Question from Gail
Hi Debra, We are looking to buy a house with hardwood flooring already installed. What do you think about sanding down the finish and putting a non-toxic sealant on the wood? If the floor has been installed for several years, do think that extra step is necessary? thanks for your help, Gail
Debra’s Answer
Probably not.
It really depends on what the floors were finished with, but even if it was the most toxic finish, after a few years it should be mostly offgassed.
The more important question is: are the floors really hardwood, and not engineered or laminate? Both engineered and laminate floors give off toxic chemicals beyond the question of finish.
