Nowadays, so much attention has been put to going healthy, practical, and eco-friendly.  Linoleum is one of the most sought out flooring products for just those reasons.   Forbo Industries, the manufacturer of Marmoleum holds more than 30% of the $40 million US market.

Marmoleum provides:

· An extremely extensive lifetime – often lasting fifty years or more when properly maintained.

· Environmentally friendly – 100% recyclable With so many flooring options,          the durability and ecologically friendliness of a linoleum floor could be the answer to the complicated question of “which type of floor should I choose?” With costs comparable to that of carpet and wood flooring, patterns and colors that consumers  can have fun with, and an average lifespan of 40 years.

· PVCs and other gasses are not released into the air.

· Thermally insulated, extremely quiet and shock-absorbing.

· Hypoallergenic – dust, pollen and dirt are repelled by it’s natural antistatic characteristics.

· Develops into a more robust floor as it ages – the oxidation of the oil creates a stronger floor.

· Marmoleum is available in rolls, tiles and easy to use CLIC panels. Selections include a variety of patterns and an array of both bright and subtle colors.

As a flooring product, cork’s resiliency is unmatched.  Cork’s structure is composed of millions of tiny, completely enclosed air cells.  It is these air cells that allow cork to be compressed, and then spring back to its original form.  Properly maintained, cork flooring will provide decades of beautiful, reliable service in your home.

Cork has a highly frictional, non-slip surface that makes it ideal for kitchen or bathroom floors.  In addition, it is highly resistant to liquid penetration, especially with the special finish layer applied by manufacturers.  Cork also has outstanding insulating properties, which help to reduce heating and cooling costs, and a strong ability to absorb vibration.  This makes it perfect for dampening sound in a room, or for reducing sound transfer between floors.

Cork is also a logical choice for families that suffer from allergies or asthma.  Cork flooring is naturally hypoallergenic, resisting the growth of mold and mildew.  And because it is antistatic, it won’t attract and accumulate dust and pollen particles.  Cork does not give off any gases or shed fibers of any kind, making it ideal for those with respiratory problems.

And cork flooring can be applied over any subflooring, or existing flooring except carpet.  It can be glued down or floated, and comes in planks or tiles with tongue-and-groove joiners.  As with so many other flooring products, modern manufacturing technology now offers many coloration options, in both finished and unfinished varieties.