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Marmoleum

Marmoleum Click

Tiles

marmoleum

12" x 12"

Marmoleum Click

Planks/Panels

marmoleum

12" x 36"

Available in both Tiles and Planks

Marmoleumk Verde

Marmoleum Serene Gray

Marmoleum Virgin Blue

Verdi Green

Serene Grey

Virgin Blue

Marmoleum Whispering Blue

Marmoleum Blue

Marmoleum Arabesque

Whispering Blue

Blue

Arabesque

Marmoleum Carribbean

Marmoleum African Desert

Marmoleum Lava

Caribbean

African Desert

Lava

Marmoleum Indian Summer

Marmoleum Silver Shadow

Marmoleum Natural Corn

Indian Summer

Silver Shadow

Natural Corn

Marmoleum Bleeker Street

Marmoleum Van Gogh

Marmoleum Golden Sunset

Bleecker Street

Van Gogh

Golden Sunset

Marmoleum Arabian Pearl

Marmoleum Sahara

Marmoleum Barbados

Arabian Pearl

Sahara

Barbados

 

 

Click Plank

Click Square

marmoleum

marmoleum

 Size

 appx. 12" x 36"

 appx. 12" x 12"

Thickness

3/8"

3/8"

 SF/Box

 20.56

 6.89

 Pieces/box

 7

 7

 

Marmoleum is an environmentally friendly flooring product.

Marmoleum, a great natural alternative to vinyl flooring.

Marmoleum, both Environmentally friendly, and strong.

Marmoleum is made from natural ingredients such as

linseed oil, wood flour, rosin, jute and limestone.

 

Installing Marmoleum Click flooring


Getting Started

1. The Marmoleum click flooring boxes should be stored flat, unopened, for approx. 2 - 3 days ( approx. 6 days in winter) in the center of the room in which they are to be installed. Minimum room temperature 68 degrees F or 20 degrees C.

2. Tools and materials required to install marmoleum : Hammer, straight back hand saw, keyhole saw or jigsaw, tape measure, pencil, wedges, fitting wedges, tapping block, tension iron (pry bar), angle or adjustable bevel, and underlayment foam (for concrete subfloors).

3. Marmoleum For Bathroom or damp areas:
- All expansion spaces between the Marmoleum click and walls, the doorway transition or other fixed objects such as pipes for radiators, sinks or toilets
MUST be sealed with 100% mildew resistant silicone.
- Marmloeum requires a perimeter space must to be 1/4" wide and completely seal the marmoleum with 100% mildew-resistant sealant prior to installing the wall trim.
- If a floor drain or sump pump is present - DO NOT INSTALL Marmoleum click on that level.
- A marmoleum T-Mold must be installed in the doorway between rooms and expansion spaces completely filled with the proper sealant.
Important: The Marmoleum click boxes should be stored flat, and unopened, for approx. 2days (approx. 6 days in winter) in the center of the room in which the marmoleum is being installed.

4. Marmoleum click is installed without any need for glue. Tongue in groove as well as groove in tongue are possible. However, it is easier to joint the tongue in the groove. The marmoluem panel to be installed is lifted slightly and turned against the marmoleum panel that has already been installed. The room temperature should be at least 68 F or 20 degrees C, the relative air humidity approx. 40-60%. To maintain the long term
value of Marmoleum click we recommend the use of an humidifier to avoid extreme drying out. The marmoleum panels should be inspected for manufacturing defects prior to the marmoleum being installed. Marmoleum click can be installed on any clean, dry, structurally sound subfloor. For concrete subfloor marmoleum requires an internal relative humidity should be a maximum of 75% (tested according to ASTM 2170) and moisture vapor emission must not exceed 3 pounds per 1000 square feet in 24 hours (tested according to ASTM 1869). When installing marmoleum over a concrete subfloor or a subfloor with underfloor heating, always cover the subfloor with a vapor barrior. The edges of the vapor barrior should extend up the walls at least 2" with a minimum overlap of 8" at the seams.



Important: Please note that a gap of 3/8" is required for marmoleum expansion on all sides between the floor construction and the wall. This distance must also be provided at all columns, heating pipes, steel doorframes, etc.
1. Inspect each panel for damage prior to installation.

2. The first row of marmoleum panels is installed along the wall, where by the first marmoleum panel is positioned in the left-hand corner of the room. It is recommended to install the marmoleum panels parallel to incoming light from the (main) window. Use the marmoleum wedges to maintain a gap of 3/8" at the wall. Saw off the tongue of the first marmoleum panel, both on the short as well as on the long sides, which will set next to the wall. For all the other marmoleum panels, which are laid in the first row, only the tongue on the long side is sawn off the wall. The marmoleum panels are installed with the sides where the tongue has been sawn off facing the wall. Please note the following when sawing the marmoleum panels: If you use a hand saw, the Marmoleum (decorative) side must be facing upwards, if you use a power saw the direction of the blade must cut into the Marmoleum side of the board.

