Importance of Hardwood Floors and Sustainability
In a recent article on gb&d (Green Building & Design) Magazine’s website, Bona National Market Manager for Adhesives, Dave Darche, shared with the site some helpful information highlighting the sustainability of hardwood flooring. gb&d, a publication for green building professionals, “showcases projects, products, and trends with sustainability and social responsibility.” We’re excited to share this info and the recognition Bona has among building professionals.
In the article, “Why Hardwood Flooring is Vital to Sustainability and a Circular Economy,” Darche explains how effective wood flooring can be in promoting sustainable efforts when using conservative best practices like refinishing floors instead of replacing them. He writes, “refinishing hardwood flooring surfaces can reduce the carbon footprint by more than 75%.”
The rest of the article focuses on best practices that maximize the long lifespan of wood flooring as well as product recommendations that promote sustainability:
- Refinishing wood floors
- Knowing the advantages of prefinished and site-finished floors
- Choosing waterborne floor solutions
- Maintaining hardwood sustainability with proper care and maintenance
- Choosing safe, sustainable adhesives when installing floors
Read the article for a more an extensive look at promoting sustainability with hardwood floors. For help installing or refinishing wood floors, find a Bona Certified Craftsman near you.