Renovation - for a brighter floor future
For years, Bona has seen the resource saving benefits of properly maintaining and renovating floors. The environmental effects of renovating rather than replacing are clear. However, few studies have quantified and verified the positive effects. Until now. Bona initiated an ambitious project together with the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, to find out the hard facts.
Renovation - for a brighter floor future
For years, Bona has seen the resource saving benefits of properly maintaining and renovating floors. The environmental effects of renovating rather than replacing are clear. However, few studies have quantified and verified the positive effects. Until now. Bona initiated an ambitious project together with the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, to find out the hard facts.
Renovating instead of replacing
The results show immense savings of energy and reduced carbon footprint when comparing refinishing versus replacing floors.
Renovation not only offers long-term benefits for the environment, but also cost savings, as well as increased floor hygiene. Additionally, modern innovations from Bona provides total design freedom, making it possible to create a new expression when renovating a floor, without the need to replace it. All to create a brighter floor future.
Saving energy and emissions
Energy for 9000 houses
By renovating a floor rather than installing a new one, the energy savings are as high as 95%. Let’s take Bona’s yearly production of floor finishes and calculate the m2 of floors they cover. If new floors were installed instead on same amount of floor surface, the energy use would have been 1.8 billion kWh more*! In comparison, these savings correspond to the yearly energy use of 9,000 households or a small Swedish town!
9600 flights around the globe
Floor renovation saves up to 90% in reduced carbon footprint vs installing a new floor. If we look at Bona’s yearly production of floor finishes and calculate the m2 of floors they cover, the carbon footprint reduction per m2 vs. new floors is 108,000 tonnes CO2. This is equal to CO2 emissions from 9,600 flights around the world.
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For wood floors
For resilient floors
40% cost savings
When comparing costs for renovated floor with a new installation, it is important to consider all actions involved. The square metre cost of new floor is only one part of an installation calculation, so to make a fair calculation comparison you need to include labour costs for ripping out the existing floor, preparation of subfloor, removing and re-mounting skirting boards etc. A renovation of a wood or resilient floor works out to be at least 40% less expensive compared to installing a new floor.
Wooden floors
79% CO2 savings
The environmental impact of a refinished wooden floor is equivalent to 1.4 kg carbon dioxide per m2, compared to a newly installed floor, which has an average of 6.63 kg.
95% energy savings
The results show that the use of primary energy resources can significantly be reduced. With a refinish, the total use of primary energy resources is 15 MJ / m2, including production of raw materials, resources and trips made by the craftsman. Compared to installation of a new floor, where the energy use is a total of 340 MJ / m2, the savings are 95%.
Extends the lifetime
A wooden floor is expected to last for about 15 years before it needs to be refinished or replaced. However, a wooden floor can be refinished up to 4 times, which means it can last for 60 years. Considering the significant environmental and cost savings that comes with just one renovation, the benefits are considerable when looked at from a long-term perspective.
Resilient floors
90% CO2 savings
A refinished resilient floor has an impact on climate change of 1.14 kg carbon dioxide equivalents per m2. Compared to a newly installed floor that uses an average of 11.42, this produces a carbon footprint that is more than ten times lower for a refinished floor. The assessment included all products used, electricity, consumables, waste treatment and transport.
90% energy savings
The results show the use of energy resources can be significantly reduced. Since refinishing allows continued use of already available flooring materials. With a refinish the total use of primary energy resources is 20 MJ / m2. This takes into consideration the production of raw materials and resources and trips made by the craftsman. Compared to installation of a new floor, where the energy use is a total of 200 MJ / m2, the savings are 90%.
Healthier floor surface
A renovated floor also means a healthier floor. Renovating ensures that bacteria and microorganisms are eliminated – even those hiding in joints, scratches and other hard-to-reach areas. The test verified that a smooth, joint-free LVT surface can be created using Bona Deep Clean and Bona Pure, securing a hygienic floor according to the regulations of Technical Rules for Biological Agents (TRBA).
Design possibilities
Toning effects
From two-tone contrasts, to eye-catching, contemporary two-colour effects, the unique formula of Bona Oils, enables you to combine and contrast colours for endless creative possibilities.
Texture
Bona Brush Technology involves wire brush attachments that remove the soft wood tissue, adding depth and texture to the wood’s surface. The brushes create a soft organic touch and brings out the authentic feel of wood.
Gloss and colour
Whether it’s a high shine surface or subtle lustre you want to achieve, Bona Coatings enable you to create unique surfaces with lasting beauty.
Before
At a condominium in Newcastle Great Park, Bona Certified Craftsman, Newcastle Floor Sanding, restored an extremely worn and scratched floor.
After
It was transformed into its original beautiful herringbone using Bona Primer Classic and Bona Mega One.
Before
A Bona Certified Craftsman was commissioned to refinish the large, worn-out gymnasium of Balatonföldvár School in Hungary.
After
After two days of repairs and preparation, the surface was sanded, cleaned and finished with Bona Pure Colour and transparent coating, all executed in four working days.