Maybe you never really thought of your floors as a way of being friendly to the environment. But it can be, if you decide to put in “green floors.” There are lots of good reasons to do.
For instance, a green floor tends to last longer than conventional flooring. Also, it's made up almost entirely of recycled material, and therefore, does not draw as much from the natural environment when it comes to virgin material.
Green flooring will provide an opportunity for compliance with the government's recycling regulations. It doesn't contribute to our already over-loaded landfills. It's safer for those dwelling in the home as well as for the environment itself, and of course, you'll feel good about doing your part for the environment.
But just what is the criteria for something to be declared “green flooring”?
First it has to be recyclable. There are a range of recyclable materials, one of which is the ever-popular bamboo, which looks nice and has about the same dent resistance and stability as oak has. Plus you can grow it back easier than you can an oak tree.
Also, “Green flooring” must be made of renewable material to be declared “green.” For instance, linoleum, cork and bamboo easily grow back, whereas a hard wood tree could take 50 or more years before it's replaced.
Third, “Green flooring” must have an extended life cycle. As an example, carpet which is made of radial rubber could last longer than two decades. Even better, linoleum could last 40 years, or even longer.
Both are Earth-friendly, and will be budget-friendly to you, as well!
And finally, for a flooring material to be considered “green,” it must be biodegradable. Fortunately, there are a number of choices for biodegradable floors. These include cork, bamboo and recycled wood.
Selecting green flooring options present some really exciting possibilities for “green” buildings. These options tend to be not only sturdy and resilient, but much less prone to fluctuations in price than a conventional flooring option would be. These green floor options come in various sizes, colors and shapes.
Let's consider bamboo, for instance. You can get it in several colors, to match with many color schemes you've got going in your home. There's a lighter “natural” color, there's a dark amber color which is achieved as the manufacturer carbonizes it through a pressure-steaming process, and there are dyed colors available, as well.
Since these natural flooring options tend to not pull as heavily on virgin material (because they use recycled material and are longer lasting), they are generally considered a far better choice, naturally speaking. You can get some of these products at 30 to 50 percent less money than a more conventional, less-”green” material. As a result, they're not only friendly to the environment, but to your wallet or purse, too!
So before you launch into your next home-improvement project, consider the environment along with the theme's color scheme. This time, go with green flooring options.
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