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My boyfriend and I are huge advocates for Marmoleum - actually his co-workers tease him about his enthusiasm! We're currently building a green home in Vermont, and are planning on using Marmoleum (regular, not Click) for the kitchen and bathroom floors, as well as our desk surfaces and countertops. We love the colors, the durability, and the environmental profile!

We already have a few pieces of furniture in our home which use Marmoleum surfaces - my boyfriend's woodworker father made us a spectacular dining table which incorporates it on top. The table has a reclaimed vintage steel base and ebonized walnut edging, and expands with two leaves in the middle. Pictures here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/albopix/842454460/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/albopix/841583731/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/albopix/842452780/

In addition to that, we have two stereo cabinets that he made over 10 years ago that still look brand-new.

The linoleum we grew up with was dull and definitely not made from linseed oil, wood flour, rosin, jute, and limestone.

If you grew up with true linoleum, that's exactly what it was made from. The definition of linoleum is a floor covering made from linseed oil with wood flour and other additives, on a canvas or jute backing.

It's possible that it just wasn't properly maintained, thus the dullness. More likely, your childhood home had vinyl sheet flooring, which gets called "linoleum" but isn't.

We've had vintage linoleum in the past, and it is tough stuff! Your Marmoleum should last well past the point at which you're utterly sick of the color or pattern.

SisterRae the table is truly beautiful! Lucky you!

but does this stuff really click into place? i looked into it when it first came out and called a flooring store. the guy told me it still needed to be glued and rolled like regular marmoleum. anyone have any first-hand experience installing it?

How practical is this flooring for an apt: cost wise, installation, and is there a chance of post-removal damage to subflooring?

Click is everything you can imagine: we put it in our kitchen last summer and love it. It is warm and sharp looking, and was so, so easy to put in and immediately use. All you need is to be able to cut a straight line with a saw. The old "measure twice, cut once" is wise, because the Click is pricey. But it need NO care--we have 3 dogs, and cleanup is a breeze. Nothing yet has left a stain.
Now we are putting it in 2 bedrooms and hall; the living room and dining room are next. We should buy stock in the company!
Actually, I am not exaggerating to say that it is fun to install. No, NO gluing. Just click, period. Of course, then you have to install base and quarter round. Go for it; you'll love it.

greenhome (or anyone) I just ordered a bunch of click panels but did not order spacers, wedges or tension bar - did you use any of these to install your floor. Actually I can't tell if you installed panels or squares.

thanks