Symptoms From Toxic Laminate Floors

Hardwood is not to be confused with laminate flooring which was called out in a 60 minutes story back in march 2015.
Symptoms from toxic laminate floors. Among flooring options for homeowners one of the most popular options is vinyl flooring that will give your home a new clean refreshing look. Formaldehyde melamine cyanuric acid isocyanates and aluminium oxide. It s important to choose a non toxic finish when installing new flooring. Health risks from formaldehyde in some laminate wood flooring are 3 times higher than initially reported.
True hardwood flooring is made from solid wood harvested from trees. Report looks at risks from formaldehyde in products made in china. Laminate flooring is toxic because the wood bonding adhesive and top layer contain and emit chemicals which are harmful to our health. Wide x 50 2 3 in.
Note that removing flooring in particular new laminate flooring may increase formaldehyde release. Consumers have forced the industry towards making safe laminate but if you think there. According to the cdc centre for diseases control and prevention and atsdr agency for toxic substances and disease registry exposure to formaldehyde could cause eyes nose and throat problems. However this type of flooring could be toxic flooring in your home that will release toxic chemicals into the air.
If you re having symptoms of formaldehyde exposure that go away when you leave your house professional air testing may be a good idea. Home decorators collection water resistant 12mm montrose oak 12 mm t x 7 1 2 in. Although consumers force the industry toward more safe options still the following toxins are used to manufacture laminate flooring. Guest anna shares her family s experience with this dangerous product.
Laminate flooring is a synthetic product made to look like real wood. Formaldehyde is toxic when it comes to your overall health so you have to be aware if your laminate toxic flooring levels are high. Ft case 358 model hdcwr24. Laminate wood floors are a popular choice in american homes but some may contain toxic levels of formaldehyde which can cause respiratory issues and even cancer.
Length laminate flooring 18 42 sq. When the results come in you can talk with the professional about what to do next.