Green wood flooring Questions

What is a reasonably priced hard-surface flooring with low VOCs?

— mairiyn stefani Royal Oak, MI

Randy Potter

Answered by Randy Potter

Santa Clara, CA

EarthBound Homes

July 30, 2010

What is a reasonably priced hard-surface flooring with low VOCs?

— mairiyn stefani Royal Oak, MI

Answered by Randy Potter on July 30, 2010

We have two small Pomeranian dogs. What type of wood flooring will look rich and hold up for many years?

— Bill Thill Dubuque, IA

Answered by Kirsten Flynn on July 6, 2010

Which brands of pre-finished solid or engineered hardwood flooring have the lowest VOC emissions?

— Amy Bayard Anna Maria, FL

Answered by Kati Curtis, LEED AP ID&C, CID on June 10, 2010

Renovating an old home with hardwoods and trying to get rid of cat odor from previous owner. Is there a natural solution?

— Robert Bainbridge Island, WA

Answered by Randy Potter on June 10, 2010

Is it possible to get hardwood or bamboo floors not finished with aluminum oxide? I'm concerned about dust upon refinishing.

— Cynthia Cannady Los Angeles, CA

Answered by Kristina Hahn | AIA | RA | LEED AP+HOMES on April 15, 2010

What is truly the healthiest wood floor option, and what are the safest finish products to use?

— Stewart Forsbrand, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Answered by Victoria Schomer on September 17, 2009

Which species of wood are the most sustainable?

— Judy Torrance, Houston, TX

Answered by J Neufeld on December 4, 2008

What are the best low-maintenance, durable stains and urethane finishes for wood floors?

— Zoe Redick, Scottsdale, AZ

Answered by J Neufeld on December 4, 2008

Is it safe to remove vinyl flooring while I'm pregnant? What's the best material to replace it?

— Carrie Smith, Cincinnati, OH

Answered by Shannon Demma on October 20, 2008

Can we avoid formaldehyde in adhesives by choosing hardwood flooring that is nailed into place?

— Herbert Lichtman, Chicago, IL

Answered by Martine Paquin on September 11, 2008

Will bamboo flooring splinter under a wheelchair?

— G. Grimbley, Fort Worth, TX

Answered by Mari Strain on November 6, 2007

Can you recommend healthy flooring for a home with kids and pets?

— Mary Haeberle, Brecksville, OH

Answered by Mari Strain on November 6, 2007

 

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