We’ve all been there -- when that odd, funky smell from new paint or flooring seems to linger forever! When it comes to your floors, you might think the scent is inescapable, but that’s not the case! The truth is, there are plenty of different options when it comes to neutral flooring.
Budget
If price is a factor in your home, consider your laminate flooring options. This includes planks that are low in VOC emissions. Give them a whiff, and see if the smell is something you’d be OK living with. If it’s too pungent, chances are they’re not the best option for your home. Remember, they’re going to be there for a while!
Renewable Sources
Looking for the most ‘natural’ flooring? Planks created from materials like bamboo are great due to their minimal artificial composition. This presents you with one of the best ways to reduce exposure to chemicals at home. For added practice, prefinished flooring works best, since the vapors won’t be airborne when installed, and will omit the chances of a lingering odor.
Refinishing Options
Perhaps you already have wood flooring -- if this is the case, just leave it! Machine sanding your wood and applying a new sealant gives your wood new life that proves to be healthier than most replacement options. A water based sealant works great, and your local distributor (hey, that’s us!) will have plenty in stock for you.
Hall Flooring is the Tri-State area's leading distributor of high quality wood flooring options! Call us today at one of our large locations, or reach out to us here. For more tips, tricks, and flooring ideas, like us on Facebook!
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