Flooring Interviews

Kip Howlett on the Formaldehyde Levels Used in Lumber Liquidator's Chinese Laminate Flooring

Kip Howlett on the Formaldehyde Levels Used in Lumber Liquidator's Chinese Laminate Flooring

March 3, 2015—Kip Howlett, President of the Hardwood, Plywood Veneer Association (HPVA), and Kemp Harr, discuss how elevated levels of formaldehyde in adhesives reduce manufacturing costs. In this week's 60 Minutes newscast, it was revealed that Lumber Liquidator's was sourcing laminate flooring from Chinese factories that was labeled CARB compliant and was not. The most damaging part of the story came when the factories admitted they could make it either way but that CARB compliant products would cost more. Listen to the interview for more details.