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11-06-2010, 04:50 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1966 17' Caravel
College Station
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
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I thought I had posted on this before, but maybe it didn't upload. All my research states that it (Marmoleum) is used widely in fast food places and even starbucks. When used as a countertop, evidently it has a different finish on top. It is considered bacteriostatic (against bacteria) due to the linseed oil, at least this is what is said, but if you google it-they say it is anti bacterial. Of course most folks use cutting boards to place food on anyway.
The only problem is that it will chip or nick more easily than stone, but when using laminate or formica, wilsonart it shows the chip or nick. Using linoleum or Marmoleum (brand) the color and design goes all the way though.
It is thinner, cheaper, more retro, greener and can be used on the floor and countertops! I have ordered samples from Forbo. But just google it and read like I did. Otherwise, there aren't many retro choices.
Jerri
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11-06-2010, 05:19 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Eureka Springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 177
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11-06-2010, 05:48 PM
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Rivet Master 
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
, Vermont
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Jerri, Marmoleum is very nice but it is not lightweight. It's actually heavy.
Bob, your trailer is very cool. I might be in arkansas this winter. Where is Eureka Springs?
Sergei
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11-06-2010, 06:30 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Eureka Springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Sergie,
Eureka is NW corner.
I'm at our son's in Ottawa, ON now.
It's a small world!
Left AS at home.
Bob
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11-06-2010, 08:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,365
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Here's a product you might look at. No sealing - it goes down with an adhesive instead of a mastic like tile...
Ironstone 5 Paver Self Install Kit
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11-07-2010, 12:06 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1965 26' Overlander
Scottsdale
, Southwest
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 445
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Avonite is another option. We have used it on some home renovations we have done in the past. It is light weight looks good, lots of color choices and cost effective. Here is the link.
All Avonite Colors | Avonite Surfaces
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11-07-2010, 04:52 AM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
2019 27' Tommy Bahama
London
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,347
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On new Airstreams they purchase the thiner Corian made for shower walls and then glue it to 3/8" plywood for additional strength. This is considerably lighter than the full thickness Corian and it gives you something to fasten to as well. Our Corian guy was concerned about this lasting when it first came out but I have never seen a broken one.
Adnrew T
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11-07-2010, 07:57 AM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
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That Avionite looks really good...where did you find it sold?
Should rename it Airite, or Aeroite
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11-07-2010, 10:05 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Yeah, I really like the look of that Avonite. Klattu, there's a link in the website to put your zip code for dealers near you.
Kay
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11-07-2010, 11:48 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 17' Caravel
College Station
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 132
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokelessJoe
Jerri, Marmoleum is very nice but it is not lightweight. It's actually heavy.
Bob, your trailer is very cool. I might be in arkansas this winter. Where is Eureka Springs?
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Joe,
You showed you had Marmoleum, but you are comparing weight to what? The stainless steel? What is the lightest?
I just can't seem to get excited about so much chome and stainless steel, it is not warm and inviting or cozy. It is much more a masculine choice. We have a '66 but husband is leaning toward patterns and designs that are closer to 50's.
You are right Bob's trailer is very cool, very urban, contemporary and masculine. Definitely not a period renovation though. Very impressive though!
Jerri
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