Staff Cecil Lee Posted September 25, 2018 Staff Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 Food for Thought: Vinyl Floor tiles for homes: Is it safe? Any side-effects (if any?) These are some considerations: 1. This morning, my client was going through the Feng Shui of their new home. 1.1 Their HDB flat's floor tiles are bare. And she confided that she is a scientist. And shared her concerns with me. 1.2 Her husband prefer the whole house (other than the Kitchen and toilets) laid with vinyl tiles. 2. However, she recently did research into plastics and melamine plastic plates, milk bottles and even vinyl tiles. Right: Does not matter if boy or girl...baby or toddler.. 3. She said that her daugher is young and will spent many hours on the floor. What they like vinyl is the feel and look of wood. Plus unlike tiles, vinyl does not feel cold to the touch. 4. Her concern is that after laying the vinyl tiles, these tiles will continue to give out chemicals. 5. She said that if her child was a teenager or adult, she would not feel that worried. But since her child was young. Her child would spent time close to these vinyl tiles. 6. Given that very little research went into this.. not much indepth findings are know of any dangers if any. 7. She was concerned also that plastic milk bottles change chemical composition once anything hot exceeding 60 degrees is poured into these bottles. And that when young, she had her share of this. 8. Anything to take note when installing external blinds or zip-tracks? 8.1. Nowadays, with lots of condos / ECs with balconies, I had also shared my concerns with many clients to be extra careful of installing external blinds or zip tracks. 8.2. As not all brands are created equal. 8.3 The rationale is that many of these unit's external blinds often get bathed by hot sun be it morning sunlight or afternoon. 8.4 And some of these blinds when heated.. can change its chemical signature.. and give out toxic vapours.. 9. Do take into consideration, this aspect in your home decoration. 9.1 As mentioned this is uncharted teritory. 9.2 Let the buyer beware! 9.3 A case of "Better safe then sorry?". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted September 25, 2018 Author Staff Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 A client of mine which is a well known Private Learning Institution at PoMo (Selegie Road). When they shifted over to PoMo a few years ago, had also installed Vinyl tiles. The difference is that it is not a home and majority are adults who do not lay onto the floor or play on the floor. Thus, I believe it depends on the location and facilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted January 27, 2019 Author Staff Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Strongly recommended not to lay the entire house with vinyl tiles.. or especially if one have kids. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted January 27, 2019 Author Staff Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Another client visited a store with various samples of these vinyl tiles. He told me that he felt unwell after he entered the store. And it affected his eyes and afterwards he had a bad headache. He was turned off and decided to give the vinyl tiles a miss. Even if it was just for the bedrooms. You see he has two lovely twin daughters! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted January 27, 2019 Author Staff Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Did a search on Google: “Vinyl toxic” Do you know? Polyvinyl chloride (PVC or vinyl) is the most toxic plastic or our health and the environment. ... During its life cycle - from production to use to disposal - vinyl releases some of the most toxic chemicals on the planet that have been linked to cancer, birth defects and other serious chronic diseases. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 18, 2019 Author Staff Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Imagine, who could have thought that a modern day wall paper may have an issue. In the past, wall PAPERS are really made with real paper! The only concern is that it should not be painted with lead paint. I could not imagine that today’s wallpapers may be using petrochemical products... Thus today, it should instead be call wall decorative sheets or wallCOVERINGS I stead! yes Anything man made may have volatile organic compounds. Saw this ad, touting it is green! Frankly, I have never used this. Just that it opens our eyes to all sorts of potential contaminants there are in our environment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 18, 2019 Author Staff Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Another area of concern is Formaldehyde Gas. This can be found coming from Manufactured woods Such as Plywood, Blockboard, Chipboard, MDF board, etc. And yes, these are made into carpentry in many areas of the home: living room, dining area, kitchen cabinets & wardrobes... Symptoms: Watery eyes, nose and throat irritation, pungent smell, skin irritation, etc. Long term exposure to a high level of Formaldehyde gas may mean a greater chance of getting cancer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 27, 2019 Author Staff Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Not green? Scary? Many companies advertise go green... Another one... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted December 25, 2019 Author Staff Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 In doubt... ascertain it has a “green rating or label”. Not convinced.. go to a reputable supplier or get assistance from a trusted ID or contractor! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted February 3, 2020 Author Staff Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Q: Hi hi if the vinyl flooring is 70% Is it OK? Reply: Sorry 70% of what 70% vinyl. The rest are residue Reply: Nothing to do with Feng Shui. Ok because you say better not have recycled materials. So just checking Reply: Yes, not Feng Shui. More vinyl toxic or formaldehyde. Nothing to do with Feng Shui.. until fall sick. Then “claim” bad Feng shui. Get green label. PS. What is meant by the rest is residue? Thinking of the worse case scenario, could include recycled toxic substances like lead etc... Thus make sure it has a GREEN label! Approved by an appropriate certification body... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted February 3, 2020 Author Staff Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 A case of vinyl toxic or formaldehyde poisoning and I am not even a smoker at all! Surprisingly, as many new condos/EC have balconies, some external blinds and zip tracks MAY also give off formaldehyde toxic gas... Yes, remember: "GO GREEN!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted February 10, 2020 Author Staff Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 What want to use wall papers in my home. Do I need to take note of anything? 1. Frankly, this has more do to do with common sense. 2. However, if coincidentally, after installing the wall paper(s) family members frequently falll sick.. do we than say that it is bad Feng Shui? 3. It would be nice if the wall paper has one or more of these features:- 3.1 Durable and long lasting 3.2 Prevents peeling 3.3 Easily washible 3.4 Prevents mold and mildew 3.5 Fire retardant 3.6 Anti-bacterial 3.7 No harmful chemicals, VOCS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 9, 2021 Author Staff Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 Found a sample with some safety logos on a product… Ignore the word premium… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted February 14, 2022 Author Staff Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 Formaldehyde exposure increases by 17 percent the risk of memory, thinking woes (msn.com) Source & Credit: The Washington Post Formaldehyde exposure increases by 17 percent the risk of memory, thinking woes Linda Searing - Yesterday 10:00 PM Health-care workers and others who are exposed on the job to formaldehyde, even in low amounts, face a 17 percent increased likelihood of developing memory and thinking problems later on, according to research published in the journal Neurology. The finding adds cognitive impairment to already established health risks associated with formaldehyde. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted April 2, 2022 Author Staff Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 Saw this sales brochure pasted in one of the lifts of block 33 Margaret drive. See the red arrow… “No Formaldehyde “ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted September 2, 2022 Author Staff Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Mother of all vinyl tiles AD says….. Why choose this one? (US) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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