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Select from below to determine your desired level of comfort. OmniChoice Universal is our most versatile underlayment. And, it can be used in floating, nail down, glue down and thin-set installation methods. I thought a vapor barrier or concrete sealant would eliminate moisture coming up and therefore reduce the possibility of mold.
You often see or smell mold and bacteria festering under the vapor barrier, in my experience. Cheryl Ciecko architect talkes about this more. Do you know if Smartstrand technology from Mohawk is the same as Smartstrand from Lano a company in Belgium — who say they use nano technology in their low VOC Freedom carpet though are unwilling to tell us what their carpet and backing are actually made of!
I found a brand called Sylka who use a proprietary version of Nylon called NuSilk and they are the only ones so far that have sent me a VOC certificate. Thank you so much this information was certainly helpful. Carpet is for comfort and to prevent slippage. It also minimizes the noise. Easier to clean and your not paying for so much rug Under the bed which is harder to clean.
Would this be a good idea? Much appreciated. In the past I have been given a couple of cat trees that had synthetic materials used in the making. Due to the age of the trees, i had no problem with outgassing. I want clean materials: the rope and the carpeting.
Where are sources of carpet pieces and rope that is organic? What would be the best option to protect my solid wood flooring in the closets? I am looking for information about Durahold carpet pads — are they a good green option in terms of low toxicity?
Hi Corrine! I was so relieved to find your post on wool carpets. We have been in search of a safe carpet option and after visiting several stores in the bay area, we were thoroughly confused with the number of options and types available.
I am learning to read their certifications but constantly get backtracked as whenever we ask the salespeople about them, they tell you a new story about the certifications or lack thereof — it is difficult to discern whom to believe.
We recently saw a small stock of wool and wool combination carpets at a store and some had a CRI certificate in addition to the floor score, green council, etc. Is this true? Further, he mentioned that wool carpets are very difficult to clean and that you cannot run a normal Shark or Dyson floor vacuum on it as the wool fibers get shredded. His recommendation contrary to the Maintainance documents for Earthweave, etc was to only steam clean, which sounded very impractical to us. Could you shed light on the best practices to keep wool carpets clean?
Another recommendation — to buy a pure material carpet i. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on this! Can the Empire Home fresh be tacked down as you mentioned. I would really like to get the Empire home fresh but I cannot put double-sided sticky tape or glue on my wood floors. If it can really be. Tack down I would like to know. Carpet can be installed in your bedrooms, stairs, etc.
In my years as a carpet installer, carpet is usually installed on stairs. Some of my clients have kids or live with elderly people. Is wood OK. Builder initially put in wall to wall over a concrete slab 21 years ago…do not know if there is something between the concrete and the rug. Thanks so much. I love the wool. Ty SO much!! We moved into a rental with conventional light-coloured carpeting, and though we vacuum it regularly with a hepa-filtered vacuum, we need to find a way to clean it.
Is steam cleaning the best option for those with chemical sensitivities and dust and mold allergies? If so any steam cleaners you recommend? Can you help me? Check out the main flooring post, you also have to consider your subfloor, budget, and how durable you need it to be.
Intec SI is a micronised emulsion of reactive siloxane molecules. Intec is waterbased, so it does not release any VOCs in use. Hi Corrine I have experienced some health problems which seem to be caused by carpeting in the homes where I have lived recently and which seem to have affected the screed to concrete floors.
When the temperature and humidity in the house are low, the problem is negligible. However, when both are elevated the smell returns strongly and, if a bedroom is not well ventilated overnight, I get gastritis. There is no problem with areas of the house where floors have been tiled. Nor do I have any problem when I stay in other carpeted homes.
If not could suggest someone who might be able to help? Kind regards Douglas Glassford. I would have to look at this in person to figure out what was going on there. I have heard this from others.
It could be an interaction between different compounds or it could be moisture coming up from below causing mold and break down of the foam. Many thanks for your reply Corrine. Unfortunately I am living in the UK. I am sorry that others are having similar problems but it is reassuring to know I am not alone! If I do get to the bottom of this I will let you know.
However, I need to replace carpet in an upstairs with 3 bedrooms, hallway, and stairs. Thanks so much for this resource!!! I would need to see it in person to really compare it to the others. But I wish I could seal off the odor that still emanated from it. Is the carpet seal on your website usable on this vinyl floor:, or is there another product? Appreciatively, Eric. I would do something temporary. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, Disclosure. For safe, non-toxic carpet, both natural and synthetic fiber options can be a healthy choice. Even folks who are chemically sensitive can do well with carpet in the home. Photo from DMI Seagrass. Homefresh and Air. Rugs on the floor and carpet only on stairs is a better idea. Comments Hi Corrine, We are finishing our basement cement floor.
Hi Corrine, What do you think about Ruggable washable carpets? Great article, thank you. Can you explain more about why you would use Ruggable? Also, are you talking about smart strand and smart strand silk? I sampled both, they seem the same to me in terms of chemicals. Hi Corrine Thanks for the very informative post. It would ideally be something breathable and not be make or organic material.
Hi Corinne, Your article is incredibly helpful — thank you so much. We have contacted Mohawk and are awaiting their reply. Hi Helen Did you ever find anything suitable? What did Mohawk say? Thank you. This post lists all the brands of carpet that are non-toxic or less toxic. Consider Healthier Choice carpet underlay! Bringing you the best of all — luxurious comfort, safety and sustainability, all in a high quality, durable cushion that will help your carpet look better and last longer.
This truly unique foam has the ability to resist crushing even after years of extended use, providing your carpet with the long-lasting support it needs. Made in part with soybean oil and natural minerals, which help to reduce the use of fossil fuels while supporting sustainable alternatives.
The cushion takes the impact so your carpet does not have too. The Appearance Retention Warranty for any brand of residential carpet is instantly doubled when installed over Healthier Choice Carpet Cushion.
This saves you money by allowing your carpet to last longer. Carpet installed over Healthier Choice carpet underlay is easier to clean and shows greater soil removal in both vacuuming and hot water extraction tests.
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