...forbo flooring systems is a leading global player in high-quality, commercial
floor coverings & total solution flooring projects that include linoleum, vinyl,
luxury vinyl tiles, and flocked flooring.
... |
...we offer products in all of the most popular commercial flooring categories:
hardwood, lvt, vct, linoleum, laminate and vinyl sheet, along with our green
biobased tile® options.
while many of our flooring products can be installed in a variety of
applications, we also offer products that are designed to meet the needs of
specific spaces, like operating rooms, wet rooms and computer room... |
...university. after graduation, jack
began working full time for the company. he decided to expand into the
manufacture and sale of other flooring installation products, adding the
manufacture of linoleum rollers in 1955.
in the 1960's the business continued to expand and eventually outgrew its
original building. the company moved to a new 11,000 square foot building at 717
north 17th st... |
...the company’s first adhesives were for linoleum, later followed by ceramic tile, stone, carpet, pvc and wood. specialization became a hallmark of mapei. always forward-thinking, mr. squinzi made it a personal mission to identify trends in the building and flooring industry and to stay a step ahead of those trends by bringing innovative products to market that immediately met the newly founded dema... |
...torlys, founded in 1988, is a flooring company specializing in beautiful easy
to maintain, smart an
d green flooring. torlys cork, hardwood, laminate, linoleum
and leather flooring is available through a worldwide network of specialized
dealers.
torlys is headquartered in an 86,000-square-foot facility in toronto, canada.
torlys also has a 30,000-square-foot warehouse, office and show... |
...linoleum flooring is made from natural materials like linseed oil, recycled
wood flour, cork dust and limestone. linoleum is naturally anti-bacterial and
biodegradable. if you are looking for a "green" floor for your home, linoleum is
one of the best choices!
... |
...in 2005, nova has been recognized by the industry as one of the top supplier
of cork and linoleum floors in the country. nova provides best-of-the line
specialty flooring that is suited for commercial and residential applications.
our vast selection of cork floors allows consumers to meet their design needs.
... |
...forbo flooring systems is a leading global player in high-quality, commercial
floor coverings & total solution flooring projects that include linoleum, vinyl,
luxury vinyl tiles, and flocked flooring.
... |
...ewer tiles, so it cracks more readily. however, asphalt tile is good for utility areas or for other places demanding economical tile. asphalt tile was developed for damp and alkaline conditions where linoleum did not fare well. it is resistant to fungal attack, mild acids, and oils and grease, and it can be used where floor temperature is less than 80º f (27º c)... |
...ory, and traditionally, left to dry, after which it can be loaded onto a truck and shipped to a processor.
properties and uses
varnished cork tiles can be used for flooring, as an alternative for linoleum, stone or ceramic tiles
sheets of cork, also often the by-product of stopper production, are used to make floor and wall tiles.
... |
...imported to america such as the rare
example still preserved in situ in natchez, mississippi, imported in 1849.
the trade continued to flourish throughout the 18th century but the patenting of
linoleum by frederick walton in 1860 proved to be a blow from which the industry
was never to recover.
this once flourishing industry has been all but forgotten, mainly because so few
examples ... |
...linoleum flooring, also called lino, is a floor covering made from materials such as solidified linseed oil (linoxyn), pine rosin, ground cork dust, wood flour, and mineral fillers such as calcium carbonate, most commonly on a burlap or canvas backing. dye pigments are often added to the materials to create the desired color finish.
the finest linoleum floors, known as "inlaid", are extremely dur... |
...porcelain, limestone, mosaics. now think low-cost, easy maintenance, and safety. with today’s resilient flooring choices you can have it all.
selecting resilient flooring - materials such as vinyl, linoleum, rubber, and even vinyl tile - no longer requires choosing substance over style. the benefits resilient flooring lie in its name: it takes a daily load of use and abuse - everything from roll... |
...the pure nature of linoleum sheet flooring. explore our new marmoleum solid flooring that combines attractive contemporary floor designs with unrivaled versatility & innovation. discover marmoleum cocoa where we've added cocoa shells creating a unique granular look. or take a look at the embossed slate design that combines the aesthetics of stone with the warmth & purity of marmoleum vinta... |
...legato liquid linoleum is a product featuring safe, hygienic, stain-resistant, and sustainable properties. unlike traditional linoleum, legato is poured in place seamlessly, harnessing both the benefits of conventional linoleum and sheet vinyl. legato can be installed in any commercial environment that requires the aid of infection control, slip resistance, and sound dampening flooring solutions. ... |
...create your floor! our marmoleum modular collection presents sustainable linoleum floor tiles in various sizes & designs that allows you to create stunning floor designs. the planks and tiles are created around visuals of wood, concrete, stone and marble and can be used to mix and match or on their own, both delivering a beautiful sustainable floor.
marmoleum modular allows you to create ind... |
...looring.
what is vinyl sheet?
vinyl sheet comes in a single roll that are 6-12 feet wide. this limits the number of seams seen after install. it is completely impermeable to water and is similar to linoleum. vinyl sheet can be made to look just like wood, stone, and slate, or take on its own unique patterns.
mannington offers two types of vinyl sheet:
luxury vinyl sheet. luxury vinyl sheet, al... |
...lly friendly options available, and all lend your surfaces an industrial patina, giving you a check in the “hard” column. combine them with softer, organic-feeling products, like wood-grain-patterned linoleum, for a super-sustainable kitchen redux that will last ten years or more.
