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Carpet Tiles have been having a second life in New Zealand for many years, thanks to the efforts of Irvine International Floors and their supporters around New Zealand, and thus reducing the amount of carpet and carpet tiles ending  up in land fills.

Where existing carpet or carpet tiles are to be replaced with Irvine International floors product, we offer a Carpet Take Back Service. This involves our managing the process of uplifting existing carpet or carpet tiles that still have life left in them, and finding a new installation environment in which they can be re-used right here in New Zealand.

The product which is being replaced is offered free to Community Groups and the role Irvine International plays is in co-ordinating its uplift and finding an appropriate benefactor. In addition, all our quotations for projects involving carpet tiles we include maintenance stock to cover the rotation and replacement of worn carpet tiles.

Irvine International Floors is in the practice of thinking globally and ‘acting locally’ that way we can make our country and the world a better and more sustainable place by providing this carpet take back scheme.

Irvine International Floors,in conjunction with Dominion Property Funds, recently offered approximately 900 square metres of used carpet tiles free-of-charge to members of the Christian Supply Chain for use on their commercial projects. Christian Children’s Camps ‘Camp Columba’ and ‘Chosen Valley’ were the grateful recipients, as well as Victory Outreach Church.

The 900 sqm of carpet tiles were uplifted during a refurbishment project in Penrose Auckland, which was being managed by Dominion Funds. The tiles were made from Solution Dyed Nylon and in extremely good order. Irvine International Floors arranged for the contractor to uplift the tiles and stack them on pallets ready for freighting. The Christian Supply Chain only had to pay the freight charges to their destination.

As Chris Jereb of Dominion Funds explains “It only cost a little more to have the contractors place the carpet tiles onto pallets,rather than throw carpet tiles into a waste bin”. “We didn’t incur any dumping fees and we were happy to supply a couple of car spaces in order to store the tiles.”

Daniel Bailey, Assistant Manager of the Chosen Valley Christian Camp, writes: “We are very grateful for the  carpet tiles. The room has become much warmer and we can now use it for various other activities too. So, thanks again Irvine International Floors for blessing Chosen Valley Christian Camp.”

Both Irvine International Floors and Dominion Property Funds are members of The New Zealand Green Building Council.

Dominion Funds, in conjunction with the Ministry for the Environment, Building Research, Kiwi Income Property Trust and Multiplex funded The NZ Green Star Rating System.Dominion Funds seek to actively align themselves with NZGBC suppliers that are not only gaining Environmental Choice Accreditation, but have hands-on practical environmental policies.

Visitour web site on the below link or call us on 0800 367 773 for further Information.

http://irvineinternational.co.nz/Irvine-In-The-Community/default.asp

Sustainability is a long standing focus for all of our floor coverings that Irvine International Floors produce, with a companywide drive to reduce waste and drive the use of post consumer recycled content in all flooring on the global market.

Sustainability has been an over used “marketing phrase” for so many carpet tile manufacturers and importers, focusing on Sustainable Green Wash over and above the key factors of actually reducing post consumer waste, removing PVC content from carpet tiles and failing to declare the truth of point of origin of their carpet tiles components.

Having company’s buying carbon credits to offset the fact that they are polluting the environment and then promoting the fact they are green, is starting to not convince the educated specifier, who is now asking more informed questions. 

Sustainable carpet tile question; “What is the better option for a New Zealand consumer concerned with the carbon foot print of a carpet tile and it’s shipping distance”? A recent project investigation may give the answer.

A major Architect did some serious digging after Irvine International Floors proved they had a smaller carbon transport foot print on a product coming from America, after an alternative carpet tile company he was considering emitted to the break downn on the transport and life cycle of their carpet tiles, which was substantially great than initially anticipated, as the product was only being shipped from Australia from wear the “CARPET TILE” was produced. Or so it seemed.

