Hey Seattle! Marmoleum receives Cradle-to-Cradle certificate

The worlds most sustainable floorcovering is officially ‘eco-certified’
 
Marmoleum, the natural sustainable floor covering of Forbo Flooring, received the official Cradle-to-Cradle silver certificate. With this certificate, Forbo Marmoleum, produced for over 100 years, receives official confirmation in the contemporary world of C2C.

Marmoleum has been rewarded with many international environmental recognitions like the Nordic Swan, Blaue Engel, Nature Plus to mention a few. According to a LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) study of the University of Leiden (Netherlands), Marmoleum is the most sustainable resilient floor covering in the world. The Cradle-to-Cradle certificate is another important confirmation.

Marmoleum thanks its convincing environmental properties to the use of securely checked and grown durable natural raw materials. The prominent raw material is linseed grown from flax. Besides that Marmoleum consists of resin, wood flour, lime stone, pigments and jute, creating a 97% all natural product, 67% of the content is vegetable and rapid renewable. Moreover the wood flour and added tall oil are waste products from the forestry and paper industry, which Forbo recycles. Marmoleum is biodegradable and can be fully recycled.

The Cradle-to-Cradle philosophy is a new outlook for sustainable building, design and living in general. The core principle of Cradle-to-Cradle is: waste is food. All used materials must be biodegradable or should serve a new life in a different product. This may not cause any loss of quality and all parts must be reused or environmentally neutral. This way the circle from waste to food is complete. For Forbo’s Marmoleum this is already applicable for more than 112 years. The Cradle-to-Cradle philosophy matches the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) theory which Forbo uses for years now to continuously reduce the impact of Forbo floors on the environment.

Marmoleum Installation Seattle

I am fascinated with installing marmoleum. I have been working on many residential kitchens, baths, utility room jobs in Seattle over the years and I have noticed something that may intrigue some homeowners about these types of projects.
Marmoleum installation is extremely non invasive to your home...whether it be new construction or remodeling the process is very clean when compared to other floor coverings. Cutting is done with a hook blade and utility knife, no need for saws or tools that will disperse major amounts of dust and waste. After it is installed it can be walked on immediately, no waiting for grout or sealer to dry, marmo already comes from the factory sealed.
All in all Marmoleum is a very clean eco-friendly product to have installed. Home owners can rest assured that choosing Marmoleum will save time on installation, clean up, and overall completion of the construction or remodeling project.  Keep it green with Marmoleum!

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You can not go wrong with any of the Forbo Marmoelum products. All the Marmoleum is designed for one thing....happiness....And well not to mention it will last many years, is eco-friendly, antimicrobial,  and comes a myriad of styles and colors.

We are not a store or warehouse, we are the guys they hire. I have all the samples of Marmoleum in my van at all times. I am your personal installer. Please call or email us for a bid or quote. Let us serve you one on one, the way we like to do business.

Plywood Underlayerments for Marmoleum

I would consider myself somewhat experienced when it comes to installing Marmoleum in residential projects. In bathrooms, kitchens, utility, and more so recently in living and family areas...which I find splendid and elegant.
Not to rant on, but I really discourage 1/4 underlayerment from an installation perspective and primarily in wet areas. In 2011 I have seen two major large residential failures of this type of installation.
One was a major dishwasher leak that made the underlayerment curl. I wont say that 1/2in ACX is a guarantee against failure, but maybe the leak could have been stopped before it totally ruined 200sf of Marmoleum.
The other project was from moisture coming from a crawl space. All new homes are built  to code and most older homes are updated at some point in time. Building regulations call for these spaces to have poly vapor barriers installed over them correctly.
My best advice is not go any less than 1/2in on underlayerment and if a pesky salesperson try's to talk you into covering up your old floor with 1/4in ply...just say no! Rip all of it out and start from new, it will save you money in the long run!

Seattle Marmoleum and Tile Installaton

Looking to simplify your home project. For example marmoleum in your bathroom floors and new tile tub surround or new kitchen marmoleum and blacksplash or new marmoleum counter tops and tile floors. These products can be used in many variations.
We can help simplify your life and your project by eliminating the need for to two separate contractors.

Puget Sound Premier Marmoleum Installation

We have been installing marmoleum since 2003 we love the product and warranty all of of our work.

Made from renewable, natural ingredients, Marmoleum is a healthy choice for
the environment and your environment. Marmoleum’s naturally inherent anti-static properties repel dust and dirt, making it easy to keep clean and allergen free.

Available in over 120 colors of sheet, and 30 colors of tile, Marmoleum provides the freedom to create an indoor environment unique to your home and style.

Underlayerment and Subfloor Preparation for Marmoleum or Linoleum

One of the most common mistakes in that can be made in installing a Marmoleum floor covering is not choosing the right underlayerment and sturdy subfloor.

First the subfloor needs to be secured if working on a remodel. If you are working with ship lap subfloor or something that is over 20 years old adding few extra screws are nails in the floor joists firm up the floor.

Next choosing the proper underlayerment is key. In large areas such as living rooms, family rooms or commercial areas where there is alot of light or long expanses of material. In my personal opinion no less than 1/2 in plywood underlayerment over subfloor will do the trick.

Take for instance this brand new floor installed in West Seattle. The first installation of 1/4 in plywood underlayerment( over existing vinyl and underlayerment) was used and did not turn out so well. The plywood showed alot of the high and low spots and just was not that firm.

The customer was not happy with the install, so the 1/2 in scuff guard plywood underlayerment was used for the second install. This did the trick. The floor was solid, firm, and showed no signs of high or low spots or rolls in the floor.

With the proper care this floor will last many decades of wear and tear. It is sometimes helpful to remember that the finish is not the most important part of the job, its whats underneath that really matters. Take the time to discuss the choices you have with your contractor and when your new floor is in you can rest assured that whats underneath it is going to last as long as whats on top.