Everythings About Linoleum Flooring

Linoleum is another type of resilient flooring that’s been around for nearly 150 years.
Unlike vinyl, it’s made from natural, renewable materials, including cork powder and linseed oil.
For decades, it mostly disappeared from homes as vinyl became more popular.
However, concerns about the chemicals in vinyl flooring have revived interest in this old-fashioned alternative.

Types

Like vinyl flooring, linoleum is available in sheets, tiles, or laminated planks that you can install as a floating floor.
Some linoleum comes with a protective coating to reduce wear and prevent stains; other types need to be refinished every couple of years.

Advantages

Linoleum flooring is even more durable than vinyl. a linoleum floor can last up to 40 years with proper care.

Like vinyl, linoleum feels soft underfoot and comes in a wide range of colors and styles.
However, unlike vinyl, it’s an eco-friendly material that produces no harmful emissions. It’s also easy to install if you choose snap-together flooring.

Disadvantages

Although linoleum stands up well to normal wear, it’s vulnerable to denting from high heels and tears from sharp objects.
It can also fade or turn yellowish in rooms that get a lot of sunlight. However, a protective coating can help prevent these problems.

Linoleum isn’t as water-resistant as vinyl, so it’s not suitable for bathrooms or laundry rooms.
It’s also stiffer than vinyl, making sheet-type linoleum very difficult to install yourself.
Coated linoleum is low-maintenance, but uncoated linoleum needs regular waxing to maintain its sheen.

Best Uses

Linoleum flooring is a good choice in living spaces such as dens, kitchens, and family rooms. It can also work well in a bedroom or basement that doesn’t have any moisture problems.

Cost

Linoleum is a bit more expensive than vinyl at $2 to $5 per square foot. Moneycrashers says it costs a total of $7 to $12 per foot installed.

 

Refer to : U.S Flooring