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.
Zero VOC lino-like floor coverings?
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Re: Zero VOC lino-like floor coverings?
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
However real lino, made almost entirely from natural materials is still available.
https://www.forbo.com/flooring/en-uk/co ... eum/c0aq3g
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Re: Zero VOC lino-like floor coverings?
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 ?