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Refinishing hardwood flooring surfaces offers reduced carbon footprint
In a 2020 report from the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, which was conducted with input from Bona, it states that a 78 per cent reduction in carbon footprint can be achieved when refinishing rather than replacing hardwood floorings. With resilient floor surfaces, refinishing can offer up to 92 per cent in reduction compared to replacing. Additionally, the report found that a minimum of 90 per cent savings in resources can be realised, which includes transport, electricity use, consumables and materials.
“This research study offers a holistic view and is proof that refinishing a resilient or wood flooring surface to improve the appearance of a floor is more sustainable than replacing it,” said Björn Johansson, global environmental manager, Bona. “For more than 100 years, Bona has developed products and systems that offer a more sustainable floor renovation solution. It is affirming to have the support of this report validating the benefits of the Bona System.”
About the study
Conducted over 12 months with a focus on the Swedish flooring market and construction industry, the report reviewed the environmental impact from refinishing hardwood and resilient flooring by performing a life-cycle assessment. The outcome was compared to the impact from producing and installing new flooring in terms of climate change and resource usage. The report is now available at
https://www.ivl.se/english/ivl/ topmenu/press/news-and-press-releases/press-releases/2020- 06-10-better-for-the-environment-to-renovate-than-replace-
flooring.html.
About the company
Bona is a sustainability driven company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring premium floors. Founded in 1919, Bona was the first in the industry to offer a full system of waterborne hardwood floor finishing and floor-care products. Today, Bona offers products for most premium floor surfaces including wood, tile, vinyl, resilient, rubber and laminate. The head office is in Malmö, Sweden, and the company is represented globally by its 17 subsidiaries and 70 distributors. For more details, please visit
www.bona.com.
Certified hygienic wall paints for a healthier environment
Mapei has developed hygienic paints that comply with international standards. Both paints are ideal for all types of masonry, render, smoothing and levelling compounds, as well as old paintwork, as long as they are well bonded and sound. The paints have a wide range of colour options,
and offer smooth satin finishes that have low dirt pick-up. With durable surfaces that are easy to clean, they reduce maintenance costs.
Mapecoat ACT 021 enamel paint for the food and beverage industry
This enamel paint can prevent the formation and spread of mould, protecting areas that are difficult to reach during normal cleaning operations, such as ceilings. The paint is resistant to changes in temperature, which makes it suitable for use in refrigeration units.
It is ideal for environments that require a high level of hygiene and long-term durability, such as grocery stores, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, cafés and kitchen areas. Mapecoat ACT 021 complies with the requirements of HACCP protocol (Hazard-Analysis and Control of Critical Points, i.e., standards that specify the requirements and relative test procedures for paints and varnishes used on walls and ceilings in food-processing areas).
Mapecoat ACT 196 for the healthcare sector Mapecoat ACT 196 is an acrylic-based paint that contains special protective, wide-spectrum biological agents that impede the growth and spread of bacteria on surfaces. It is tested according to ISO 22196 standards for its effectiveness against attack from the main strains of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In environments where sanitising is often carried out, Mapecoat ACT 196 has excellent resistance to cleaning cycles and special washing agents and disinfectants.
The paint is suitable for internal areas that (i) are subjected to a high rate of visitors and exposed to potentially high levels of microbes such as nursing homes, schools, wellness areas, gymnasiums, changing rooms, etc.; (ii) require a high level of hygiene such as hospitals, surgical wards, diagnostic centres, rehabilitation units, etc.
For more information, please visit
https://www.mapei.com/sg/en/ products-and-solutions/lines/wall-protective-and-decorative- coatings.
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