Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Vinyl Marmoleum Flooring : Health Impacts

Vinyl Marmoleum Flooring : Health Impacts






Marmoleum has no adverse health issues whatsoever, either during production, its useful life, or disposal. Quite the opposite is true. Read below to find out the health benefits of Marmoleum.

Marmoleum is the "natural" choice when health concerns are involved. For this reason it is broadly applied in many hospitals, as well as being recommended by medical professionals to people with respiratory disorders.



How to Begin Site Prep Work For Marmoleum?

That depends upon the nature and age of the subfloor. Always consult with your installer first. If adjacent floorboards are at different heights, sanding may be required. If they have serious flaws, a self-leveling cementitious product or a premade 1/8"-1/2" hardboard or cement board may suffice. If the concrete slab is cracked, a filler needs to be used in conjunction with an isolation membrane. If the floor is damp it needs to dried thoroughly. If mildew or mold exists they need to be removed. If the floor is squeeky or weak, structural work may be required or hardboard or cement board may suffice.

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