Sustainable Materials

Surfaces: Plyboo Edge Grain Bamboo Plywood

Manufacturer: Smith & Fong | Product Homepage

Plyboo Edge Grain architectural plywood is made from 100% rapidly renewable bamboo. It can be used in a variety of applications in commercial, hospitality, and residential settings. Plyboo Bamboo Plywood can be used for flooring, millwork, cabinetry, wall panels, and veneers.

 

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All Plyboo products comply with the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) strictest formaldehyde regulations for composite panels, and many can contribute to LEED Credits. Smith & Fong has converted all of its plants to urea formaldehyde (UF)-free manufacturing processes. All Plyboo products are submitted to an independent, third party lab for performance and emissions testing.

 

In addition, Plyboo Edge Grain bamboo products are available with SoyBond, a formaldehyde-free adhesive.  Soy-based adhesives have been proven to offer advantages in indoor air quality, workplace environmental safety, and ease of disposal.

 

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Maintenance: Regular sweeping and/or vacuuming is strongly recommended to keep your Plyboo floors clean. Dirt and debris left on the floor can result in scratching. Spills should be cleaned up as quickly as possible to avoid permanent staining. Spots that are more difficult to remove can be cleaned with a damp (not wet) cloth and some elbow grease. Finish with a dry cloth if there is any remaining moisture. Wood floor cleaners may be used directly.

 

For Plyboo vertical surfaces, dry cloth products should be used on a regular basis to keep the product free of dust. Never use spray dust cleaners, as their chemicals and oils may be incompatible with the plywood, and can leave a film on the surface.

 

Over time, Plyboo floors will lose their natural luster, and will need to be recoated periodically. It is strongly recommended that you hire a flooring professional for this.

 

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Plyboo Edge Grain bamboo plywood helps to satisfy LEED credit for:

 

IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials (No Added Urea Formaldehyde)

MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials

MRc7: Certified Wood

 

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Third Party Certifications:

 

SCS Indoor Advantage Gold

Smart Wood

FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) #C012079

CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools)

Environmentally Preferable Product (SCS Global Services)

 

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Click here to view the Health Product Declaration (HPD) for this product.

Click here to view the Declare Label and Material Ingredients for SoyBond.