Comments on: Linoleum – What's the difference between vinyl and linoleum? http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/04/02/linoleum-whats-the-difference-between-vinyl-and-linoleum-2/ Flooring Guide Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:52:33 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Robert http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/04/02/linoleum-whats-the-difference-between-vinyl-and-linoleum-2/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Robert Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:03:11 +0000 http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/04/02/linoleum-whats-the-difference-between-vinyl-and-linoleum-2/#comment-167 Funny article: It states that linoleum is made from natural linseed oil. In truth, Linseed oils can be toxic, and in fact linoleum is no longer produced in the United States because of its toxicity concerns. It is all imported from overseas. Vinyl is still made in America by some manufacturers. Also, linoleum is not even close to viyl in its resistance to wear. Nearly all heavy commercial applications choose vinyl over linoleum, because linoleum wears out much faster than vinyl. Vinyl is also impervious to stain and germs, which is why it the choice for hospitals. Linoleum stains easily and can actually grow bacteria, a big no no in hospitals. Most water in carried in vinyl pipes, nearly all IV bags and tubes in hospitals are made from vinyl. Vinyl is far from being perfect, but it has become a much better choice for many applications than linoleum. Funny article:
It states that linoleum is made from natural linseed oil. In truth, Linseed oils can be toxic, and in fact linoleum is no longer produced in the United States because of its toxicity concerns. It is all imported from overseas. Vinyl is still made in America by some manufacturers.
Also, linoleum is not even close to viyl in its resistance to wear. Nearly all heavy commercial applications choose vinyl over linoleum, because linoleum wears out much faster than vinyl.
Vinyl is also impervious to stain and germs, which is why it the choice for hospitals. Linoleum stains easily and can actually grow bacteria, a big no no in hospitals.
Most water in carried in vinyl pipes, nearly all IV bags and tubes in hospitals are made from vinyl.
Vinyl is far from being perfect, but it has become a much better choice for many applications than linoleum.

]]> By: caroline http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/04/02/linoleum-whats-the-difference-between-vinyl-and-linoleum-2/comment-page-1/#comment-168 caroline Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:07:25 +0000 http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/04/02/linoleum-whats-the-difference-between-vinyl-and-linoleum-2/#comment-168 Tarkett has some fun vinyl patterns, like bubbles and retro stuff. They have great stuff available in Europe; less in the USA. The charcoal interlocking strips are probably Trafficmaster Allure which is sold only at Home Depot. Tarkett has some fun vinyl patterns, like bubbles and retro stuff. They have great stuff available in Europe; less in the USA.

The charcoal interlocking strips are probably Trafficmaster Allure which is sold only at Home Depot.

]]> By: Liz http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/04/02/linoleum-whats-the-difference-between-vinyl-and-linoleum-2/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Liz Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:53:14 +0000 http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/04/02/linoleum-whats-the-difference-between-vinyl-and-linoleum-2/#comment-165 we were watching divine design and candice put in what she called sheet flooring. It looked like wood but it ws charcoal and a light grey and they locked together????? would love to know how i find this we were watching divine design and candice put in what she called sheet flooring. It looked like wood but it ws charcoal and a light grey and they locked together????? would love to know how i find this

]]> By: Debbie Witham http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/04/02/linoleum-whats-the-difference-between-vinyl-and-linoleum-2/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Debbie Witham Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:56:36 +0000 http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/04/02/linoleum-whats-the-difference-between-vinyl-and-linoleum-2/#comment-166 Where can I find funky vinyl flooring patterns like the one on this web? All of the regular commercial places like Home Depot etc, just have the boring old faux tile type ones that look cheap & cheesy. Where can I find funky vinyl flooring patterns like the one on this web? All of the regular commercial places like Home Depot etc, just have the boring old faux tile type ones that look cheap & cheesy.

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