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A p r i l / M a y 2 0 19   AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

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It’s what you
can’t see that
makes the
difference.

Comfort For Life
dunlopunderlay.com.au
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The new Springtred
    stand makes selling
    carpet underlay a
    whole lot easier!

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    1   Holds the updated brochure with the new
        branding and selling points.

    2   Take home sample swatches to remember
        the feel of softness first hand.

    3   Walktesters add an additional level of
        realism, allowing customers to
        experience the underfoot comfort.

    For more information contact your Dunlop
    Flooring Sales Representative or the Customer
    Service team on 1800 622 293
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The Collection
                   Supreme (11mm)
                   is of higher density and
                   thickness, delivering a superior
        supreme    feel and maximum
                   performance.

                   Ultimate (10mm)
                   takes it to another level,
                   offering greater luxury and
        ultimate   softness.

                   Extra (9mm)
                   provides extra density and
                   thickness for improved
          extra
                   underfoot comfort.

                   Classic (8mm)
                   is your first step towards
                   comfort and better
         classic
                   carpet performance.
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Contents

News
                                                                      Editor’s Note
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Ten years of Triexta Carpets
                                                                      Welcome to the April/May 2019
                                                                      issue of Flooring Magazine.
                                                                      Inside you will find our feature on
Feature                                                               Eco and Environmentally friendly
18                                                                    flooring where we take a look
Eco Feature including Greentag Flooring Registry
                                                                      at the very latest developments
                                                                      in sustainability and the green
                                                                      designed flooring products
Icons                                                                 pushing boundaries in today’s
44                                                                    marketplace.
Anton Voveris
                                                                      In late March the team at Flooring
                                                                      Magazine travelled to Shanghai to
Airstep - Retailer of the month                                       attend one of the world’s largest
50                                                                    flooring shows, Domotex asia/
                                                                      Chinafloor. In this issue Philip
Blue Mountains Carpet and Flooring
                                                                      Ashley brings you a complete
                                                                      show report including event
Overseas News                                                         highlights and news from the
                                                                      many exhibitors.
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Domotex Asia/CHINAFLOOR
                                                                      This issue’s Icon is Anton Voveris
                                                                      from The Carpet Factory and
Prep Install & Care                                                   tells the story of a hard working
                                                                      migrant from Lithuania who
62                                                                    has become a carpet industry
Metricon Stadium – Race Pace Resurface                                stalwart.

Software                                                              If you would like to contact
                                                                      me directly regarding any
64                                                                    industry relevant news or events
Investing in business – what are our priorities?                      please email me at - michelle.
                                                                      cammiade@elitepublishing.com.
Safety                                                                au

70                                                                    Until next time…enjoy.
Fire testing of products – a crucial step in safeguarding buildings

                                                                        Michelle Cammiade
                                                                                   Editor
                               Front Cover
                               Godfrey Hirst
                               www.godfreyhirst.com

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New appointment bolsters Gerflor’s                                                               Below: Ashlee Anderson receives the 2018
                                                                                                 Top Gun award from Gerflor Managing
business development team                                                                        Director, Chris Low

Gerflor has strengthened its business         Raphoz joined the Gerflor Group in 2000 and
development team with the appointment of      his return to a medium size business brings
French national, David Raphoz. David will     a comforting familiarity along with exciting
work alongside the team working directly      new challenges.
within the hospitality commercial office
and fit out space.                            “I was running my own company dealing
                                              with Korean PVC flooring manufacturers
“Our focus is to benefit the end user. We     and importing products to Europe. Gerflor
have to understand their needs, speak their   found this interesting and offered me a role
language and provide the right solutions.     exporting their products. I was appointed
In each of the segments we work in we face    Export Manager for Japan, Korea and the            Service and
unique needs and challenges as do our         Pacific and at that time was working in the
partners. It demands creativity, technical    transportation division. I know the Pacific        achievement
competence and innovation to answer           area well and I think there are many positive
customers’ needs. This is where Gerflor       opportunities in this part of the world. The       recognised at Gerflor
is at its best given its long history in      speed of the business, people’s realistic view
technical solutions,” Raphoz said.            of the future and respect for the environment
                                              make it all very exciting. All of the major        Werribee Mansion Hotel & Spa proved a
                                              international chains are targeting Australasia     popular venue for Gerflor to host its 2019
                                              and that means it is the place to be,” he said     Annual Conference. Employees, agents and
                                                                                                 contractors from around Australia gathered
                                              Whilst only a few months into his new role,        for three days of workshops, presentations
                                              David has already won the respect of his           and product showcasing. The awards dinner
                                               colleagues and made some observations of          was a highlight with a number of employees
                                                his own about the local Gerflor team.            recognised for years of service ranging from
                                                                                                 five to 20 years.
                                                “Coming from a massive Head Office
                                                environment where everyone had a clearly         The annual Employee Achievement Awards
                                               defined task back into a small to medium          again spoke to the talent and depth within
                                              environment where everyone is involved and         the national team. South Australian partner,
                                              you have to think from A-Z is really great. I      Flooring Trade Depot, took out Top Gun for
                                              love it. I have felt this involvement in all the   2018 with representative Ashlee Anderson on
                                              people I have met during my training period.       hand to receive the award. The other awards
                                               Everyone is personally involved and invested.     presented were:
                                                           The big challenge for me is to
                                                                     quickly become efficient.   • Most Valuable Partner, Peter McDonald
                                                                          I want to be part of   • Rookie of the Year, Dianne Mackenzie
                                                                             this success,” he   • Business Development Award, Scott
                                                                               said. ▲             Johnston and Hayden Doak
                                                                                                 • Specification Award, Todd Lisson
                                                                                                 • Gerflor Ambassador of the Year,
                                                                                                   Suzanne Heng. ▲

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Introducing Cirro
PVC Free Flooring by Amtico
Amtico Cirro combines resilience and beauty with exceptional performance and low
environmental impact. Comfortable under foot and highly resistant to wear, it also
meets strict health and well-being standards.

