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About Marmoleum Flooring

about marmoleum flooringWondering about Marmoleum flooring and if it is the same as linoleum flooring?  Marmoleum is a trademark of Forbo Flooring Systems and Marmoleum is a brand of linoleum just as Formica is a trademark for a brand of countertops, Pergo a trademark for a brand of laminate floors or Kleenex a trademark for a brand of tissue. Each of these products may be very similar to other products but they have a uniqueness of their own.

More About Marmoleum Flooring

Marmoleum is the registered trademark of Forbo Flooring Systems. As with many other linoleum products, Marmoleum is a natural organic material produced for uses such as floor covering and counter tops.  Linoleum is a uniquely attractive yet durable floor covering that is highly resistant to heavy rolling loads and foot traffic.

Linoleum itself is unique in the sense that every installation can be different should a person choose to have it that way. Forbo likes you to know about Marmoleum flooring that with their product unlimited designs can be made. This can be achieved by using standard and custom designs, inserts and borders selecting the custom blend from over 100 colors.

Like other linoleum products Marmoleum is primarily a natural product that is manufactured from linseed oil, wood flour, rosin, and natural jute backing for sheet material. For tile the Marmoleum brand uses a backing made of polyester.

Another important point about Marmoleum flooring is that like other quality linoleum Marmoleum is a great performer. The products durability has shown to be enhanced by time as its exposure to the air uniquely hardens it in a way that allows it to retain its qualities of comfort under foot and quiet. It is anti-static, dust will not cling to the floor making it easier to clean which is a benefit for those with allergies and asthma concerns. The product is hygienic, having bactericidal properties that prevent microorganisms including Salmonella Typhimurium and Staphylococcus Aureus from multiplying themselves. These many benefits make its use ideal for a number of types of installations including medical. While many of these same benefits are also found in other linoleum products you might enjoy viewing the uniqueness of the Marmoleum line. To learn more about Marmoleum flooring check out the next generation of Marmoleum.

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