Tnemec resinous flooring and EPDs, decoded
Specifiers increasingly ask for resinous floors that can prove their impact, not just promise it. Here is where Tnemec stands today on Environmental Product Declarations for its StrataShield and Ultra‑Tread families, what that means on bid day, and where coverage could expand to keep pace with competitors.
Who Tnemec is in the flooring world
Tnemec is not a pure‑play flooring brand. It is a protective coatings manufacturer with a broad portfolio that includes architectural, water and wastewater, and industrial systems, alongside resinous floors and fiber‑reinforced wall systems under StrataShield (Tnemec StrataShield, 2025).
What they sell under StrataShield
The lineup spans decorative quartz and flake systems such as Deco‑Tread and Deco‑Fleck, urethane mortar Ultra‑Tread options for abusive service, and fast‑cure polyaspartic finishes like ExcellaThane. Tnemec’s system sheets show dozens of recommended builds for different duty levels and environments, from hangars to food and beverage plants (Tnemec system sheets, 2025; StrataShield overview, 2025).
Current EPD coverage snapshot
As of November 20, 2025, Building Transparency’s EC3 database lists eight current product‑specific EPDs for Tnemec resinous flooring, all under MasterFormat 09 60 00 with validity dates in June 2030 and published with Smart EPD LLC (EC3, 2025). Examples include:
- Series N222 Deco‑Tread (Part A & B) and N222 Deco‑Tread (Part A, B, & C)
- Series N224 Deco‑Fleck (Part A, B, & C)
- Series N242 Ultra‑Tread S
- Series 247 EverThane and Series 248 EverThane
- Series 256 ExcellaThane and Series 257 ExcellaThane SS
All reference a dedicated PCR for Resinous Floor Coatings, which is the right rulebook for this category. That alignment keeps submittals clean when teams verify ISO‑based program operator requirements in LEED and owner specs.
Notable gaps that could cost specs
Tnemec’s literature highlights additional Ultra‑Tread variants (Series 242–246) and electrostatic‑dissipative options like Static‑Shield. We did not see current EPDs in EC3 for those specific lines as of the date above. If a project mandates EPDs for finished floors, estimators may swap to an alternative with a published declaration rather than carry a generic default that penalizes embodied‑carbon accounting (USGBC MR EPD credit, 2025). That is avoidable.
Competitors likely on the same bid list
The competitive set on resinous flooring often includes Stonhard, Dur‑A‑Flex, and Sika floor systems.
Stonhard shows 21 current resinous‑flooring EPDs with validity into 2030, covering urethane mortars, primers, membranes, and decorative systems, commonly seen in pharma and food plants (EC3, 2025).
Dur‑A‑Flex lists 46 current EPDs for resinous systems valid into 2027, published with UL under the Resinous Floor Coatings PCR. That breadth gives specifiers many ways to stay within a single brand family while satisfying EPD requirements across thicknesses and finishes (EC3, 2025).
Sika USA publishes system EPDs for ComfortFloor and other resinous solutions with validity into 2028 through NSF, which can satisfy LEED EPD credit paths on interiors and healthcare projects where resilient alternatives compete with resinous builds (USGBC, 2025; EC3, 2025).
Where Tnemec’s EPDs are already working
The eight declarations cover a smart cross‑section of use cases. Decorative quartz and flake systems get project‑ready documentation, and the polyaspartic topcoats provide a fast‑return option when schedules are tight. That pairing is like having a Swiss‑Army knife in the submittal binder, ready for retail, education, and light industrial.
What to prioritize next for fuller coverage
If we were drawing the roadmap, we would add EPDs for the remaining Ultra‑Tread variants and the ESD Static‑Shield builds. Those appear frequently in electronics, labs, and clean manufacturing where EPD‑aware owners also ask for performance certifications. Publishing system‑level EPDs that bundle primer, body coat, and topcoat usually captures more SKUs per declaration, which reduces admin lift for sales teams and keeps substitutions low. Data collection is often the slow step, so make it painless by picking a partner that handles plant‑level data wrangling and program‑operator coordination end‑to‑end.
Why this matters to revenue, not just reporting
LEED v4.1 awards credit for product‑specific, third‑party verified EPDs and weights some declarations higher, which means products with EPDs are more likely to be selected when the project targets those points (USGBC EPD Guide, 2025). Without one, teams may assign a conservative default and move on. One mid‑sized spec win can easily outweigh the cost of getting an EPD on a high‑runner floor system. This is definitley not paperwork for paperwork’s sake.
The takeaway
Tnemec’s resinous flooring now has eight current, 2030‑valid EPDs that cover key decorative, urethane, and polyaspartic offerings. Competitors publish broader portfolios, which can tilt close calls on EPD‑required jobs. Expanding coverage to ESD and remaining Ultra‑Tread families would close the gap and keep StrataShield in the room when specs get real.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many current EPDs are listed for Tnemec resinous flooring and how long are they valid?
Eight current EPDs appear in EC3 for Tnemec resinous flooring with validity dates in June 2030, published with Smart EPD LLC (EC3, 2025).
Does Tnemec focus only on flooring products?
No. Tnemec manufactures protective coatings for multiple segments, with StrataShield and Ultra‑Tread covering resinous floors and Stranlok covering walls (Tnemec StrataShield, 2025).
Which competitors commonly show up with resinous floor EPDs?
Stonhard and Dur‑A‑Flex publish extensive resinous‑flooring EPDs, and Sika publishes system EPDs for ComfortFloor that are often considered in interiors and healthcare settings (EC3, 2025).
About the Author
Walker Ryan is a climate-tech entrepreneur focused on driving industrial decarbonization through better data. As the founder and CEO of Parq, he helps manufacturers generate high-quality, third-party–verified carbon disclosures at scale—accelerating a traditionally slow and expensive process. Before starting Parq, Walker led over $200 million in sustainability-focused investments as VP of Strategy & Growth at ReStream Solutions, following earlier experience in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. He brings a rare mix of capital markets expertise and hands-on sustainability knowledge to tackling the infrastructure of industrial emissions.
