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Nowadays, everyone wants to get ceramic, marble & wooden\nflooring in their homes while they have forgotten about the linoleum flooring. However,\ninterior designers are trying their best to promote linoleum flooring &\nthey got succeeded somehow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to flooring, people usually choose aesthetic\nflooring over other choices. Linoleum flooring is not aesthetically pleasing as\nvinyl flooring or synthetic carpet but it is more sustainable & eco-friendly\nas compared to other options available in the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So if you want your house toxic free & also want to\nadopt a sustainable lifestyle, linoleum flooring is certainly the best choice\nfor you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s have a look at linoleum flooring, its pros & cons\n& also the misconceptions about it around us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is Linoleum\nflooring?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Linoleum is an all-natural flooring material made of ground\ncork dust, wood flour, pigments, pine resin, solidified linseed oil and ground\nlimestone on a burlap or canvas backing. Manufacturers usually add a protective\nlayer on the top of linoleum to prevent scratches & also to prevent discoloration\ndue to sunlight exposure. Do not forget that linoleum is completely recyclable &\nbiodegradable because it is composed of earth-friendly & renewable\nmaterials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, it is usually available in sheets that can be\nglued down. That means it is easy to install & replace it, even for those\nwho are doing it for the very first time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Linoleum flooring was very popular in the 40s & 50s but\nnow it is replaced by vinyl flooring. A lot of people think that vinyl &\nlinoleum flooring are the same but in reality, these two flooring materials are\ncompletely different from each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Linoleum vs. Vinyl\nflooring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Both flooring materials somewhat look alike but in reality,\nthey are quite different. The only similarities are that both materials are\npretty durable & available in sheets for easy installation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The main difference between vinyl flooring & linoleum\nflooring is their composition. Vinyl is a synthetic product while linoleum is\ncomposed of all-natural raw materials. In Pakistan, vinyl flooring is considered\na popular alternative to wood flooring. It is also referred to as PVC flooring\nas it is made up of phthalate plasticizers, cadmium, lead, polyvinyl chloride\n& brominates flame retardants among other compounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Chemicals compounds are used in vinyl & it has raised\nconcerns about the material being unhealthy & toxic. About concerned is\ntrue if you use low end & cheaper vinyl flooring also low-quality vinyl\ncontribute to indoor air pollution. Apart from that, another major disadvantage\nof vinyl flooring is that it is non-biodegradable & causes land pollution.\nAlso, only the top layer of vinyl flooring contains colors & patterns. In\ncase of an accident, these scratches become visible to the naked eye. But\nlinoleum flooring does not have upper layers. Instead, design & pigment are\nembedded throughout the linoleum sheet. In case of an accident, these scratches\nremain unnoticed to the naked eye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros of Linoleum\nFlooring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the most noteworthy advantages of linoleum flooring\nare mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eco-friendliness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are looking for the answer either the linoleum flooring\nis toxic or not? Then, the answer is no. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As we above mentioned, linoleum is composed of all-natural materials.\nSo, it means it is completely biodegradable. Apart from cork & bamboo\nfloorings, it is one of the most commonly used sustainable materials available\nin the market for both commercial & residential properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Linoleum flooring does not emit any harmful fumes that may\ncause indoor air pollution as compared to vinyl flooring. It is also\nformaldehyde-free. Sometimes it smells because of linseed oil but the scent dissipates\nwithin a few days\u2019 f installations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you support the green earth project, then you would have\nto go for linoleum flooring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Durability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n People usually ask how long linoleum flooring lasts does. Well,\nif you properly take care, it will last up to 30 or so years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n High-quality linoleum flooring is costly as compared to\nvinyl flooring but still, it is much cheaper than hardwood & other flooring\noptions. Comparatively, linoleum flooring is much more durable & will last\nfor decades than any other flooring option. Linoleum flooring material is also\ntough, so it can also be used for commercial & residential properties\nhaving heavy traffic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As we above mentioned that pigments & colors are\nembedded throughout the sheet so the color will not fade away also the\nscratches will not be visible to the naked eye in case of any mishap. Moreover,\nthere is a protective layer on the top of the linoleum sheet that will protect\nthe material underneath from scuff & also will last longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Little maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sealed linoleum floors are easy to clean that makes it last\nlonger. All you need to clean it with a damp mop & it will look as good as\nnew. However, if your home has unsealed linoleum, it requires periodic buffing\n& polishing to maintain its color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Resistance to\nmoisture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most important advantages of linoleum flooring is\nthat it is resistant to moisture. This feature makes it suitable for the laundry\nroom & kitchen. Also, linoleum flooring is flexible & comfortable underfoot.\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Aesthetic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nowadays, different kinds of linoleum available in the\nmarket. You can find linoleum flooring that looks like wood or a checkered\npattern that may look like tile flooring at a first glance. You can choose what\nkind of design you want for your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Linoleum flooring sheet is available in a wide range of\ncolor variations that will give you the liberty to choose the color &\ndesign of our own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since these linoleum flooring sheets are easy to cut &\ninstall, you can experiment with different flooring patterns to create unique\nlooks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons of Linoleum\nFlooring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now we have fully explained the pros of linoleum flooring,\nlet\u2019s have a look at some of its disadvantages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Prone to cuts &\ndents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n No doubt, linoleum floors last long but they are flexible\n& soft. If you use high-quality linoleum flooring sheets it will last for\nyears but you also have to be careful about accidentally cutting the sheets with\na sharp object. Also, the heavy furniture will dent its surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Slippery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The upper surface of the linoleum floor becomes slippery\nafter wax or polish. That will cause a nasty fall. Even the dust on the floor\nmakes it slippery & dangerous for the elderly & children in the house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The easiest way is to avoid high polished linoleum flooring\nsheets. Instead, clean the floor regularly with mop & keep the surface dry.\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Moisture damage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Linoleum flooring is water-resistant but these floors are\nsusceptible to damage when it comes to standing water. So, it is recommended to\nnot use this flooring for basement & bathrooms. Linoleum sheets edges can also\nbe curled because of excessive humidity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ambering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The color of unsealed linoleum floors may faint when exposed\nto sunlight for a long period. So it is recommended to not use unsealed\nlinoleum flooring for terrace or roof. If you want to use it for roof or\nterrace, always go for sealed linoleum flooring sheets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Price of Linoleum\nFlooring in Pakistan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In Pakistan, the price of linoleum flooring varies with\nquality & pattern. However, on average, it is ranged between PKR 70 to PKR\n100 per square foot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, it is up to you what kind of flooring you want to use\nfor your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n How Can Izloo Classified Help?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As you all know Izloo Classified provides you the opportunity to post free\nads on this site. Izloo classified provides free ads for different kinds of\nproducts as well. If you are looking for a product and want to promote your\ncompany or business online, you can promote your business by posting an ad\nhere. It is up to you what kind of ad you want to put for your product. We also\nprovide reviews of different products. You can also know about the product\nquality from those reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Izloo Classified also helps you to find the customer\/buyer for your products. Izloo also allows you to deal with the buyer or seller of your products face to face. From Izloo Classified paid membership you can also boost up your classified ad and set your ad as featured. This feature will help you to show your ads to maximum people and it will be easy for you to find the right customer\/buyer for the products. It is the best platform to promote your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are looking to buy products online, you also can find reviews of different products here. You can also post an ad here for your product & service. We help you to make the right decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is the link from where you can Post free ads on our website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.izloo.com.pk\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Above we shared some pros & cons of linoleum flooring. 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