LL Flooring (Lumber Liquidators) #1393 - Loveland | 2985 N Garfield Ave (2023)

FAQs

What was the problem with Lumber Liquidators flooring? ›

Its own tests showed the flooring released too much formaldehyde to be sold in California, and an audit of one supplier found inconsistent record keeping and other concerns. But Lumber Liquidators kept using the same suppliers and solicited from them denials of any wrongdoing, according to court documents.

Lumber Liquidators/LL Flooring still concentrates heavily on solid wood and other wood-derivative floor coverings. Its no-nonsense brick-and-mortar locations, as well as its streamlined product chain, shrinks overhead and allows the company to discount its flooring.

LL Flooring (formerly Lumber Liquidators Flooring) is an American retailer of hard-surface flooring including hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, vinyl plank flooring, tile flooring, bamboo flooring and cork flooring, as well as flooring tools and accessories.

CDC/ATSDR found that exposure to formaldehyde in the CPSC-tested laminate flooring sold at Lumber Liquidators® could cause irritation and breathing problems. However, you can take steps to reduce formaldehyde levels in your home.

Affected Lumber. The following types of Lumber Liquidators lumber may contain excessive and illegal amounts of formaldehyde: 8 mm Bristol County Cherry Laminate Flooring.

How can I determine if the formaldehyde levels emitted from my laminate flooring product meet EPA's regulatory standards for composite wood products? If you wish to have a sample of your floor tested, you can contact a laboratory that has experience in this type of testing.

To summarize, vinyl is a better choice when you need water resistance, lifespan, and durability in your flooring. Meanwhile, laminate is preferable if you want a more stylish appearance, lower costs, and a comfortable feel underfoot.

You may have already guessed it, but the floor with the highest resale value is hardwood. Since hardwood is always in demand, it is an easy choice to up level your home.

“Tile is the highest-rated flooring among the categories we test,” says Enrique de Paz, who leads flooring testing at Consumer Reports. “It doesn't wear out, scratch, or stain. Its color doesn't fade, it's waterproof, and it is surprisingly slip-resistant, even when wet.

In 1987, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classified formaldehyde as a probable human carcinogen because high levels of formaldehyde exposure or long-term exposure can cause certain types of cancer. Therefore, the laminate flooring from Lumber Liquidators was of particular concern.

Can I return unused flooring to LL Flooring? ›

Returns/Exchanges and Refunds: Returns and exchanges must be made within 90 days of receipt and only with a valid receipt of purchase. Returns or exchanges are not permitted on opened boxes, special or custom orders, close-outs, and odd lots.

Generally speaking, the hardest wood for flooring is Ipe (or Lapacho). However, this is very hard to find, due to its rarity. This also makes it a very expensive flooring product. Therefore, more widely available, and hardwearing are Hickory and Maple flooring.

You might remember that back in 2015, the television news program 60 Minutes aired an investigative report finding that national chain Lumber Liquidators was selling Made in China laminate flooring containing dangerously high levels of formaldehyde, a substance known to cause cancer.

On March 17th, Andrus Wagstaff and its joint venture partners filed a federal class action lawsuit against Lumber Liquidators alleging that Lumber Liquidators endangered and defrauded their California customers by selling laminate flooring tainted with dangerously high levels of formaldehyde.

The Department of Justice announced today that Lumber Liquidators has agreed to pay a $33 million penalty for lying to investors regarding the sale of its laminate flooring from China. The nation's largest hardwood retailer, the company on Tuesday also entered into corporate resolution for securities fraud.

A 60 Minutes investigation revealed that Lumber Liquidators sold Chinese-made flooring that was contaminated with high levels of a chemical that can cause cancer. Now it has agreed to a government demand to test all of the flooring.