Gerflor Says Treatment Eliminates Wax, Polish

Chicago, IL, June 28, 2011 -- Resilient flooring firm Gerflor said it using a patented surface treatment called Evercare for its Mipolam Symbioz bio based homogeneous vinyl sheet flooring that eliminates the need for wax or polish.

Gerflor said the new cross coat treatment is micro-structured and polymerized, which strengthens its physical properties.

“Evercare required major, new developments in our manufacturing lines...,” says Ken Chmura, Gerflor USA general manager.

“This new surface treatment is so dense that it virtually eliminates the risk of staining caused by chemicals."

Symbioz contains more than 75% renewable raw materials and a bio-based plasticizer made from grain residues like wheat and corn.