Question from Sheryl Fleishmans
Hi Debra,
We just had Cortec Flooring from the company US Floors installed. It is vinyl plank flooring that is “Green Guard Gold” certified.
Apparently “Green Guard Gold” is the strictest level of certification. The company told me that even though the product is made with virgin PVC (as opposed to recycled PVC), it is phthalate-free.
They even sent me their written position statement on phthalates stating that none of their products are manufactured with phthalates or chemicals that are harmful to the health.
What is your opinion of this product?
Thanks!
Debra’s Answer
It’s hard to tell.
Their website says their are a manufacturer of “Unique and Sustainable Floors”.
I’ve never heard of PVC without phthalates but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done.
The website says it’s made from recycled wood and bamboo dust, limestone, and virgin PVC. I know of a very nontoxic floor made from hard vinyl and asbestos: Armnstrong vinyl composite tile (now discontinued).
So this flooring may very well be fine. I haven’t seen a sample.
