Hi,
I need info on how I can have a wood floor installed in a small room of my home, but make sure it has very low toxic emissions. I've learned that it's the glue used to keep the floor down, rather than the wood or finish, that is toxic and emits chemicals. If this is true, do places like Lowe's and Home Depot offer "green" options for wood floor installation from start to finish? thanks!

An excellent alternative is cellulose-base, resin covered Pergo flooring, which is super resistent to burns, scratches and moisture. I installed, layed on the Master Bedroom floor the tongue-and-groove pieces over a felt-type padding using little glue and no nails. It floats on the floor, held in place by quarter-round strips at the walls.

Tango, I didn't know Pergo was so easy to install. It sounds like something I could tackle. Is that from following the directions, or did you just decide to do it that way? I know you are very handy.

?i think you meant to respond to a different post.

Lindi, installation is according to instructions.

tiffew,
I was applying the post to the green side of this issue: The use of wood and glue is a green dilemma. An option is to not use it.
Although wood usually wins esthetically, Pergo is one of many high class, durable products.
VOC-emitting adhesives, from what I read, are a hazard when placed in high temperature conditions; each glue is rated by the amount used per linear foot of wood, for instance in a dried state.
Consumer Reports sometimes addresses issue such as you are seeking.
Good luck in your search.

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You're so knowledgeble and helpful TangoW!

I think if you won, and decided to create your own home it would be unique and well made.

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Thanks everyone. I just have to figure out whether the glue used at Home Depot or Lowe's has low voc's. Hopefully someone there will know where I can turn for this kind of thing.
Tiffany

Good luck Tiffany. I think its great that you're going the extra mile to it Green.

There is good information about buying and using green flooring at http://www.goinggreenresources.com/modules/wordpress/?page_id=47