Construction World July 2019

ULTRA-SUSTAINABLE PLASTIC FLOORING Wineo Purline, a new ultra-sustainable and organic type of plastic commercial flooring which has taken the global design fraternity by storm, has been developed in Germany and is now available in South Africa.

Bio-polyurethane, one of the highest quality plastics in the world, is versatile, resistant to wear and solvents, chemicals and weather effects. It is commonly used in, for example, the automotive and furniture industry, the health care sector and for sports equipment and adds unprecedented durable qualities to a flooring product. Wineo Purline is totally free of odours, chlorine, solvents, or plasticisers and has already received seven internationally- recognised design awards including GREENGUARD Gold Certification and the world-renowned ‘Cradle to Cradle’ certification. An ideal choice for healthcare and high-traffic settings, the collection is claimed to be five times more durable than vinyl flooring products, with maximum hygiene ensured by a non-porous polyurethane top surface. This is a vital feature for installation in health care centres and hospitals and also required by the hospitality sector as well as educational institutions or any facility subjected to high foot traffic. Wineo Purline is resistant to stains and scratching, retains its stability under heavy weights and has excellent recovery capacity after load removal. Due to its tightly closed and wear- resistant polyurethane top layer and the entire product’s structure, Wineo Purline in glued format is ideal for damp rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms. The new flooring is available in three formats: rolls, planks and tiles and over 120 naturally-inspired colours with authentic wood and stone looks. 

K BAC Flooring stocks the resilient German flooring made from safe renewable and natural raw materials to replace the petrochemical raw materials in flooring. Wineo Purline has as main component a sustainable high-performance, bio-based polyurethane based on a new element known as ‘Ecuran’. This unique material is derived mainly from plant-based oils such as canola or castor oil and naturally-occurring mineral components such as chalk.

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CONSTRUCTION WORLD JULY 2019