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Green Flooring Questions

Is cork flooring really a green product? It seems fairly accepted that it's a renewable raw material, but is the final product really green?

— Sandra Far Hills, NJ

David Bergman

Answered by David Bergman

David Bergman Architect

March 9, 2010

I need a durable flooring for my kitchen. We have two large dogs. What would be the most durable?

— June Brookhaven, PA

Answered by Gary Shlifer LEED AP+ H, LEED AP+ BD&C on March 12, 2010

Is cork flooring really a green product? It seems fairly accepted that it's a renewable raw material, but is the final product really green?

— Sandra Far Hills, NJ

Answered by David Bergman on March 9, 2010

What's the best low-VOC flooring for stairs?

— Lisa Christianson

Answered by Kristina Hahn | AIA | RA | LEED AP+HOMES on February 26, 2010

Is bamboo flooring with aluminum oxide finish considered a green choice?

— Liz Cohen

Answered by Mary Cordaro on January 28, 2010

We have concrete slab under are carpet bedrooms, is there a low voc product for foam under the engineered hardwood replacement?

— Catherine D

Answered by Gary Shlifer LEED AP+ H, LEED AP+ BD&C on January 21, 2010

Do I need to seal my concrete carport floor that's now a dining room before laying down carpet?

— Andre Poremski

Answered by Jason Scheurer on January 14, 2010

Carpet vs wood vs stained concrete vs tile: which is the best choice all around in cost, appearance, and sustainability?

— clayton garrett

Answered by Tom Sims on January 14, 2010

laminates floors

— alicia Savino

Answered by Gary Shlifer LEED AP+ H, LEED AP+ BD&C on January 14, 2010

Petroleum backing on my carpets

— Christine Henson

Answered by Gary Shlifer LEED AP+ H, LEED AP+ BD&C on January 14, 2010

Can you recommend a non-toxic finish for a concrete floor with radiant heat?

— ANNE MILLER

Answered by Polly Osborne, AIA, LEED AP on December 11, 2009

I need to find low-toxic carpet for my rental apartment. What are some reliable brands?

— Linda MacEwen, Santa Monica, CA

Answered by David Rodriguez on November 6, 2009

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

Are click-on cork or linoleum tiles a good option for our kitchen, laundry area, and bathroom?

— Willy Scholten, San Jose, CA

Answered by Cameron Habel on June 18, 2009

I just finished my basement. Can you help me choose mold-resistant flooring?

— Meryam Sheriaty, Baldwin, NY

Answered by Mary Cordaro on February 19, 2009

I'm concerned about toxic offgassing from OSB subflooring and roofing. Are safer products available?

— Chris Kivett, Summerfield, NC

Answered by Ian MacLeod on February 5, 2009

 

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