Here are some green attributes for flooring to consider .
Here are some green attributes for flooring to consider .
Carpet insulates a home interior from heat , cold ( and noise ). Carpet made of synthetic fibers can be made from recycled materials and itself be recycled . Wool is a natural fiber with many inherent green attributes . Cushion which can be made of recycled materials , treated to protect against bacteria , mold and mildew to help promote a healthy consumer environment and that cushion actually aids in cleaning , allowing a vacuum cleaner to draw air and debris up through carpet .
Wood , the most recognizable green flooring , is renewable . It can be refinished , recycled and re-used . This applies not only to solid wood flooring , but also to engineered formats .
Core board used in laminate is often fabricated from what used to be wood waste , and that laminate , like any hard surface , is easy to clean and to keep allergen-free . >>
Above : CORBOO Horizontal by Natural Cork ; left : Hardwood from US Floors ; below : Mullican Hardwood Ponte Verdra 7 ” in Hickory Destin .
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