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Custom designed flooring – in the abstract

22 December, 2009 (17:20) | Articles, Linoleum, Project Logs | By: Barry Carlton

Have you noticed that almost everyone’s home looks alike? People have the same carpet, the same tile or stone (in the same colors), the same vinyls (again in the same colors). Yet, with a little imagination and with most of the same products, a truly

Handcrafted Marmoleum Custom Insets

17 December, 2009 (23:26) | Articles, Linoleum, Project Logs | By: Barry Carlton

In late 2009, this custom Marmoleum floor was commissioned to be installed in a kitchen/dinette and stairwell. The home was built in the mid 1950′s, and has a very old set of concrete stairs that was to be installed with Marmoleum, coved with a clean looking retro “scribe to” stair nosing. The stairs required a [...]

Cork: Not Just for Floors

16 February, 2009 (12:31) | Articles, Cork | By: Barry Carlton

Most people, after doing a little research, realize that linoleum (Marmoleum, Marmorette, etc) is “green.” That is, made from rapidly renewable resources. Cork flooring, too, is made from a somewhat rapidly renewable resource.  It comes in several thicknesses and installation methods, and it’s applications can be many and varied. This flooring mechanic has installed it [...]