Aged Oak - stripwood

For support and samples visit amtico.com
or contact our specialist team;

Wayne Schofield Sales Manager NSW
+61 (0) 499 091 049

Megan Bilecki Sales Manager SA/WA
+61 (0) 400 995 497

Mark Taylor Sales Director
+61 (0) 477 708 418
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                               SEBO – Sensitive Choice Partner

S
      EBO Australia is a proud partner of the
      National Asthma Council Australia’s
      Sensitive Choice Program.

Sensitive Choice is a program created by the
National Asthma Council Australia for all
of us who want to breathe purer, cleaner,
fresher air and reduce asthma and allergic
reactions.

Indoor Air Quality affects everyone.
Australians spend 90% or more of their time
indoors. The CSIRO estimates that the cost
of poor indoor air quality in Australia may
be as high as $12 billion per year.

Carpet is the biggest filter within our homes,
trapping dirt, dust and allergens. A vacuum          most advanced systems in the world,             the Consumer Watchdog SEBO’s can
cleaner cannot filter what it doesn’t pick up.       removes 99.97% of allergens down to 0.3         remove up to 92% of debris from carpet.
                                                     micron.
Not only do SEBO vacuums clean the floor,                                                         • Commercial or Domestic – Made in
they also enhance the air by removing            • Anti-Allergy Design – Designed                   Germany, SEBO is recommended by
maximum debris and filtering allergens             specifically with sufferers of allergies and     carpet manufacturers world-wide
from the air expelled.                             asthma in mind, and has been approved            because of its effective debris removal via
                                                   by the Sensitive Choice Program.                 electric brush roller/powerhead, efficient
Recommended by Carpet Manufacturers for                                                             air flow, user friendly design and carpet
the correct care and maintenance of their        • Beneficial Accessories – A wide range of         fibre care, even wool loop.
soft floor products. SEBO ticks all the boxes      attachments and add-ons are included to
for cleaning areas that require a high level       make cleaning even easier down to the          • Service friendly – A convenient service
of hygiene:                                        last dust particle.                              kit is available to reduce equipment
                                                                                                    downtime. Easy to replace, no tools
• Superb Filtration System – The S-Class         • Maximum debris removal – Debris is a             required. Optimum performance all year
  filtration system, which is one of the           carpet’s worst enemy. Tested by CHOICE           round.▲

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Carpet Court freshens up with a new look and brand campaign

Premium carpet, flooring and blinds                we know that consumers today are more                anyone who is thinking about doing a home
specialist, Carpet Court, has launched a           sophisticated than ever before, so we needed         makeover and how Carpet Court makes
brand new look alongside its largest brand         to prove that we’re on top of the trends.”           it really easy. It was important for us to
campaign to date, ‘Dream it. Style it. Live it’.                                                        capture that sense of emotion and thrill of
                                                   “The rebrand and new campaign aims to                possibility that everyone has when they’re
Featuring a fresh transformation complete          connect with our consumers at the ‘dream             about to embark on a renovation. We came
with a new logo, the rebrand and campaign          it’ phase, the very start of their renovation        up with this idea of transitioning from one
was developed by Carpet Court’s Board and          journey, and show them that Carpet Court             room to that same room, but it’s dressed in a
Executive team; facilitated by Retail Oasis        can help put their home dreams together.”            completely different way.”
alongside Photoplay’s Film and TV Director,
Husein Alicajic. The campaign’s aim is to          To bring it all to life, the creative strategy was   “Consumers try on looks and feels to
rejuvenate Carpet Court with a brighter more       to connect with consumer behaviour during            see what’s right for them. The creative
approachable look-and-feel, as well as inject      the inspiration phase by creating a mood             transitions between the different rooms was
inspiration and energy into the brand.             board look-and-feel using a mix of styles and        really the centrepiece of this approach which
                                                   products in a stream of moving inspiration.          connects to the experience of the consumer
Carpet Court Chief Marketing Officer, Kara                                                              in terms of swiping, and also the ease with
Norris says, “Our brand purpose is to inspire      Photoplay Film and TV Director, Husein               which they could try on different looks,” says
our consumers beyond expectation, but              Alicajic says, “We needed to appeal to               Husein Alicajic. ▲
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       Floorex Products launches new Brisbane showroom
Floorex opened their new showroom in
Brisbane at the end of March 2019. Like
their other showrooms in Auckland,
Melbourne & Sydney, customers can come in
and test out the machines on demonstration
areas.

Floorex design, manufacture and assemble
their machines in Australia. This means
customers can rely on a local brand they
can trust. How hard does it have to be to get
replacement parts and consumables? The
team at Floorex are expertly trained and
being right here in Australia means they
can provide rapid solutions to all of their
customer’s needs.

What does Floorex have in
their range that you might
need?
Concrete Grinder/Polishers: included
in this range is the GrinderTec, Meteor,
Galaxy and Satellite Grinders. There are
so many projects that grinders can be used
for including: concrete grinding, concrete
polishing, trip hazard removal, line
marking removal, glue removal, coating
preparation, wood floor sanding and precast
table refinishing.                               Floor Scrapers: the Floorex range of             Shotblasters: Floorex has been selling
                                                 scrapers are specifically designed and built     shotblasters in Australia for over 20 years.
Dust Extraction: the DustMaster range            right here in Australia, delivering a high       They have specialists in this field who can
is one of the few dust extractors that doesn’t   quality performance, while being easily          help answer customer questions on when a
use fussy electronics. The range includes        affordable. The range includes push-along,       Shotblaster is the right machine for the job.
single, dual and triple motor extractors         self-propelled and ride-on floor scrapers.
with semi-auto filter cleaning. Floorex also                                                      Polivac: if customers need a new polisher,
manufacture the larger 3 phase extractors        Temporary Floor Protection: the                  sander or buffing machine Floorex carries
that are designed to be used along with large    Floorex showrooms stock the Supabord             some of the Polivac range of including a
grinders and similar equipment. Have you         range of floor protection products. These        great range of pads and screens to suit.
got an extractor already that doesn’t really     are an excellent way of protecting polished
cope and you are spending a lot of money on      floors while construction is in process.         All Floorex products are available online and
repairs? How about Cyclone Pre-Separators?                                                        all Floorex locations have demonstration
An effective way to collect up to 95% of the     Sika Flooring Products: Floorex now              areas where customers can try out many of
dust before it reaches the extractor.            stock Sika products in all of their locations.   the products on offer. ▲

