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and vinyl solutions. Regardless of solution we highly recommended that tiles over rolled GOOD – Solid Vinyl Tile on a jute backing. It is a surface that becomes more resilient over time and is recyclable 6-3
goods to help facilitate in replacement of small areas of worn flooring.. If maintained properly, solid vinyl can have an extended lifespan, prolonging it’s entry to at the end of it’s life. naturally inherent antimicrobial and antistatic properties offer
the landfill. . A variety of manufacturers make sustainable luxury vinyl flooring options improved indoor air quality for high traffic environments.
BETTER – Carpet that meet a variety of applications all while meeting budget, durability and maintenance Potential manufactuers may include:
Commercial-grade carpet is also an effective solution for this space. There are many needs. Forbo, Armstrong
manufacturers who offer sustainable products that can meet this need.
Restrooms/ Locker Rooms GOOD – Solid Vinyl Tile
GOOD – Solid Vinyl Tile Flooring in these areas should be imprervious to human waste spills, easy to maintain and If maintained properly, solid vinyl can have an extended lifespan, prolonging it’s entry to
If maintained properly, solid vinyl can have an extended lifespan, prolonging it’s entry to durable. the landfill. . A variety of manufacturers make sustainable luxury vinyl flooring options
the landfill. . A variety of manufacturers make sustainable luxury vinyl flooring options that meet a variety of applications all while meeting budget, durability and maintenance Interior Finish and Material Recommendations
that meet a variety of applications all while meeting budget, durability and maintenance BEST – Epoxy Flooring needs.
needs. A high performance seamless, polymer provides a durable surface that is chemical,
abrasion and impact resistant; easy to clean and can incorporate an integrated base for Cafeteria/ Dining
Gym ease of cleaning and meeting health department standards. Products are available that
The flooring in this space is in good condition, and we recommend that existing be kept contain recycled materials and is environmentally friendly. Flooring in this area should withstand food and drink spills and be easy to maintain and very
and refinished/restriped using low VOC paints and polyurethane. Potential manufactuers may include: durable.
Stonhard
If the floor needed to be replaced we would recommend considering reinstalling a BEST – Linoleum (Rapidly Renewable Product)
flooating floor using an engineered bamboo sport floor for the wear layer, finished & BETTER – Ceramic or Porcelain Tile Linoleum is comprised of natural ingredients including linseed oil, rosins and wood flour
striped using low VOC paints and polyurethane. A standard for many years, in combination with an epoxy grout, tile can provide a on a jute backing. It is a surface that becomes more resilient over time and is recyclable
Potential manufactuers may include: durable flooring that will last years. at the end of it’s life. naturally inherent antimicrobial and antistatic properties offer
Plyboo improved indoor air quality for high traffic environments.
GOOD – Solid Vinyl Tile Potential manufactuers may include:
Kitchen If maintained properly, solid vinyl can have an extended lifespan, prolonging it’s entry to Forbo, Armstrong
The flooring in this area needs to withstand food and drink spills, including grease from the landfill. . A variety of manufacturers make sustainable luxury vinyl flooring options
cooking equipment, while remaining durable and easy to maintain. that meet a variety of applications all while meeting budget, durability and maintenance BETTER – Solid Vinyl Tile
needs. If maintained properly, solid vinyl can have an extended lifespan, prolonging it’s entry to
BEST – Epoxy Flooring the landfill. . A variety of manufacturers make sustainable luxury vinyl flooring options
A high performance seamless, polymer provides a durable surface that is chemical, Offices that meet a variety of applications all while meeting budget, durability and maintenance
abrasion and impact resistant; easy to clean and can incorporate an integrated base for needs.
ease of cleaning and meeting health department standards. Products are available that BEST – Carpet tile
contain recycled materials and is environmentally friendly. Commercial-grade carpet tile is an effective solution for this space for both comfort GOOD – Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT): a variety of manufacturers make options that
Potential manufactuers may include: and acoustics. Special care should be taken in fiber selection. Solution Dyed Type 6,6 incorporate recycled materials.
Stonhard is the current standard for high use environments. There are many manufacturers who
offer sustainable products with high recycled content both in the backing and the yarns
BETTER – Quarry Tile along low or zero VOC installation processes.
A standard for many years, in combination with an epoxy grout, quarry tile can provide
a durable flooring that will last years. Several manufacturers make quality sustainable BETTER – Linoleum (Rapidly Renewable Product)
quarry tile products. Linoleum is comprised of natural ingredients including linseed oil, rosins and wood flour

Adams Park Conceptual Sustainability Study
Plans are conceptual and subject to change