Magazine /
VOC Free Certification:
Why it matters for parquet and indoor air quality
When it comes to high-quality parquet and wood flooring, it’s not just about aesthetics or durability. More and more often, the value of a wood floor is also assessed based on its impact on the environment and the health of the people living in those spaces.
In this context, VOC Free certification represents a fundamental parameter. This standard ensures that the materials used in the production of parquet and wood flooring emit extremely low amounts of volatile organic compounds, helping to improve indoor air quality.
For companies like Berti Pavimenti Legno, obtaining VOC emission certifications means taking a further step towards increasingly sustainable production, mindful of both the environment and people’s well-being.
What VOC Free means
The acronym VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds. These are chemicals that can be released into the air by various materials found in buildings, including paints, glues, furniture, and flooring.
Even some wood floors treated or finished with certain substances can release VOCs into the air over time. For this reason, European regulations and many green building and sustainable construction protocols now require materials with increasingly lower emissions.
A VOC Free certified parquet ensures that volatile organic compound emissions are extremely low and that the materials used help improve indoor air quality. This result is verified through rigorous testing carried out by specialized independent laboratories.
Using parquet with low VOC emissions is therefore an important choice for those wishing to create healthier, safer, and more sustainable domestic or professional environments.
⤷ Find out more about Berti flooring’s VOC Free certification on the dedicated page.
The importance of indoor air quality
In recent years, architecture, interior design, and building design have been paying increasing attention to indoor air quality.
Indoor environments can actually contain chemical concentrations even higher than those found outdoors. This happens because building materials, paints, adhesives, and flooring can release volatile compounds into the air over time.
To address this issue, various certification protocols and international standards have been developed that monitor material emissions through specific tests in test chambers simulating real-use conditions.
Choosing certified low-VOC wood flooring therefore means helping to create healthier living and working spaces, improving the comfort and well-being of the people who use them daily.
Certifications and controls: the role of CATAS
To ensure that a parquet floor meets high quality and safety standards, it is essential that products undergo testing by specialized independent laboratories.
One of the main reference bodies in the wood and furniture sector is CATAS, one of the most authoritative European laboratories for testing materials, finishes, and flooring.
In the case of wood flooring, CATAS performs in-depth analyses to monitor the emissions of volatile organic compounds released by the materials and finishes used in production.
These tests allow for the verification of product compliance with European regulations and international standards regarding material safety and indoor air quality.
CATAS CERTIFICATE
Eurofins and indoor emission certification
In addition to specialized laboratories like CATAS, there are also international bodies that certify emissions from materials used in construction and interior design.
Among these, Eurofins represents one of the leading global reference bodies for VOC emission control.
Certification programs developed by Eurofins, such as Indoor Air Comfort, verify that materials meet the strictest requirements for indoor emissions.
For manufacturers of parquet and wood flooring, these certifications demonstrate that the products help create healthier indoor environments that comply with European sustainable building standards.
EUROFINS CERTIFICATE
Berti’s commitment to increasingly sustainable parquet
The quality of Berti wood flooring stems from a combination of fundamental factors: careful selection of raw materials, controlled production processes, advanced finishing technologies, and independent certifications.
This approach allows the company to create parquet that not only enhances spaces aesthetically but also helps improve indoor air quality.
Berti Pavimenti Legno has always invested in innovation and sustainability to develop increasingly safe, certified, and environmentally friendly flooring.
VOC emission certifications are a fundamental part of this journey, demonstrating the company’s commitment to creating high-quality Italian parquet designed for people’s well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions about VOC Free Certification
Why is it important to choose parquet with low VOC emissions?
Choosing parquet with low volatile organic compound emissions means helping to improve indoor air quality. VOC Free certified floors release extremely low amounts of chemicals, making domestic and work spaces healthier and safer.
Do parquet finishes affect VOC emissions?
Yes. Varnishes, oils, and surface treatments can affect volatile organic compound emissions. For this reason, quality parquet manufacturers use finishes and production processes designed to minimize emissions into the air.
Is certified wood flooring safer?
Parquet certified by independent laboratories ensures compliance with rigorous standards regarding safety, material quality, and chemical emissions. This helps create healthier indoor environments that comply with European regulations.
Where can I find information on Berti flooring certifications?
Information on Berti wood flooring certifications is available in the dedicated product certifications section, where you can consult official documents and learn more about the standards used by the company.
You might also be interested in:
⤷ Request your personalized quote
⤷ Find the nearest showroom
Magazine /