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07-08-2026
Specifying materials for a sustainability-focused project means weighing more than performance and aesthetics. You need credible data on how each product affects the environment across its life cycle. To make that work easier, Stonhard has published 20 third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for flooring and coating systems available in North America.
This milestone gives architects, designers, and specifiers transparent, standardized information for material evaluations, project documentation, and green building submittals. Here is what the new EPDs cover, why they matter, and how to put them to work on your next project.
Environmental Product Declarations help quantify a product’s environmental footprint, giving project teams the transparency needed to support green building goals.
What Is an EPD, and Why Does It Matter?
An Environmental Product Declaration is a standardized document that reports a product's environmental impact based on life-cycle assessment (LCA) methodology. Think of it as a nutrition label for building materials. It quantifies effects such as global warming potential, resource use, and emissions from raw material sourcing through manufacturing and beyond.[1]
Because EPDs follow a consistent, internationally recognized format and require third-party verification, they let you compare products on equal footing.
Here is where EPDs deliver real value:
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Material selection: Compare environmental data side by side, with confidence in the numbers.
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Sustainability documentation: Support internal goals and client commitments with verified data.
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Green building programs: Provide the disclosures often required for LEED and similar rating systems.
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Procurement requirements: Meet client and owner mandates for transparent environmental reporting.
In short, EPDs turn sustainability claims into documented, verifiable facts, which is precisely what specifiers need when accountability is on the line.
Sleek and sophisticated, Smooth delivers a seamless finish that complements contemporary workplace design. Backed by a product-specific EPD, so you can specify it with confidence.
20 Product-Specific EPDs, Backed by Life-Cycle Assessment
Stonhard's new declarations are product-specific and grounded in LCA methodology, so the data reflects actual products rather than broad industry averages. That precision matters when you are documenting a project and need numbers tied to the exact systems you specify.
The 20 EPDs span five categories across Stonhard's portfolio.
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Category |
Products Covered by EPDs |
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Flooring Systems |
Smooth, Stonblend HDF, Stonclad UR, Stonres RTZ, Stontrace LC5, Flex Epoxy Systems |
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Coatings & Sealers |
Stonkote CE4, Stonkote HT4, Stonkote ESD, Stonseal CF7, Stonseal SK6, Stonseal CA7 |
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Waterproofing & Sealants |
Stonproof ME7, Stonflex MP7 |
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Primers |
Primer 150, Urethane Primer |
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Grouts, Aggregates, & Construction Products |
Stonset TG6, Stonset PM5, Stonfil OP2, Stonshield Aggregate |
Stonblend HDF features excellent stain and UV resistance to keep spaces looking their best, as well as an EPD offering verified lifecycle data to support transparent material selection.
A Commitment to Transparency and Responsible Manufacturing
These EPDs are part of a broader effort at Stonhard to measure and improve the environmental impact of its products. They reflect ongoing investment in responsible manufacturing and product stewardship, not a one-time gesture.
That focus on informed decision-making speaks directly to the challenges you face: meeting client demands, satisfying regulatory standards, and delivering modern, functional spaces without compromising on sustainability.
Stontec FE provides decorative appeal for high-traffic refreshment and concession areas and is backed by an EPD.
How EPDs Fit With Stonhard's Existing Documentation
The new EPDs do not stand alone. They join a growing library of sustainability documentation that helps you build complete, credible submittals.
For applicable products, that documentation also includes:
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Health Product Declarations (HPDs): Transparency around product ingredients and associated health information.
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CDPH VOC Emissions Certificates: Verification of low volatile organic compound emissions under the California Department of Public Health standard.
Together, these disclosures give you a fuller environmental and health profile, so you can answer client questions and document compliance with fewer gaps. And there is more on the way. Stonhard plans to publish additional EPDs as part of its continued effort to broaden environmental transparency across the full product portfolio.
Stonclad UR is a heavy-duty flooring system designed for the rigorous conditions of breweries and is backed by an EPD providing verified lifecycle information.
Put the Data to Work
Stonhard's 20 new EPDs give you verified, life-cycle-based environmental data for flooring, coatings, sealers, waterproofing, primers, and construction products across North America. Combined with HPDs and CDPH VOC Emissions Certificates, they help you specify with confidence, document with credibility, and meet the sustainability goals your clients care about.
Ready to access the data? Visit Stonhard's LEED and Sustainability Hub or the individual product pages on the Stonhard website to download the EPDs and supporting documentation for your next project.
About Stonhard
Stonhard is the unprecedented world leader in manufacturing and installing high-performance polymer floor, wall and lining systems. Stonhard maintains 300 territory managers and 200 application teams worldwide who will work with you on design specification, project management, final walk-through and service after the sale. Stonhard’s single-source warranty covers both products and installation.
About The Author
Christopher Trageser
Commercial Product Manager
Chris Trageser is the Commercial Product Manager for Stonhard and has been with the organization since 2008. He is actively involved with ensuring compliance with product sustainability initiatives and transparency. Chris holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
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