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                                                                                                 Durability and
             Ten years of Triexta Carpets                                                        performance
                                                                                                 At a molecular level, triexta carpet fibre
                                                                                                 is spring-shaped, which innately provides
                                                                                                 improved resilience, resistance to crushing
                                                                                                 and fibre ‘bounce-back’ after vacuuming.
                                                                                                 Triexta has passed extensive laboratory wear
                                                                                                 tests and has stood the test of time in real-life
                                                                                                 applications over the past decade.

                                                                                                 Colour
                                                                                                 In most cases our home is our greatest
                                                                                                 personal asset. Customers are seeking to
                                                                                                 break away from the mundane to express
                                                                                                 their personality through their interiors.
                                                                                                 The flexible colouration of triexta fibres
                                                                                                 allows for crisp, clean neutrals in all
                                                                                                 products, complimented by more daring

G
        odfrey Hirst and Feltex Carpets would    embraced this new carpet technology and         and imaginative options for nurseries,
        like to congratulate the flooring        never looked back.                              home-theatres, lounges and bedrooms.
        retailers of Australia and New                                                           The commercial and residential product
Zealand on ten wonderful years of triexta        Many of us lead busy lifestyles, blurring       development teams at Godfrey Hirst research
carpet sales to hundreds of thousands of         the lines between work and play. It is now      worldwide interior trends to refine a complete
happy renovators and decorators.                 common to see householders working              mix of perfectly hued neutrals through to
                                                 longer hours until later in life and we         statement brights.
Triexta carpets have been laid in some           do so in an environment of increased
famous habitats, from the Ultimate Carpet        information overload. We therefore value        Core stain protection
Test in front of the iconic Sydney Opera         rest, downtime with family and pets, easy       Permanent stain resistance is built into the
House, to the standout architecturally           living and the comfort to recharge for our      core of each triexta fibre that will never wear
designed spaces from influencers Three           next big challenge. So, when it comes to        or wash off and this prevents spills from
Birds, Rachael Turner and Kyal and Kara to       the sacred journey of interior renovation, it   adhering and becoming stains. Triexta
name a few. But what is really exciting is the   makes sense that customers are drawn to low     carpet fibre revolutionised spot cleaning, as
worry-free living that triexta has provided      maintenance, worry-free floorcoverings like     the first carpet to successfully clean up with
for everyday Australians and Kiwis who have      triexta carpets.                                just cold water.

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Put simply, the molecular charge of triexta      Most manufacturers treat nylon carpets with      Corn sugar is then processed to make
fibres is negative and so are 99% of household   a negatively charged topical treatment to        Sorona polymer. Sorona is then used to
spills. Therefore, these stains are repelled     repel spills. These work very well but can       manufacture the triexta yarn. And finally,
from the fibre for easier cleaning. On the       wear away and wash off from foot traffic and     Triexta is tufted into triexta. The results,
other hand, conventional nylon carpet has a      routine steam cleaning. Triexta upholds the      63% less greenhouse gases than nylon
positive charge, which attracts spills making    same level of stain resistance for the life of   production and a product that is 100% BPA
them harder to remove and can become             the carpet.                                      free and PVC free.
stains. The easiest way to remember:
                                                 A lesser-known fact is that triexta has
Triexta = negatively charged and naturally       16 times less moisture absorption than
repels spills                                    regular carpet fibre. This makes for faster
                                                 drying after the annual steam clean and a
Nylon = positively charged and naturally         healthier, anti-microbial home.
attracts spills
                                                 Health and environment
                                                 With sustainability an important priority
                                                 for everyone, triexta carpet continues
                                                 this step forward with renewably sourced
                                                 content by way of DuPont Sorona. Derived
                                                 from 37% natural corn sugar, corn is
                                                 grown, harvested and corn sugar extracted
                                                 (with the excess used in feedstock).             Backing
                                                                                                  Carpet installation is a time-honoured
                                                                                                  artform. To celebrate triexta’s 10th
                                                                                                  anniversary in Australia and New Zealand
                                                                                                  Godfrey Hirst have sourced the most
                                                                                                  flexible, dimensionally stable backing
                                                                                                  available. Endurabac features a warp and
                                                                                                  weft construction that is pliable and gentle
                                                                                                  on skirting boards and architraves whilst
                                                                                                  retaining outstanding tensile strength.

