Marmoleum Floor Cleaning

Marmoleum floors are environmentally friendly and often considered to be a superior flooring option to vinyl and linoleum floor products. It looks great and will last you a long time as long as you keep it clean and finished properly.

Lots of businesses and residential homeowners use marmoleum flooring because of the ease of installation and its versatility. It is currently one of the most popular flooring choices in the US.

Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of Marmoleum flooring so that you can better understand the flooring you are working with.

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Should You Get a Marmoleum Floor?

 

So should you purchase a marmoleum floor? It can be a somewhat finicky flooring and only you will be able to know whether it’s right for your needs. Many people inherit marmoleum when they purchase a house or business.

It is suggested that you do not use marmoleum in kitchens or rooms where pets will be kept as the acids from foods and pet urine can stain the floor permanently.

How to Make Marmoleum Floors Work for You

 

It can be easy to write off marmoleum, but you shouldn’t. It can be a wonderful choice of flooring if you are willing to commit to the following points.

  • Professional installation is important; make sure to check your contractor references

  • The subfloor needs to be flat and level before installation

  • Sealing and finishing of marmoleum is critical

  • Never use a steam cleaner or hot water when cleaning this flooring

  • Use pads on the feet of furniture to protect against scuffing and dents

  • Avoid high heels on marmoleum floors

  • Always keep it clean and professionally finished (that’s where we come in)

  • Always keep it sealed by a floor cleaning professional (also something we help with)

Pros & Cons

Benefits of Marmoleum Floors

  • Professional installation is important; make sure to check your contractor references

  • The subfloor needs to be flat and level before installation

  • Sealing and finishing of marmoleum is critical

  • Never use a steam cleaner or hot water when cleaning this flooring

  • Use pads on the feet of furniture to protect against scuffing and dents

  • Avoid high heels on marmoleum floors

  • Always keep it clean and professionally finished (that’s where we come in)

  • Always keep it sealed by a floor cleaning professional (also something we help with)

Weaknesses of Marmoleum Floors

  • It is possible to stain marmoleum floors

  • It can be dented easily

  • It can be scuffed

  • It needs maintenance over the years to stay in tip-top shape

  • The finish can damage easily

  • Pet urine can stain marmoleum floors

  • Price can be affordable but can also easily be quite expensive