Linoleum. You might have a faint memory of this growing up. More than likely your grandparents had this type of flooring somewhere in their house. It was cheap and doesn’t take so much effort to install or maintain, who wouldn’t have had enough sense to install linoleum back in the days.
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That was then and today we are busting some myths and making known some facts about linoleum and how this might be one of the best flooring home improvements you can make.
Myth #1: Linoleum flooring is passe.
This is perhaps the most important thing to know about linoleums. They do not belong to your grandmother’s house or in the attic or basement, not anymore.
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Changes in technology together with the penchant for sustainability have brought laminate flooring into the limelight with a richer detail and color selection.
Myth #2: Linoleum is synthetic.
Another important belief to dispel is that linoleum is made of synthetic material. Contrary to what others might think linoleum flooring is actually composed of natural oils and starches mixed together.
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While the design, coloring and printing process may have changed, linoleum remains to be manufactured the way it has been for the past decades.
Myth #3: Linoleum is not green.
Since linoleum is sourced from natural materials, it is definitely green. So if you are concerned about managing and minimizing your carbon footprint then linoleum flooring is a must for your home or a room in it.
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Myth #4: Linoleum is difficult to install.
Well, cutting up curves and corners might be a bit of a challenge as well as making sure designs and patterns match when you are laying it out and gluing it down but when compared with other flooring products, linoleum is definitely one of the easiest to install requiring minimum adhesive and no nailing.
Just ensure you have the right measurement and it will help if you’ll use a paper pattern when measuring the layout. Installing linoleum flooring is definitely something anyone can do DIY!
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Myth #5: Linoleum is hard to maintain.
Maintaining Linoleum flooring is way, way easier than hardwood that requires yearly treatment or tiles that needs regrouting every once in a while. All you need is a regular wipe and sweep and a deep cleaning monthly to keep it spotless and looking brand new.
Myth #6: Linoleum is not a durable flooring material.
Well, this is also not true. Linoleum is one of the sturdier and more reliable flooring materials available, otherwise it wouldn’t have lasted in the market that long.
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When choosing your linoleum flooring be sure to ask about the product and specifics like sensibility to heat or light and the thickness of the material to prevent unwanted holes and tears.