                                                                                                  Godfrey Hirst and Feltex manufacture the
                                                                                                  highest volume of carpet in Australasia
                                                                                                  in every fibre type. This includes triexta,
                                                                                                  solution dyed nylon, polyester, polypropylene
                                                                                                  and wool. Each of these carpets are
                                                                                                  rigorously independently tested for durability,
                                                                                                  fade resistance and stain resistance

                                                                                                  Customers now have access to instore
                                                                                                  demonstration tools to show the wear
                                                                                                  resistance and stain resistance of triexta.
                                                                                                  What’s more, triexta is internationally
                                                                                                  recognised in its own fibre category, further
                                                                                                  proving that it shares little in common with
                                                                                                  polyester beyond its base TPA molecular
                                                                                                  structure. ▲

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DriTac introduces                                 “These high-performance spray adhesives        DriTac Flooring Products LLC is celebrating
SprayTac                                          provide eco-friendly, efficient and problem-   over 60 years manufacturing environmentally
                                                  solving advantages over traditional            friendly flooring installation solutions in
DriTac Flooring Products LLC has launched         installation methods, especially in the        the market. Committed to manufacturing
the SprayTac family of ‘green’ spray              commercial and healthcare/education            sustainable products for the flooring industry,
adhesives for resilient flooring installations.   markets where rapid return of floor space      DriTac offer a comprehensive line of premium
DriTac SprayTac 2500 SG, 2600 LVT-CT and          is a must. The SprayTac family is our latest   ‘green’ zero VOC and zero solvent adhesives
2700 VCT round out a comprehensive line           user-friendly flooring installation solution   and installation products, that help contribute
of resilient flooring spray adhesives suited      and innovation that meets the needs of our     points towards LEED certification. ▲
for the installation of approved sheet goods      valued customer-base” said Chuck Hall,
(SG), luxury vinyl tile/plank and carpet          Senior Vice President of Sales.
tile (LVT-CT), and vinyl composition tile
(VCT) respectively, in both commercial and        The SprayTac line requires less adhesive
residential applications.                         than traditional trowelled adhesives, allows
                                                  immediate traffic and is easy to clean up
DriTac has manufactured American-made,            when wet. These highly moisture (up to 8
full-spread wood and resilient flooring           lbs. and 95% RH) and pH resistant water-
adhesives for over 60 years. The many years       based adhesives are available in convenient
of experience in producing innovative,            portable 22 oz. aerosol cans. SprayTac is a
premium-grade flooring adhesives led              100% recyclable spray adhesive containing
directly to the introduction of easy-to-use,      zero VOCs and zero solvents. These products
environmentally friendly spray adhesives that     help contribute to LEED credits while
significantly reduce overall installation time.   maintaining no offensive odours.

Introducing Texline                               The range features classic and                 flooring solution, according to Marketing
                                                  contemporary timber looks, polished            Manager, Jutta Fronert.
Comfort from Gerflor                              concrete pizzazz, stylish stencil prints and
Perfectly suited for high rise and town           aged Portuguese tile designs. But it is the    “The key features of this range are the
house living Gerflor Texline Comfort has          unique demands of these increasingly           excellent acoustic properties and underfoot
been designed with the most discerning            popular residential settings that make         comfort. With an acoustic rating of 56,
homemakers in mind.                               Texline Comfort such a fit for purpose         Texline Comfort is at the top end of the
                                                                                                 spectrum and assures residents it will
                                                                                                 provide excellent sound insulation and
                                                                                                 reduce noise transfer. Underfoot it is thick
                                                                                                 (4.2mm) and quiet to overcome that
                                                                                                 annoying sound of people walking about or
                                                                                                 moving furniture above or below the level
                                                                                                 they occupy. These features are supported
                                                                                                 by some really stunning designs so we are
                                                                                                 not surprised the range is very popular with
                                                                                                 retailers supporting high rise apartment and
                                                                                                 town house dwellers,” Jutta said.

                                                                                                 A 15 year residential warranty and Pureclean
                                                                                                 surface treatment add further to the
                                                                                                 attraction of Gerflor Texline Comfort. ▲

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Floors for paws                                                                                    is non-slip, so your pets can roughhouse to
                                                                                                   their heart’s content without damaging the
                                                                                                   floor or their joints.”

Introducing Carpet Court’s pet                                                                     With its waterproof composition, the
proof flooring, the Pinnacle                                                                       Pinnacle range also resists absorption, stains
Collection from STAINMASTER                                                                        and odours from liquid spills including
PetProtect.                                                                                        wine, coffee and pet accidents. Making it
                                                                                                   especially well suited to wet areas such as
One of the biggest issues for homeowners                                                           kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.
with pets are their paws. Even trimmed
talons can gouge and scratch hardwood                                                              The Pinnacle range is easy to install as the
floors, leaving dated vinyl, laminate and tiles                                                    boards quickly click, slot and lock together
as the only recommended options to stand          Brett Talbot, Carpet Court National              floating neatly above the sub floor meaning
up to daily wear-and -tear from our four-         Merchandise Manager, says the Pinnacle           minimal preparation is required.
legged friends.                                   Collection has been engineered specifically
                                                  for busy households with pets in mind.           Available in eight wooden colours the
Homeowners won’t have to sacrifice style for      Brett explains that, “The Pinnacle range is      Pinnacle Collection from STAINMATER
durability thanks to Carpet Court’s fetching      durable, easy to maintain and is equipped        PetProtect comes with a Lifetime Residential
new pet friendly and scratch-proof premium        with Clawshield and Action Traction              Warranty and is priced at $59.90 per square
hybrid timber flooring range, Pinnacle            technology meaning the floor is able to resist   metre supply only, excluding installation
Collection from STAINMASTER PetProtect.           scratching from an 80kg Great Dane and           cost. ▲

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The future is

 Living Coral              Lime Green                 Raspberry                       Teal      Ultra Violet   Tangerine

The future is BRIGHT
Safety in Colour.
Classic Architectural Group introduces BRIGHT - a new attractive range of safety stair
nosings with vibrant insert colours.

Our new collection has been designed in close collaboration with architects and educators.
We’ve listened to feedback and undertaken extensive trend analysis, culminating in the
release of five exciting new profiles - Teal, Lime Green, Raspberry, Living Coral (The Pantone
colour of the year 2019) , Ultra Violet (The Pantone colour of the year 2018) and Tangerine.

Bright coloured stair nosings will work in harmony with coloured walls and other
environmental features to stimulate the minds of students and contribute towards a positive
atmosphere as they move about the campus.

