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How do you know which laminate floors are made with low voc materials, off gassed at the factory and not made with urea formaldehyde? Very concerned as I am pregnant. Thank you!
nicole at October 14, 2007 08:12 PM
Posted by: nicole at October 14, 2007 08:12 PMYou have to go by reputation and advertising. And with advertising it's a crap-shoot.
I know by reputation and advertising Pergo has taken care the off-gassing at the factory. And it makes a great flooring product.
I don't know of the other laminate companies for sure. Read Pergo's information about their off-gassing and then look at other companies that claim to off-gas their laminate products to compare descriptions of what and how they do that. Maybe you'll be able to decide for yourself which products to buy.
Let us know what you buy.
The Flooring Lady at October 15, 2007 05:02 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at October 15, 2007 05:02 PMsame question, I am also concerned w offgassing and urea formaldahyde, same reason , one website says one thing, one says another, a guy that had pergo cottage something in his house took it back to lowes after talking to pergo customer service, as he was having respiratory and other health issues . who to believe?
at November 14, 2007 09:14 PM
Posted by: Anonymous at November 14, 2007 09:14 PMYour question/comment have gotten me to thinking. It was years ago Pergo had a good reputation for having off-gassed their products. Maybe they have changed their approach and don't off-gas their flooring products, or at least as much. But maybe your friend has such sensitivities that even a careful approach isn't good enough for him. It's really hard to say.
I don't know who you can believe. There may be a site that has scientific evaluation of different products that can guide us all, but I don't know about it. It's really hard to wade through the fact, fiction and hype that's out there. I try to, but I can miss the boat too.
The Flooring Lady at November 14, 2007 09:28 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at November 14, 2007 09:28 PMYou can call most of the companies, they will tell you the VOC content. I found a pergo floor I liked and then found out that the VOC content of Pergo floors in the U.S. are higher than I am willing to bring into my home. Armstrong, Wilsonart, and a few others have better stuff.
Clare at December 9, 2007 08:48 PM
Posted by: Clare at December 9, 2007 08:48 PMHi, what is the price for a Pergo Laminate ?
Stavros at January 1, 2008 02:22 PM
Posted by: Stavros at January 1, 2008 02:22 PMThe prices are all over the board. I've seen it as low as $1.17 and as much as $3.23; it could go even higher. But the price can vary depending on what style you buy, what underlayment you choose, and who installs it. Check with your flooring store to see what they are charging.
The Flooring Lady at January 1, 2008 03:47 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at January 1, 2008 03:47 PMHow do you find the AC rating on laminate floors? Does it say it somewhere on the box or the plank itself? Thanks
at February 24, 2008 05:04 PM
Posted by: Anonymous at February 24, 2008 05:04 PMYou may not find an AC (Abrasion Class) on all laminate flooring, but most will be rated. My understanding is it's printed on the packaging, not on the flooring itself. Most of the laminate flooring you find in stores has an AC3 rating, but you know you can't count on that. It is important to pay attention to it to make sure you get the right durability where you need it.
The rooms that have the most traffic and action should have an AC3 rating while little used rooms, like maybe a bedroom, can get by with an AC1 rating. Ratings over 3 should be reserved for commercial usage where people aren't walking shoe-free or spending time on the floor.
The Flooring Lady at February 25, 2008 01:44 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at February 25, 2008 01:44 PM
Laminate durability?. I see the indentations in the finish created by the high heel marks of womens shoes. In a condo what sort of flooring will resist this?
Thanks
Dennis at April 23, 2008 10:36 PM
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