April 2010 – Lancaster, PA – ECOsurfaces Commercial Flooring has announced the introduction of its revolutionary new coating: ECOguard. ECOguard is a maintenance coating designed to preserve the beauty of ECOsurfaces Commercial Flooring. It is applied at the ECORE International factory, manufacturer of ECOsurfaces, providing a superior protective finish right from the factory.

“ECOguard brings long-term surfacing quality to a whole new tier,” states Kathryn Ross, director of marketing and internal sales, ECORE International. “An entire step of the installation process is averted and floors retain their beauty for years with minimal maintenance, which will help to lower overall cleaning costs.”

The factory application of ECOguard eliminates the need for initial on-site floor sealants, significantly reducing the time and cost of the installation process while delivering beautiful and protected floors. It also offers superior protection from dirt and scuff marks and promotes long-lasting durability for low life cycle costs. In addition, the water-based polymeric composition of the coating meets the most stringent indoor air quality standards as specified by the state of Washington through their FloorScore program.

ECOsurfaces products are manufactured by ECORE International and distributed domestically by Gerbert Limited. As North America’s largest user of scrap tire rubber, ECORE salvages more than 80 million pounds of scrap tire rubber from landfills each year, converting them into durable product solutions for the construction, consumer, sports and leisure, and commercial markets. As a founding and active member of the U.S. Green Building Council and other environmentally-focused organizations, ECORE has made it a responsibility to develop innovative, sustainable products and solutions.

For more information on ECOsurfaces Commercial Flooring or ECOguard, please visit www.ecosurfaces.com or call 1-877-326-7873.