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Category: Flooring Info

Choosing the Right Flooring to Minimize Allergies

Our houses are all packed with allergens and toxic substances. American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) informs us that more than half of the population of the United States suffers from different forms of allergies (most common allergens are found in our homes). By precisely considering different flooring . . . Read more

Eco-Friendly Flooring

Eco-friendly literally means earth-friendly and not harmful to the environment. This term most commonly points to green living or practices that help conserve resources. Green flooring products, or any other products from every industry, must be thought of as being on a spectrum when it comes to the level of . . . Read more

Formaldehyde Emissions

Formaldehyde is a organic compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Formaldehyde is found everywhere, since it occurs naturally and is also synthesized for industrial use in everyday products. A lot of household and personal care products contain small amounts of formaldehyde. It can also be found in products like processed . . . Read more

Sound Transmission

The more muffled the sound, the better, especially in a multi-story building, house, apartment, or condominium. There are several good flooring choices with effective sound dampening properties. Sound is transmitted when hard objects, like hard-soled shoes, furniture, dropped objects, or even dog claws impact a hard surface (example: tile or . . . Read more