Although the Linoleum Flooring is considered as a kind of flooring product from many years ago, today it is very popular among people too, not only because it is eco- friendly flooring but also it is durable as well. It is being produced in different colors and styles to be more attractive and eye catching to the users.
Linoleum Flooring, Vinyl Flooring and also Cork Flooring are known as a flexible flooring which means it can compressed and bounce back again when you walk on them.
Linoleum is made from a kind of sheets that is glued down and also a kind of tiles that are snap together. It is made from materials which are able to be renewed like linseed oil, cork powder (that gives linoleum flexibility and bounce), pine resins and Wood flour. To make it hard and durable limestone dust is added. Pigment dyes are added to give the linoleum flooring different colors and different patterns that are absolutely bright and subtle.
To protect the flooring from scratches and fading from exposure to sunlight, some manufactures add a protective coating to their linoleum, without which linoleum should be cleaned and waxed every two or three years to be bright and looks they are new.
To avoid misunderstanding and confusion it’s good to know that sheet type linoleum is stiffer and also a harder material than the sheet vinyl, which may make the installation a challenge for us.
Advantages of Linoleum Flooring:
It is guaranteed that its durability is up to 25 years but in case you pay enough attention to them and take good care of them too, the linoleum flooring can last for about 40 years or even more than that. Not only it is made with renewable materials, but also linoleum is biodegradable which means it won’t take up any space in the landfills.
In contrast to the laminate flooring and the Vinyl flooring the linoleum flooring pigments are throughout the thickness of material so it looks more beautiful and fashionable and also helps to conceal both scratches and the dings so it’s very popular with people and users.
Don’t forget that Linoleum Flooring only needs an occasional sweeping and a normal damp mopping.
Disadvantages of the Linoleum Floorings:
A considerable point about the disadvantages of linoleum flooring is that it can get dented easily by the high heels and/or the furniture legs!
And in some cases sharp objects can even cut the materials!
When Linoleum exposes to the sunlight it may darken or turn yellowish, this process is known as the “Ambering”. Linoleum with a factory-applied protective can help to preventing the ambering.
Due to the susceptibility of linoleum flooring to the moistures or wetness, it is not recommended at all to install it in the bathrooms, laundry rooms or other places that may have spilled splashes and high humidity.
Below-grade basements ought to be dry and free from any history of leaks or water damages as well.
It is possible for the linoleum floorings to be slippery when they are newly and freshly waxed.