These new colours are now available across our wide range of stair nosings
with Poly inserts.

Available in the following products:
SBR103, SBR104, SBV105, PBC102, PBD106, PBD129, LBR127,
LBR128 and IBB121 visit our website for detail product information.

For more information on this range, its pricing and
lead times, please scan the QR Code or send us a web
enquiry through www.classic-arch.com or call us
at

1300 244 377
Melbourne • Sydney • Brisbane
Adelaide • Perth • Auckland
* Colours shown are representations only. For indication of actual colours please contact us.
Copyright © 2018 - Classic Architectural Group Pty Ltd
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DecoCrete – the new
concrete finish by
DECO
DECO is a family-owned, Australian business
manufacturing quality aluminium building
and architectural systems. DECO offers
innovative Super Durable sublimated powder
coating finishes for architectural products,
splashbacks and signage, as well as a range
of durable, attractive protective coatings and
pre-treatments for applications within the
automotive, engineering, cookware, medical,
pharmaceutical, mining and defence
industries.

DECO has added a new look to their range
of decorative aluminium finishing –
DecoCrete. The new finish offers an effortless
raw concrete look that can be used for many
applications.

DecoCrete achieves the aesthetic of raw            As with their DecoWood and DecoRoccia           The profile is then baked at high
concrete without the weight, inflexibility and     finishes, DecoCrete utilises the same           temperatures so the sublimation inks in the
onsite logistics of real concrete. Delivering      advanced photo imaging sublimation              film can transfer into the entire depth of the
a highly durable, natural concrete look in         technology. DecoCrete’s concrete effect is      powder coated surface.
both a textured and a gloss finish. DecoCrete      created via a two-part process where by a
is currently available in three colours and        Super Durable powder coating is applied to      DecoCrete can be used for external and
can be applied to any aluminium extrusion,         the selected aluminium profile or flat sheet,   internal applications, and is a popular
flat sheet and architectural building product      before a realistic concrete-pattern film is     choice for ceiling features, cladding and
featured in the DECO range.                        applied.                                        splashbacks. ▲

Idro 2K                                            The EC1 classification certifies the very       • Low environmental impact
                                                   low level emissions of volatile organic
Vermeister Idro 2K is a two component              compounds both when the product is applied      • Extraordinary chemical and mechanical
polyurethane waterborne non-yellowing              and when the floor is in use.                     resistance. ▲
floor finish available in three versions: 10, 30
and 50 gloss.                                       Idro 2K combines qualities of resistance to
                                                   abrasion and rubber marks rarely achieved
In the 10 gloss version, Idro 2K creates a         by waterborne products and is therefore
‘natural wood’ effect. Floors treated with         recommended for use on heavy duty
this finish acquire a natural appearance and       floorings.
uniformity that can only be compared to the
results achieved with impregnation cycles          If it is applied directly without a primer,
using oil and or wax.                              Idro 2K brightens up the colour of the wood
                                                   without leading to yellowing over time.

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                           Green Flooring Laid Out
                                                                     I
Eco Feature
                                                   By David Baggs         t still makes good sense (for your health
                           CEO & Program Director Global GreenTag         and for the sake of the planet) to use
                                            International Pty Ltd.        green flooring products, but there are
                                                                     so many other reasons that make a great
                                                                     business case for only using green flooring.
                                                                     Especially when you consider what is now
                                                                     available and compare them against other
                                                                     ‘Business as Usual’ flooring products out
                                                                     there in the market. Regarding price point
                                                                     (there’s often little difference these days) we
                                                                     really all need to get past the perception that
                                                                     green flooring (or any green products for that
                                                                     matter) only belong on exclusive ‘up market’
                                                                     projects whose sole aim is to push green
                                                                     building program boundaries. Health (human
                                                                     and planetary) is everybody’s’ business, and it
                                                                     is increasingly easy to find and select healthy,
                                                                     sustainable flooring given the flooring sector
                                                                     dominates the certified products lists of Global
                                                                     GreenTag, one of Australia’s Top 25 ‘Most
                                                                     Recognised Ecolabels’ (as recognised by the
                                                                     Living LOHAS 2018 consumer research report)
                                                                     and that label has recently introduced ‘In-use
                                                                     healthiness’ ratings for flooring and other
                                                                     sectors.

                                                                     The bottom line is, green and healthy
                                                                     flooring can and should be used on every
                  “Health (human and planetary)                      project.

                      is everybody’s business, and                   Green-focused flooring design, prompted
                                                                     both by the Green Building Council of
                     it is increasingly easy to find                 Australia’s (GBCA) Green Star green

                    and select healthy, sustainable                  building rating tool, the International WELL
                                                                     Building Standard and rating tool, and the
                  flooring given the flooring sector                 availability of product rating-style (rather
                                                                     than pass/fail type) ecolabelling programs
                   dominates the certified products                  like Global GreenTag that manufacturers are
                                                                     encouraged to improve with enhanced rating
                      lists of Global GreenTag ...”                  outcomes. As they improve the products,
                                                                     there have been leaps in the sustainability
                                                                     and health outcomes of the flooring sector

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that have led to some incredible product         the growing need in today’s retail market to       ignores the toxicity of the other ingredients,
outcomes, such as the major initiatives          provide end users as well with “compliance         volatile organic compound and formaldehyde
launched in product stewardship (recycling       evidence.” He said that the Karndean retail        emissions in use, worker safety, employment
from building sites) in the PVC flooring         sales force who visit retail flooring shops        conditions and disposal and recycling fate, i.e.
sector. Epitomised by the 2017 awards            and face the public at home exhibitions            overall life cycle impacts.
received by Karndean and Tarkett for their       are reporting “that mums and dads are
PVC recycling outcomes and dramatic              very environmentally aware before they             Essentially, a good certification system will
changes in composition in phasing out            purchase a floor covering, particularly            assess and rate the performance of all these
ortho-phthalate plasticisers in PVC by Tarkett   asking about VOC compliance and phthalate          issues together with the products' relevance
and others.                                      free evidence.” Trust in that evidence is also     and compliance to local Green and Healthy
                                                 important, he says.                                Building rating tools. To assist professionals to
Progressive flooring manufacturers are not                                                          make exacting sustainability and health related
only achieving a lighter environmental           You want to avoid flooring products that           decisions, the Global GreenTag certification
footprint over ‘business as usual’ products,     are making false green product claims.             system was created to penetrate product claims
many of which don’t even have an end of life     The quick answer to that selection is made         at this deepest level and rate them.
product takeback scheme in place. They are       easier by flooring manufacturers who have
also pushing the boundaries of performance,      taken the care to qualify their product            GreenTag decided to go down this road
resilience and durability.                       manufacturing processes and have put third         from the beginning because we find that
                                                 party certification in place and ensured that      one of the biggest issues in sustainable
Critically, green designed                                                                                     procurement is making sure
flooring products are pushing                                                                                  that the products you are buying
boundaries in product                   “To assist professionals to make                                       or specifying are actually
health and safety, which is                                                                                    delivering real and measurable
a huge factor to consider             exacting sustainability and health                                       sustainability outcomes. Once it
in minimising professional
risk. We know that there have
                                          related decisions, the Global                                        is realised that the vast majority
                                                                                                               of ecolabels are just that i.e.,
been a number of indoor               GreenTag certification system was                                        ‘eco’ labels (assessing health and
environment studies that have                                                                                  environmental outcomes only) it
revealed concerning levels           created to penetrate product claims                                       is easier to understand that only
of VOCs (Volatile Organic                                                                                      certain aspects of sustainability
Compounds) that have been            at this deepest level and rate them. ”                                    are being assessed by ordinary
attributed to sub-par flooring                                                                                 ecolabels and most don’t
products, affecting indoor                                                                                     ‘measure’ all outcomes at all.
air quality and subsequent
respiratory problems for building occupants.     certification also defines HOW it is compliant     This is increasingly important with the
That, and the issue of leaching chemicals        and relevant to building rating systems with       recent NSW and Federal Modern Slavery
present in flooring found in other studies,      pertinent sustainability criteria addressed in     legislation that came into force in 2019
presenting the problem of toxic chemicals        detail.                                            and will require action by many companies
taken through the skin – and crawling age                                                           not directly caught by the $50 million or
children being at most risk.                     Be careful also to distinguish when                $100 million respective thresholds of the
                                                 certification only covers raw materials and        two Acts. Even though below the thresholds,
Social behavioural studies are confirming        not the manufacturing and ingredient               companies above the thresholds are highly
that end users are becoming wiser to these       toxicity. An example of this is when a             likely to start requiring Modern Slavery
product related problems as well and             manufactured timber product makes much             reporting from their procurement partners
progressive flooring manufacturers like          of its FSC, AFS or PEFC certification to the       and building supply chains, so many flooring
Karndean Design Flooring here in Australia       exclusion of all else. While this is nonetheless   manufacturers will be needing to produce
agree. Technical Consultant Graham               important, such certification only covers          reports. Product Certification that assesses
Caldwell recently spoke to GreenTag about        the supply of the raw timber and completely        the risks of their supply chains can help

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Kinetics
Rubber Flooring
by Kenbrock

Kenbrock has been involved with the
manufacture and distribution of Rubber
Flooring in Australia since the 1960’s and
continues to be an innovator in this field.
Kenbrock introduced the original Pirelli
Rubber Flooring to Australia and is the
only company in the world ever licensed
to produce Pirelli product. Our K2 Studded
Rubber is based on the original Pirelli
design. Other Kinetics ranges available are
H1 Hammertone solid colour, M1 Matrix
and Tactiles. Kinetics offers exceptional
performance and design options for many
commercial applications.

Key Features
• Free from heavy metals,
  halogens, placticisers and
  Polyvinyl Chlorine
• Contains sustainable sourced
  Natural Rubber
• Superior Abrasion Resistance
• 100% recyclable
• Non Porus, easy to clean, will
  not harbour any bacteria growth
• Meets ISO 9239 Fire Rating
  requirements under the
  Building Code of Australia
• Convenient tile size - 610 x
  610mm is easier to install then
  larger tiles
• Suitable for use in airports,
  schools, shopping centres,
  department stores, hospitals,
  offices, transportation,
  museums, homes, stairways
  and ramps

          For further information

           VIC - (03) 9765 2222
           NSW - 1300 785 000
           QLD - (07) 3881 1000
            WA - 1800 674 145
            SA - 1800 674 145

