Eco-friendly Flooring Options
in Edinburgh & The Lothians
Is Wood a Green Flooring Option?
A lot of people assume that wood flooring isn’t sustainable. They think it contributes to the large issue that is deforestation. However, this is not necessarily the case
Engineered Wood Flooring
Engineered wood is a sustainable, eco-friendly flooring option, especially when compared to regular hardwood. The manufacturing process uses fewer slower-growing hardwoods while the inner layers consist of faster-growing recycled woods. This approach helps to conserve natural resources and reduce waste.
Additionally, a lot of companies that make engineered wood flooring, source their materials from responsibly managed forests. A great example of this is Kährs. They take sustainability very seriously. For every tree that is harvested for the company, 5 are planted in their place and over the past 100 years, the forests where Kährs obtain most of their wood have increased in size by more than 60%.
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Eco-friendly Carpet Options
for Green Flooring
There are several sustainable carpet options available today that provide both eco-friendly flooring solutions and long-lasting durability.
Here are some of the best green flooring options we stock.
Wool
Carpets
Wool carpets offer a great eco-friendly flooring solution. Wool is a renewable, durable and biodegradable material making it a sustainable choice for green flooring.
Sisal
Carpets
Sisal is another good eco-friendly flooring choice. Derived from the leaves of the agave plant, sisal is a natural, renewable fibre that is abundant and sustainable. Known for its durability, sisal has a longer lifespan, which means less frequent replacement and less waste. Ethically grown sisal carpets provide a green flooring alternative to synthetic options.
While LVT may not be the top choice for sustainable flooring, it does offer some eco-friendly qualities. LVT is highly durable, making it a more sustainable option compared to some other types of flooring as it requires less frequent replacement. Additionally, LVT’s ease of cleaning means fewer chemicals are needed for maintenance which is a positive for the environment.
We Work With Trusted Brands
Kristoffersen Carpets & Flooring stocks all popular brands such as Kährs, Atkinson & Kirby and Quick Step and has built up excellent relationships with these brands over three decades.
