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The History of Linoleum
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22 Aug |
In 1860, rubber manufacturer Fredrick Walton invented linoleum, the floor and wall covering often used in Victorian homes. Three years later, Walton received a British patent for his invention. Fredrick Walton was inspired to invent linoleum as a cheap substitute for the more expensive rubber composition called Kamptulicon. Walton got the idea for his product by observing the skin produced by oxidized linseed oil that forms on paint. Read the rest of this entry »
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Linoleum Makes a Comeback
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12 Aug |
It’s definitely not your grandmother’s kitchen floor. Linoleum is back, and it’s better than ever.
What’s new is that the product comes in vibrant colors and updated designs in sheet goods (79 inches wide) and square tiles (13 inches x 13 inches). It’s also made increasingly from renewable raw materials, but in fact, maintains many of the same natural ingredients as when it was originally developed some 114 years ago, says Kate Macaulay, owner and manager of Green Living in Dallas. Green Living is a retail store that offers earth-friendly and unique eco-products and the latest information on global green issues. Read the rest of this entry »