The week before St. Patricks Day is flooded with green food, drinks, and clothes, but what about flooring? While we know many people who actually chose to install green flooring in their home, we want to take a different approach and tell you more about eco-friendly "green" options for flooring in your home! At Barefoot Floors, we offer many types of flooring, from economical selections to the latest in "green" flooring technologies and high-end product lines. Here are a few things to know about choosing and purchasing green flooring at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Cork
Cork is a popular "green" flooring types because it is a renewable resource. It is fabricated from the outer bark of cork oak trees, and this means that you don't harm the tree in the process of harvesting the bark, and it can create more after time. These beautiful floors often come in tiles or planks, and they can be removed and replaced if they are damaged. This is a huge benefit when trying to be eco-friendly because you won't have to replace the entire floor, but just pieces of it as time goes on. This can help keep the landfills clear of more materials. Cork is eco-friendly in so many ways.
Bamboo
This resource grows extremely fast, and it wears just like wood. Bamboo can be harvest in four to six years, unlike wood flooring that comes from trees that can take decades to mature. While it looks like wood, it's actually a grass that shares similar characteristics as hardwood. It's durable and easy to maintain, as well as easy to install. Bamboo is typically a light colored materials, but you can get it in many shades that will work in any setting or decor.
Tile
Tile may not come to mind as being an eco-friendly option, but there are many types of tile that can be. Tile flooring can be made from ceramic, but also glass as well. When you install glass tiles, you can actually be using repurposed glass bottles, depending on how they were created. Tile flooring can be a nontoxic and easy to clean option when you want to install new flooring but still help the earth. Also, like cork flooring, you can replace individual tiles if they become cracked or chipped, which means that the flooring can last longer and look better than other types of flooring.
Whether you're looking for an eco-friendly flooring option, or even if you truly are looking for a green floor - we are your one-stop shop at the Lake! Let our team of experts assist you and guide you through the process of adding new flooring at the Lake of the Ozarks. Whether you want to remodel your residential or commercial location, we would love to visit with you and help you choose the perfect flooring for your space. Come out and visit our shop - we know you'll get "lucky" and find the flooring of your dreams!
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