What we mean by eco-friendly, specifically
"Eco-friendly" on its own is too vague to be useful, and the FTC advises against broad, unqualified green claims. So we describe each floor by attributes you can check: PVC-free or not, independently certified for emissions or not, renewable or recycled content as reported by the manufacturer, and where it is made. The flooring certifications guide explains each label.
The materials we install most
Cork flooring from Wicanders, Marmoleum linoleum, natural wool carpet, engineered hardwood with plant-oil finishes, and certified waterproof flooring for rooms that need it.
Adhesive-free by default
Most of what we install floats: planks click together over an underlayment and are held in place by their own weight and trim. That avoids adhesive emissions entirely and makes future replacement easier. Glue-down is reserved for cases where the floor or the building requires it, such as some condo acoustic specifications.
Working in occupied homes
Many of our projects are in lived-in houses in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Northwest DC, often with children, pets or someone with asthma at home. We plan the sequence so one area stays usable, run air scrubbers during demolition, and tell you when a room is ready to reoccupy. Ask about scheduling on the installed price request form.
Common questions
Do you remove and dispose of old flooring?
Yes. Removal is quoted per square foot by material. Older resilient floors installed before the 1980s can contain asbestos, and we test suspect materials before disturbing them.
How long until I can move back into a room?
Floating floors can be walked on right away. Glued floors and oil finishes need the cure time the manufacturer specifies, typically 24 hours for light use.