Question from Karen B
I have finally found an affordable apt I would like to rent- currently I live in a VERY toxic place. But the new apt had recent work done to it including new vinyl floors (in kit and bath only, hardwood elsewhere). Can you tell me how bad this might be: Daejin America, Decoria vinyl Travertine, DF-502. I read that these floors have a double uv cured coat of polyurethane and microceramic coating. I just need to make a decision on this by Dec 24. Any input appreciated! The place has about 10 cross ventilating windows compared to the only 2 that I now have where I live!
Debra’s Answer
It’s hard to say how bad those vinyl floors might be. Usually I would say no…vinyl floors outgas a lot. But these have a cured polyurethane and microceramic coating which may encapsulate some of the outgassing.
Use your best judgement. Even with these floors, it sounds like this apartment is much less toxic than the existing one, and you could always add more layers of finish to the floor if outgassing is a problem. Or cover them with foil to block fumes and lay something else on top to walk on.
