Sustainable and environmentally friendly flooring options
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Sustainability is on everyone's minds, and can be a top priority for new home buyers and renovators. Using renewable of recyles flooring reduces the demand on the environment and makes buildings healthier to live in. Besides these benefits, sustainable flooring doesn't need to look 'rustic' and comes in many options that are also attractive.
What types of sustainable flooring options can you choose from
Bamboo
Bamboo flooring (made from fast growing bamboo) is a renewable resource and is easy to install and cheaper than hardwood flooring. It's also antibacterial, durable and water resistant.
Cork
Cork flooring is great for insulation and has great cushioning qualities which make it safer for your children to fall on. Because it's made from bark and not from the tree itself, the material is sustainable as the tree doesn't need to be chopped down to create the flooring.
Linoleum
Lino is fire resistant and non-porous which makes it great for people with allergies, and it's made from natural materials and is biodegradable.
Rubber
Natural rubber (made from a rubber tree) is renewable but synthetic rubber isn't (unless it's recycled).
Recycled flooring
Any type of flooring that's been used before is seen as 'recycled' eg carpet, tiles, timber. Instead of throwing away old flooring, recycling and refurbishing it saves it from the landfill.
Natural carpet
Carpet made from non-synthetic materials like wool or coconut husk are great but make sure to also use an eco-friendly adhesive and underlay.
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When you think of “green” flooring you will most likely think of wood and cork, and for carpeting, wool and natural grasses. Linoleum, however, which has been around since the end of the 19th century is another one of the original “green” flooring materials. Over the years, the term “linoleum” has been used for almost any flexible tile flooring — and slowly, the majority of linoleum tile has been replaced by PVC-based (polyvinylchloride) flooring because it is so much more cost effective to produce.
over a year ago by Eco Friendly Flooring
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