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Zero VOC lino-like floor coverings?
Posted: 14 Oct 2021, 21:59
by Vortex2
Hi,
I hear that PVC 'lino' can give of vinyly chloride monomer fumes.
As I have a friend who developed kidney cancel from these fumes (in a factory), I am not keen on PVC sheet flooring.
What could I use in place of PVC sheeting?
Thanks.
Re: Zero VOC lino-like floor coverings?
Posted: 14 Oct 2021, 22:29
by adam2
MOST so called lino sold these days is simply another term for vinyl.
However real lino, made almost entirely from natural materials is still available.
https://www.forbo.com/flooring/en-uk/co ... eum/c0aq3g
Re: Zero VOC lino-like floor coverings?
Posted: 14 Oct 2021, 23:54
by Mark
Vortex2 wrote: ↑14 Oct 2021, 21:59
I hear that PVC 'lino' can give of vinyly chloride monomer fumes.
The Environmental Impact of Vinyl Flooring:
https://www.thespruce.com/environmental ... ng-1314956
VOCs are given off by the vinyl flooring, but also from the adhesive required to stick it down.
Not sure which gives the bigger VOC exposure to the householder, but I'd guess that it would be the adhesive ?
Re: Zero VOC lino-like floor coverings?
Posted: 15 Oct 2021, 12:42
by Lurkalot2
Vortex2 wrote: ↑14 Oct 2021, 21:59
What could I use in place of PVC sheeting?
Thanks.
Ceramic tiles perhaps. Have all of the attributes of pvc such as being easy to mop clean and is probably ( fashion not withstanding) far longer lasting.