Comments on: Linoleum Flooring | Cost | Buying Tips | Installation | Maintenance

By: Janice

Janice — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:19:58 +0000

Linoleum’s longevity: In the mid-1960s, the company my dad worked for needed to put in a room-sized computer–now we have iPads that do much more–so the company needed to raise the floor by six or so inches so the computer could have more ventilation. My dad got permission to remove the battleship floor tiles, which he installed on our kitchen and hallway floors.

When my mom sold the house 40 years later–and despite our family of ten kids with skis, horse tack and more–it still looked good, with all seams holding firm.

I now work at a flooring store, which doesn’t sell linoleum, but people still refer to it when they mean vinyl. There’s no mistaking the quality of linoleum over vinyl, however.

By: Dorothjy

Dorothjy — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:11:43 +0000

I had linoleum installed in my kitchen 40 years ago. With a family of six and many visitors it is showing slight signs of wear on it only at the kitchen sink area.

By: Ganka

Ganka — Thu, 12 May 2011 07:43:12 +0000

Who has advice and/or suggestions for Mike?

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:18:39 +0000

I need to repair the filling between seams in a linoleum floor in a kitchen. What is used and where can it be purchased?

By: All Floors Inc.

All Floors Inc. — Sat, 07 May 2011 01:56:08 +0000

Linoleum is very affordable, which is always something positive. It is a natural product, biodegradable and environmentally safe and with an increase in environment issues, it is an old option for new homes. Aside from being extremely comfortable it does not create static electricity and the repairing damage is not difficult. The one thing you want to remember with linoleum is that any moisture in the subfloor material must be kept away from the linoleum. For this reason, we do not recommend you choose this option for concrete subfloor material or basements. While you can use it in bathrooms, it is important you choose your linoleum from a manufacturer that states it is okay.

By: Ganka

Ganka — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:38:11 +0000

Who has advice and/or suggestions for Azizul?

By: Azizul

Azizul — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:50:11 +0000

Where can I get linoleum in Malaysia?

By: James

James — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:50:59 +0000

William,

Forbo Marmoleum is, I think, the only remaining manufacturer of traditional linseed oil linoleum. As far as I am aware, it is only produced in 2 metre (6 foot approx) wide rolls. However, seams can be hot welded on site by a competent fitter. Also, since it expands widthways after fitting, ordinary butt joints should remain tight and not very noticeable.

Maybe this helps a little.

James

By: Brandy Meetington

Brandy Meetington — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:13:52 +0000

It was rather interesting for me to read this blog post about linoleum flooring. Thanks for it. I like kitchen related themes and everything that is connected to them. I would like to read more soon.

By: Ganka

Ganka — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:55:31 +0000

Who has advice and/or suggestions for William?