Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:42:58 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18231&Focus=307169#Comment_307169 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18231&Focus=307169#Comment_307169 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:54:36 +0000 Magpie
Yes - I know they are not the best environmentally, but I have chemical sensitivities and although I prefer natural products, I have to be able to carry out the work myself, and cannot take on cutting wood planks. Plus 3 rooms need to be done within a day or 2 of moving house.

I want to put a vapour barrier or foil over old vinyl tiles (possibility of asbestos) - and then insulation under the LVT

The issue seems to be that the insulation has to be dust free (like toxic foam) or sealed with a floor sealer (which I can’t use).

I wanted to put a non slip underlay, but apparently it is not reccommended under loose lay.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18231&Focus=307200#Comment_307200 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18231&Focus=307200#Comment_307200 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:40:08 +0000 Doubting_Thomas Posted By: MagpieI know they are not the best environmentally, but I have chemical sensitivities

Without wanting to press you for more details on your sensitivities, vinyl (a.k.a. Polyvinyl Chloride) is one of the more toxic, off-gassing elements that you could possibly consider for your living environment. That's ignoring the environmental impact in manufacture and disposal.

I'm guessing rubber is out for the same reasons, but if you are DIY-ing this, have you thought about modular Marmoleum tiles instead?

https://www.forbo.com/flooring/en-uk/commercial-products/consumer-products/marmoleum-tiles/bjjqya]]>