Marmoleum flooring

[Anonymous]

We are redoing the kitchen and thinking of going this way with the floors to save on cost and the fact that the rest of the house is nice wood that we likely wont be able to match. Any thoughts or experiences?

[Anonymous]

That's exactly what we're doing. Hasn't happened yet, but we have the same plan.

I asked our design person what was better for a kitchen, the click-type or the glue-down, given the possibility of spills or plumbing mishaps. She said go with the click, because even in the event of something bit like a dishwasher failure that ruined part of it, you could replace just that part, without having to take up a whole piece of roll or re-do a seam. Also, the click-type has that slight spring to it, so it's easier on the feet and back.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

I was going to do marmoleum flooring in my kitchen, but couldn't find anyone locally that carried it in stock. Anyone have better luck?

[Anonymous]

That's exactly what we're doing. Hasn't happened yet, but we have the same plan.

I asked our design person what was better for a kitchen, the click-type or the glue-down, given the possibility of spills or plumbing mishaps. She said go with the click, because even in the event of something bit like a dishwasher failure that ruined part of it, you could replace just that part, without having to take up a whole piece of roll or re-do a seam. Also, the click-type has that slight spring to it, so it's easier on the feet and back.

Good luck!

I would not do click. If you do glue down and it gets wet, you won't have to replace it because it won't have any problem. The click has particle board under it that swells up when it gets wet. You can also have that spring by putting a layer of cork under the marmoleum (which would make it even more water resistant (that's why they use cork in wine bottles).

The click is promoted because just about anyone can put it in. It's easy for the installers, but it is a problem if it gets wet! Find installers that know how to do the glue down process.

[Anonymous]

I was going to do marmoleum flooring in my kitchen, but couldn't find anyone locally that carried it in stock. Anyone have better luck?

Nobody has it in stock. You have to order it. Do you mean that nobody has samples to look at?

Try Flooring America in Fairfax on Main Street.

[Anonymous]

Click Marmoleum is inexpensive and not recommended by the manufacturer for wet areas. Sheet Marmoleum is as expensive as a high quality hardwood floor, but recommended for kitchens and other wet areas. It is also much more difficult to install. You'll need to find an experienced installer for residential projects. (Most sheet Marmoleum is found in commercial spaces, especially hospitals.)