SUSTAINABILITY TOTAL RESTORATION
Resilient floor renewal is not only the environmentally sustainable choice but also provides significant benefits to contractors and their clients, explains Tony Peak, sales manager at Bona.
Circularity in the flooring industry remains a challenge, with some reluctance among contractors to renew surfaces, opting instead to replace floorcoverings with brand-new materials. Yet a shift of mindsets and a greater understanding of the wide impact of floor renewal has the power to totally transform the sustainability of the flooring industry, whilst at the same time delivering wider benefits for contractors and their clients.
The waste management of flooring materials makes up a significant portion of the impact in the lifecycle for the flooring industry, and lengthening the service lifetime of products before being disposed of could be an effective solution in achieving reduced climate impact and improved resource use. A focus on the entire lifecycle of a floor is therefore key to driving responsible change.
Unquestionably, the sustainable aspect of floor renewal is a standout point, along with other factors that make renewal a better option than replacement. Let’s take a closer look at a like- for-like comparison of renewing any resilient surface including linoleum, rubber, vinyl, PVC, or LVT, against a new installation.
RENEWAL SUSTAINABILITY COST DOWNTIME
MAINTENANCE & HYGIENE
DURABILITY END RESULT
• Eco-friendly • Minimum of 92% reduction in carbon footprint* • 95% saving in energy resources (transportation, electicity use, consumables and materials)
• Up to 50% cheaper
• An efficient, streamlined process • 50% less downtime
• Low maintenance • Easier to clean • Improves floor health and hygiene
• Long-lasting, up to 15 years • Prolongs a floor’s lifespan
• Flawless finish • Looks ‘as new’
*IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute Report SUSTAINABILITY
While some flooring can be recycled, the time and effort to repurpose the material is costly and therefore rarely done. Renewal is far kinder to the environment and offers up to a 92% reduction in carbon footprint when compared to floor replacement, plus a 95% saving in energy resources, measured by transportation, electricity use, consumables, and materials.
COSTS
Importantly, with contractors and customers alike actively searching for new and innovative ways to save money, renewal provides those highly sought-after cost-savings, thousands of
14 REPLACEMENT
• High enviromental impact • Disposal of old material often ends up in landfil
• A costly option
• A lengthy process • Increased disruption to the facility, staff and visitors
• Requires more regular maintenance • More complex cleaning regime
• Shorter lifecycle • Brand-new surface
pounds. Indeed, it’s possible to cut costs by up to 50%, making it a more attractive choice for everyone.
In addition, there are many hidden cost-savings to benefit from that cannot be secured if a new installation is selected, such as savings generated through less downtime, the avoidance of removal and disposal costs associated with an old floor, and a reduction in cleaning and maintenance costs, as well as a reduction in the frequency of having to undertake the renewal process compared to the frequency of undertaking a full replacement.
DOWNTIME
Clients often require contractors to complete jobs quickly to avoid the upheaval that on-site work can create. Again, there
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