Stringent testing guidelines and certifications are proof positive that your Shaw Hard Surface flooring will contribute to a healthier indoor environment while standing up to the demands of day-to-day traffic and abuse.

RFCI (Resilient Floor Covering Institute) and FloorScore®

Shaw Hard Surface is a member of the RFCI and is certified through its rigorous FloorScore® testing.

The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) is an industry trad e association of leading resilient flooring manufacturers and suppliers of raw materials, additives and sundry flooring products for the North American market. RFCI developed FloorScore® together with Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) to test and certify flooring products for compliance with indoor air quality emission requirements adopted in California.

When it comes to indoor air quality, a primary concern is the emission level of specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Shaw Hard Surface’s FloorScore® IAQ Certification means that our flooring products are independently certified by SCS to comply with the volatile organic compound emissions criteria of the California Section 01350 Program. The FloorScore® certification means healthier, cleaner air.

ASTM and ISO

Shaw Hard Surface resilient products have undergone testing and certification by ASTM and ISO for durability and environmental attributes. ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards. Today, some 12,000 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance safety, facilitate market access and trade, and build consumer confidence. ASTM members deliver the test methods, specifications, guides and practices that support industries and governments worldwide.

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world’s largest developer and publisher of International Standards. ISO is a network of the national standards institutes of 162 countries, one member per country, with a Central Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, that coordinates the system. ISO is a non-governmental organization that forms a bridge between the public and private sectors with members in both the governmental and private sectors. ISO enables a consensus to be reached on solutions that meet both the requirements of business and the broader needs of society.

Greenguard

Shaw Hard Surface resilient products are certified by the Greenguard Environmental Institute’s Indoor Air Quality program. Our commitment to the environment and product safety has been recognized—and certified—Greenguard IAQ and Greenguard Children & Schools.

Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI) aims to protect human health and improve quality of life by enhancing indoor air quality and reducing people’s exposure to chemicals and other pollutants. As an ISO-IEC Guide 65:1996 accredited, third-party organization, GEI certifies products and materials for low chemical emissions. All certified products must meet stringent chemical emissions standards based on established criteria from key public health agencies.

CRI Green Label

Shaw Hard Surface Shaw-4100 Adhesive not only makes for a failure-proof installation, it makes for quality indoor air. Shaw 4100 is Green Label Plus Certified to emit extremely low VOCs—so you really can breathe easier.

The CRI Green Label and Green Label Plus certifications evaluate emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in carpet, cushions and adhesives. By passing Green Label Plus standards, our carpet protects indoor air quality from VOCs, ensuring that our customers are purchasing the lowest emitting products on the market while protecting employees, patients and children.