Pyramid Flooring Systems is committed to protecting the environment and investing in a sustainable future by constantly seeking to
create more environmentally friendly products and processes.
Environmental responsibility is a core value in our company, and has been so for decades. We believe that being environmentally responsible
is both the right thing for us to do as a corporate citizen, and that it is the right thing for our business.
Marmoleum is sold worldwide with a proven track record of over 100 years of continuous production.
Rosin
Rosin, the key agent in the first steps of producing Marmoleum is tapped from pine trees, without affecting growth. Together with linseed oil, rosin gives Marmoleum its strength and flexibility.
Wood flour
Wood flour is used to bind the pigments and to ensure colorfastness. Marmoleum and thus keep their beautiful, vibrant colors throughout their lifespan. Another reason for using wood flour is that it helps to give an especially smooth surface. We have chosen not to use tropical hardwood flour but wood flour made from timber grown in controlled European forests, where every tree felled is replaced.
Cork flour
Cork flour is made by grinding the bark of the cork oak, which is grown around the Mediterranean. The bark is peeled off every seven to ten years without affecting the tree’s growth. Cork flour is used as a raw material in two of our products: Bulletin Board and Corklinoleum.
Linseed oil
Linseed oil, the most important raw material used to make linoleum, is obtained by pressing the seeds of the flax plant. In the past linseed oil was used as cooking oil, as well as for lighting. We add to this Tall oil, a recycled post-industrial by-product of the Kraft paper industry, which optimizes the oxidation process in the production of linoleum.
Limestone
Limestone is found all over the world in enormous quantities. Very finely ground, it is a valuable ingredient of Marmoleum.
Pigments
The most beautiful colors are created by using ecologically responsible pigments that do not contain heavy metals such as lead and cadmium.
Jute
From the wide variety of materials available for making the floor covering’s backing we prefer natural jute. The yarn for the webbing is spun from jute grown in India and Bangladesh.
