Environmentally friendly moulding?

K-Cat

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Hello all. I'm considering carrying a line of moulding that is more environmentally friendly than some others.
My question is from who? I want quality but not too pricey. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I have samples from:
Framerica & IT Industries but think I haven't hit on what I am looking for yet.
Also I have heard of Bob Victors but don't have samples from them.
Thanks!
 
I think you need to decide what you mean by environmentally friendly.

If you are looking for non-toxic finishes, and production that does not use or produce pollution, there are several manufacturers that fit the bill. They are more expensive, though. The reason toxic materials are used in production is that they are cheaper, and easier.

If you want to save the rain forests, you will want a company that does not use tropical wood.

The best of all possible moldings would be American softwoods, with water-based stain or paint, from a company that recycles its sawdust.

My advice would be to get on Google, and on the phone, and ask lots of questions.

(I have trouble believing anything from Framerica fits the bill)
 
Thanks for your reply. I am seeking out non rainforest and a company who is responsible in their methods of creating the moulding. Not coming up with much on any company yet. Who knows maybe I'm looking for a needle in a haystack that isn't even there.
 
Vermont Hardwoods,
Colorado Picture Woods
and
Foster
come to mind as companies that tend to have a majority of Domestic renewable product.

Same for Azuelas and Xylo, but the also have alot of tropial (however it is responsibly harvested).
 
I think what K-Cat meant by Framerica is that it's Bonanza Wood products are MDF (recycled sawdust) and TI makes MDF and they also have a program sponsored by distributors and framers that replants the forested timber. Both companies also use fingerjoining to take advantage of fast growth renewable timber as well.
 
I would suggest that you not use TI for a couple of reasons. They are in direct competition with me. They have two retail locations in Lexington NC. Also, they produce a crappy product. The word around town is that they have all but stopped manufacturing and are strictly an importer now. They have laid off a large portion of their workforce. They are trying to be in direct competition to Decor, Omega, etc. I'm sure that they will not make a dent in the bigger players business.

Personally I have found MDF to be hard to work with from any company and once it leaves the store, if the corners are bumped any at all it crumbles. Leave the MDF to Garden Ridge and WalMart.


Sorry for the rant.
 
Marc - Thanks for the info. I will give those companies a try. I have information on Vermont Hardwoods but haven't requested samples as of yet.
John - Yes, that is what I meant about Framerica and TI. I also agree with Jerry and don't feel as if their quality level is right for my customers. And thanks for the inside track on TI. So far what I have come across American hardwood wise hasn't had that nice polished finish of fine wood furniture. I'm hoping to find a source since I do think my niche customer base would appreciate this type of product.
Thanks for the input.
 
Thanks Roger.

Softwoods are also on my list to find with quality finishes. Sorry I didn't state that in my post.
Thanks!
 
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