Non Toxic Vinyl Flooring

The truth about vinyl flooring.

Non toxic vinyl flooring.

We carry hardwoods bamboo cork marmoleum tile and carpet. A recent study found that most vinyl flooring made from reprocessed plastic contained toxic phthalates lead cadmium brominated flame retardants and other toxic chemicals. In april 2015 a study was released about vinyl flooring and toxic phthalates. Non toxic laminate vinyl tile engineered wood carpet.

Indoor air pollution and air quality have become a major concern in recent years as the epa environmental protection agency has conducted extensive. Vinyl is made from pvc or polyvinyl chloride plastic which produces toxic chemicals during manufacturing like dioxin a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant. Most vinyl flooring contains multiple harmful chemicals including the same phthalates that have been banned from children s toys. Purchase online or give us a call.

These chemicals can contribute to indoor air pollution by drifting out of the flooring and into the air and dust inside homes. You ve heard the news about unsafe wood laminate flooring and now you re hearing that there is trouble with some vinyl floor brands. Four ways to protect yourself. Natural low voc 0 voc and formaldehyde free flooring options.

What is the concern about phthalates. Are you concerned about the safety of your vinyl floor. Our green flooring is non toxic environmentally friendly and made from sustainably harvested recycled or reclaimed sources. Flooring samples sold by five major home improvement stores were tested and of the 65 vinyl flooring tiles tested 58 contained phthalates.

Truly green and healthy flooring for the chemically sensitive and health conscious buyer. You wonder if any company can be trusted. Vinyl flooring phthalates. Flooring is an item inside your home that can be filled with a mix of different chemicals that can release into the air and pollute the air quality indoors.