Linoleum Flooring
Linoleum is a durable, environmentally friendly flooring type, loved
for its vivid and deep colors. You’ll find that linoleum enhances
many looks with its traditional marbled patterns and unique, graphic
designs.
Overview
and General Characteristics: Linoleum is a tough, natural
ingredient-based flooring that has enjoyed a slight resurgence with
homeowners recently due to its positive environmental profile. It is
still used in commercial applications because of its high
durability. It is nearly impossible to tell sheet vinyl from
linoleum once installed.
Composition:
Linseed oil mixed with powdered wood and/or cork, ground limestone,
resin binders, drying agents and pigments applied to a jute backing.
Maintenance
Characteristics: Linoleum should be kept finished at all times
since it is quite porous. New installations may be tough to finish
for a few weeks since it off-gases linseed oil vapors. Stripping
with highly alkaline strippers is not recommended since bleaching
and fading can occur. Clean with neutral detergent.
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