What is the level of VOC outgassing from vinyl floor clic planks, please?
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How do I find out what level of VOCs are emitted by vinyl clic flooring? And is there a standard to measure this?
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Marsha,
Here are links to two articles with information related to your questions:
Healthy Home Basics - Vinyl Flooring
Green Affordable Housing: Flooring
Most green building experts advise against the use of vinyl flooring; for more information on this topic, see Vinyl Windows and Vinyl Siding.