KENTWOOD: The Fine Art of the Wood Floor

Wood flooring has been used for centuries in cultures all over the world. Wood is a durable, versatile, natural material, and comfortable to live on, as well. But the appeal is more than simply practical. The presence of real wood adds a wonderful visual dimension to any interior space. In modern times, when our culture is awash with artificial materials and manufactured patterns, wood connects us to the natural world, making it even more valued.

 

At Kentwood, we believe wood flooring can do more than deliver high standards of performance and appearance - they can make a dramatic design statement that defines personal style. A well-made hardwood floor is the heart of a home, setting the tone and style for the entire interior. That's why Kentwood offers such an extraordinary selection of colours, textures, styles and species; so you can find the hardwood flooring that is perfectly and uniquely suited to your personal taste.

THE QUALITY COMMITMENT

A founding principle of Kentwood floors has been an unwavering commitment to product quality. Hardwood flooring is a long term commitment, and Kentwood floors are designed and manufactured to perform beautifully for many years.

All Kentwood products are manufactured to our own exacting specifications and subjected to multi-level quality control inspections to ensure consistently high product quality. All Kentwood products carry a manufacturing warranty and a residential wear warranty of 25 years.

A RESPONSIBLE CHOICE

At Kentwood, we believe that responsibly manufactured, premium quality wood floors represent an excellent choice for today’s environmentally-conscious homeowner. Not only are wood floors are made from a natural, renewable material, they also outlast and outperform most other floor coverings, making them an excellent long-term, low-maintenance choice. A well-made, well-maintained wood floor can last a lifetime, and longer.

To ensure that our products meet our standards for quality and sustainability, Kentwood has a wide ranging corporate environmental program that guides every aspect of our product development and manufacturing operations. Its basic principles are:

  • ensuring the long term sustainability of the world's forests by promoting and practicing responsible forestry, both within our company and throughout the industry
  • producing only high quality products that deliver high value, long term performance to our customers
  • encouraging environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient practices in our manufacturing facilities, in our corporate operations, and in our customers' homes
  • supporting organizations that promote responsible forestry and land use programs

Some of the specific things Kentwood is doing to promote sustainability include:

  • we employ a full time Environmental Compliance Officer dedicated to improving both the environmental qualities of our products and the environmental efficiency of our corporate operations
  • we provide funding for organizations like Sustainable Harvest International and the Tropical Forest Foundation
  • we are expanding our own selection of FSC-certified products (SCS-COC-001760) while assisting our partners throughout the industry to achieve FSC certification
  • we promote nation-wide green building programs like LEED certification through our membership in the US Green Building Council and our support for local green building initiatives
  • we strive to exceed international standards for indoor air quality for all our products

Kentwood will continue to develop new and innovative wood flooring styles utilizing renewable, recycled and energy efficient materials.