No product has zero impact floors in the world, but some materials are better than others. I have listed some of the eco-friendly options that could be used in home with the pros and considerations must be weighed.
Bamboo is an eco-friendly option. Bamboo is a fast-growing grass that can be selectively harvested annually. It is extremely durable and harder than red oak and maple, are 50% less contraction and expansion of wood and is a renewable resource.
However, Asian sources require significant embodied energy for transport so it is something to consider. Also be careful looking for bamboo products that have no formaldehyde added. However, bamboo is still a great choice over hardwood floors and can be stained in darker colors than just the blonde color that comes to mind for more traditional looks.
The cork material is another renewable resource Eco Friendly made from the bark of the cork oak. Only the bark is used for the tree not be cut. What's great about cork is that often contains recycled content, is easy to clean if properly sealed and gives great support for the feet.
Just look at the products that have no formaldehyde added and avoid cork compounds vinyl. Also consider your home and remember that incorporated transport requires energy for transportation in order to try to find source products as locally possible.
Rubber is another flooring material available these days again. Virgin rubber obtained from rubber trees, a renewable resource, recycled rubber reduces the environmental burden of discarded tires.
The downside is that almost all rubber, except virgin rubber, has a strong smell of continuous off-gassing and has an impact on indoor air quality so if you use recycled rubber in place of virgin rubber that needs to be used in well ventilated areas.
But its advantages are that it uses recycled materials helps reduce waste, is easy to clean, provides good foot support, is very hardy and can be installed without adhesives.
Linoleum uses the same ingredients today as when it was invented in 1863 - linseed oil, powdered cork, wood flour, tree resins, limestone and pigments, all pressed onto a jute backing. The ingredients are renewable elements and often recycled content, which is good for the planet.
Linoleum is durable, easy to clean and offers good foot support, however, is often more thing.
Stone is another option to consider for your flooring. It is a resource natural and a very durable material. Stone, however, is a finite resource, can result in significant embodied energy use if the stone is mined or manufactured abroad and, if the stone requires sealing, sealants can produce potentially harmful VOC emissions.
Search mined and manufactured locally, or even stone recovered stone and find the stone that does not have to be sealed. I've seen some really amazing and beautiful things made of stone recovered so do not afraid to explore this option.
Ecological mosaic resistant material is easy if you use tables containing recycled content. The tiles are durable, easy to clean and can use recycled materials as broken glass and granite dust recycling. They make use although a significant amount of energy for heat and transport to try to ensure local sources and seek to ensure that use recycled content.
This is obviously not an exhaustive list of flooring options, but definitely some of the most popular options ecosystems Printing can consider using in your home.
About the Author:
Rebecca Noel is a real estate agent, investor and author of Remodeling Recon- The Ultimate Resource Tool for Home Remodeling. Remodeling houses and home improvement diy are her area of interest. Get insider information that will save you $1000's on materials and help you get your remodeling projects done weeks faster at Remodeling Recon.
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