leather tiles patrick tobin, kiley briggs, and tyler brown
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Leather Tiles
Patrick Tobin, Kiley Briggs, and Tyler Brown
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Recycled Leather
Applications in Floors, Wall Panels, and Consumer Products
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Why Leather?
Tough Aesthetically
Pleasing Easy
Maintenance
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Where does Recycled Leather come from? Post Consumer
Products Scraps taken
from factories that produce shoes, belts, furniture, etc.
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Applications in Green Design
Used as Floor Tiles
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Floor Tiles Continued
http://www.interiorsurfaces.com/Main.shtml
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Wall Panels
Similar to Floor Tiles Versatile and Beautiful Material Infinite Texturing Possibilities
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Installation of Leather
Wall tiles can be mounted on nearly any surface. Floor tiles can be mounted on concrete or plywood
Must acclimate to site for two weeks prior to installation to avoid expansion and contraction
Otherwise, installation much like conventional tiles
Complete instructions can be found here:http://www.spinneybeck.com/images/PrintedMat/Factsheets/Large/TileInst-Maint06.pdf
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Interesting Facts
Wear and tear ad to beauty of tiles Floor tiles can last up to 30 years Tiles should not require regular waxing and
rather can just be dusted or spot cleaned when necessary (see maintenance)
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The Economics of Leather
The cost of a leather floor is comparable to excellent quality hardwood or custom wool carpet.
The wear and tear on leather is very similar to that of hardwood floors
Unlike the hardwood, leather will develop a rich sheen produced by age.
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Pros
Leather tiles create a luxurious environment that is both warm and welcoming.
Their versatility allows interiors to be either contemporary or traditional.
A leather floor or wall provides an inviting aroma. Warm and soft to the touch. Leather tiles help absorb sound. The leather tiles are also naturally fire retardant.
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cons
Floor tiles are not recommended in high moisture areas, such as bathrooms, kitchens, entrances and exits to and from outside.
Leather tiles develop a rich patina over time, but are affected by traffic levels as well as sunlight and humidity, just like fine pieces of furniture.
Not recommended for environments that are extremely dry, with less than 20% average humidity, or in direct sunlight.
Not all companies use Recycled leather
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Maintenance
Beeswax Carnauba Wax Butchers Wax
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Sources Used
http://www.interiorsurfaces.com/Main.shtml http://materialicio.us/tag/leather http://chicago.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/gr
een-ideas/green-idea-recycled-leather-tiles-by-ecodomo-025896
http://architypereview.com/ar_v02_n01_products.html#prod3
http://blackstockleather.com/FAQs/ http://www.edelmanleather.com/tiles_faq.htm