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Green Floors - Environment Friendly Floor Choices

The word of the day is undoubtedly eco-friendly.

Environmental friendly issues are assuming greater importance with each passing day and the flooring industry too has had to deal with the delicate problems of sustainability and health. Laws are being introduced to protect deforestation as well as eliminate the use of certain harmful substances used in the manufacture of carpets and PVC.

There are several flooring options available now; that are suitable for the environment, as for people with various illnesses. To avoid this type of environmentally friendly flooring choices the use of toxic chemicals in its composition, for humans afflicted with infirmities well suffer, especially those who have allergies, eczema and asthma. Some of these environmentally friendly options are available:

Bamboo flooring

Bamboo feels and looks like hardwood and offers the same appeal as wood. Through her grass and wood, will not easily filled, cuttingEstablishment of bamboo is not a threat to the environment in a big way. The bamboo used in flooring, harvested from managed plantations and grows back in about three to four years. Bamboo floors look elegant and stylish and are much cheaper than solid wood. Moreover, they are strong and versatile and resistant to water than wood. It is a favorite of most eco-conscious homeowners.

Cork

Cork is a sustainable material obtained from the bark of the tree, without damagingThe tree from which they are removed. In fact, stimulated the growth of the harvest of the cork tree, and so an ideal replacement for wood. Cork flooring feels soft and warm underfoot and comes in various colors and designs. It is not only durable, but also contributes to the transmission of sound, vibration, and reduce heat makes it a great insulator.

Recycled glass

Old beer and wine bottles are now recycled as part of an eco-friendly project will be ultimatelyGlass floor tiles. Designers have capitalized on the cracking and bubbling out of the bottle during the recycling process to the visual aesthetics, which in the resulting glass tiles.

Linoleum Flooring

The great benefits of linoleum, but it may be common, is that it is biodegradable and does not give out toxic fumes, like most other substances. It is made of linseed oil, wood flour, resins and ground limestone spread overJute is practical and durable. Linoleum is the environmentally friendly replacement for vinyl, and is warm, flexible, and antibacterial. It is available in a variety of colors and is also a good muffler.

Natural fiber floor coverings

This product is biodegradable and is made from sisal, seagrass and coir. Many third world countries benefit from their local sustainable resources. Through a natural product is not peppered with nasty pesticides andChemicals.

Recycled Rubber Flooring

Shredded tires are used to make rubber carpet padding and rubber flooring. Prevented every 100 square yards of floor, to the east of 7-8 tires will be disposed of in the landfill. It is waterproof, hygienic and durable and is used in textured or smooth surface.



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