December 19, 2023
Meet the Rebels: The Anti-Plastic Wood Floors
by Lauren Jones
We get it – finding the perfect hardwood floor is not easy. Whether it’s aesthetic, cost, indoor air quality, durability, or sustainability, you probably feel like you’ll have to compromise on something important. But with the Rebels, you don’t have to. Waterproof, nontoxic, and anti-plastic, they’re the most durable hardwood floors in the world.
The Rebels are uniquely constructed for impressive durability. In fact, they’re reinforced at a cellular level with fine wood powder, creating incredibly strong surfaces that are miles ahead of traditional wood flooring.
The Most Durable Hardwood Floors in the World
Want a gorgeous floor but worried about how it’ll stand up to your 100-pound Great Dane, heavy furniture, frequent spills, roller chairs, or rowdy kids? The Rebels are your perfect middle ground.
Unlike traditional engineered hardwood floors, the Rebels are topically waterproof. Due to the construction and installation method, water won’t seep into the joints or subfloor for up to 24 hours. Plus, they do well in harsh climate conditions, won’t shrink or gap in the winter, or expand or buckle from moisture in the summer.
Less Wood is Good
The Rebels are naturally sustainable, built from trees harvested in Croatia. The process consists of creating a layered wood product, yielding 10 times more flooring than the typical engineered hardwood production method and 30 times more than solid wood flooring. By using thin slices of lumber, less trees have to be cut down, thus positively affecting the carbon footprint.
Our floors are also FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council). This process entails how the lumber is handled on the ground, during production, and after it leaves and ensures sustainable forestry practices are used.
A Healthier Choice
All of the Rebels are GreenGuard Gold certified, meaning they are put through extensive tests to see how they affect indoor air quality and to make sure they are safe for the most sensitive of individuals. The tests look for the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are hazardous to long-term health.
It's Time to Break Up With LVP
LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank) flooring has a lot of red flags. Just like a toxic relationship, LVP is bad for you, your home, and your health. It’s made with vinyl chloride, a controversial, dangerous substance that harms workers, the environment, and end users. In our opinions? It has to go.
We believe the Rebels make an excellent, nontoxic alternative to vinyl. Their durability and practicality make them a win-win material. Not to mention the many benefits of real wood, from natural beauty to superior indoor air quality. There are only green flags here.
