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Anyone know of
EF and relatively cheap flooring options? I just cringe when I think
about a baby wiggling around on Stainmaster treatments...
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EF flooring options? (and cost efficient?)
We need to refloor our bedroom, and if it's cheap enough, our
hallway and living room. I'm leaning towards carpet b/c it seems
cheapest but I'd like a hard surface too (I have dust allergies). We
are thinking about skipping the carpet padding, cheaper and less likely
to hold in dust.
Anyone know of
EF and relatively cheap flooring options? I just cringe when I think
about a baby wiggling around on Stainmaster treatments...
Re: EF flooring options? (and cost efficient?)
Well I know that Bamboo is considered a very eco-friendly flooring and it's also very affordable.
If you go for carpet a berber carpet is your best option. You can get recycled carpet, too. Then use some eco-friendly floor cleaners regularly to reduce dust mites.
Ditto JB on the bamboo and that there are lots of companies that make recycled carpet w/no crappy additives. Reclaimed wood is another great option but not cheap...we have requested quotes from a few companies so far. We haven't done a ton of research yet but if you go w/wood, a start if FSC Certification.
Carpet without padding= really hard floor. And it wears out faster than with padding.
I was in a house without carpet padding, and it just seemed odd that it felt so hard. I wouldn't have thought anything about an expected surface being hard, but you see carpet and expect it to feel cushier.lol
You could consider cork - it's got a little give when you walk on it but still looks like a hard wood floor and you wouldn't have the allergens to worry about.
This store is in Minnesota but it has a ton of good info about wood and carpet options.
Tired after a long morning of hiking and swimming.
This is one area where I would not set out to go the cheapest route possible.
A) Carpet w/ no padding still his going to wear out faster than wood and still is going to cause problems with your allergies.
If you can't afford the new flooring now, wait until you can afford it to put something in rather than skimp/go cheaper. HW is better for your health if you already have allergies.
This doesn't exactly answer your question (sorry), but I was wondering if anyone knew how EF cermic tile is?
Do not skip the carpet padding, if you go that route. My bedroom in our growing up was like that. This was unknown to us prior to its removal because it had been installed by the previous owners. When we had the carpet replaced, we discovered mold growing through the carpet. Every spill would reach the wood beneath the carpet, making mold a serious problem. Whereas, with a pad, it will absorb the water and as long as you blot out the spill, you won't have that issue. My parents were horrified. A good pad will also help the carpet last longer.