Linoleum

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Linoleum is a floor covering made from materials such as solidified linseed oil (linoxyn), pine resin, ground cork dust, sawdust, and mineral fillers such as calcium carbonate, most commonly on a hessian or canvas backing. Colloquially, the term "linoleum" is generically used for synthetic floor coverings of any composition, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It gained popularity as a flooring option in the late 19th century and is still used today. Commercially, the material has been largely replaced by sheet vinyl flooring, a plastic alternative made of PVC, though many still call it linoleum. This is mainly due to the fact that its plastic counterpart is less costly and much faster to produce. Pigments are mixed directly into the linoleum cement to create the desired color finish. In the past some of these pigments were iron oxide, red lead or lithopone. The most expensive linoleum floors, known as "inlaid", are extremely durable, and are made by joining and inlaying solid pieces of...

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