Eco friendly floors
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Comments (3)Not sure what you mean by Eco friendly but in my city hardwood does not qualify as "green" (CALGreen) where the cutoff is a material that renews in less than 10 years. Cork, linoleum, and, bamboo would all qualify (I think: I only researched cork.) Not that hardwood isn't allowed. It just doesn't qualify for this particular option/isn't as "green" as other options. There are lots of things you could look into like the source of the wood (some is raised using sustainable forestry, some isn't) CARB2 and VOC specs for engineered solutions, etc....See MoreHigh Quality and Eco-Friendly Engineered Wood Flooring
Comments (1)I'll be having Mirage installed in a few weeks (backorder). I can post an opinion when it's in....See MoreMarmoleum/Cork air quality, formaldehyde (UF), VOCs, and finish
Comments (3)Update after speaking with Forbo Product Support: After reading the Click MSDS, I noticed "polymerized resin" is the first ingredient. I explained to Forbo Support that urea formaldehyde (UF) is a polymerized resin and asked if Marmoleum Click was NAUF (no added UF). The technical support gentleman responded that the top linoleum layer contains very simple, natural ingredients and NAUF, but that if I'm concerned with the UF content of the HDF core of the Click, I should stick with Marmoleum sheeting or tiles, which use a zero VOC and NAUF glue. (Even so, I'm not crazy about all that glue.) I'm keeping these Marmoleum Click floors out of my home because I think that there is a strong possibility of UF in the HDF core and the very long duration of UF off gassing. I asked about the top coating and Support said that UV cured acrylic is one of the safest top coatings; a purely bio-based coating would likely lower flooring durability. I asked about the floor finish to recoat or restore the factory finish: it was recommended to use Forbo's Floor Finish every five to ten years, so chemical concerns shouldn’t be a major issue. Eh. A quick note: Cork flooring products OFTEN contain UF. Cork is essentially bark that's been glued back together. A really nice flooring option if it was actually NAUF. Be Careful: There are certain flooring supply websites that advertise their cork flooring as NAUF or no-added formaldehyde, when in fact the manufacturer of the product lists it differently. CHECK OUT THE MSDS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS TO VERIFY!! EG: Amormim provides a DECLARE label for its cork flooring products on its website: Amormim clearly and ethically lists its ingredients, "Urea, polymer with formaldehyde." I’ve seen two online sellers that list this very product as NAUF or no-added formaldehyde. Personally, I’ve had no success finding NAUF cork flooring, click or glue-down. Not purchasing either of these green flooring types out of regard for indoor air quality. I do hope manufacturers continue their shift away from the cheaper UF resins. For now, I'll stick with 100% naturally oiled solid wood (e.g., tung, linseed, not sure yet) and porcelain tiling with zero or ultra-low VOC installation materials. I’ve read that porcelain (v. regular ceramic tiles) is cost-effective because it generally lasts many more years, reducing installation/demolition costs over time. (btw: use best practices to control air quality if you're cutting tile or ripping up tile made with quartz (crystalline silica)). Hope this helps!...See MoreNon Toxic Eco Friendly Hardwearing Flooring!
Comments (9)Non Toxic and eco friendly is pretty limiting. In addition to getting a safe, eco friendly material, they will have to talk to the installer and make sure any installation products (glues, caulk, stains, finishes . . . ) are VOC free/ safe. Hard wood is not eco friendly. (deforestation) May be able to find reclaimed wood flooring. Cork/Bamboo can be both non toxic and eco friendly, but they will need to research which brands are formaldehyde free. Processing of cork/bamboo can add toxins. Ceramic/Porcelain tiles - glaze may contain lead. Stone - depends on what stone and where it is mined and how it is sealed. Lots of issues with child/slave labor/human rights violations with mining of stone outside of the US. Mined in the US should be okay. I can't think of any issues with poured, polished concrete. And the one that is often overlooked. . . Linoleum. . . Marmoleum is a company that makes an eco friendly, non toxic Linoleum and safe installation materials/sealers. There may be other "safe" linoleums, but I specifically remember reading about the Marmoleum company's focus on being green and healthy....See MoreHALLETT & Co.
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