Sustainable wooden flooring is best described as flooring that’s manufactured from sustainable materials, and is harvested, produced and used in a way that doesn’t negatively impact the environment. Over the years, the want and need for natural wooden flooring has grown in both commercial and residential settings, due to its eco-friendliness, stunning appearance and longevity. In this blog post, we take you through things to look out for when purchasing sustainable wooden flooring.
When purchasing sustainable wooden flooring, it’s important to make sure what you’re investing in is actually sustainable. FSC is an organisation that is dedicated to encouraging responsible management of the world’s forests. In the industry of flooring, if a supplier holds an FSC certification, this means all wooden flooring can be traced back to the responsibly managed forest where it was harvested. Here at Textures Flooring, we only use suppliers who follow the FSC guidelines, find out more here.
Bamboo is one of the most sustainable types of wooden flooring on the current market. In comparison to softwoods, bamboo is a fast-growing grass that takes just 3-5 years to harvest, making it more cost effective. Additionally, bamboo is self-generating and isn’t damaged during harvesting, which means it doesn’t need replanting like trees. Aside from being sustainable, this material is also very durable and hard wearing, making it a great wooden flooring option for areas which see a lot of traffic.
While not the first thought for many, cork is a sustainable material used for wooden flooring and is becoming very popular. In short, cork comes from the bark of the cork oak tree, which results in no trees being cut down. The bark itself also grows back within three years, making it a highly renewable resource. Moreover, this type of wooden flooring is great for those who suffer from allergies.
No matter what type of natural wooden flooring you’re after, we’re sure to be able to help here at Textures Flooring. If you’ve got any questions about wooden flooring, just give us a call on 01865 311 807. You can fill out our online enquiry form where a member of our team will be in contact shortly. Additionally, come and visit us in our workshop in Summertown, where you can see and feel our products in person.