use woodgrains as geometric patterningsustainable homes tend to celebrate all things outdoors, whether it’s through a... |
...industry, now offers stonetech® luxury vinyl & laminate cleaner, a no-rinse, daily cleaner designed to quickly and safely remove tough dirt, grease, dust and spills on all luxury vinyl, laminate, linoleum and resilient floors and countertops. stonetech luxury vinyl & laminate cleaner is a water-based, ph-neutral formula that is low in voc and contains no harmful chemicals, making it safe f... |
...a history of 140 years, tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative
flooring and sports surface solutions, with net sales of €3 billion in 2019.
offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet,
wood, laminate, artificial turf and athletics tracks, the group serves customers
in over 100 countries across the globe. tarkett has 12,500 employees and 33
industrial ... |
...a history of 140 years, tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative
flooring and sports surface solutions, with net sales of €3 billion in 2019.
offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet,
wood, laminate, artificial turf and athletics tracks, the group serves customers
in over 100 countries across the globe. tarkett has 12,500 employees and 33
industrial ... |
...a history of 140 years, tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative
flooring and sports surface solutions, with net sales of €3 billion in 2019.
offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet,
wood, laminate, artificial turf and athletics tracks, the group serves customers
in over 100 countries across the globe. tarkett has 12,500 employees and 33
industrial ... |
...take a closer look at the similarities and differences of two resilient floors.
linoleum flooring and vinyl flooring often get mistaken for each other by homeowners who are searching for
vinyl linoleum flooring that will look good for the long haul. both floor types are indeed tough and long-lasting, and can be installed pretty much anywhere. but there are some important differences between the... |
...n.
if your subfloor is concrete, it needs to be clean and dry to apply new laminate flooring. any holes or cracks present need to be repaired, as well as any high spots or bumps. if your subfloor is linoleum or vinyl and in good condition, laminate can be applied on top of it. if the subfloor is worn, a coat of leveler may be necessary. if you’re installing the flooring yourself, be sure to seek ... |
...over the past few generations, the word “linoleum” has become so familiar that many people associate it with any type of manufactured floor covering. one of today’s hottest floor coverings is lvt — but, you may ask, isn’t that just another name for linoleum?
linoleum linoleum floor tiles and luxury vinyl tile (lvt) do have a few things in common. they’re both durable flooring options, a great val... |
...
chicago (october 2018) – following the acquisition of dlw flooring’s linoleum
activities in march 2018, gerflor usa, a resilient commercial flooring leader
and innovator, is set to launch a new linoleum collection for the usa market in
2019.
the gerflor dlw line recently completed its six-month integration plan in
europe, including takeover of the manufacturing plant in delmenhorst,... |
... tarkett
with net sales of more than €2.8 billion in 2017, tarkett is a worldwide leader
of innovative flooring and sports surface solutions. offering a wide range of
products including vinyl, linoleum, carpet, rubber, wood, laminate, synthetic
turf and athletic tracks, the group serves customers in more than 100 countries
worldwide through its major brands: tarkett, desso, johnsonite, ... |
...t tarkett
with net sales of more than €2.8 billion in 2017, tarkett is a worldwide leader
of innovative flooring and sports
surface solutions. offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum,
carpet, rubber, wood, laminate,
synthetic turf and athletic tracks, the group serves customers in more than 100
countries worldwide through its
major brands: tarkett, desso, johnsonite... |
... really start to notice some imperfections. if you've been waiting to screen and recoat your hardwood floor to give it a new shine, now's the perfect time to do it. if you're replacing tile, vinyl or linoleum flooring, a heat gun is a great tool to help soften the adhesive for easy removal. the wagner ht3500 digital heat gun offers 12 precise temperature settings, making it an easy-to-use tool for... |
... really start to notice some imperfections. if you've been waiting to screen and recoat your hardwood floor to give it a new shine, now's the perfect time to do it. if you're replacing tile, vinyl or linoleum flooring, a heat gun is a great tool to help soften the adhesive for easy removal. the wagner ht3500 digital heat gun offers 12 precise temperature settings, making it an easy-to-use tool for... |
...One of the first resilient floors, it was introduced in the 1800s. Made of linseed oil, gums, cork or wood dust and pigments. Often the term is used incorrectly to describe resilient floors made of vinyl.
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... then processed into sheets of different thicknesses. If a backing material is used, the plastic sheet is joined to the backing. Types include solid vinyl, backed or cushioned vinyl, rubber, cork and linoleum... |
... form or formed in place as a seamless material of which the wearing surface is non-textile. The resilient floor covering classification by common usage includes, but is not limited to asphalt, cork, linoleum, rubber, vinyl, vinyl composition, and polymeric poured seamless floors. Resilient in this sense is used as a commonly accepted term, but does not necessarily define a physical property... |
...A yellowish cast on linoleum resultant from the oxidation process that will go away with light exposure.‚ Without continued light exposure, the cast may reappear... |
...Made of natural ingredients that include linseed oil, cork, limestone, wood flour and tree resins. The color goes all the way through, making it extremely wearable and durable.
... |
...The binder in linoleum consisting of a mixture of linseed oil, pine rosin, fossil or other resins or rosins, or an equivalent oxidized oleoresinous binder. |
...These floors have some "give" or elasticity when you walk across them. Tending or able to recover from strain or deformation caused especially by compressive stress. This category includes linoleum, cork, rubber and specialty resilient.
... |
... form or formed in place as a seamless material of which the wearing surface is non-textile. The resilient floor covering classification by common usage includes, but is not limited to asphalt, cork, linoleum, rubber, vinyl, vinyl composition, and polymeric poured seamless floors. Resilient in this sense is used as a commonly accepted term, but does not necessarily define a physical property.
... |
...exible sheets. A vinyl sheet floor is completely impermeable to water, unlike vinyl floor tile, which comes in stiff tiles, and vinyl planks, which come in interlocking strips. It is sometimes called linoleum after a similar oiled linen product of different chemical composition.
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