How Does Valinge Make Their HEALTHY, STRONGER, WATER-RESISTANT Hardwood Flooring?
The magic of the Valinge Hardened Wood Flooring is in their awarded technology. It starts with Woodura® - the surface technology is based on fusing a thin sheet of wood onto a wood fiber core, then through a powder mix layer. The powder mix perfectly fills up the natural openings of the wood and enhances the wood appearance. Essentially the wood layer is hardened by high pressure and temperature, creating a durable, hardened wood surface that is 3-5X stronger than traditional wood flooring.
The 5G® Dry™ installation system provides protection against everyday messes, spills, and wet mopping by preventing water from penetrating into the seams of the flooring planks. This enhanced water resistance reduces the risk of water damage that plagues most hardwood floors, including discoloration, warping from swelling, as well as hazardous mold and mildew growth.
Finally, the Compositek® moisture-resistant composite core provides additional protection against water damage.
And the best part? They manage to infuse all of this innovative technology while limiting emissions of total volatile organic compounds (VOCs) - the nasty stuff you'll find in many non-wood and wood-look water resistant flooring. Valinge Hardened Wood Flooring is E1 certified and CARB Phase 2 Compliant (refer to the Safety Data Sheet for more information). You can rest easy with this stronger wood flooring that preserves your healthy indoor air environment.
So enjoy wood in all the areas you wouldn't normally install hardwood: bathrooms, kitchens, basements, mudrooms and laundry rooms. Valinge hardwood flooring is suitable for virtually every room in your home.