Quick•Step Laminate Accent Walls, a hot new trend that's easy to install. Choosing the perfect floor just got easier. "Try on" the complete catalog of QuickStep® Floors in your home with the NEXT GENERATION Style My Floor™ 1.5 app. Discover the new Woodland Oak and Dutch Oak flooring from Envique. And 24-hour spill protection. They're the ultra-realistic floor that are a treat for your senses. "Quick-Step® floors are designed to be beautiful and beautifully functional." – Erinn Valencich Celebrity Designer and Style Expert DESIGN TIPS from our Celebrity Designer and Style Expert Erinn Valencich. FIND PRODUCTS & ORDER SAMPLES Same as Shipping Address If we have questions about your order, where can we reach you? Our Privacy Policy covers details on how we protect your information.Available Colors and Grains Bamboo Panel in Natural Vertical 3/4" -3 Ply Cross Laminated (FSC) approved Bamboo Panel in Carbonized Vertical 3/4" -3 Ply Cross Laminated (FSC) approved
Bamboo Panel in Carbonized Horizontal 3/4" -3 Ply Cross Laminated (FSC) approved Bamboo Panel in Natural Horizontal 3/4" -3 Ply Cross Laminated (FSC) approved Bamboo Panels/ Plywoods- 3-ply Cross Laminated Core 4' x 8' x 3/4" Sheets-Available in Natural Vertical and Horizontal- Carbonized Vertical and Horizontal-(FSC) Approved Higuera Hardwoods has been an industry leader in bamboo for over a decade, Higuera Hardwoods 3/4” solid Moso bamboo panels have been manufactured with the finest raw materials and adhesives to ensure ease of use and finishing. Higuera Hardwoods cross laminated bamboo panels are comprised of three layers, two outside layers and cross laminated core consisting of solid bamboo stalks for the durability, stability and beauty we require in our products Solid cross laminated bamboo panels are a great option for cabinetry, furniture, sports equipment, decorative work etc. Coloring: Natural and Carbonized Grains: Vertical and Horizontal
Size: 4 foot X 8 foot Panels Size: 3 foot X 8 foot panel-limited stock No Added Urea Formaldehyde-NAUF - (FSC) Forestry Stewardship Certified material Recent media attention regarding emissions of formaldehyde from Chinese-made laminate flooring has led some consumers to ask if there is a risk associated with laminate flooring in their home or business. We do not yet know if the formaldehyde emissions (also called outgassing or off-gassing) from laminate flooring as reported by the media represent a widespread or limited issue, nor do we know if the levels that have been reported are what building occupants will actually experience. Chamber tests of flooring samples can produce accurate formaldehyde measurements, but they do not necessarily represent in-home conditions. Accurate evaluation of occupant exposure to formaldehyde emissions from laminate flooring in the home is challenging, and individual test results can be misleading without the proper context and interpretation.
This guide is intended to help you decide if you want to investigate a possible indoor formaldehyde problem that you suspect is attributable to laminate flooring. It will be important for you to: Decide if there is sufficient evidence of the potential for indoor formaldehyde levels of concern to warrant investigative work. Decide if testing, ventilation, waiting, or other remedies are needed. Recognize when you should seek outside help. Decide what expertise is required for testing or remediation. Select an industrial hygiene consultant if necessary. Determine the options to address the formaldehyde problem if one is confirmed to exist. Confirm that the steps taken have addressed formaldehyde emissions successfully. Download this free public guide to learn more about: What formaldehyde is and its common sources in indoor air. Possible health concerns in its usage in laminate flooring. What can be done if your laminate flooring is subject to formaldehyde outgassing.
Additional information and resources about formaldehyde and laminate flooring. Download your copy now. (Right-click and select "Save link as..." to save this PDF to your device.)With the large variety of flooring available, it can be easy to get lost in the specifics of how exactly one type of flooring differs from another. One common question that consumers have when looking for flooring is what the difference is between linoleum and vinyl flooring. Since linoleum and vinyl can look similar, it’s easy to see why consumers get them confused – but there are definitely some distinctive differences between the two. If you’re considering installing linoleum or vinyl flooring in your home, read on to learn more about the characteristics of these two types of flooring: Materials: Linoleum flooring is made solely from raw, all-natural and biodegradable materials – including linseed oil, wood and cork flours and tree resin. For this reason, linoleum may be preferable to consumers who are environmentally conscious.
Maintenance: Linoleum flooring requires slightly more maintenance than vinyl floor, but cleaning is still relatively easy. Cleaning requires sweeping or vacuuming periodically. If you’re using detergent and water to clean something that vacuuming won’t pick up, look for neutral detergents, since linoleum can be sensitive to cleaners. Acrylic coating should be applied annually, and some varieties of linoleum flooring require occasional waxing. Installation: Linoleum installation is typically not considered a complicated process, but certain precautions are necessary with linoleum installation that are not associated with vinyl installation because of potential damage from water. A water sealant coating is necessary upon installation, and it’s imperative that the seams between tiles are as thin possible, to protect from water penetration under the flooring. Price: While linoleum flooring isn’t expensive, it typically costs more than vinyl. On average, linoleum flooring costs anywhere from $2.00 – $5.00 per square foot.
Life span and durability: Anywhere from 20-40 years; considered more durable than vinyl, with properties similar to ceramic and hardwood. Design: The colors used in the design of linoleum go all the way through the material – meaning there is a longer “wear life” than vinyl, where colors and patterns are only stamped on the top layer of tile. However, many consider linoleum to not have as many design options as vinyl. Other properties: Linoleum floor is stain resistant, fire retardant, antimicrobial, hypoallergenic and antistatic. While linoleum flooring is water resistant, it is not waterproof – meaning that it can still be negatively affected by excessive moisture if it’s not sealed periodically. Materials: Vinyl flooring is a synthetic product, made of a combination of several chemicals, including ethylene and chlorine. Vinyl flooring contains – of course – vinyl, as well as several additives – for example, felt, fiberglass and dyes. Maintenance: Vinyl flooring is extremely low maintenance, and is considered one of the easiest types of flooring to clean.
Sweeping and vacuuming, as well as mopping and wiping the floor will keep it clean – without worrying about it being affected by moisture, mold and mildew. Installation: If you’re looking for a DIY flooring project, vinyl just might be the answer. Whether in tile form or sheet form, vinyl flooring is considered easy to install and you don’t have to worry about sealing or waxing, since it’s impervious to water. Price: Vinyl flooring is considered very inexpensive, with prices spanning $0.50 – $2.00 on average. When considering the price of vinyl versus the price of linoleum flooring, it’s important to consider both of their predicted life spans. Though vinyl is cheaper, it doesn’t last as long as linoleum, so that may be a consideration when searching for the flooring in your home. Life span and durability: Vinyl flooring typically lasts anywhere from 10 to 20 years, and thus isn’t considered quite as durable as linoleum. Design: Patterns and colors are printed on the surface of vinyl flooring.