As it transpired the carpet from Australia had had a very long and environmentally expensive life cycle before it got to Australia, let alone before the carpet tile arrived in New Zealand. As the architect advised us the trip started in Atlanta where carpets yarn was made, then shipped to Asia where the yarn was tufted into carpet in roll form, then it’s next International carpet trip down to Australia where the carpet was cut into tiles and then backed,… final destination New Zealand.

Compare the above story with the Irvine International Carpet tile which used 85% post consumer recycled content from the Atlanta area, Carpet Yarn manufactured in the Atlanta region, then tufted, backed and cut into carpet tiles ( all still in the local  Atlanta region) and then one direct shipment directly to New Zealand.

Interior Designers, Architects and end users ask the questions and don’t get taken for ride, with the amount of green wash out in the market, ask all the questions you can of each component,.

Truely working for a more sustainable Planet with Irvine International. Vistit the below link and then call us on 0800 367 773 for further Information.

http://irvineinternational.co.nz/Environment/default.asp

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Carpet can be one of your most costly spends in any interior fitout, if you make the wrong carpet choice now, it will cost you even more to rectify any flooring issues later down the track.

As the title of this article implies “carpet, carpet and more carpet” where should an interior designer, architect or end consumer start with their selection process when looking for carpet? With so much carpet available on the market both in New Zealand and around world it can be a confusing and daunting process choosing the right carpet.

Carpet fibre types such as premium solution dyed nylon (PSDN), standard solution dyed nylon (SDN), piece dyed nylon, 100% wool, 80% wool 20% nylon, polypropylene, polyester and more recently corn starch fibres, so what’s the right carpet fibre for your environment ?

Now there the decision on the carpets actual construction, will you select a cut pile carpet, loop pile carpet, cut pile and loop pile carpet (LCL or Level Cut Loop)  and will it be a tufted carpet, woven Axminster carpet, Wilton carpet, or maybe an industrial grade carpet such as needlepunch.

Carpet tile or broadloom carpet is you next option and most of the above listed carpet types come in both carpet tile and rolls.

As you are starting to see there are so many options when it comes to choosing the right carpet, so rather than you becoming a total flooring expert you should visit our website on the below link and then us call us on 0800 367 773 for a free consultation before you rush out and select you new carpet.

http://irvineinternational.co.nz/Products/Carpet/

Carpet tiles were the best environmental flooring solution for Bell Tea’s Auckland head offices when architects Wingate + Farquhar were specifing the interiors.

Environmental Choice Certified carpet tiles from Irvine International Floors formed a vital part of interior design component, with a strong focus placed on the layout and colour placement of the carpet tiles to create the desired asthetic.

Irvine International Floors Nexterra Carpet tiles Contain 85% post consumer recycled content made up of;
     – 35% from recycled PET bottles (polyethylene terephthalate)
     – 50% from recycled glass from automotive and other post-consumer sources

The carpets Face Fibre contains a minimum of 25% post-industrial recycled content and all the power for production is drawn from 100% renewable green wind energy. Irvine Nexterra carpet tiles backing does not require water in the production process and all face fibre yarn is Solution Dyed Nylon.

Non PVC interior products are becoming a key part of architects and interior designers specification and Irvine International Floors Nexterra Carpet tiles contain NO PVC in the backing or any other part of the carpet tile.

Bell Tea is New Zealands oldest and leading tea company is a 100% New Zealand owned, by specifing carpet tiles that are environmentally responsible its future looks like it will continue to leed the New Zealand market for many years to come.

Make sure you visit our website below to learn more about specifing a carpet tiles that directly diverts waste from landfill and don’t be mislead by manufactuers of carpet tiles who are promoting them selves as sustainable just because they state they are green, ask how much post consumer waste their carpet tiles contain and compare it to our 85% post consumer recycled content, also ask if they have any PVC in their carpet tiles.

http://www.irvineinternational.co.nz/Products/Carpet-Tiles/Environmental-Choice-Licensed.asp

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Irvine International Floors are nationwide experts in exhibition carpets, exhibition carpet tiles, floor vinyl’s for any size exhibition, function, show, corporate launch or wedding.

