Linoleum Cleaning
Linoleum cleaning (usually abbreviated to “lino”) is a traditional, smooth, seamless floor covering that is made by combining linseed oil, rosin, flax, cork flour, wood flour, pigments and other ingredients. The name is a combination of two Latin words: linum (flax) and oleum (oil). During the manufacturing process, the oil is oxidised, a process that is aided by heating and which makes the oil solidify into a resilient, tough sheet.
History of linoleum
From its invention right up to the 1960s, linoleum was a popular floor covering which, being seamless, provided a surface that could be hygienic, easy to lay and easy to clean. Originally used for hallways and corridors, it soon spread to kitchens, bathrooms and even living rooms.
The finest linoleum floors, known as “inlaid”, are extremely durable, and are made by joining and inlaying solid pieces of linoleum. Cheaper patterned linoleum comes in different grades or gauges, and are printed with thinner layers which are more prone to wear and tear. High-quality linoleum is flexible and thus can be used in buildings where a more rigid material (such as ceramic tile) would crack.
Linoleum Cleaning & Benefits of linoleum
- Environment friendly.
- Low VOC content.
- Provides a cushioned, relatively comfortable floor.
- Water resistant.
- Easy to clean.
- Durable
- Relatively easy installation, especially in tile format.
- Availability in a variety of colours and patterns.
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