Marmoleum Flooring, What is it?

From Anna on May 30th, 2008 in Flooring

Apart from sounding like marmalade, many of us have never heard of marmolueum flooring. What is it, and where can it be used?

Marmoleum is manufactured in England and is an all-natural product. Made from wood flour, pine rosin, linseed oil, jute, and limestone, it is a biodegradable form of flooring. Similar to linoleum, it is easy to clean and very durable. Linoleum was first popular in the 1950s, and is now considered to be more of a lower-end product. Marmoleum is in the linoleum family, but offers a greater amount of design and color choices. Because of its newness and novelty status, it is becoming a popular choice for many homes. Young families especially enjoy the easy to clean, soft and durable material.

Marmoleum is actually used for more purposes than just flooring. Its hygienic nature makes it a popular choice for table surfaces in public dining. It is also produced in wall panels, bulletin boards, and furniture.

Marmoleum comes in several colors. The flooring comes in either planks or tiles, allowing for more flexibility in design. The tiles are marmoleum laminate onto cork backing, creating a soft and comfortable surface.

Aside from being attractive, durable, and easy to install, marmoleum is completely biodegradable and recyclable. Not only will it serve your needs for many years, but its properties can be put to further use once it is passed its prime. If you want a green, eco-friendly product, marmoleum flooring is the choice for you. Obtain further pricing and installation information from a pre-certified flooring contractor.

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3 Responses to “Marmoleum Flooring, What is it?”

Piera Says:

October 5th, 2009 at 8:06 am

Thanks for your positive comments on Marmoleum! Marmoleum click is also the first flooring to earn the asthma & allergy friendly Certification Mark from AAFA. It is a great healthy flooring option! Piera Marotto, Forbo Flooring

Sheri Metschan Says:

February 16th, 2010 at 11:04 am

My flooring rep suggests not covering any areas for any length of time with a throw rug as it will leave a color change where the rug was. I also tried to get an answer from Farbo who manufactures marmoleum without getting an adequate answer. Can you tell me if a throw rug or anything else placed on marmoleum will cause any adverse effects?

Piera Says:

May 28th, 2010 at 8:46 am

Hi Sheri,
I just now noticed your reply. Although I no longer work for Forbo I can tell you that the only affect a rug over Marmoleum will have is to have the linseed oil come to the surface. Because linseed oil is a major ingredient in Marmoleum, when the product is not exposed to light, ie. in a roll or carton, or with a run on top… the color will appear different or have a yellowish cast. This goes away once exposed to the light.
It is this very natural affect that makes the product hygienic and anti static. So don’t think the floor is stained if you move a rug that has been down for a length of time……it is just the linseed oil and it will go away with exposure to light.

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Anna Baker
Anna Baker attended College of the Siskiyous in Northern California where she graduated with a Business Degree. She worked her way through college for a local construction company; and after college, she moved to Oregon where she worked as a Realtor until the birth of her first child. She then started her own bookkeeping service. She and her husband are expecting a second son this month. In her free time, she loves to write, pursue music, and travel.