Environmentally Friendly Flooring for Downers Grove, IL

Glass Tiles

Glass tiles give you a different aesthetic than traditional ceramic tiles, and they're made from recycled materials. Glass tiles are just as elegant yet can be more affordable, and they can be used in different rooms. Whether you want to design an accent wall, backsplash or install a new floor, our glass tiles are an excellent alternative. The advantage is that they’re low maintenance, don’t develop mildew and don't blemish easily. Our inventory comes in a broad range of patterns, finishes and colors so you can make a unique mosaic design if you want.

Bamboo Floors

Bamboo floors are another great option with property owners throughout the country and in the Downers Grove, IL, area. Bamboo flooring is made from compressed grass to make a hard surface floor. It is durable, easy to clean and easy for our experts to install. At Floor Coverings International®, we carry a great assortment of bamboo flooring so that our customers can benefit from this environmentally friendly flooring option. Bamboo grows quickly and is durable, which makes bamboo flooring a very sustainable option. You can ask our experts about our bamboo flooring and see how it will look in your home.

Cork Flooring

Cork is a newer addition as a flooring option and is made from the bark of the cork oak tree. Because the tree itself isn't used, the bark grows back, making it a perfect sustainable source. Floors made of cork have attributes that lessen allergens in your space and are naturally a repellent for insects. It is fire-retardant and, while needing consistent sealing, is easy to clean and maintain. Cork's versatility allows it to accept paints and stains easily, so it goes with any design style or color scheme. Its distinction is further enhanced by its sound characteristics and reputation for being soft underfoot. An additional advantage to using this in your home is our cork flooring is fabricated to last up to 25 years, making it a wise investment.

Linoleum

The industry has has gotten better with more style selections to choose from for property owners who choose linoleum floors. Ours is made from tree resins, pigments, wood flour, cork dust, linseed oil and ground limestone. This advanced combination of materials makes this kind of floor more fire resistant and repellant towards liquids. It’s environmentally friendly while giving you various colors to pick from and having the ability to withstand foot traffic for many years.