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Linoleum is NOT the same as vinyl flooring.

Though the general population refers to vinyl flooring as linoleum, they are very different products: vinyl is toxic and linoleum isn't.

Linoleum (manufacturers include: Forbo and Armstrong) is made of linseed oil, pine rosins, and wood flour and is often backed with jute fiber and cork (rapidly renewable resources) for both sound and shock absorption. Linoleum can be used in residential and commercial applications, and comes in sheets or click-together tiles.

Linoleum improves indoor air quality in several ways.

First, it made with materials that have anti-static properties that repel dirt, dust, and other allergens and are also naturally antimicrobial (meaning it prohibits the formation of micro-organisms like MRSA).

Second, linoleum contains no vinyl (i.e., PVC/polyvinyl chloride) which is associated with cancer and lead poisoning.

Third, linoleum can be installed without toxic adhesives, which prevents off-gassing.

Additionally, linoleum requires low-maintenance: Once installed it doesn’t require chemical cleansers to keep it clean, nor does it require annual buffing or polishing. Using a linoleum tile (rather than sheet) will minimize waste, since a single damaged tile can be replaced, preventing the need to tear out the entire floor.

How Can This Product Help in LEED Certification?

Linoleum can contribute LEED credits in the areas of recycled content, rapidly renewable materials, certified wood, and low- emitting materials (adhesives and sealants and composite wood and laminate adhesives).