The Wall Street Journal reported today that Lumber Liquidators Pulls Chinese-Made Laminate Flooring Amid Safety Concerns. Meanwhile Floor Daily reports that NALFA, the North American Laminate Flooring Association is guaranteeing CARB 2 compliance on all NALFA certified laminate floors.
Here at OnFlooring, we feature Made In USA laminate floors by Mohawk. These laminates are NALFA Certified and CARB 2 compliant. NALFA certified floors meet stringent standards above and beyond safe formaldehyde levels. These standards include 10 rigorous tests that include everything from how well it resists water, light and stains to whether it can be damaged when a large object is dropped or a castor chair comes in contact with the floor. NALFA uses independent, third party testing laboratories to assure that NALFA certified laminate floors meet demanding performance standards.
Made In USA laminate floors are styled for North American consumers with designs and colors that are popular and current. For example, Mohawk's Rare Vintage Fawn Chestnut: