ABOUT LINOLEUM FLOORING

Linoleum was invented by Frederick Walton in Staines, England, in 1860. Linoleum flooring remains in production as one of the few washable flooring surfaces which are made of natural ingredients. Linoleum flooring is made from solidified linseed oil, mixed with resins, ground limestone, wood flour, and cork dust. After mixing, these materials are applied to a burlap or canvas backing, and pressed between rollers in a process known as calendering. Users should not be alarmed if the newly laid linoleum gives off an oily smell, similar to fresh paint, or if it has a yellow tinge known as 'ambering'.

Both these effects are temporary. Linoleum flooring is available as sheet or tiles, or as click-together panels with linoleum surface on a fiberboard and cork base.

LEADING USA LINOLEUM FLOORING SUPPLIERS

The following leading linoleum flooring suppliers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of linoleum flooring, including online catalogs, colours and materials for linoleum flooring, and installation and care and maintenance of linoleum flooring.

Armstrong: Linoleum Flooring. Armstrong World Industries, with more than 13,000 employees, and 48 plants in ten countries, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of flooring, including linoleum flooring. Armstrong linoleum flooring is made from linseed, resins, ground limestone, and wood or cork powder. After pressing, the linoleum is cured in ovens for 14 to 21 days. Armstrong linoleum flooring is available in sheets 6' 7" wide, in 12 colors including: Holly Green, Aleutian Green, Parchment Beige, Firebird Red, Bluebird, Silver Grey, Silver Mist, Silver Moon, Bamboo Tan, and Yellow Straw.

Other sections of the Armstrong website cover Hardwood Flooring, Vinyl Flooring, Lamiante Flooring, Ceramic Flooring, and Linoleum. The product range can be searched by color, by look (woods, stones & naturals, decoratives & geometrics, and overall patterns) and by DIY level (beginner, intermediate, and advanced).

Forbo: Linoleum Flooring. Forbo is a leading manufacturer of linoleum flooring under the Marmoleum brand name. Marmoleum, which has been manufactured for more than 100 years, is made from natural raw materials. These include linseed oil, rosins, and wood flour, calendered onto a natural jute backing. Marmoleum linoleum is highly resistant to rolling loads and foot traffic.

Marmoleum linoleum flooring is available in three forms: Marmoleum Linoleum Sheet, Marmoleum Linoleum Click, and Marmoleum Linoleum Tiles. Marmoleum sheet is available two metres wide. Marmoleum Click takes the form of 12" by 36" panels, or 12" by 12" squares. It is available in 21 colors, which may be combined to produce a patterned floor. The panels and squares consist of natural linoleum on HDF with a cork layer; they can be locked together with a simple click system which does not require glue. Marmoleum Linoleum Tiles are available in 30 colors.

LinoleumStore.com: Linoleum Flooring. LinoleumStore.com, which is a division of Eco-Products Inc., based in Boulder, Colorado, is an online retailer of Forbo Marmoleum linoleum flooring. It also sells borders, corners, adhesives, floor cleaners, and floor finish, suitable for use with linoleum flooring. The Marmoleum linoleum flooring is available in 79" wide sheets, and in 13" square tiles. The sheet and tiles need to be glued down. It also supplies Marmoleum Click Panels, which are available in 12" square or 12" by 36" rectangles. The wide range of colors are grouped into: Blue, Grey, Green, Sunset, and Neutral.

LinoleumStore.com is owned and operated by Ellie's Eco Home Store, in Boulder, Colorado. Ellie's Eco Home Store specializes in products, such as linoleum flooring, tha tprovide greener and healthier alternatives to traditional materials.

OTHER PRODUCTS RELATED TO LINOLEUM FLOORING

You may also like to visit our USA product guides on: Cork Flooring, Flooring Tiles, Industrial Flooring, Laminate Flooring, Rubber Flooring, and Vinyl Flooring.

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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