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Post by CourageouslyLion SeeksSerenity on Aug 25, 2012 10:02:44 GMT -5
I have to order new flooring for my kitchen and bathroom. I will choose something and then ask for landlord approval. At some point -- in a few months from now ... it will be done. My feet hurt when standing on hard floors, so I don't want Pergo (fake wood) because it feels harder than concrete. My friend recommended REAL linoleum which is currently being sold under the name "Marmoleum". She sent me this link as an example: www.coolgreenfloors.com/forbo-flooring/marmoleum-click-floating-floorDoes anyone have experience with this? I like the idea that it contains cork powder so therefore it's a bit softer underfoot. My feet would prefer that. Is it okay to use in potentially wet environments such as kitchens and bathrooms? Will it be damaged if there is a flood from a plumbing malfunction, or from simple clumsy spillage?
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Post by fluffernut - now Jannie on Aug 25, 2012 10:50:11 GMT -5
I have Marmoleum in my kitchen, installed in 2005. Yes linoleum is natural, made from cork and linseed oil. It's beautiful and somewhat cushionny underfoot. But two drawbacks-it's quite expensive and can be damaged by water. What happened was, I was taking very good care of it, wiping up spills, sweeping every morning, cleaning ONLY with a Swiffer Wet Jet. Then my dishwasher broke and flooded the kitchen. I mopped up the water but some must have seeped under the Marmoleum, causing some buckling. Since the Marmoleum came with a warrantee/guarantee , I asked the company to look at it. They saw it was water damage, denied my claim and offered to fix it for $850. I don't have lots of money hanging around, so I've just lived with it since. I still keep it clean but you can still see where the tiles have lifted up. Someday if i get a windfall, like a surprise inheiritance or tax refund, i'll get it fixed.
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Post by CourageouslyLion SeeksSerenity on Aug 25, 2012 10:53:24 GMT -5
Thanks, fluffernut Jannie ! That's exactly the type of information I need!
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Post by mythreecats on Aug 25, 2012 14:57:39 GMT -5
My info isn't as useful as fluffernut, but I had a tiny amount of marmoleum in my old house- the entry way. I loved it. Obviously I didn't stand on it much, but I really liked the look of it and it was easy to clean.
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Post by ellen on Aug 25, 2012 15:58:05 GMT -5
You can get it in sheets, besides in tiles. I plan to put it in my kitchen, pantry and utility room.
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Post by fluffernut - now Jannie on Aug 26, 2012 10:31:27 GMT -5
Exactly, it comes in sheets and click together squares,in loads of colors. We chose cream and blue squares and had them installed in a checkerboard pattern.
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Post by PaperGrace on Aug 26, 2012 14:29:53 GMT -5
We had beautiful Marmoleum in the aquarium/science center I used to work at. (We chose a different material for areas near any water-play.) It held up well in the heavily traveled exhibit areas. It was also the flooring for the dining room in the cafe, and was fine as long as water wasn't left for long periods. A puddle that sat overnight would result in a cloudy spot that eventually blended back in to the rest of the floor after a few days. It was wonderful to stand on compared to other floors. Unfortunately the commercial dishwasher in the cafe taught us this: marmoleum dissolves into a foul goo when exposed to heat and water over an extended period. This likely wouldn't happen in a home setting, but if you have plumbing issues, especially under an appliance it could be an issue.
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Post by ohblondie on Jan 20, 2023 8:31:22 GMT -5
We have vinyl flooring. It came in a big sheet and was cut to fit. We went with the top of the line and have found it to be very easy to stand on. Holds up well to spills and the water from the dog dish.
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