In our selection - linoleum, stretch ceiling and other coatings, from which it makes sense to refuse to benefit more eco-friendly options.
Many finishing materials we widely use in our apartments, without even thinking about their environmental friendliness. But the modern course for life in Ecosil involves a healthy microclimate in the house, which means it's time to revise the well-established habits - and make a choice in favor of a healthier finish. We tell, from what it costs without regret to refuse.
1 stretch ceiling
Stretch ceilings from PVC are loved by many for practicality and relative budget. However, already during the installation process (and for some time after it) you will feel a specific unpleasant odor. The fact is that at high temperatures, polyvinyl chloride distinguishes harmful substances into the air. And when it is fire, carbon monoxine gas and various toxic chlororganic compounds can be formed.
2 Plastic Wall Panels
Many choose the wall panels of plastic as an economical alternative to wall cladding tiles. This material has its advantages: the design is varied, the panels are easy to install and care. Problems begin when it comes to high temperatures and high humidity (and both phenomena in the bathrooms are common). When heated plastic, harmful substances in the air, and due to the high humidity, fungi and dangerous bacteria may develop behind the wall panels.
3 yacht varnish
Some time ago, a yacht varnish (intended as follows from the name, for yachts, boats and other rowing ships), swinging and in residential spaces. A multitude of advisers appeared on the network that chant the outstanding wear and moisture resistance of the floor covered with such varnishes. In addition, they are offered to protect their own repainted furniture, accessories, even use in needlework.
Yes, the yacht varnish provides a reliable coating, but it is not intended for use in residential premises: not only the substances allocated to them in the air are harmful, but even short-term contact with food products (yes, there is no way, when such varnish covers tables and kitchen countertops !).
4 vinyl wallpaper
Vinyl wallpapers are loved by many for the wealth of choice and ease of care. However, about the naturalness of this decoration of speech does not go. Moreover, such wallpapers do not allow the walls to breathe, and with high humidity under them it can develop harmful fungus.
5 Wall panels from chipboard
About the dangers of low-quality furniture from chipboard know perhaps everything. But this knowledge is destroyed somewhere when it comes to budget wall panels from the same material. But they are no less harmful!
6 linoleum
Let's notify immediately: high-quality linoleum and PVC tile of proven manufacturers (with appropriate certificates for their products) - Safe and practical materials. What cannot be said about the cheap coating of dubious production, which can be separated and carcinogens for years, and toxic substances.
7 Self-adhesive tile
With the increased popularity of Chinese online stores, Russians discovered new budget ways to finish the walls. For example, self-adhesive tile. The problem is that such a product is not certified, it is often about its composition one can only guess, and the characteristic chemical smell clearly indicates that he does not carry health.
Antibonus: such a finish attracts dust and increases fire hazard.
