Flooring Kinds to Reduce Allergies

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The flooring you choose helps reduce allergies symptoms

When people suffer from environmental allergies, there are many factors that tend to trigger allergic reactions, from pet dander to pollen, second-hand cigarette smoke, or mold.

There’s very little you can do to reduce outside allergic factors, but inside your home, it is entirely different matter. At the end of the day, your home should be a place to relax; a safe place free from constant sneezing bursts and watery eyes. Choosing to install new, allergy-reducing hardwood flooring in your house could be the best solution.

When taking steps to allergy-proof your home, you should not overlook the floor, as it can be one of the biggest sources of allergens. The reason is that certain kinds of flooring can be the perfect breeding ground for common allergens, including mold, mildew, and dust mites. So, choosing the correct flooring for your home can make all the difference in regards to your allergies.

The best floor options for allergy-reducing are those that have low-VOC flooring materials, which are made from natural fibers with adhesive or water-based sealants.

Hardwood floor is a classic household look that is easy to clean, providing you with a dust and hair-free surface. However, you need to be careful on how to choose it, as many hardwood sealants and finishes contain VOC-emitting and some other chemicals that could further aggravate your allergies. Water-based polyurethane or resealed hardwood makes for a low-VOC, worry-free fix.

Whether you decide to go with engineered hardwood or prefinished floorings, there are lots of options to reduce allergens within your home. Contact us today and let us help you pick the best option for you. We would love to help you equip your house with a floor that provides a safe and allergy-free environment for your health.

Chris Keale

Owner & Operator of Tongue & Groove Flooring
Wood Flooring 101 Course Creator

Chris Keale is the owner of Tongue & Groove and the creator of the Wood Floors 101 course, an educational resource that helps homeowners and design professionals make confident flooring decisions.

With a career that began in global technology and consulting, Chris traded boardrooms for floorboards, bringing his leadership skills and love of craftsmanship into the hardwood flooring industry. Since 2007, he has grown Tongue & Groove into one of Colorado’s most trusted flooring companies—built on a foundation of integrity, education and precision.

Known for his sharp insight, dry humor and genuine commitment to his clients, Chris has helped homeowners, builders and designers through the complexities of choosing and installing hardwood floors. Whether teaching in the showroom, on a jobsite or through his Wood Floors 101, his mission remains the same: to simplify a complicated industry and deliver floors that stand the test of time.

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The flooring you choose helps reduce allergies symptoms

The best floor options for allergy-reducing are those that have low-VOC flooring materials, which are made from natural fibers with adhesive or water-based sealants.

Chris Keale