Q: Is this product made out of 100% virgin material? Does it contain toxic phthalates, lead, cadmium, and any other toxic chemicals?
A:
The product(s) meet(s) all of the necessary qualifications to be certified for the following claim(s):
FloorScore® Indoor Air Quality Certified to SCS-EC10.3-2014 v3.0 Conforms to the CDPH/EHLB Standard Method v1.1-2010 (California Section 01350), effective January 1, 2012, for the school classroom and private office parameters when modeled as Flooring.
Measured Concentration of Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC): Less than/equal to 0.5 mg/m3 (in compliance with CDPH/EHLB Standard Method v1.1-2010).
To answer your question in short: No It doesn't include those toxic contents.
Q: Can I lay over hardwood?
A:
Yes, you could lay it over hardwood floor, engineer floor, bamboo floor, laminate floor, and tiles. This floor is a floating floor and has 2 mm underlay with it.
Q: Are the edges beveled?
A:
Micro Beveled Edge
Q: I noticed someone said it could be used on a deck. how about in phoenix, az where temps approach 120 degrees f. in the summer, in direct sunlight?
A:
120 F is not a problem.
We had our floors outdoor in Connecticut for 11 months. Direct sunshine, rain, snow, ice...No problem.
We had our floors outdoor in an environment similar to SC. Again, direct sunshine, rain, etc. No problem.
We did some crazy testing to have cars drive thru (of course not on a busy road or a highway) for more than half year. No big problem.
All products in this collection have UV coating and 28 mil wear layer. You could order samples from other flooring company and see which product is more durable. We had customers did some interesting tests before. One customer even left comments about what he did for this product. You could try it yourself and share with all of us here. Please try something interesting. Our customers have tried screw driver, coins, etc. Well, you could do whatever you want for the samples, something like screw driver is going to void the warranty (Residential: Life time PLUS one ownership transfer; Commercial 20 years) if you apply your creativity on the products you will purchase.
Good luck and we look forward in hearing your interesting test results.
Q: Can you put a heating mat under these tiles?
A:
Yes, you could put a heating mat underneath. However, we do not recommend this application. The product is made of virgin vinyl and has 2 mm medium density underlayment. You won't feel cold to stand or walk on the floor in the winter. Of course, you should stand and walk on the floor in the hot summer and won't feel hot. The regular tile or stone is going to be a different story.
Q: Can it be laid over carpet? And be removable?
A:
Not over carpet.
Yes, this floor can be removed. You could take it with you when you move to your next home
Q: Can I buy a transition edge that matches this?
A:
Accessories inventory for all listed flooring: color matching T-Molding, Reducer, End cap, Flush type Stair Nose, Stair Nose (except for Mocha and Antique), and Quarter Round (Weathered only).
Q: What other colors does this floor come in?
A:
PROTECH Contemporary Collection Luxury Vinyl Plank 28 mil wear layer, 8.7 mm thickness, Click Lock, 100% Water Proof w/EVA underpad:
Weathered, Natural Oak, Gunstock, Mocha, Metro Brown, Acacia, Antique, and Cherry.
Residential: Life Time PLUS One Ownership Transfer.
Commercial: 20 years
Accessories inventory for all listed flooring: color matching T-Molding, Reducer, End cap, Flush type Stair Nose, and Stair Nose (except for Mocha and Antique).