Marmoleum?

[Wexus]

I know all about Marmoleum. We had it installed in a couple of our bathrooms complete with inlays. After a year it failed because we used an installer who wasn't forbo certified, didn't use the right cement and didn't use a 100 pound roller. There were pockets that came up in different areas and there was no way to lift it and recement it with out destroying it. We had to have it all torn up and redone. I imagine tiles would be easier to repair. I saw a web price on the tiles of about $6 a sq foot.

One important thing to do is seal it with Marmoleum sealer. It's porus and can stain if not sealed. Otherwise it's a wonderfull product. Healthy, it won't gass off like plastic and it smells good. It's all natural made with linnseed oil and cork and is super durable. It is often used in high traffic areas in comercial applications. Here's a picture of what it looked like with the inlay. (not the best picture but you get the idea)

Another trick: You can fill gaps or scraps by scraping a spare piece and making a powder. Mix this with some white glue and you have some color matched filler. The installer thought me that one.

[cameront120]

Originally Posted by M&M CAPECOD

I've been looking at the Marmoleum Click on Forbos Website http://www.themarmoleumstore.com/fra...nu_id=29&ssm=1 It lools like it'd be a pretty easy install and there's no glue so it wouldn't be too hard to change it down the road if you wanted/needed to. I've found a website that's selling it for around $5.80 a sq ft for the 12x12, it also comes in 12x36 planks for under $5 a sq ft. It has a cork bottom layer. Has anyone done this install? do you have any photos? I still have to figure out how much square footage I need for our trailerl

The tile with MDF backing would be awfully heavy for a trailer. I'd stick with the sheet goods.

[M&M CAPECOD]

Originally Posted by cameront120

The tile with MDF backing would be awfully heavy for a trailer. I'd stick with the sheet goods.

Thanks for the advice. I've since decided to go with the sheet flooring. I want to use two colors so that I can contrast between rooms. Has anyone used the 20" squares in their trailer? Do you have pics? I'm afraid that they would be too large visually for the space. That was one of the reasons I wanted to go with the 12" click squares, a better size for the space. When is the best time to have this installed temp wise? I'll be having it installed by a certified Marmoleum installer, is there anything I need to tell him about trailer installs that he may not know? What about things that I should make sure to mention to him to do? Some one mentioned sealing the wood floor before the application, is that something they would do?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[balrgn]

I used the Squares in the Peanut! Actualy put them in @ night a few weeks ago, The temps were in the 20's Put the boxes of tiles in 2 days before to get everything the same temp. Worked GREAT!



http://www.balrgn.com/Argosy/20/Argosy_20.htm

[juel]

Balgrn is so talented isn't he? How many Airstreams/Argosys do you think one man can own and work on at the same time. Guess we'll see, won't we. Peanut looks great.

[jerbear315]

We have been leaning toward Marmoleum, but I just read the care and am wondering if it needs a wax product or polishing? I do not want a complicated floor, just something with a damp mop. Is the waxing and polishing optional? Will it look dull without it?

[Ag&Au]

Originally Posted by jerbear315

We have been leaning toward Marmoleum, but I just read the care and am wondering if it needs a wax product or polishing? I do not want a complicated floor, just something with a damp mop. Is the waxing and polishing optional? Will it look dull without it?

I'm not sure about care, but I believe when you lay it, it must be marmalade.



Ken

[Klatawa]

We put Marmoleum on the floors and counter tops on our
safari and we use "Marmoleum Floor Finish" that we got from the flooring company that we purchased the Marmoleum from. We just clean the surfaces and wipe it down with the product on a rag and let it dry. Makes the floor and counter tops shine and stand out.
We are going to us Marmoleum on our next project a 1965 Tradewind

[jerbear315]

Originally Posted by Klatawa

We put Marmoleum on the floors and counter tops on our
safari and we use "Marmoleum Floor Finish" that we got from the flooring company that we purchased the Marmoleum from. We just clean the surfaces and wipe it down with the product on a rag and let it dry. Makes the floor and counter tops shine and stand out.
We are going to us Marmoleum on our next project a 1965 Tradewind

So, you can use it on countertops too? Interesting. Do you use the sheet for countertops or making a table top?

