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Description:
Florida Tile introduces LOFT. Commercial grade porcelain in two generous sizes and five natural colors that give a new simplicity to the entire home. Create rooms that are full of light, clean lines and modern harmonious tones that blend perfectly with our coordinated listellos. Loft is perfect for almost any use you can conceive - walls, counters, floors; residential or commercial. This minimalist collection allows a different expression of taste and discretely accompanies the personality of the people choosing it. Available in 12”x12” and 18”x18”.
Model or ID numbers: PB05, PB06, PB07, PB08, PC34
MasterFormat Number(s): 09 30 00, 09 30 00
Model or ID numbers: PB05, PB06, PB07, PB08, PC34
MasterFormat Number(s): 09 30 00, 09 30 00
Manufacturer:
Florida Tile, Inc.
320 West Main St.
Lakeland, FL 33815
320 West Main St.
Lakeland, FL 33815
Distribution Channels:
- Manufacturer-direct
- Distributor(/Representative)
- Wholesale
- Retail
PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT
2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
2.1.3 Third Party Certification - Indoor Emissions
| CERTIFICATION NAME | Certifying Organization | Level | Certification Number | Activation Date | Length of Term |
| GREENGUARD | GEI | Children & Schools | S10Ti90051 | 2007-11-01 | 24 months |
2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Manufacturer Comments
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Porcelain tiles are extremely durable. Properly installed and maintained, a porcelain floor should last as long as the building in which they are installed.
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2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT
2.3.1 Composition
| List the primary materials in a representative sample of the reported product. (List actual material - not trade name) | |||||||
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Feldspar 45-50%
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2.3.2 Toxicity
| Does the product contain any California Proposition 65 chemicals? | Yes No | |
| Does the product contain any Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic pollutants (PBTs) as listed on the EPA Priority PBT List? | Yes No | |
| Is the MSDS and/or a list of toxics available on company website? | Yes No |
2.3.3 Recycled Content
| Does the product contain any recycled content material? | Yes No | ||||||||
2.3.4 Rapidly Renewable Materials
| Does the product contain any rapidly renewable materials? | Yes No | ||||||||
2.3.5 Reused Materials
| Does the product consist of essentially a salvaged, refurbished, or reused material? | Yes No | ||||||||
PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS • Manufacturer Comments • 3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation • 3.3 MANUFACTURING • 3.4 CONSTRUCTION • 3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS • 3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE
3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
| Has this product, or any product in the product category, gone through a life cycle assessment (LCA)? | Yes No | ||||||||
Manufacturer Comments
No information available for this category
3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation
3.2.1 Regional Materials
| Raw materials or components are too numerous, are sourced from too wide a region, or are too dispersed for a meaningful answer. | Yes No | ||||||||
3.3 MANUFACTURING
3.3.2 Manufacturing Process
| What is the company's specified goal for reducing solid waste? | |||||||
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What steps has the company taken to reduce solid-waste created from the manufacturing process?
Donations of ‘scrap” products to Mountain Resources, a charitable organization that works with families in Appalachia. This has saved both disposal costs and landfill space.
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What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period?
95 |
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Enter Base year for period.
2006
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Enter Reporting year for period.
2008
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3.4 CONSTRUCTION
3.4.1 Construction Waste Management
| Shipping and Packing Materials (select all that apply for each) | |||||||||
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Pallets:
Reusable
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Boxes:
Recyclable
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Packing filler:
Not used
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Containers:
Not used
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Wrapping:
Recyclable
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| Has the company reduced the amount of packaging required? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Are there programs in place to reduce environmental impacts of packaging? | Yes No | ||||||||
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If yes, please describe program and results.
return program
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| Does the design of this product include features that reduce amount of excess material/overage required at installation? | Yes No | ||||||||
3.4.2 Installation
| Accessories: Identify accessory items (adhesives, fasteners, tapes, etc.) required to install product and describe in the comment field any impact on the sustainable performance of the product. | |||||||
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Thin set mortar
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3.4.3 Contract Closeout
| Final Cleaning: Do recommended final cleaning materials emit any known airborne toxins or VOCs? | Yes No | ||||||||
3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS
3.5.1 Product Lifespan
| What is the expected lifespan of the product? | |||||||||
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20 years |
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| What is the maximum length of manufacturer's warranty? | |||||||||
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lifetime
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| Does the product have an extended life, based on improved durability as defined by ISO 14021? | Yes No | ||||||||
3.5.2 Recommended Cleaning and Maintenance
| Recommended frequency of regularly scheduled cleaning | |||||||||
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Other
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| Interior Products: Do recommended cleaning materials meet GreenSeal GS-37? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Smooth Surface Flooring: Does the product require waxing or polishing to maintain its appearance? | Yes No | ||||||||
| If yes, do recommended floor waxes, polishes and strippers meet GreenSeal GS-40 Standard? | |||||||||
3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE
3.6.1 Manufacturer/Industry Programs
| Is there a maintenance/replacement agreement? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is there a buy-back or take-back program for products at end-of-life? | Yes No | ||||||||
| If yes, is there a cost to the customer? | |||||||||
3.6.2 Product Reuse
| Is the entire product reusable? | Yes No | ||||||||
| If yes to either of the above, do installation techniques allow it to be easily removed/disassembled without damage? | Yes No | ||||||||
3.6.3 Product Recycling / Disposal
| Is the product currently being recycled into another product? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is product 100% biodegradable? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is product 100% compostable? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Does product require disposal in a landfill? | Yes No | ||||||||
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4.1 Stewardship • 4.2 Transparency of Information • Manufacturer Comments
4.1 Stewardship
| Are any of the company's buildings/sites certified under a green building rating system? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Are there other environmental groups that also list the product(s)? | |||||||||
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Greenguard
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Is this product GreenSpec listed? | Yes No | |||||||
| Does the company participate in any voluntary programs to reduce environmental impact of the listed product(s)? | Yes No | ||||||||
4.2 Transparency of Information
| Is the environmental information reported in this form available on the website? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Does the company have an environmental policy or sustainability plan available on its website? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Does the company produce a corporate sustainability report for public review? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Ingredients or materials that comprise the product are fully disclosed on product packaging or in materials accompanying the product | Yes No | ||||||||
Manufacturer Comments
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Florida Tile has a leadership role in the Tile Council of North America’s (TCNA) Green Initiative Committee.
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