemical. Surelyn process unknown. | Cork from Portugal | Cork from Portugal | Cork from Portugal | no formaldehyde in binder, MDF or adhesives | Transported from manufacture in Germany, unknown rubber production impacts | RCA Rubber in Akron, OH is apparently the main manufacturer of sheet rubber goods in the US and feeds all the domestics - problems in past but look realtively clean on EDF Scorecard | PVC lifecycle effects, plasticizers, stabilizers. See PVC fact sheet | PVC lifecycle effects plus, mining of limestone. See PVC fact sheet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recycled or renewable content | All but limestone is rapidly renewable (ex polyester backed) | All but limestone is rapidly renewable | none | none | none | almost 80% post industrial | almost 80% post industrial | 600 series ~80% post consumer SPR | up to 100% depending on color | none | primary is not color flec is recycled | none, but just coming out with new product with recycled content | unknown | Claim 100%? | 95% recycled | 95% recycled | 100% recycled tires (flec?) | up to 100% post consumer | unknown | none | claim that PVC content is recycled | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Recyclability/ disposal | decomposes in dump, may be compostable | theoretically recyclable, no infrastructure | Theoretically recyclable but not done at this time, 92% of post industrial waste is recycled or burned for energy | Technically but no take back program | Technically but no take back program | Technically but no take back program | recyclable but no infrastructure, recycle scrap in house | Can regrind to produce other mats | none | none | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VOC / IAQ testing: AQS, BAA, CA East End, WA State (doc) | Earlier VOC problems have been solved. Now passes 1350 testing | Some questions about VOC emissions (non carcinogenic) | unknown | BAA tested for CA East End IAQ, tests on file at HBN - ask manufacturer for info | Noraplan tested by AQS, meets WA State requirements (and 1350?), claim meet CA 1350 content screen, more products undergoing CA 1350 emissions tests | AQS Greenguard certified WA state, AQS on file at HBN - ask manufacturer | ORTECH tested to WA state, on file at HBN | ASTM D5116 | ASTM D5116 | claim "no or low VOC" | No testing | No testing | Claim no measurable VOC" No WA state type testing | Claim no measurable VOC" No WA state type testing | Not tested for emissions. Definite rubber smell | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate enviro practices - ISO 9002, 14001, etc | ISO 9001 & 14001 | ISO 9002 and 14001 | ISO 9000 | ISO 14001------------ | Stated goal to eliminate hazardous chemicals in production and manufacture products that can be recycled. USGBC member | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LCA analysis? | See web site | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall comments | *Pro: Low maintenance, renewable ingredients, can avoid strip & wax. *Con: Marginal 1350 on East End progject. | *Pro: Renewable content, *Con: Marginal 1350 on East End progject. | *Pro: Excellent in IAQ, No strip & wax *Con: completely petrochemical based with no (post consumer) recycled content or commitment to closing the loop | *Pro: renewable product, Con: unknown IAQ-> | *Pro: Appears to have good IAQ. State that they are planning CA 1350 CHPS test to confirm on more of product line. No strip & wax cycle. *Con: All virgin materials, 20-45% petrochemical based and no commitment to recycle the product yet | *Pro: Appears to have good IAQ. State that they are planning CA 1350 CHPS test to confirm. No strip & wax cycle. Mostly recycled content but commitment to recycle their product to close the loop would improve | *Pro: Good tested IAQ and good recycled content. Commitment to recycle would improve. *Con: Suggest strip and wax maintenance | *Pro: Appears to have good IAQ but need individual VOC testing. Excellent recycled content. Appear to be commited to good corp environmental effort. *Con: Recommend Toski sealer reapply but only every few years. | *Pro: Appears to have good IAQ, HBN currently awaiting test information from manufacturer to confirm. Good corporate commitment, No strip & wax cycle. Unknown commitment to recycle. *Con: All virgin materials, petrochemical based. | *Pro: Claims good IAQ, but still awaiting test information. No strip and wax cycle. *Con: Minimal recycled content. | *Pro: no strip & wax *Con: Unknown IAQ, all virgin materials Call to check on new recycled product | *Con: No testing of IAQ, not clear that there is any recycled content. Strip & wax | *Pro: High recycled content *Con: no claims on IAQ. Strip & wax | *Pro: High recycled content, *Con: no testing to back up emission claims | *Pro: High recycled content, *Con: no testing to back up emission claims | *Pro: High recycled content, *Con: no emission claims | *Pro: High recycled content, *Con: no testing to back up emission claims | *Pro: Recycled content (actual amount unknown), *Con: no emission claims | See PVC fact sheet | See PVC fact sheet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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