Cladding a building cannot be taken lightly. There is a wide variety of flooring available these days and linoleum is one of the traditional and mostly opted flooring. They are natural floors and less expensive compared to a tile or granite floor. Although invented in 1863 by Fredrick Walton, linoleum flooring has become popular since the 1950s. Although widely used in residential and commercial buildings, its use plummeted after the invention of vinyl flooring.
However, even in this modern world, linoleum still finds a widely accepted use after considering the advantages and disadvantages of linoleum. This soil is made up of organic products including linseed oil, wood flour, rosin, limestone, and jute. The biggest advantage that keeps its use on the rise is the possibility of cutting and designing the pavement at our choice. This results in great designs depending on the creativity of the user. Also its biodegradable and non-toxic nature popularizes its use in today’s world when we talk extensively about green energy.
Also, its antimicrobial nature makes it suitable for hospitals and schools and being waterproof it is widely preferred for bathrooms, kitchens etc. Do not forget that when there is an advantage in a product, we cannot forget that there are also some disadvantages and not being heat resistant, direct exposure to heat should be avoided and these floors should be protected from moisture.
Some simple but regular maintenance like regular mopping and using mild cleaners etc. it will give a longer life to these floors. Restore your linoleum’s lost natural oils by using a small amount of baby oil. If properly maintained, these floors are very cheap due to their longevity and low initial cost.
