 | I've heard that some flooring products from China have dangerous formaldehyde emissions. Should I be concerned about Taiga products? |
 | All our laminate flooring products meet the European industry standard of an E1 rating for Low Formaldehyde Emissions. These ratings are a very important part of our product selection criteria. Taiga chooses to align ourselves with manufacturers that share our concern for the environment. |
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| What are AC ratings and why are they important in my flooring decisions? |
| The common term used to denote the durability level of laminate flooring is its "AC" rating. AC ratings are an abbreviated representation of a laminate's resistance to abrasion, impact, stains and cigarette burns. The first digit indicates the primary application: 2 for residential use, 3,4 or 5 for varying levels of commercial use. The second digit indicates the traffic intensity level: 1 for moderate, 2 for general, 3 for heavy.
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| Why is the moisture content of the floor important? |
| The moisture content is an essential part of quality control within the flooring installation process. Before flooring can be installed, the moisture content of the subfloor should be within 4 percentage points of the flooring that will be laid on it. Generally, your flooring should be kept indoors overnight before installation, so the flooring can achieve a similar moisture level as the subfloor. In most regions, a subfloor that is ready to work on has a moisture content of 12 percent or less. |
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| Should I be concerned about the humidity level in my home? |
| Wood flooring will perform best when the fluctuation in the environment is controlled to stay within a relative humidity range of 35-50 percent and a temperature of about 20 degrees Celcius. Fortunately, that's about the same comfort range most humans enjoy. |
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