Flooring, an important detail!
HARDWOOD VS LAMINATE
As soon as I walked into the house I noticed half of downstairs was laminate flooring butted up to blue carpeting. I could smell this faint odor but I didn't know what it was. After some extensive research on laminate flooring here is what I came up with: A great deal of wood flooring is manufactured with layers of wood particles or veneers pressed together and sealed with adhesives containing urea formaldehyde resin. Because the real danger is in the manufacturing process, it’s a mistake to assume something is eco-friendly because it is made from an eco-friendly product. Before you make a decision to buy, make sure you get all the facts. Formaldehyde at certain exposures can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, respiratory problems such as asthma, neurological impairment and, over time, increase the risk of developing some types of cancer. The good news is that formaldehyde emissions decrease over time. Going green was the obvious choice for me. The Hardwood flooring was not engineered and was all wood. I knew this was going to cost but in this instance I was willing to shell out. I wound up with a reasonable priced floor from Lowe's, not the most expensive but very nice. They have a great selection by the way!. Plus the tools you need for getting the job done. Since I did it myself the one stop shopping was very convenient.
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