Go Green!

Once seen as a fringe movement, the trend toward taking care of our environment through independent and collective action has since developed into what is now known as the "Green" business ethic.

We understand that you are interested in healthy living and looking for products that support this ideal.

Do You Know All of Your Eco-Friendly Flooring Choices?

Interior flooring products can become a seamless extension to your overall green design strategy. Through eco-friendly choices, each of us can make a significant contribution to protecting the Earth’s natural resources. Green flooring uses materials and manufacturing practices that minimize waste and environmental impact. When you play an active role in protecting resources, you can help slow down global warming, climate change, deforestation and air pollution.

You May Have More Eco-Friendly Choices Than You Think...

Bamboo

Bamboo flooring is a durable, high-quality alternative to wood because it replenishes itself quickly on its own. Bamboo stalks are easily harvested, with the root system remaining to continually protect against runoff.

Bamboo grows as much as a foot a day, reaching peak height within just six months and harvest strength within four years. A tree, by contrast, must be replanted, requiring 20 to 120 years to attain harvest-ready maturity.

Cork

Cork is believed to be the most environmentally-friendly material in the world. It grows on the outer surface of trees, easily peeled away with hand tools for up to 10 years without ever damaging the tree. Cork quickly replenishes itself. So the tree stays in tact, absorbing much of the carbon emissions said to worsen global warming. It also provides a loving home to dozens of species of plants and wildlife.

Reclaimed/Recycled Hardwood Flooring

Reclaimed and recycled hardwood flooring beautifies any space with a magical, historical touch. These materials include salvaged lumber products from old barns or local sources like trimmers or developers. Wide planks and uniquely sized wood pieces lend themselves to remarkable flooring patterns and designs, while saving materials from use as firewood, mulch or landfill waste.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified Hardwood Flooring

The FSC's mission is to promote and enhance well-managed forests through credible certification that is environmentally responsible, socially acceptable and economically viable.

San Jose Hardwood Floors is proud to offer products bearing the FSC logo, guaranteeing that the wood from a certified well-managed forest.

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At San Jose Hardwood Flooring, we specialize in flooring sales and installation. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff can help you select the best products based on your unique preferences, objectives and budget. We also help clients understand the values and practices behind each flooring brand.
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