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New Looks in Flooring

Learn the basics of each flooring material so you can determine which one is right for your area, traffic, and maintenance routine.

linoleum
 

Linoleum

Real linoleum once brought mood-lifting color to Depression-era kitchens, and this healthful material is widely available once again. Linoleum is made from biodegradable linseed oil, pine rosins, and wood flour on a jute backing. Warm, soft, and quiet to walk on, the material's antibacterial and antistatic (read: antidust) properties make it ideal for hospitals.

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