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5 Eco-Friendly Flooring Options

5 Eco-Friendly Flooring Options

Are you looking for a more eco-friendly flooring option? Many homeowners and renters are turning to this flooring, also known as “green flooring,” for their homes.

There are many reasons. But the top reasons are that eco-friendly flooring is better for indoor air quality and friendlier to the environment. It’s natural and sustainable.

Not only that, it also looks great. You’ll find it in homes of all sizes and prices. And it’s durable, so it’s perfect for any room in your home. It’s also easy to clean, so you can safely use it in the kitchen or living room and not worry about spills.

The Right Eco-Friendly Flooring Option for You

There are many green flooring options to choose from. These five are among the most popular.

Hardwood:

This is a classic.You can find it in homes from farmhouses to modern condominiums. You’ll want reclaimed, or sustainably harvested, hardwood flooring. It’s a durable, beautiful flooring that goes with almost every interior style. And it can be refinished, which adds to its life and can bring new vibrancy to a room.

Cork:

If you want a renewable alternative to hardwood, consider using cork. This non-toxic,soft wood flooring’s harvested from the bark of live cork trees. This sustainable process doesn’tinjure the trees.

It has more give than hardwood, too, so you might find it more comfortable to walk on. While it’s a little softer, it still acts as an insulator and resists moisture. And it lasts up to 30 years. And with dozens of colors and patterns to choose from, you’re sure to find one to suit your vision.

Bamboo:

Another sustainable alternative to hardwood is bamboo. Bamboo grows quickly, reaching maturity for harvesting within only three years. Although it’s known for flexibility, it provides a very hard surface. For this reason, it’s often used in commercial settings and other high-traffic areas.

Linoleum:

Cheap, thin versions of this flooring gave it a bad name. What’s more, linoleum and vinyl—not eco-friendly—are often confused.While vinyl’s a synthetic material, linoleum’s organic. Other organic materials are often added, like wood flour, pine rosin, cork dust, and various pigments for coloring.

This high-quality, versatile flooring is making a comeback. One example is Marmoleum, with design options including stone and wood grain styles. The final product is free of toxins, durable, attractive, and comfortable to walk on when combined with a soft underlayment.

Carpet:

If a soft, luxurious feeling is what you like in your home, carpet’s still an option. You might have heard of synthetic-fiber carpets releasing chemicals added during manufacturing. Eco-friendly carpeting is free of those chemicals, making it perfect when air quality is a concern.

Pure wool, manufactured without dyes and chemicals, is a good option. And carpet tacking, like non-toxic glues for hard floorings, will ensure you enjoy great air quality and a good relationship with the environment.

There are even more options for green flooring. Natural stone and brick are two more. Both are highly durable, attractive and easy to clean. With a little research, you can have your dream home, complete with eco-friendly flooring.

To discover more green flooring options, visit S&G Carpet and More atwww.sgcarpet.com today.

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