How to get floored

MANILA, Philippines - Flooring has evolved from mere surface finishing and aesthetic into sophisticated floor covering that is also low maintenance, healthy and environmentally friendly. Such are the qualities of today’s Apo Floors tiles and plank that made it a preferred brand by major property developers in the country. Apo Floor now dominates more than 50 percent of the demand for resilient flooring.

Apo Floors’ quality is noticeable from its beautiful designs. The Laminated Resilient line and Mimicri make floors look like real wood, stone and carpet. The Mimicri line of luxury resilient floors is also considered the most versatile vinyl flooring. Aside from exuding elegance and beauty, it is user-friendly, comes in a variety of colors, easy to install, requires minimal maintenance and is affordable. The flooring has cushioned core that makes it easy on the feet and legs as well as warmer to the touch.

Inconspicuous in Apo Floors are its add-on values such as durability, healthiness and recyclability. It can withstand everyday wear and tear. The color does not fade throughout its lifespan.

Antibacterial ingredients incorporated in the molecular structure of the floorings neutralize disease-causing germs 24 hours a day. It also prevents odor, staining and discoloration, loss of properties (e.g. hardening), biofilm formation, and cross-contamination. The antibac ingredient passed the US Environmental Protection Agency standard so it is safe on humans.

Apo Floors are free from VOCs, particularly the carcinogenic formaldehyde. This compound is in gas form under normal indoor atmospheric conditions and temperature.

Puyat Flooring Products Inc. (PFPI), maker of Apo Floors, uses an environment-friendly production process. No waste is generated from making flooring as excess production materials are used for future batches. Finished products disposed by consumers can also be retrieved and recycled.

The Bataan plant also produces the proprietary Powerbond adhesive and Floorcare line for cleaning and shining floors. PFPI also has a plant in Taguig where the line Realwood products are finished, and a warehouse in Malacanang. The main office in Makati houses the management and back-office personnel.

All products conform with Australia, Japan, UK and US quality standards. The company is ISO certified in Quality Management Systems.