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Iam trying to find 1950s floor lino for my restored caravan . Please help me Charlie
charlie mccarter at November 22, 2007 01:37 AM
Posted by: charlie mccarter at November 22, 2007 01:37 AMCharlie, I don't know where you can find it, or even a good imitation/recreation. There seems to be a need for solid-colored tiles, which is what I think you are looking for, but to the best of my knowledge it's not being made.
I love linoleum. The advantage of today's linoleum over 50's products is there is no asbestos in them now.
Good luck with your quest. Let us know where you find what you are looking for; others are looking too.
The Flooring Lady at November 23, 2007 10:21 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at November 23, 2007 10:21 AMHi
I need to replace my kitchen flooring and would like something that is slip resistant.I have 2 good size dogs that currently slip and slide on my vinyl floor. Can you offer me some suggestions as to what would work best.
Thank you
Diane Robinson at April 1, 2008 08:12 AM
Posted by: Diane Robinson at April 1, 2008 08:12 AMVinyl tends to be a slippery surface in my mind, so I'm not surprised your dogs are struggling with their footing. You could try linoleum which is made of natural ingredients and has more grip. Wood flooring -- solid wood, engineered or laminate -- would work well too. Tile -- stone, porcelain, ceramic -- would work too, especially if they don't have a smooth surface that could be slick when wet.
Let us know what you decided to do.
The Flooring Lady at April 1, 2008 10:55 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at April 1, 2008 10:55 AMHi, do you know where i can get tiles used for professional kitchens? In particular I'm after those curved edging tiles that go up the wall a bit like skirting boards? also non slip tiles. I'm a caterer about to make a new kitchen. thanks!
madeleine Hatton at November 3, 2008 10:08 AM
Posted by: madeleine Hatton at November 3, 2008 10:08 AMI would recommend going to a search site (my favorite is www.google.com) and doing a search for commercial flooring, throw in the word 'tile' as well to narrow it down.
Manufacturer's have their own websites too, complete with phone numbers and often have their dealers listed as well.
The Flooring Lady at November 4, 2008 04:18 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at November 4, 2008 04:18 PMcherkerboard black white 18" vinal is there such a thing?
steve at December 31, 2008 10:18 PM
Posted by: steve at December 31, 2008 10:18 PMOff hand, I wouldn't know as manufacturer's are always coming out with new patterns. Have you thought about using vinyl tiles and buying the two different colors so you can do it yourself?
The Flooring Lady at January 4, 2009 01:41 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at January 4, 2009 01:41 PMI often have guests who wear high heeled shoes. My current linoleum has holes as a result. Does cork get pock marks as easily as linoleum?
Anna Marie at January 12, 2009 05:36 PM
Posted by: Anna Marie at January 12, 2009 05:36 PM
Yes, it can. High heeled shoes are a definite no-no on most any flooring. Sometimes you can apply a good quality polyurethane which will help protect the flooring and make the surface harder. Do a search (in the upper right hand corner) using the search terms cork polyurethane or cork varathane, you should get links to where you can read more.
The Flooring Lady at January 16, 2009 07:32 AM
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