Eco-Friendly Flooring for Your Home

To pick the right type of flooring, best for you, there are a lot of factors. One being where you are in life, whether you have children or not and if you do, are they still at home? Other factors to consider are the ease of maintenance, durability, comfort, and how healthy it is for you and your environment.

So maybe having eco-friendly flooring isn’t one of your top priorities- it should be. Considering the many options (materials, colors, and styles, just to name a few) for green flooring, it really is a no-brainer. While not all green flooring is cost effective up front, it does pay for itself in the long run.

Bamboo and cork are two popular flooring types. Both are offered in different colors, this can be done with a stain and can be used in any room of your home. In kitchens and bathrooms, a protective coat that, like the stains, is earth-friendly, can be applied.

If bamboo and cork aren’t for you, it’s ok; there are other hard surfaces to choose from. Linoleum, rubber, and tile can all be made with recycled materials. Speaking of recycled materials, one great way to recycle flooring is by using reclaimed wood. You get natural hardwood floors, while giving a new home to wood.

While using hard surfaces for flooring looks great, (and allows the ability to easily change any room décor by adding or changing natural rugs), some people just prefer carpet. Carpet is a soft, cushioning, material that is safe for children and can be made using either natural or recycled fibers. Using eco-friendly carpet reduces irritants for sensitive people, making it healthier to be around. Like other flooring options, there are many styles, colors, and designs to choose from, and can also be made custom.

When you’re ready to update any room with new flooring, the deciding factors that come first, durability, maintenance, and style are very important; but keep in mind what other options you have, like using products that are safe for you, your family, future generations, and the environment.

Keep checking back for more information on recycling fabrics!