With large stock holdings of both carpet, carpet tiles, sheet vinyl and vinyl tiles we can respond quickly to any request from a small amount of red carpet for one expo booth or wedding to a whole stadium’s worth of carpet tiles or  protective flooring, all at very aggressive price’s. Always consider buying your exhibition carpet as there are huge long term financial benefits.

We can provide PVC backed carpet tiles 1m x 1m and up to 1m x 2m tile, as well as custom coloured carpet to  match your exact corporate colour requirements. Irvine International Floors have one the largest ranges of standard carpet  colours and designs available in New Zealand and Australia.

Consider printing your brand or marketing message on your exhibition carpet and re-use your own carpet again and again as opposed to hiring different carpet at each event, with our own free in house design service we will get you the  exact look for you next corporate event.

Visit the below link to see an idea of just some of the projects we have supplied including Air New Zealand new  business premier class Stand at the Westpac Stadium choosing on of our sheet floor vinyl’s to get their desired effect.

http://www.irvineinternational.co.nz/Portfolio_Details.asp?cat=6&proj=28#

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Wool carpet and nylon carpet have various features and benefits which would be better suited to some installation environments than others. Rather than fixate on what your carpet is made from, we suggest you use the chart on our website (see link  the bottom of this post) to help you prioritise which qualities you require from your new carpet.

If, like most New Zealanders, your home is infiltrated with sunlight and you are concerned about fading, select a premium-quality solution dyed carpet with a guarantee against UV fading. Make sure this is a UV fade warranty and not just a colour fast warranty, as colour fast generally does not cover you against UV fade on your flooring.

If you have allergy sufferers in your household, select a man-made-fibre carpet that is guaranteed not to shed or pill.

If you have children, pets, accident-prone or incontinent household members, select a 100% solution dyed carpet with a 100% solution dyed backing.

If you have underfloor heating, make sure this won’t create problems for the carpet or underlay – and that neither will affect the heating.

If you desire a highly-coloured patterned carpet, select a woven wool/nylon Axminster or printed nylon carpet. Our wool ranges are fantastic for custom colouring  carpets in any pattern or even plain cut pile carpets.

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Irvine International specialise in sustainable carpet tiles (Modular Carpets) we have one of the largest ranges of commercial carpet tiles on the New Zealand market. All of our carpet tiles are supported by a large New Zealand stock offering, including Environmental Choice Licensed Carpet Tiles.

Carpet Tiles are cost-effective, offer quick convenient installation, are easily maintained and represent value and versatility. Irvine International specialise in a huge range of styles and colours plus we have the option of custom designed carpet tiles, which is easy and cost effective.

Carpet tiles are versatile, affordable and adaptable to oddly-shaped spaces. They are easy to maintain, as you can replace a single carpet tile if required. 

Irvine International Floors accept old carpet tiles back for recycling or reuse within the community after their useful life, when you are using Irvine International Carpet tiles for the replacement project.
 
Carpet tiles allow for infinite variations in color, texture, size and pattern enabling an interior designer a free reign with their creative aesthetic.

We can also offer fully co-ordinating broadloom carpet to match your specified carpet tiles, which can further save you money (on selected ranges).

The popular sizes for carpet tiles are 610mm x 610mm and 500mm x 500mm, as well as custom sizes for raised access flooring, generally 600mm x 600mm. Our carpet tiles are manufactured using top quality yarns from some of the world’s largest manufacturers including Du Pont (Invitas) yarns such as “Anton Lumena”, “Anton Legacy” and many others.

Some of the recent projects we have installed are:

Telco (Telecom New Zealand), Hellers Foods, Bell Tea, Bond & Bond, Noel Leeming, Eden Park, British American Tobacco, Whitcoulls, Amcal Pahrmacy and more.

Visit www.irvineinternational.co.nz for more information.

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