The floor would have to be durable with 3 kids & 4 dogs. We would prefer to change our enviroment instead of just giving our allergy girl medications.
2007-03-16 05:59:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Hard surface flooring is best for anyone with allergies.
If you choose something that has to be glued, there are non-toxic/non-allergen glues on the market today, just ask your retailer.
An engineered floor whose weight holds it in place is also a good choice.
Depending on the allergy, some of the laminating chems used in hard surface flooring will irritate the child.
Cork and bamboo are great choices for longevity, but again some bonding agents may cause grief.
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2007-03-16 06:17:02 · answer #1 · answered by tropical 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tiles the problem is more then likely that with 3 kids and 4 dogs the hair from the dogs is affecting the kids. Most allergies or what are thought are allergies are from the place needing more cleaning.
2007-03-16 13:17:44 · answer #2 · answered by Lou 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hardwood floors have no glues, unlike laminate. If you finish the floor in place, the smell is uncomforatable for most people, and can be a real problem for those with chemical sensitivites. Those people will probably have to vacate for a week. But pre-finished floors come with the polyurethane already on them, and a lonnnng guarantee. They claim to be durable, but reality is, nothing lasts forever. The beauty of hardwood is that it can refinished in place. Of course there will be that polyurethane odor when it's refinished. But unlike carpet, it cleans up great, and unlike laminate, vinyl, and carpet, there are minimal chemicals that could potentailly off-gas. Ceramic tile is another extrememly durable option if your sub-floor can handle the weight. If your house is built on a slab, then it will be no problem. Only problem with ceramic is it is very costly, and you may change your mind in 15 years when what you chose is no longer in style. Wood is timeless.
2007-03-16 13:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by what's with that 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contrary to popular sentiment concrete is NOT a good solution for people with allergies; you have to seal concrete and believe me the chemicals in the sealant are harmful to almost everyone if in an enclosed building ... particularly newer buildings that are sealed so tightly.
I would suggest glueless flooring, and bamboo is one the best solutions. Also, I have asthma and allergies and I have found that my cork flooring in the kitchen is great... I don't know how it was installed but it is simple to clean and causes me no problems.
good luck
2007-03-16 13:43:44 · answer #4 · answered by Thank U 2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about bamboo or cork flooring? I know that they are environmently friendly. I know that the bamboo is extremely durable. Someone I know has bad allergies, and she just painted the cement slab, instead of adding any flooring to it. Cement can be painted and stamped to even look like tile floors, One thing about painting, if you want to change the decor, just repaint the floor!
2007-03-16 13:06:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We put down a floating laminate flooring in our house. It doesn't require any glue or other adhesive and is very durable. More so than regular hardwood flooring. You can clean it with just hot water and you are done.
2007-03-16 13:14:52 · answer #6 · answered by Stefanie J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think the best floor would be wood or cement floors...
nothing will stick to them... like cat or dog hair and you can clean with with a bucket of water and a scrubbie....
2007-03-16 13:17:18 · answer #7 · answered by Larry M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