Green Flooring Questions

Is it correct that anything with the CRI Plus label does not contain latex? I have a latex allergy and want to replace carpet and furniture.

— Karen Childs Houston, TX

Susan Davis

Answered by Susan Davis

Mountain View, CA

Spectrum Fine Homes, Inc.

September 1, 2010

Is it correct that anything with the CRI Plus label does not contain latex? I have a latex allergy and want to replace carpet and furniture.

— Karen Childs Houston, TX

Answered by Susan Davis on September 1, 2010

Is the Tundra flooring from Ikea safe?

— Silvia Wickenburg, AZ

Answered by Randy Potter on August 30, 2010

Can you recommend carpet that won't smell like mildew after our beach house has been locked up for the winter?

— Lisa Topps San Juan Capistrano, CA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP on August 19, 2010

Can you give me information on Naturcor vinyl sheet flooring?

— Elaine Gaines Blacksburg, VA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP on August 16, 2010

We are considering buying vinyl flooring with Scotchgard by 3M. Is it safe?

— Lorraine Somerdale, NJ

Answered by David Bergman on August 16, 2010

I was considering bamboo or cork to replace my carpet, but they are not 100% free of emitting fumes. Is there anything 100% safe?

— Mrs. Grisby Twentynine Palms, CA

Answered by Randy Potter on August 12, 2010

I want low VOC carpet to replace my old carpeting. What are the best -- and least toxic -- conventional choices?

— liz purtell Mesa, AZ

Answered by William Janhonen on August 9, 2010

We are going to replace our bedroom carpeting but are concerned about humidity. Live in FL. Best material for us?

— Betsy Camp North Fort Myers, FL

Answered by Glenn Summers on August 2, 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

Can you please recommend a floor finish that is nontoxic and will not emit an odor the day after it is applied?

— Nagidarka San Francisco, CA

Answered by Gennaro Brooks-Church on July 19, 2010

How do I know if the tile in my home is toxic?

— Greg Machesney Park, IL

Answered by Gennaro Brooks-Church on July 19, 2010

Can you recommend a green concrete sealant and an adhesive for bamboo flooring?

— Tracy Scottsdale, AZ

Answered by Mary Cordaro on July 8, 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

Are olefin and polypropylene nontoxic safe fibers for people with chemical sensitivities?

— Jeanette Wingate Delaware, OH

Answered by Kati Curtis, LEED AP ID&C, CID on June 28, 2010

In Phoenix do you still need to seal the concrete before gluing down bamboo flooring?

— Tracy Black Scottsdale, AZ

Answered by Maggie Michel on June 21, 2010

 

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