Floor & Wall Coverings

Eco-friendly, Sustainable Wall / Floor coverings

Cork Sheets:

• Made from trees that are never cut down- it’s the outer bark which regrows.
• Resistance to mould and mildew along with natural insulating properties.
• A beautiful and durable way to provide warmth to a room; a good alternative to wood.

Natural wood veneers:  

• Wood veneers provide aesthetics like natural solid wood with low cost.
• Flexibility in designs. Each wood veneer sheet is unique as each tree is unique.
• Low maintenance and long lasting.

Bamboo: 

• It is harder than most hardwoods, hence is extremely durable if properly maintained.
• Inexpensive bamboo flooring is susceptible to scratches and dings. 
• Bamboo grass readily absorbs water hence not recommended for wet areas. 

Wooden panels:  

• Low maintenance, easy to clean and anti-slip.
• Although prone to scratches, it is strong, durable.
• Although a perfect choice of flooring for cold climatic conditions wood panels, look good on walls and ceilings too.

 Sustainable and Recyclable Floorings

• Wood laminate: It is a cheaper option than wood veneers, ample choices & recommended for wet areas.
• Recycled timber: As the name suggests, it can be sourced and polished to make an eco-friendly wooden flooring choice for your interiors.
• Vinyl flooring: This is another sustainable option available in form of sheets and tiles. Vinyl tiles are a more durable option & can be recycled to make new products.

Plant Derived Floor Coverings

• Coir: It’s made from coconut husks, very durable and great choice for high traffic areas of your interior space.
• Jute: It is recommended for low traffic areas, and looks great. It is pocket friendly choice.
• Sisal: Popular for its rough & tough nature, sisal is low maintenance, highly durable, making it a good choice for flooring as it helps in improving the air quality of your home.
• Seagrass: Easy to clean, durable & hard, beneficial for allergy free environment and a cheap option.

Eco Friendly Tile Wall / Floor Coverings

• Ceramic tiles: These are high glaze tiles with variety of colours available, recommended for kitchen backsplash or bathrooms esp.
• Terrazzo: A polished, smooth multi coloured tile made up of either marble, stone, glass chips mixed in cement with its own charm and beauty.
• Mosaic: They are water proof, excellent for bath and kitchen. Since these tiles add colour, they are excellent for a feature wall.
• Terracotta: Adds character & texture to a given place, though not advisable near saltwater areas.
• Vitrified: Available in plain neutral colours, stone finish patterns and no glaze. They need to be sealed, easy to maintain and fine with saltwater areas.

Stone Wall & Floor Coverings

Natural stone wall & floor coverings are one of the eco-friendliest and sustainable, durable options that add beauty and elegance to your interiors as well as exteriors.

• Natural stone: Highly durable with timeless beauty, although the sourcing and laying could be expensive.
• Granite & Marble: These need professional installation to avoid cracking and a protective finish after laying to last forever.
• Sandstone: Recommended for outdoors esp., low maintenance and gives an earthy, natural look.

Eco friendly, Sustainable Wall Finishes

• Organic wallpapers: Healthy & eco-friendly; water-based printing inks, natural dyes, etc. They can add drama & mood to any room, with easy & quick installation.
• Textured walls: Build character and interest to any room.
• Zero or low VOC paints: Chemical free paints with low or no VOC’s, breathable & healthy, for e.g. water-based paints.

Recyclable wall / Floor coverings

• Recycled Leather: Brings elegance, colour and texture to any given space. 
• Recycled Paper tiles: Are durable, light weight and easy to install. 
• Recycled Plastic tiles: Are highly durable and long lasting.

Eco-conscious Floor Covering

• Linoleum: Linoleum sheets are manufactured from Linseed oil, mixed with other natural products. They are long lasting, anti-static & biodegradable.
• Cement flooring:  It is strong, energy- efficient and low maintenance.
• Natural rubber:  It has anti-slip properties and provides good noise insulation.
• Clay plaster: It’s a mixture of clay and sand, a beautiful, non-toxic option for paint, easy application & can be used for walls or floors.