DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES

Made from natural linseed oil, wood flour, clay, chalk, cork, jute, and pigments.

Linoleum is made from natural ingredients that are based on renewable resources.

Very durable, hard, waterproof surface materials.

It is soft and warm to the touch and acoustically absorbent.

 PROS

Linoleum is made from natural ingredients.

Linoleum scrap is reused in the manufacturing process.

Linoleum is degradable.

Very low VOC emissions.

No significant hazards for installer's health.

Minimal maintenance and long life span (40 years) (6)ERG)

 CONS

Production/Manufacturing phase: reasonable energy intensive consumption. High quantity of energy is depleted for transportation of both raw and finished products.

There is not significant waste production/generation.

Unpleasant smell is sometimes emitted, which is caused by the oxidation of fatty acids.

Adhesives and floor maintenance products may emit VOCs at very high rates.

It is not produced in the US so transportation is a very important factor in the consideration of embodied energy. Imported from Europe.

It is not possible to recycle, however it is possible to dispose to landfill because it is biodegradable under appropriate aerobic conditions.

 RECOMMENDED USES

For all indoor spaces, consider this materials as an alternative to vinyl ceramic tile.

Consider the trasportation factor as a limitation/disadvantage.

Specify low VOC-emitting adhsives to glue down linoleum.