Flooring for the Future
How to Make Your Home More Sustainable from the Ground Up
Climate change is affecting the world on a global scale, prompting us to recognise the importance of making eco-friendly choices for our homes. But just how do we achieve a more sustainable home?
One of the ways we can begin is with our flooring choices. After all, flooring covers a substantial portion of our home. Many people feel that to make the eco choice, you must compromise on aesthetics, but you will be pleased to know that isn’t the case! You can make positive choices for your home that align with your values, all while enhancing your living space and creating a cosy environment which will look fabulous for years to come! 
There are now many choices in sustainable flooring, from using natural fibres like wool and seagrass, to LVT flooring from companies committed to change. There are a huge range of designs available which combine beauty, durability and sustainability.
Some benefits of installing more sustainable flooring include healthier indoor air quality, longer-lasting materials, lower overall maintenance, plus huge benefits to the protection of the planet.
Innovative Sustainable Choices: Amtico and Karndean Flooring
If you’re looking for innovative, high-quality, and sustainable flooring, Amtico and Karndean are two excellent options. Both companies have a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, offering products that are not only stylish and durable but also eco-friendly.
LVT flooring uses PVC which is an inherently sustainable material. It is created from salt and oil and is designed to be used over and over again, making this product totally recyclable at the end of its lifecycle. Compared with other high-volume plastics PVC consumes one of the lowest amounts of energy in production.
Karndean, like Amtico, are committed to sustainable manufacturing. Some of Karndean’s pledges to sustainability:
Complete supply chain transparency.
Closed-loop product life cycles.
Commitment to fair and inclusive workplaces.
Water-based or solvent-free vinyl adhesives, resulting in minimal VOC emissions.
Eco-friendly materials, incorporating up to 50% recycled PVC.
Biophilic patterns which mimic natural elements
FloorScore® certified – ensuring that your indoor environment remains free from harmful emissions, making it a safer and healthier space for you and your family.
If LVT isn’t your thing, natural options like wool, sisal and seagrass offer other sustainable flooring options. These materials have the added benefit of bringing a touch of nature into your home whilst at the same time being biodegradable, renewable and incredibly durable.
Wool flooring has natural insulating properties which help to regulate temperature and to reduce energy consumption, whilst being hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, making it a healthier choice for indoor air quality. Seagrass carpeting is naturally non-toxic, again highly durable and naturally resistant to stains.
Make the Right Flooring Choice with Floor Factory
We have only covered a few sustainable flooring options in this article, if you need help choosing the best eco-friendly option for your home then contact our expert team at Floor Factory who will be happy to advise you further. Sustainable flooring is an essential part of creating an eco-friendly home we hope we can help you make positive choices to change your home from the ground up!
