Flooring Types Which Are Eco-Friendly

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Thursday, January 20, 2011, 14:10

With global warming rising to a alarming level and the Go Green campaign gaining popularity, why not be eco friendly at home. Charity begins at home and the best way to do it is to set up gardening and even by using natural floors. Eco -Friendly flooring options are now available to make your own contribution towards maintain the balance of nature. There are several different flooring types now available meeting the eco Friendly aspect.

Eco Friendly Flooring Types -

1.Rubber – Rubber is one of the newest in this field. These are made of recycled rubbers and are now generally being used in garages and children rooms. These floors are available in various different colours and patterns to make your floor look unique and different.

2.Glass – Glass Floors are one of the most beautiful flooring type available now. These are now being used in gardens and in special corners of the house. Glass reflects the light and not only makes the area look brighter but also adds space to the room.

3.Bamboo – Bamboo is also soon getting popularity among urban household. It is a flooring type with great durability and also adds volumes to the home decor. Bamboo flooring is also available in different colours and patterns. You can match it up with your home decor.

4.Natural Linoleum – The Linoleum eco friendly flooring consists of jute, cork, tree rosin and limestone. With all these natural material, it has a durability of 40 years. It's non-toxic, biodegradable and anti-microbial. They are available in various different beautiful forms.

5.Cork – Cork is the bark of the oak tree and is pressed to form floor tiles. These are biodegradable and also is a good source of insulation and sound proofing. The cork does not need carpets and is much easier to clean than hardwood floors.

6.Stones – Rustic home decor is gaining popularity and is the most sort after home decor. For a rustic home decor stones eco friendly flooring is the best option. Needless to say they are extremely durable and are available in different shades.

Replace your artificial flooring types with these eco friendly flooring options and enjoy your house amidst natural settings.