Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics (SGTF), a global leader in the manufacture of glass textile wallcoverings as well as a broad line of reinforcement materials for exterior and interior residential and commercial construction, announced that Roos International is now the exclusive distributor of SGTF’s Novelio Paintable Wallcovering in the United States and Canada.
Novelio products are easy-to-apply and ready-to-paint professional wallcoverings. Novelio is very durable and provides additional benefits by being mold-resistant, hygienic and fire-proof. The Novelio collection of wallcoverings is available in a large variety of standard and custom designs.
"The LEED Guide Marketplace," Environmental Design + Construction, June 2008
Roos International, Setting New Standards in Wallcovering for a Healthier Environment. Our green wallcovering collections include: EnVision, TexturGlas, Yahgi, Verastone, Radiance Glass Beads
Since 1986, Roos International has continued to set a new standard for wall coverings that promote a healthy building environment to maximize occupant productivity and minimize environmental impact. Roos offers an unsurpassed selection of wall coverings, ranging from exceedingly durable technical products to high-end luxury handmade papers. Collections include: Texturglas, Envision, Yahgi, Sempatech and Verastone; all contribute toward LEED points. For more information, or to learn about our new CEU, "Go GREEN with Sustainable Wall Covering," call (800) 888-2776 or go to www.roosintl.com.
"54-Inch PVC-Free Hospitality Wallcovering from Roos International," Green Lodging News, January 2008
EnVision® performs like vinyl and looks like vinyl, but is an alternative to vinyl. With no VOCs, it is printed with water-based inks, includes recycled and renewable content, and can be recycled. It is affordable, easy to install/remove, dimensionally stable, and highly breathable. Meets Type I and Type II Wallcovering Durability Characteristics. Available in a variety of textures and patterns. Samples available upon request. Call (800) 888-2776.
Made with woven-glass textile yarns that provide a textured finish, Texturglas wall finish strengthens, stabilizes, and protects walls. When coated with latex paint, the product does not trap moisture like conventional vinyl wall coverings, the firm says. The finish provides mold and mildew control and can be used to cover up problem surfaces. The material is reusable, recyclable, and emits no VOCs.
Made with woven glass textile yarns that provide a textured finish, Texturglas wall finish strengthens, stabilizes, and protects new and existing walls. When coated with latex paint, the product does not trap moisture like conventional vinyl wallcoverings, the company says; the finish provides mold and mildew control and can be used to cover up problem surfaces. The material is reusable, recyclable, and emits no VOCs.
The Texturglas Architectural Wall Finish System from Roos International is a collection of textured designer wall finishes with features including mold and mildew control and covering up problem surfaces. The company reports Texturglas can strengthen, stabilize and protect both new and existing walls with its woven design process that turns glass textile yarns into textures that, when finished with a latex paint, do not trap moisture like many conventional wallcoverings. The material is reusable, recyclable and emits no VOCs.
The Texturglas Architectural Wall Finish System is an environmentally-friendly collection of textured designer wall finishes. Features include mold and mildew control and the ability to cover up problem surfaces. The textures are designed to strengthen, stabilize and protect walls with its woven design process that turns glass textile yarns into textures that don't trap moisture when finished with a latex paint. The material is reusable, recyclable and emits no VOCs. Texturglas can be customized with patterns and logos and finished with any type of paint finish or color. Acoustical backing is available on select textures.
Environmentally friendly wallcovering is manufactured using sustainable components such as grown crop fibers, recycled vegetable dyes, and water-based inks. Yahgi collection of grasscloths by Roos revives natural textures by creating warm and unique decor. Add a sophisticated and original element to contract environments, says maker.
"New and Notable: Best of Both Worlds," ecohome, May 2008
"Texturglas Wall Finish System," Building Products Magazine, April 2008
"The Evolution of Green," Architectural Products, Jan/Feb 2008