   www.kenbrock.com.au
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prepare for those reporting requirements.            operations) require ‘Sustainable              scorecards and web pages on the www.
Government Procurement is caught by both             Products’ credit compliant certification.     globalgreentag.com and other international
pieces of legislation, so expect requests from                                                     regional websites such as globalgreentag.us,
Government Agencies as well.                     • Both D&AB and Interiors tools also have         globalgreentag.co.za and globalgreentag.cn.
                                                   a ‘Life Cycle Impacts’ reduction credit
Specifying and planning                            that involve a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)        A similar but easier process can be used
for green flooring                                 of the project. The compliance ‘currency’       when end users or consumers want to
Essentially, a good certification system will      for projects with these LCA credits is          focus solely on the health aspects of
clarify the relevancies of flooring product        for the products they certify to have a         products with GreenTag’s HealthRATE
certification and reporting outcomes and           GreenTag EPD (a summary LCA report)             product ‘In Use Healthiness’ rating TAGs
their relevance and compliance to Green            available as well.                              (BronzeHealth, SilverHealth, GoldHealth
Building rating tools. The two product rating                                                      and PlatinumHealth TAGs) which sit under
schemes of GreenTag LCARate and GreenTag         Referring to the green flooring product           Global GreenTag’s WELL recognised and
GreenRate can be applied in Australia and        registry table, attached to this article, it      LEED compliant PHDs. The GreenTag
globally and are compliant with a number         is possible to track which products would         PHD and HealthRATE programs are the
of green building rating and infrastructure      comply with these Green Star categories.          first system globally to assess the health
rating schemes, including Green Star,            Accessing information about a flooring            impacts of the final product – and not just
WELL, LEED and BREEAM. Flooring                  product under the GreenTag LCARate                the hazards of the ingredients. GreenTag
manufacturers whose products are aligned         certification system, for example, also           and its PHDs are now formally recognised
and compliant with these schemes will            enables you to compare a product over its         in the WELL rating tool that is being used
seek out GreenTag’s certification program        full life cycle, from raw material acquisition,   extensively in Australia now. GBCA has also
and their two Transparency Reporting             manufacturing, transport, packaging to            formally flagged the introduction of health
services; GreenTag’s Environmental Product       cleaning, maintenance and end of life fate.       related transparency reporting credits being
Declaration (EPD) and its Product Health                                                           developed for the next iteration of Green Star,
Declaration (PHDs) to provide the high level     This means that anyone can validly compare        and GreenTag PHDs will be ready. ▲
of scientific support, transparency, quality     the overall sustainability performance
endorsement and one-stop certification that      (including cleaning and maintenance) of
these schemes and global manufacturing           say, broadloom and tile carpets, rubber, vinyl    David Baggs is CEO and Program Director of
needs.                                           and other polymer, timber, cork, laminated,       Global GreenTag and also a multi- award winning
                                                                                                   registered architect, sustainability, energy-
                                                 ceramic and stone tile and polished and           efficiency and eco-materials consultant with over
In Australia, most green building projects       epoxied concrete.                                 35 years experience. He is a passionate advocate
                                                                                                   for the development and use of sustainable
seek to meet the Green Building Council of
                                                                                                   products in building design and construction.
Australia’s (GBCA) Green Star system and to      After this, more confident specification or
                                                                                                   The Global GreenTagCert product certification
achieve Green Star credits, flooring product     purchasing decisions can be made because          program, which David developed with a team
needs to meet the building sustainability        the most sustainable flooring is determined       of toxicologists, materials and environmental
criteria, as set out under the Green Star        by considering not only just cost but also        scientists, and Industry Advisory and Expert
                                                                                                   Committees, has achieved new global benchmarks
tools and credit system. All surfaces,           initially the highest certified rated product     in green product certification. The Global
including paving, resilient flooring, timber,    from Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum             GreenTag standard is an advanced ISO 14024
laminates, ceramic tiles and carpets are now     LCARat outcomes.                                  compliant Type 1 ecolabel, ISO 17065 compliant
                                                                                                   Conformance Assessment Body and registered
encompassed in different Green Star tools                                                          Certification Mark that is recognised in over 70
that include:                                    Once the highest rated outcome product            countries and distinguished by being the first
                                                                                                   sustainable building product related certification
                                                 is determined then the most sustainable           scheme approved in Australia by the ACCC.
• Design and As Built (D&AB-base                 product is the one with the lowest GreenTag
                                                                                                   David is also a Life Fellow of the Australian
  buildings and integrated fitouts)              EcoPOINT score. Metrics like the lowest           Institute of Architects awarded for his lifelong
                                                 EcoPOINT per Dollar/Pound/Euro can then           contributions to the environment, qualified
• Interiors (all interior fitouts)               be developed to assist in assessing tenders.      Exemplar Global Lead Auditor and both a LEED
                                                                                                   and Green Star Accredited Professional as well as
                                                 These EcoPOINT scores are displayed on            CEO of Sustainable Design and Green Compliance
• The Performance Tool (building                 all GreenTag certified product certificates,      Certification consultancy Integreco Pty Ltd.

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GREENTAG FLOORING REGISTRY
Manufacturers        Product                 Certification    VOC Approved EPD   PHD    GreenStar(R) and WELL(TM) Rating Tool Credits

Advance Flooring     CoralTread and          GreenRate        No           No    No     GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Systems              ExtraTread              Level C                                    GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products

Altro APAC Pty Ltd   VM20 Walkway / VM20     GreenRate        Yes          No    No     GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                     Walkway SD              Level A                                    GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             LCARate Silver                             GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                        Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                        IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                          Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring

Altro APAC Pty Ltd   Xpresslay               GreenRate        Yes          Yes   No     GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level A                                    GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             LCARate Silver                             GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                        Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                        IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                          Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring

Altro APAC Pty Ltd   Cantata                 GreenRate        Yes          Yes   No     GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level A                                    GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             LCARate Silver                             GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                        Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                        IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                          Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring

Altro APAC Pty Ltd   Aquarius                GreenRate        Yes          No    No     GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level A                                    GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             LCARate Silver                             GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                        Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                        IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                          Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring

Amorim               Wicanders Corkcomfort   GreenRate        Yes          No    Gold   GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Revestimentos        Floating HPS Flooring   Level B                                    GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
S.A. – WICANDERS                                                                        GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                        Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                        IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                          Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring;
                                                                                          Feature 26 Enhanced Material Safety Part 1: Precautionary
                                                                                        Material Selection;
                                                                                          Feature 97 Material Transperancy

Armstrong            Fitnice                 GreenRate        Yes          No    Gold   GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Flooring Pty Ltd                             Level C                                    GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                        GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                        Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                        IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                          Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring

Armstrong            Natural Creations       GreenRate        Yes          No    Gold   GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Flooring Pty Ltd                             Level C                                    GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                        GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                        Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                        IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                          Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring

