Linoleum Flooring
Linoleum floors are not only durable and allergy resistant (hypoallergenic), they are also environmentally friendly.
Linoleum floors are made from natural resources that are
recyclable and sustainable*. Start your kids out on a lifetime of green living by choosing linoleum floors for your home.
*Sustainability refers to products made from renewable and nearly inexhaustible resources.
Pros
- Durable, hard surface resists most scratching
- Most spills are easy to wipe up
- Hypoallergenic qualities make linoleum a good choice for kids with allergies
- Antimicrobial (resistant to mold, fungi and bacterial growth)
- Environmentally friendly
- Can be relatively warm underfoot
- Antistatic
- Offers a wide range of design options to suit a variety of living
spaces
Cons
- Linoleum flooring can't be refinished, only replaced
- A smooth finish may make for a slippery surface
- Although durable, can still be scratched or gouged
Kid–Safe Flooring Tips – Linoleum Flooring
- Immediately clean up all spills, dirt, and debris
- If installing click–and–lock linoleum flooring, protect the subfloor with a moisture barrier or underlayment
such as cork or foam rubber
- Choose larger linoleum tiles for fewer seams; fewer seams mean less adhesive (glue), which could contain harmful VOCs*
- Use non–slip mats or rugs in areas where kids frequently run or visit
*VOCs are
carbon–based, chemical compounds that outgas from certain flooring products. High exposure to VOCs may result in
headaches, fatigue, breathing difficulty and even increased cancer risk.
