Ekobe’s Coconut Naturale Tile April 24, 2008
Remember the days when your choices for flooring were carpet, wood, vinyl and tile? Then came along bamboo and cork and that was really branching out? Recently, I did a post on floors made from peach pits. Now, I am happy to have discovered tiles made from coconuts!
These tiles are from a company called Ekobe in Brazil. Ekobe translates into “life” in the TUPI GUARANI language. They pride themselves on respect for life and the environment while being a sustainable environmental solution for design and architectural products. Their mission is: Without destroying the environment, and based on 100% natural materials, to sustainable environmental pavements and surface materials, with a high degree of quality and design, allowing new creative experiences (my favorite part!) in projects that aim for originality, beauty, durability and comfort.
The tiles are designed for interior use only and can be applied on:
- walls
- floors (low to medium traffic)
- furniture
- accessories like photo frames and mirrors
In humid environments, a waterproofing sealer needs to be used. This should not be used in areas that have direct contact with water.
They can be applied to:
- glass
- metal
- plastic
- wood
- cement
- ceramic
It can be purchased exclusively in the United States from:
48 E. 21st Street
Manhattan
Here are some examples of the range of color offered in these tiles:
(212) 505-0009 or info@nemotile.com
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