Found out LVP planks can offgas way more than I thought

I was scrolling through some OSHA site last night and saw that luxury vinyl plank can release phthalates for way longer after install than I figured. Like, I always knew it had some VOC stuff going on, but one stat said levels can stay elevated for up to 14 days in a sealed room. That got me thinking about how we never crack windows after we finish a job. Do any of you guys air out rooms after installing or do you just send it and move on?

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charlie1985d ago

Guilty of sealing the fumes in with the homeowner.

anna7175d ago

Is it really that bad though, @the_cameron, or is this just another internet panic?

the_cameron5d ago

You know what, I used to think leaving the house for a few hours was enough to air things out. But after reading some horror stories about fumes seeping into drywall and carpets, I totally changed my mind. It hit me that those vapors can linger way longer than you'd expect, especially in a sealed-up space. Now I'm way more careful about ventilation before anyone steps back inside.