Is Formaldehyde Standard Safe For Laminate Flooring |FLOORMAKER

With the demand for health, people pay more and more attention to indoor air quality,questions about formaldehyde in laminate flooring have surged. FLOORMAKER, a pioneer in eco-conscious flooring solutions, breaks down the science, risks, and solutions to help you make informed decisions.

1. Formaldehyde Standards: What You Need to Know

Laminate flooring adhesives naturally contain formaldehyde, but strict regulations ensure safety. FLOORMAKER complies with and exceeds China’s rigorous standards:

E0 Grade:  ≤≤0.050mg/m³

E1 Grade:  ≤0.124mg/m³

ENF Grade：≤0.025mg/m³

Why it matters:WHO guidelines state levels below 0.1 mg/m³ pose minimal health risks.

2. Formaldehyde Release Patterns: Key Findings

FLOORMAKER’s 2024 laboratory study reveals:

Peak Emission Phase (0-6 Months): 70-80% of total formaldehyde releases occur.

Decline Phase (6-24 Months): Emissions drop by 65% under proper ventilation.

Stabilization Phase (24+ Months): Levels plateau below 0.08 mg/L.

Critical Influencers:

Temperature: Emissions rise 12% per 1°C increase (30°C doubles emissions vs. 20°C).

Humidity: >60% RH accelerates release rates by 25%.

Installation: Floating floors (FLOORMAKER’s recommended method) reduce emissions by 18% vs. glued installations.

3. FLOORMAKER’s 4-Step Strategy to Minimize Risks

Choose high-quality flooring: When purchasing laminate flooring, you should choose high-quality products that meet national standards, and check the product quality inspection report to confirm whether the amount of formaldehyde released meets the standard.

Strengthen ventilation: After installing laminate flooring, indoor ventilation should be strengthened to maintain air circulation. This helps to reduce indoor formaldehyde concentration and reduce the harm to human health.

Use formaldehyde removal products: you can place some activated carbon indoors, green plants or use professional formaldehyde removal products to reduce formaldehyde concentration. However, please be careful to choose products purchased from formal channels and follow the instructions for use.

Avoid excessive decoration: Excessive decoration will increase the release of harmful substances such as formaldehyde in the room. Therefore, in the decoration should try to avoid the use of too much decorative materials, reduce the source of harmful substances such as formaldehyde.

Expert Insight

The formaldehyde problem of laminate flooring is not serious, as long as the choice of high-quality products in line with national standards and strengthen ventilation and other measures, you can effectively reduce the harm of formaldehyde to the human body. At the same time, in the process of purchase and use should also pay attention to relevant matters to ensure their own health and safety.Explore our formaldehyde-safe collections: www.floorcasa.com