I was told by Forbo that you can just damp mop it but also put a wax finish(?) on it if the shine had worn off. I can barely keep my house clean, let alone put fussy countertops and flooring throughout the trailer. I guess if you don't use it often, then it isn't an issue not being able to buy their cleaner at the store.
They are sending me samples, but I appreciate the feedback.
I also appreciate the marmalade pun.

Jerri

[Lotus72]

Jerbear,
what did you end up doing? Would you post some pictures?

Thx

Eva

[Airline]

Whats the word on Marmoleum in an airstream ?
I need to replace carpet and I don't want the typical "wood flooring".
I love marmoleum and will be installing it in my house.

[wkerfoot]

We installed the click panel marmoleum in our Liner. Tim, Safari Tim, of the VAP, installed it in his Ambassador, Rob, robandzoe, has it in his SOTR and Shari, Insideout, has it in her trailers.

Bill

Originally Posted by Airline

Whats the word on Marmoleum in an airstream ?
I need to replace carpet and I don't want the typical "wood flooring".
I love marmoleum and will be installing it in my house.

[Airline]

Thanks wkerfoot !
so,all of you used the "Click Type" ?
I am not removing cabinets.
Did you guys have it pro installed ?

[wkerfoot]

I used the click panels because it was do it yourself. In addition, I had nothing on the floor. I believe that SafariTim installed with the cabinets in place.

Click panels are do it your self, sheet goods need a professional installer. If you go the click panels you need this: Marmoleum Click Tapping Block - Natural Linoleum - FLOORING

Bill

Originally Posted by Airline

Thanks wkerfoot !
so,all of you used the "Click Type" ?
I am not removing cabinets.
Did you guys have it pro installed ?

[InsideOut]

Originally Posted by Airline

Thanks wkerfoot !
so,all of you used the "Click Type" ?
I am not removing cabinets.
Did you guys have it pro installed ?

We used the sheet Marmoleum wall-to-wall in both our trailers. As noted in 2006, first was in our '64 GlobeTrotter, installed in 2002 and it was still in perfect shape when we sold it this last spring. We were so happy with it we installed it in our '56 Safari we have now. Both were installed professionally. You really want to do it right, I've heard horror stories of it bubbling if the proper glue & prep are not used.

Shari

[Lumatic]

Originally Posted by wkerfoot

Click panels are do it your self, sheet goods need a professional installer.
Bill

Sheets are not rocket science. The key is a solidly attached base. I used 1/4 baltic birch with a grid of screws every 4 inches and use the correct Forbo adhesive for sheets.

[BarryCarlton]

Sheet Marmo works well in all RV's and especially in Airstreams. It fits with the 'period'. Also a qualified installer can customize your floor to any of your specifications. Some even have 'wrapped' the entire interior with Marmoleum.

As to counter tops, Marmo and other commercial floors have been used for decades as counter top material. You probably have seen it on the surfaces of grocery store check out stands w/o even realizing it.

The durability of Marmo is...it is considered to be a 40 year floor if properly installed and maintained.

[SmokelessJoe]

Several Marmoleum threads over the years, almost everyone reporting satisfaction with it.

Here are shots of it being used through out my trailer since being installed in 2006, 2007:


on the galley counter


on the bathroom counter


flooring wall to wall through out


Sergei

[Luc]

This thread started a while back: Should be perfect for feedback.
I am thinking of using Forbo Marmoleum 20" x 20" tiles in my trailer.
Some of you have experience with that. Any tips, warning or advice?
Thanks

Luc

[MyAirstreamJoy]

i have checked into Armstrong's brand...they only do sheet goods...rated better by Consumers Report...I think the top layer is different in terms of finish..and cleaning. i like the idea of Forbo's click floating floor also. Unsure what to do...Cork....or marmoleum...tiles or sheet...glue down or float?