Marmoleum Flooring: The Eco-Friendly Flooring Choice Explained

 

Marmoleum flooring is made from a compound of linseed oil from specially-grown flax in Canada, rosins tapped from pine trees in Portugal, cork flour, limestone and wood flour that’s stuck to nontoxic jute backing sourced from India and Bangladesh. This all-natural version of linoleum flooring is manufactured by the Forbo Company, which sought to minimize the environmental impact of the marmoleum floor since its introduction more than 100 years ago – long before eco-friendly products became trendy.

 

There are several other benefits to buying marmoleum flooring. It can stand up to years of use, won’t emit volatile organic compounds, and is allergen free and environmentally friendly. Many hospitals and other medical facilities use this type of flooring for this reason. Marmoleum comes in a wide range of colors, and is also biologically degradable at the end of its useful life.

 

Marmoleum flooring can handle the toughest of conditions, and it is sturdy and holds up to scratches and scuffs. It is also easy to clean. It is suitable for kitchens and bathrooms, and also bedrooms – in fact, with a life expectancy of 25 years; marmoleum is perfect for just about every room in the house.

 

When buying marmoleum flooring, you should ask for samples from the manufacturer, and select a color to go with a particular room or your overall home décor. Decide if you’d like to use marmoleum sheets or the 12” by 36” or 12” by 12” marmoleum click panels that snap together for a glue-free installation. Once you’ve chosen your color, design and installation plan, you can decide where you’d like to purchase your marmoleum.

 

One contractor said, “When selecting the Forbo Marmoleum flooring the most difficult decision was selecting from the numerous colors available … our client’s initial request was to try and utilize the entire Marmoleum color range.”