Are Luxury Vinyl Tiles Toxic?
As Luxury Vinyl Tiles Flooring is popular in HDB and Condos. You did a bit of research and the first thing that comes up is “Is Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring Toxic and Dangerous?”
So this is the answer: Yes (Wait for the but…)
Major contributor for Luxury Vinyl Tile toxic:
Luxury vinyl tiles are seen as toxic due to off-gassing. When installed, they release Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). One of the well-known contributors for VOC, Formaldehyde.
What is formaldehyde?
Recently, there has been a lot of media attention. Formaldehyde is a colourless gas that emit a smell. The smell is sometimes called the “new house smell.” Sources of formaldehyde include building materials like paint, furniture, and burning byproducts.
If formaldehyde is so toxic, then why are luxury vinyl tiles so popular?
It is not because people are crazy. There are a lot of advantages in getting luxury vinyl tiles. Luxury vinyl tiles offer many benefits, like easy maintenance and scratch resistance.
Major contributor for Luxury Vinyl Tile toxic:
There are also international test standards for formaldehyde. These include EN717 from Europe and JIS A 1460 from Japan. This will ensure that formaldehyde is at a safe level. It is not possible to have 0 formaldehyde. It is naturally occurring and even produced in a very tiny amount in our bodies.
For luxury vinyl tiles, to protect ourselves from excess formaldehyde. One way to protect yourself is to find LVT that meets various test standards. One such LVT will be our Roma Collection series.
Thinking about Luxury Vinyl Tiles for your floors? Or do you have questions about LVT or other flooring types? Check out our tips and tricks! You can also book us for a complimentary consultation with our flooring specialists. They will be able to answer and recommend the flooring based on your needs.
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