Armstrong            Quantum®                GreenRate        Yes          No    No     GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Flooring Pty Ltd                             Level A                                    GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                        GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                        Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                        IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                          Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring

Armstrong            Timberline® and         GreenRate        Yes          No    Gold   GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Flooring Pty Ltd     Translations™           Level A                                    GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                        GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                        Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                        IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                          Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring

Armstrong            Australis™              GreenRate        Yes          Yes   No     GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Flooring Pty Ltd                             Level A                                    GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             LCARate Silver                             GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                        Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                        IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                          Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring;
                                                                                          Feature 26 Enhanced Material Safety Part 1: Precautionary
                                                                                        Material Selection

Armstrong            Wallflex 1.25mm         GreenRate        Yes          Yes   No     GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Flooring Pty Ltd                             Level A                                    GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             LCARate Gold                               GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                        Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                        IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                          Feature 26 Enhanced Material Safety Part 1: Precautionary
                                                                                        Material Selection
GREENTAG FLOORING REGISTRY
Manufacturers      Product                   Certification    VOC Approved EPD   PHD   GreenStar(R) and WELL(TM) Rating Tool Credits

Armstrong          Wallflex 2mm              GreenRate        Yes          Yes   No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Flooring Pty Ltd                             Level A                                   GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             LCARate Gold                              GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                       Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                       IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                         Feature 26 Enhanced Material Safety Part 1: Precautionary
                                                                                       Material Selection

Armstrong          Infinity                  GreenRate        Yes          Yes   No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Flooring Pty Ltd                             Level A                                   GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             LCARate Silver                            GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                       Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                       IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                         Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring;
                                                                                         Feature 26 Enhanced Material Safety Part 1: Precautionary
                                                                                       Material Selection

Armstrong          Infinity Safe             GreenRate        Yes          Yes   No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Flooring Pty Ltd                             Level A                                   GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             LCARate Silver                            GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                       Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                       IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                         Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring;
                                                                                         Feature 26 Enhanced Material Safety Part 1: Precautionary
                                                                                       Material Selection

Armstrong          Accolade Safe             GreenRate        Yes          Yes   No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Flooring Pty Ltd                             Level A                                   GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             LCARate Silver                            GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                       Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                       IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                         Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring;
                                                                                         Feature 26 Enhanced Material Safety Part 1: Precautionary
                                                                                       Material Selection

Armstrong          Accolade Foothold         GreenRate        Yes          Yes   No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Flooring Pty Ltd                             Level A                                   GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             LCARate Silver                            GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                       Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                       IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                         Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring;
                                                                                         Feature 26 Enhanced Material Safety Part 1: Precautionary
                                                                                       Material Selection

Armstrong          Accolade Plus             GreenRate        Yes          Yes   No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Flooring Pty Ltd                             Level A                                   GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             LCARate Silver                            GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                       Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                       IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                         Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring;
                                                                                         Feature 26 Enhanced Material Safety Part 1: Precautionary
                                                                                       Material Selection

AusFloorworks      EcoGround TM              GreenRate        Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level C                                   GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products

Belgotex Floors    SDX Tufted Miraclebac     GreenRate        Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                   Broadloom Carpet          Level A                                   GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                       GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                       Refurbishment Materials

Belgotex Floors    SDX Tufted Bitumen        GreenRate        Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                   Backed Carpet             Level A                                   GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                       GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                       Refurbishment Materials

Birrus Matting     Ultramat and Duramat      GreenRate        No           No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Systems                                      Level C                                   GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products

Earp Bros          Porcelanosa Floor Tiles   Green Rate       Yes          Yes   No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
Innovative Tile    Range                     Level A                                   GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
Solutions                                    LCARate Gold                              GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                       Refurbishment Materials

Forbo Flooring     Sphera Vinyl Flooring     GreenRate        Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level A                                   GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                       GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                       Refurbishment Materials
                                                                                       IBWI WELL Building StandardTM (WELL) Features:
                                                                                         Feature 04 VOC Reduction Part 3: Flooring;

Forbo Flooring     Allura Flex LVT           GreenRate        Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level A                                   GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                       GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                       Refurbishment Materials
GREENTAG FLOORING REGISTRY
Manufacturers    Product                     Certification   VOC Approved EPD   PHD   GreenStar(R) and WELL(TM) Rating Tool Credits

Forbo Flooring   Step Safety Vinyl           GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                 Flooring                    Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Forbo Flooring   Eternal General Purpose     GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                 Vinyl Flooring              Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Forbo Flooring   Allura Luxury Vinyl Tiles   GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Forbo Flooring   Flotex Sheet                GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Forbo Flooring   Flotex Tile                 GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Forbo Flooring   Marmoleum sheet and         GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                 tile                        Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Embelton         Aqua-Tuf                    GreenRate       No           No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.1'and 'Interiors v1.1':
Flooring                                     Level C                                  Sustainable Products, Indoor Pollutants, Responsible Bulding
                                                                                      Materials
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Gerflor          Tarasafe Ultra H2O          GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Gerflor          Tarasafe Super              GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Gerflor          Mipolam Ambiance Ultra      GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Gerflor          Mipolam Elegance            GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Gerflor          Mipolam Esprit              GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Gerflor          Mipolam Action              GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                             Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Gerflor          Taraflex Sport M            GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                 Evolution Vinyl Flooring    Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Gerflor          Creation Clic Vinyl         GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                 Planks                      Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Gerflor          Texline Pro Vinyl           GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                 Flooring                    Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials

Gerflor          Taralay Impression          GreenRate       Yes          No    No    GreenStar 'Design and As Built v1.2': Sustainable Products
                 Compact                     Level A                                  GreenStar 'Interiors v1.2': Sustainable Products
                                                                                      GreenStar ' Performance v1.2': Procurement and Purchasing:
                                                                                      Refurbishment Materials
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