Question from Tina
Hi Debra,
What would you personally recommend from Lumber Liquidators for a person with severe MCS? Or have you tested any wood from there? Obviously something that wont off-gas and that is non toxic. I looking to do a bedroom. I did try to search on your blog but didnt find any info.
Thanks
Debra’s Answer
I can’t recommend a specific floor from Lumber Liquidators. I went to the store a few years ago and looked at all the flooring they had at that time and found they all seemed to be acceptable–none had odors I would avoid.
I’ve found in general that prefinished hardwood flooring is acceptable. I’ve never seen a sample of prefinished hardwood flooring that I thought was problematic. Lumber Liquidators has a very good price.
If you want me to evaluate a particular flooring, you can send me a sample and I can research it through a paid consultation.
My long-term plans for my house include replacing the flooring in my office with prefinished hardwood and my first choice is a flooring from Lumber Liquidators.
I am buying a house thats built on a concrete slab, I need to replace the cheap vinyl flooring that it has and would like some kind of wood (I don’t think hardwood can go on a slab) but don’t want a slippery surface for my dog
Check out The Green Design Center. They have a range of options and they only sell very safe options. They could tell you better than I what is and is not slippery.