Resiliant flooring, commonly known as linoleum or " lino", has been used for flooring for many generations. It was originally manufactured by coating burlap with linseed oil, powdered cork and colour pigments. Since it's beginnings, Linoleum has progressed through many changes, the most significant of those being the discontinuance of asbestos in the early 1980's.

 General :
 
 Resilient flooring can be available in either six or twelve foot widths, depending on the style.
Various manufacturing methods are used to create various colourations and patterns. Different methods of installations are used for different types of linoleum.

 

 Advantages : - Softer feel than hard surfaces.
- Relatively easy maintenance and cost efficient to install.
- Many patterns and styles to choose from.
 Disadvantages : - Is susceptible to cuts, scratches, scuffing, tearing & indentation.
- Lower grades can be susceptible to staining.
 Good Applications : - Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Wet Areas (ie : Laundry Room).
 Non-Recommended Applications :  - High traffic areas where floor is exposed to "grit"

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