subject: A Kitchen Flooring Option That Is Making A Comback - Linoleum Kitchen Flooring Is An Inexpensive Cho [print this page] One of the oldest flooring materials around is linoleum kitchen flooring has been around and withstood the test of time. Linoleum used to be available in only white, black, and gray but today there are more then 200 different patterns, colors, and design to pick from. Another alternative offered by some manufactures even allows you to design your own linoleum.
Made of a combination of linseed oil, sawdust, limestone, and pigments of color all bound together with jute fiber linoleum is also considered environmentally friendly and it also has a natural resistance to bacteria due to the materials it is made with. On the downside because of the natural ingredients it has a tendency to change color so make sure that you plan for this when you are thinking out your kitchen flooring choices.
Very durable, strong, and resistant to fire and water linoleum kitchen flooring is also easy to clean and maintain which makes it well suited for many of today's kitchens. Even with all of these benefits linoleum is often overlooked because of its history as being a very boring option. This, however, is no longer the case as it now comes in almost any look or style that you can be going for.
Pros:
-Made of natural materials
-Ease of maintenance
-Resistant to different forms of bacteria as well as water and fire
Negatives of Linoleum Flooring:
-A long history of being the most boring option (not really a downside but does have a lot of negativity associated with it because of this)
Costing you anywhere from $4-9 dollars a square foot without installation linoleum kitchen floors are a very reasonably priced alternative to many of the other materials available today. I don't count installation because it is something that can be tackled by a novice do-it-yourselfer. Not quite as easy as laminate or wood flooring linoleum is still something that can be done by any homeowner with a minimal amount of DIY experience. With its many benefits linoleum flooring is a great option for most kitchens so if the only reason you haven't looked into it is because of the past history of being boring you might want to give it a shot and you might just be pleasantly surprised by what you see.
