Eco Plantation. The collection
Both the grain and color of Eco Plantation mimic the Exotic Brazilian Species. A unique finishing and embossing technique transforms the appearance to that of an exotic hardwood floor. The floor contains no exotic species and features a wear layer of 2mm thick maple species. The finish is guaranteed for 25 years and can be sanded and re-finished providing years and perhaps generations of use.
Lower your impact by lowering the demand for timber harvested from the Brazilian Rainforests. Many appreciate the look and colors of these exotic species. Now there are options such as (but not limited to) the Eco-Plantation collection that re-create the exotic species look using the new surface embossing technique. The actual species is maple, the look exotic. You wont discern the difference, but you will be making a difference. Stop in and visit one of our showrooms or request a sample pack shipped direct to your home. and species such as maple.
Deforestation facts. The reason for the collection
Rainforests are being destroyed because the value of rainforest land is perceived as only the value of its timber by short-sighted governments and multi-national logging companies. As consumers, we create the demand that creates the destruction. One and one-half acres of rainforest are lost every second with tragic consequences for both developing and industrial countries. We are losing Earth's greatest biological treasures just as we are beginning to appreciate their true value. Rainforests once covered 14% of the earth's land surface; now they cover a mere 6% and experts estimate that the last remaining rainforests could be consumed in less than 40 years.
Daily we are losing 137 plant, animal and insect species due to rainforest deforestation. That equals 50,000 species a year. When rainforest species disappear, so do many possible cures for life-threatening diseases. 121 prescription drugs sold worldwide come from plant-derived sources. Less that 1% of the tropical trees and plants have been tested by scientists.
If this trend does not reverse, approx half of the world's species of plants, animals and micro-organisms will be destroyed or severely threatened in the next quarter century due to rainforest deforestation.
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Why Choose Eco Plantation 5" Wide Plank
9 ply cross ply Engineered Construction. The layers of the 9 ply center core are kiln dried and heat and pressure compacted. This gives the Eco Plantation collection its lifetime structural guarantee. Engineered floors with Cross-Ply construction are the most stable wood floors available.
Precision milled 4 sided tongue and groove for a precision fitted installation. The tongue and grooves of the Eco Plantation are milled to such standards, they are considered exact fit. This is necessary to keep the surface of the individual planks even once installed.
4 sided Micro-bevel adds dimension to the 5" wide plank profile. Each plank is a full 5" in width. A wider, more popular profile in many cases. The Micro-Bevel not only assists in eliminating over-wood from plank to plank, it adds dimension and a level of texture to the fully installed floor.
2mm thick Maple top wear layer. Although wood floors today are typically not sanded and refinished (they are typically just refinished), the 2mm wear layer allows for sanding and refinishing if necessary.
Exotic appearance. The species is maple, the look is exotic thanks a unique finish and embossing technique that mimics the brazilian wood floors, yet does not harm the rainforests.
Certified 11 step finishing process. 8 coats of German manufactured Treffic Aluminum Oxide Finish are applied and U.V cured. German finishing methods are know to be the most exacting in the wood flooring industry and have been for some time.
25 year finish and lifetime structural warranty. Not only does the flooring manufacturer warrant the finish, the finish manufacturer (Treffic Corp) does as well. Wood floors provide years of service and then can be re-finished as needed. The structure of the floor itself is guaranteed for the life of use. It will not delaminate under normal interior use conditions.
Radiant heat approved. Approved for use over in floor radiant heating systems.
No wax easy to clean. A "never needs waxing" 8 coat finish treatment means your new hardwood floor will be easy to maintain. Simply sweep on a regular basis and dry mop for deeper cleanings. No need to apply polishers or waxes.
Flexible installation options. The Eco Plantation collection is approved for all 3 installation methods. Glue-down, staple down or floating installations over concrete or wood, on all grade levels.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eco Plantation.
Q. I need a floor that I can install in my basement using a floating installation method over an underlayment. Can I use this floor, and will it void the warranty?
A. Eco Plantation is approved for use in basement areas using a floating installation over an approved underlayment (listed in the accessory section under each specfic color in this collection). The warranty will not be void if installed in a basement area providing the concrete floor does not have a moisture problem.
Q. How long are the planks in the Eco Plantation Collection?
A. The planks in this collection will be 48" in length.
Q. What is the species of wood is used in the Eco Plantation Collection?
A. All selection within this collection are maple. They look like exotic woods due the the unique finishing and grain embossing technique
Q. My installer told me to buy something with a minimum of 5 plies in an engineered floor. What is he referring to and will this floor meet that spec?
A. Your installer is referring to the amount of plies that are cross layered and fused together to make up the core. Eco Plantation is a 9 ply core. Many floors only come with 3. The more plies, the more substantial sounding the floor will be. A higher number of plies also increases the floor's ability to withstand environmental extremes.
Q. Is the Eco Plantaion collection a solid wood floor?
A. It is an all wood floor. It is not one solid piece of wood all the way through to the back of the plank. Eco Plantation is an engineered hardwood floor. This means it is a real wood floor but with a core that has various layers of wood that are fused together (cross plied) and pressure compacted. This process results in the most durable and stable type of hardwood floor available. Engineered floors can be installed in more areas and with more installation methods due to the improved stability over solid hardwood floors.
Q. Are these full 5" wide planks or are there several smaller sections that make up the 5" width?
A. This floor is a full 5" wide plank. The width of the Eco Plantation is one full piece it is not made up of smaller sections.
Q. I do not want a floor that has to be waxed. Will this one work?
A. Eco Plantation collection is pre-finished and ready to be installed and used. No sanding, no additional top-coats are needed and no future waxing to maintain the floor. Just standard cleaning and sweeping (For more information on its care, see the care guide on this site for the Eco Plantation)
Q. This floor is in my budget and I found the color I want. Is this something we can install ourselves? We are not construction experts but we did put in our own tile entry way and I painted the living room and hallway.
A. Eco Plantation is installed by do it yourself homeowners as well as by the professional flooring installer. Many of our customers install the floors themselves. On average it will take you 1 day to complete 200-250 square feet of this flooring. It does not take a large amount of skill to install most of the pre-finished floors we offer. While doing it yourself can save a decent amount of money it does take some time and labor to get the job done.
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