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We have hardwoods with area rugs and marmoleum. Love the marmoleum in the kitchen/dinig area. Easy to clean, environmentally friendly, nice warm colors, DIY, and softer to walk on than the old tile we replaced.
Looks like I'm in the minority, not minding different colors in different bedrooms. However, I didn't mention that our connecting hallway is wood so they wouldn't run together. Knowing us, we'll probably pick very similar colors for each room anyway, or even the same. But we don't intend to move, so we'll do whatever we want.
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Originally Posted by goldenlove
I also have throw rugs everywhere because this is by far the most slippery laminate flooring I've ever encountered and I didn't want one of the dogs injuring themselves by slipping
Don't I know it. Ours just turned 12 and we have all hardwood on the first floor. We put in area rugs that I call his safety zones, he's usually walking from one to the other. Only time he likes those wood floors is in the summer when he's hot.
Off topic, I wanted to mention that in addition to the joint supplements we give him, we just started him on a new brand of CBD oil and it has made a big difference.
We have hardwoods with area rugs and marmoleum. Love the marmoleum in the kitchen/dinig area. Easy to clean, environmentally friendly, nice warm colors, DIY, and softer to walk on than the old tile we replaced.
Marmoleum is Forbo's brand of linoleum flooring which is a natural flooring product consisting of linseed oil, pine rosin, wood flour, limestone, pigments, and Jute.
Key characteristics of linoleum flooring
• 97% natural (bio-based)
• 72% renewable (jute, wood flour, linseed rosin)
• Biodegradable
• Naturally bacteriostatic inhibits MRSA, C-Diff (no additives)
• Does not require sealing/ polishing
• Extremely hard wearing - will harden over time due to continuing oxidation
• Suitable use on walls, ceilings, and furniture
• Can be coved and welded (welding not necessary)
Marmoleum is Forbo's brand of linoleum flooring which is a natural flooring product consisting of linseed oil, pine rosin, wood flour, limestone, pigments, and Jute.
Key characteristics of linoleum flooring
• 97% natural (bio-based)
• 72% renewable (jute, wood flour, linseed rosin)
• Biodegradable
• Naturally bacteriostatic inhibits MRSA, C-Diff (no additives)
• Does not require sealing/ polishing
• Extremely hard wearing - will harden over time due to continuing oxidation
• Suitable use on walls, ceilings, and furniture
• Can be coved and welded (welding not necessary)
Ok -- but the important questions are, compared to hardwoods, what does it look like, how expensive is it, and has it been around long enough to REALLY determine how well it will wear?
We have moved a lot and if a house has carpet even if brand new I have to get a big enough reduction in price to tear up and replace before moving in. Tour model homes and most have no carpet.
Ok -- but the important questions are, compared to hardwoods, what does it look like, how expensive is it, and has it been around long enough to REALLY determine how well it will wear?
No. Most of the latest flooring options have been created to provide cheaper options to traditional flooring. There is nothing wrong with that per se, but many of these products haven't been around long enough to be evaluated in terms of wear, delamination, discoloration etc. Some cost as much, if not more, than traditional products, like hardwoods or porcelain.
Laminate flooring vs. solid flooring would concern me. Particularly LVP, which is basically a "picture" of wood sandwiched between layers of vinyl. Solid hardwood does require some periodic maintenance, but if it is damaged, it can be easily repaired. If a laminate flooring is severely scratched or punctured, it can't be repaired. In addition, laminates are subject to fading if exposed to constant sunlight.
In higher end homes, most buyers would prefer to have authentic and "natural" products if given the option.
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