 Show Picking a finished floor in basement. I have my subfloor plans down. Looking at big box store brands lifeproof and smart core. Smartcore is greenguard gold certified so thinking that’s safer option for indoor air quality. Don’t know how much weight that carriers. Lifeproof doesn’t have that certification but it is infused with ultra fresh some kind of anti mold treatment which may be better. In no way is lvp green but since it works well in a basement environment would prefer to use lvp, just trying to pick the safer option. Unless there’s something out that is better that is priced around $3 a square foot that is at least 5mm thick. I was thinking smartcore for the greenguard certification. Also what happened to MGO board? Is anyone using it in floors, is it same or cheaper than plywood/osb right now. MGO subfloors seem impossible to find. I know that chain company basement finishing systems uses it in their products. IMPORTANT NOTE: This article was accurate as of the date it was published, and was signed off on by all of the manufacturer sources quoted. That said, manufacturers frequently change their formulations and ingredients, so this article, given its age, becomes background. DO NOT rely on this article for purchasing these manufacturers’ current products. The questions are
relatively simple, but if you would like help in getting guaranteed answers about certifications on a current product, sign up at: https://www.naturalinteriors.com/consumer-subscription/ Indoor Air Quality Certifications offer some, but not complete, assurance about vinyl flooring Still, I have seen some vinyl brands advertise that they are green. What is the truth about vinyl? A. The truth about vinyl – or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) – is that it isn’t the preferred product of environmentalists or most green product enthusiasts. But dioxin is an end-of-product life or house fire issue, because it is released when PVC is incinerated. Naturcor, made exclusively for Flooring America by IVC, in addition to a long list of other brands, has achieved FloorScore® Indoor Air Quality Certification. Because this and other indoor air quality certifications only measure chemicals that are classified as VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), dioxin is not assessed. Another criticism of PVC focuses on phthalates, which are thought to affect endocrine functioning. Phthalates also are not classified as VOCs, and are not measured by FloorScore,® according to Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), which conducts the testing. PVC floors will emit phthalates, or phthalate esters – chemical softeners used in PVC to increase flexibility. But it is thought that drinking out of plastic containers or children mouthing plastic toys is the most common means of exposure from household items and furnishings. Phthalates also are used in a large variety of products, from coating of pharmaceutical pills to food products and textiles. Other types of non chlorinated vinyl, such as PVA, PVB and EVA, pose fewer questions about toxicity. As for VOC’s that can be emitted by vinyl floors, FloorScore® sets limits for 38 compounds and is based upon California specification 01350. SCS lists certified products on its website. The US EPA also has posted some helpful information about phthalates and dioxins, specific to children’s health. Some vinyl manufacturers, like Flexco, also are making improved environmental strides by documenting the amount of recycled content in their products, in addition to getting FloorScore® Indoor Air Quality certification. Natural Interiors® member Wanke Cascade distributes Flexco on the northwest US coast. Contact them for a retailer in that area. © Today I contacted Mohawk customer service to inquire if one of their made in USA Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) floor products was Greenguard Gold (GGC) certified. They informed me it was both Floorscore AND Greenguard Gold certified. However, afterwards I could not find any Mohawk LVP products on the following website: https://spot.ul.com/greenguard/. I did find some Lumber Liquidator Chinese manufactured LVP that is Greenguard Gold certified. I also noticed that almost all of GGC LVPs are manufactured in Asia. Please note that I am searching on GreenGuard Gold, which is more stringent than GreenGuard. Why can't I find any Mohawk LVP products in my search? Would Mohawk be listed under a different company name? Is Smartcore greenguard gold certified?Smartcore is greenguard gold certified so thinking that's safer option for indoor air quality. Don't know how much weight that carriers. Lifeproof doesn't have that certification but it is infused with ultra fresh some kind of anti mold treatment which may be better.
Is Shaw greenguard gold certified?All Shaw laminate flooring products are now GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified, according to the company.
Is Mohawk flooring greenguard gold certified?Mohawk laminate flooring is NALFA Certified and GreenGuard Certified and CARB2 - meaning its been tested and approved to meet the highest standards of any laminate flooring manufacturer.
Are COREtec floors Greenguard Certified?COREtec Pro floors are GREENGUARD GOLD certified for indoor air quality and backed by a lifetime limited residential warranty as well as a limited 15 year heavy commercial warranty.
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