Refinish existing floors
Breathe new life into both wood and concrete floors through refinishing.
As long as they’re structurally sound and made from safe products, an attractive environmental alternative to laying a new floor is to refinish an existing one. New grinding and hardening technology can turn old concrete slabs into beautiful, polished concrete floors. Ensure that older wooden floors do not contain lead-based paint.
Learn more in the Green Building Encyclopedia
Further Resources
National Wood Flooring Association
Lead Paint Safety: A Field Guide for Painting, Home Maintenance, and Renovation Work
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