Stephens Flooring Santa Cruz » FAQs

How long will my Marmoleum flooring last?

bjenkins — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:25:14 +0000

Provided that you care for it properly, Marmoleum flooring has a life span of at least 25-35 years.

Is Marmoleum flooring the same as Vinyl flooring?

bjenkins — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:16:48 +0000

Marmoleum flooring is a completely natural material made up of all-natural raw materials, on the other hand, Vinyl flooring is purely synthetic. Based on this main difference, Marmoleum flooring is considered to be a better option compared to Vinyl flooring in terms of being eco-friendly.

Can Linoleum & Marmoleum be installed as a floating floor?

bjenkins — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:10:43 +0000

Yes, both linoleum and marmoleum can be installed floating or direct glue down.

If my floor is not even, can I install Linoleum?

bjenkins — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:47:03 +0000

Yes it can be installed if your floor is not even. If you have a slope, the planks will follow the slope. If you have dips in the floor, you may want to use a floor leveling compound or use a foam or cork underlayment to even out the floor prior to laying the planks.

What kind of maintenance does it require?

bjenkins — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:14:39 +0000

Linoleum floating floors should be sealed using our non-toxic sealant.

Maintenance: Clean with damp mop and vinegar water, vacuum. Can be refreshed with caranuba wax.

How will linoleum hold up with my high traffic kitchen?

bjenkins — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:06:42 +0000

Linoleum is very resilient to heavy household traffic. As the linseed oil cures, the material will actually harden over time

How is this product different from that which can be found in Grandma’s 1950s kitchen?

bjenkins — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:38:58 +0000

Grandma probably has linoleum that was supplied in a sheet-type format, and then glued to her subfloor. It may have also contained asbestos. Eco-Friendly linoleum floating floors are sold in 3′ x 1′ x 7/16″ floating floor planks that are completely re-usable, replaceable, and are installed without the use of glue or nails.

How does linoleum differ from vinyl?

bjenkins — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:23:42 +0000

Vinyl is a petroleum-based product that can gas out toxic chemicals into your home environment. Linoleum, is a non-toxic product that will not gas out toxic chemicals into your home environment.

What is linoleum made of?

bjenkins — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:26:16 +0000

Linoleum flooring is made of linseed oil, flax, jute, cork powder, wood flour, natural pigments.

What makes a product Eco-Friendly?

bjenkins — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:20:30 +0000

Eco-friendly products are typically made from non-toxic materials that are sustainable, recycled, or easy to reuse or recycle.