Matt Strawn
HELP!!!!! I HAVE MOLD!!!!!!
31 December 2018 | 5 replies
Possibly the mold came with the bamboo and there may be financial claims you can file in that direction.This class action lawsuit is for splitting, not mold, but it will give you an idea : http://www.classactionsreporter.com/consumer/lumbe...I know there is another one for formaldehyde from China bamboo.
Brie Schmidt
How to get out wet carpet smell?
4 April 2019 | 8 replies
An ozone generator should never be operated in occupied spaces, and the area should be adequately vented before people or animals are allowed to re-enter.According to a report produced by the EPA, ozone generators are ineffective at reducing levels of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, despite claims by manufacturers.
Elizabeth Blazina
mold making tenant sick?
30 January 2015 | 21 replies
It also gets rid of formaldehyde, bacteria, viruses and even VOC's.
Jordan Thompson
Best type of flooring (laminate,vinyl, engineered, hardwood...)
1 March 2016 | 9 replies
-JordanThe laminate from Lumber Liquidators should be avoided; they have been in the news about this problem of the offshore manufacturers producing laminate flooring products with excessive levels of formaldehyde.
Ravi P.
Condo Hardwood Flooring
9 March 2016 | 8 replies
., another suggestion: Home Depot has Home Decorators bamboo by the pallet: it is a nice color (not too dark not too light), not really out-gassing, it is a 2-2.5 on the 1-5 hardness scale, it does not split that easy and is not involved in the formaldehyde lawsuits that lumberliquidators had for the similar bamboo...price is between hardwood and laminate.i'm on the first floor and i got this sandwich: concrete floor, 2x paint membrane, glued 6 mm cork, 3/4" plywood screwed into concrete, tar paper, bamboo on top nailed in.
Dan Earl
LVP, Laminate and Carpet all toxic? Do you consider this at all?
28 May 2018 | 14 replies
It seems that Vinyl floors are highly toxic since they are made of PVC, Laminate flooring also toxic since they have formaldehyde and carpets are also toxic since they have fire retardants and stain resistant chemicals.
Karen Young
Let's talk flooring - carpet, pad, and vinyl plank
5 May 2017 | 25 replies
I finally found this on the American Carpet website: (and I'm not sure why the font gets so large towards the end)Product: Authentic Plank (WPC) Manufacturer: SOUTHWIND SKU SWLVT-AP-RAIN BARREL Color/Pattern# Rain Barrel Color Name/Item: Rain Barrel Thickness: 4.5 mm WPC Core2 mm Vinyl Top Layer with .50 mm Wear Layer (20 Mil)8 mm Overall Thickness Width 9 Inches Length 60 Inches Install Type Uniclic Locking System Sq Ft Per Box 29.92 Surface Type: Anti-Microbial Finish, Easy to Clean, With Superior Scratch, Fade and Stain Resistance Backing: 1.5 IXPE Underlayment Attached Construction Luxury Vinyl Plank Edge Type Beveled Warranty Lifetime Residential10 Year Commercial Condition New Our Price $ 3.45/sf Details WPC CORE – wood plastic composite, uniclic locking system, will not telegraph, formaldehyde free and completely waterproof
Shabyna Stillman
Lumber Liquidator on 60 Minutes
2 March 2015 | 2 replies
FYI Interesting segment on 60 Minutes tonight on Lumber Liquidators - Chinese made floor boards with very high levels of formaldehyde.
Michelle C.
Cat urine in subfloor
18 June 2017 | 8 replies
Airing out will do wonders and new flooring will have it's own smell as well, can't beat formaldehyde for hiding other issues.
Rich Thomas
Phase 1 Environmental
14 June 2021 | 13 replies
Asbestos probably is on site, Lead paint for sure, formaldehyde in insulation...radon if there is a basement.