{"id":10559,"date":"2019-10-19T14:16:11","date_gmt":"2019-10-19T18:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfsalubrite.com\/?p=10559"},"modified":"2020-05-09T13:44:31","modified_gmt":"2020-05-09T17:44:31","slug":"difference-between-linoleum-and-tile-flooring-in-household-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cfsalubrite.com\/en\/difference-entre-linoleum-et-plancher-de-tuile-en-entretien-menager\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference between linoleum and tile flooring in household maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many janitors mistakenly believe that linoleum and vinyl tile floors are maintained in the same way. However, these two floor coverings are not at all identically constructed, and the maintenance requirements are different. In this article, we'll explore the differences between these two floor coverings and the appropriate maintenance for each.<\/p>\n

How to recognize these floor coverings<\/h2>\n

First, there is a big difference visually, see for yourself:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Linoleum or marmoleum<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nVinyl tile<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Linoleum\"
Linoleum<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Vinyl
Vinyl tile<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Has a continuous appearance and often features patterns<\/td>\nHas a square appearance of 12 inches by 12 inches in general<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soft texture<\/td>\nHard texture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.5 mm to 4 mm<\/td>\n4 mm and more.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Its texture is made from linseed oil, pine resin and cork flour<\/td>\nMade from plastic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Very easy maintenance. Mop and wash only!<\/td>\nMuch more difficult maintenance. Mopping, washing, polishing, scrubbing, and stripping, as well as applying floor finishes, are required.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lifespan: 7 to 15 years, depending on the quality of the coating and its use.<\/td>\nIts lifespan is 30 to 40 years.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Forbo and Tarkett are major manufacturers.<\/td>\nMona Serra is a vinyl flooring manufacturer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non-slip, anti-allergenic, eco-friendly, flame retardant, anti-static and antimicrobial.<\/td>\nNot recyclable and really not ecological<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What are the most important things to remember about regular housekeeping?<\/h2>\n

These two types of flooring are not maintained in the same way at all. Linoleum or marmoleum only requires mopping and washing the floor. Vinyl, on the other hand, must undergo all the maintenance steps throughout the year. This makes it very expensive to maintain. Stripping the floor and applying floor finish is actually the most expensive task in housekeeping. And these tasks always have to be repeated year after year! Many of our buildings in Quebec are made from these two flooring materials. We must therefore learn how to maintain and maintain them.<\/p>\n

Key points for all floor types<\/h3>\n