The massive influx of imported (mostly Asian) engineered wood floors may have you wondering about how green they really are and what sorts of emissions the wood floor finishes contain? With many products, it may be hard to ascertain these characteristics.
At OnFlooring, we are big fans of Made in the USA Mohawk Engineered Hardwood Flooring because we know exactly what they contain in terms of finishes, and we can be assured that the hardwood was sourced in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. Here is what you get with OnFlooring's Mohawk Hardwood Floors:
FloorScore, developed by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) in conjunction with Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), tests and certifies hard surface flooring and flooring adhesive products for compliance with rigorous indoor air quality emissions requirements. Individual volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are evaluated using health-based specifications. Flooring and adhesives that earn FloorScore certification earn a legitimately enhanced market position, distinguished by the FloorScore certification label.
Products bearing the FloorScore label meet the indoor air emissions criteria of:
The Mohawk Flooring brand takes very seriously it's position as an industry leader when it comes to Lacey Act compliance. Mohawk's adherence to the requirements of the expanded Lacey Act gives consumers full confidence they are purchasing flooring that meets the strictest wood sourcing standards in the world.
Mohawk’s manufacturing process features patented Purebond® Technology. Purebond® is a new innovation that replaces urea formaldehyde adhesives traditionally used in the manufacture of composite wood products. Purebond® Technology eliminates formaldehyde emissions associated with UF adhesives. Lower formaldehyde emissions can contribute to better indoor air quality in your home.
Uniclic® Technology’s premier, glueless locking system simplifies hardwood and laminate installation, reduces installation time, and strives for complete customer satisfaction with a lifetime locking system warranty. Uniclic’s special tongue–and–groove shape easily creates a tight connection during every installation.
Mohawk's new Enhanced Engineered Construction (EEC) results in engineered hardwood products that are more stable, denser, heavier and flatter than typical engineered hardwood products. Along with benefits that make installation even more precise, these hardwood products are more environmentally responsible than ever before. Mohawk’s EEC products use less virgin timber than traditional engineered wood and solid wood flooring. This environmental edge means that your Mohawk floor does not require cutting down as many trees. All of Mohawk’s EEC engineered wood meet or exceed CARB Phase 2 and stringent FloorScore requirements, providing better indoor air quality and a safer planet. EEC construction also has a high percentage of post industrial recycled content (recycled wood chips), making these products eligible for LEED points.