3. The second marmoleum click panel is now positioned with the short side neatly into the already installed panel. Please ensure that the marmoleum click panels are in the first row are straight . This method is continued, panel after panel, over the whole width of the room. The last marmoleum click flooring panel is cut to length, being sure to leave a 3/8" gap at the wall. 4. The fitting marmoleum installation wedges are then placed against the long side of marmoleum click flooring panel 1 (row 1). 5. To begin installing the second row, cut the marmoleum click flooring panel to a length of approx. 24". Leaving a 3/8" gap at the wall, place this marmoleum click panel on the marmoleum fitting wedges and push it against Row 1. The next complete marmoleum click flooring panel is then positioned with its short end fitted neatly into the previous panel with more fitting marmoleum wedges also placed underneath it. The panel is then pushed tightly against the previously installed row . Proceed in this manner across the width of the room, fitting the last marmoleum flooring panel with a 3/8" gap at the wall. When the entire row has been positioned, remove the fitting marmoleum wedges and push the whole row downwards so that it clicks into the previously installed 6. The marmoleum click flooring panels are now installed row after row according to this sequence. Please note that it is important that to stagger the end joints a minimum of 12" and to leave a minimum 3/8" gap at all vertical obstructions. 7. To fit the final row, place a marmoleum click flooring panel with the Marmoleum side facing upward on the last installed row and the groove side facing the wall. Using a spare piece of the marmoleum click flooring panel placed against the wall, mark the unevenness of the wall onto the marmoleum click flooring panel and cut to size, leaving a 10mm gap to the wall. Place the cut marmoleum click flooring panel flat on the Subfloor next to the last installed row and join together the long sides with the aid of a tension iron. After installation of the last marmoleum panels, base or quarter round molding is installed to cover the expansion joints all around the room. The marmoleum floor can be walked on immediately after installation.

Note: . There are a variety of transitions available to join Marmoleum click flooring to Marmoleum click flooring or other flooring that is the same exact height, Marmoleum click flooring to other flooring materials of different heights, and Marmoleum click flooring to fixed objects, stairs, or vertical surfaces.
A Marmoleum T MOLDING is used to bridge two areas of flooring that are the exact same height. The T Molding overlaps the exposed edges of the Marmoleum click flooring and is secured only to the sub floor, never to the flooring itself. Genereally this trim is used as the transition piece between rooms, or as the expansion piece for areas that exceed 26 ft. in length.
A Marmoleum OVERLAP REDUCER isUsed to create a smooth transition between Marmoleum click to a floor of a different height. Also used to protect the Marmoleum click flooring planks exposed edge from damage caused by foot traffic.
A Marmoleum OVERLAP SQUARENOSE is Used where Marmoleum click transitions to carpeting, or various vertical surfaces where the edge will be exposed, such as along a fireplace.
A Marmoleum OVERLAP STAIRNOSE is Used to finish stair edges or step-down applications.
Marmoleum QUARTER ROUND Used to give the marmoleum floor a finish look and protects the edges of Marmoleum click. The marmoleum quarter round should always be secured to the vertical wall -NEVER to the Marmoleum click floor.

 

 

Caring for your Marmoleum Click floor

Marmoleum click floors have a strong, durable protective top layer -Marmoleum Topshield. This innovation from Forbo ensures a highly effective shield against dirt and scuff marks. With Marmoleum Topshield, your Marmoleum floor will maintain its beautiful appearance with simple cleaning. Dry dusting your marmoluem floor is a fast and easy way to keep your marmoleum floor free from loose dirt. Remove spots with a neutral marmoleum cleaner and a damp mop or cloth. Avoid excessive use of water on the floor, and make sure chair and furniture legs are covered with felt protectors. An entrance mat will protect the marmoleum floor from dirt.
Initial Care of your new Marmoleum floor::
1. Sweep/dust mop, or better still, vacuum the Marmoleum floor.
2. Damp mop the floor with Marmoleum Floor Cleaner at the correct dilution. Do NOT flood the Marmoleum floor.
3. Rinse the Marmoleum floor with a clean mop. This ensures any alkaline residues are neutralized. Marmoleum is made from natural raw materials and harsh alkalis or high pH (such as Ammonia or similar products) should be avoided
4. Allow the marmoleum floor dry.

Regular Marmoleum care:
Sweep, dust mop, damp mop and/or vacuum your Marmoleum floor as needed. For ingrained dirt, a scrubbing sponge (non abrasive) or nylon brush is ideal. Spots & Spills: The vast majority of spills, including pet accidents, can be cleaned off your Marmoleum floor.
1. Act quickly
2. Scrape or blot as much as possible
3. Mop with diluted Marmoleum Cleaner
4. Damp mop with clean water
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 if necessary

 

Restorative care of your Marmoleum floor :
In case of accidental damage to the Marmoleum Topshield top layer, excessive wear or a desire for additional gloss, the following steps can be taken:
1. Sweep / dust mop, or better still, vacuum the Marmoleum floor.
2. Scrub floor using undiluted Marmoleum floor cleaner
3. Rinse throughly and allow the Marmoleum floor to dry
4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 if necessary
5. Apply 2 thin coats of Marmoleum Floor Finish. Use a clean lint free cloth, or better still, a well squeezed out fresh mop head and apply the Marmoleum finish evenly, working backwards. Make sure you do not apply Marmoleum polish to wall base, carpets, furniture etc. ALLOW THE MARMOLEUM POLISH TO DRY BETWEEN COATS (usually 30 - 40 minutes). If you prefer a higher gloss level apply a third thin coat. Never apply more than 3 coats of Marmoleumfinish.

Ambering of your new Marmoleum Floor
Marmoleum is made from natural materials and many of Marmoleums most desirable performance attributes (durability, anti-microbial properties) are the result of the continued oxidation of the lineseed oil over Marmoleums life. This visual discoloration of the Marmoleum flooring is only TEMPORARY. When your new Marmoleum flooring is exposed to light, the ambering disappears. The process may take only a few hours in bright sunlight but longer with artificial light. Applying the Marmoleum finish over the ambering makes NO difference -- it will still disappear with exposure to light.