Tag: Carpet
Federal Facilities Embrace Several NSF Sustainability Standards
EPA Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing include NSF standards in several facility interiors product categories.
Fluorine-free DuraTech Soil Resistance Formula By Antron
The new, advanced DuraTech® is made with a fluorine-free topical soil resistance formula that meets the Antron® brand’s certification testing process.
SIF Partners With Tuntex Carpet
Summit International Flooring will bring Tuntex Carpet’s dedication to sustainability and green products, along with a plethora of designs, to the U.S. market.
Carpet Recycling Recognized By CARE
Since 2002, CARE and its members have diverted more than four billion pounds of carpet from landfills in the United States.
Choosing Carpet And Flooring That Meets Demand
Procurement standards help to maximize effective product selection and installation.
Facility Executive | March / April 2016 Issue
This issue looks at smart lighting trends, how to choose carpet and flooring, physical security planning, and energy efficiency for data centers. Plus, wellness and water conservation.
Services & Maintenance: Carpet Care Procedures
ANSI/IICRC S100, a standard for cleaning textile floor coverings, has been recently revised.
FRIDAY FUNNY: Getting Directions From The Floor
LED light transmissive carpets to provide information, direction, inspiration, and safety in offices, hotels, and public buildings.
Tricks Of The Trade: Sub-Carpet Discoveries
Getting a concrete subfloor cleaned up enough for reuse requires the advice of Tricks Columnist Kevin Folsom. From the August 2013 issue.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Compact Air Movers from Sanitaire
Featuring compact, lightweight design, three new models from Sanitaire expedite the drying of carpet and floors.
Services & Maintenance: Extending Carpet Life
Honing in on specifics, including materials and traffic patterns, maximizes maintenance impact. From the June 2013 issue.
Special Feature: Zeftron Nylon Business Leader Timothy Blount
This special feature salutes the 20 year relationship between Zeftron®, fms, and TFM.
Made In The USA Awards
On this 4th of July, read about a group of companies recognized for their products made in the United States.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Sentir Odor Blocker from J+J/Invision
This is an odor blocking technology applied to broadloom and modular commercial carpet.
New Service Spotlight: Antron® Brand Life Cycle Impact Calculator From INVISTA
An online resource provides real world examples of how facility managers can make a difference on energy and greenhouse gas emissions.
CA Carpet Law Intended To Boost Recycling
Beginning July 1, a $.05 per square yard stewardship assessment is being added to the sale of all carpet sold or shipped into California.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Surface Reaction From Patcraft
This carpet collection is Cradle to Cradle certified and can help to earn LEED points.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Tile And Carpet Cleaning By Cintas
Launched in 44 major markets across North America, the service uses a patent pending, high pressure steam system.
Carpet Innovators Partner To Create Filler From Waste
The partnership between Mohawk Industries and Polar Materials, Inc. will result in a carpet backing filler created from recycled carpet waste—advancing post-consumer recycling efforts and reducing the amount of carpet waste sent to the landfill every year.
InterfaceFLOR Earns NSF/ANSI Certification
NSF International has announced that InterfaceFLOR has received certification to NSF/ANSI 140: Sustainable Carpet for both its GlasBac and GlasBac RE products.