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March 12, 2009
cheap green flooring advice
It is going to take awhile to save up to reno the kitchen. In the meantime, I have vinyl flooring that looks dirty no matter how many times I mop. Any ideas for a cheap, ecologically friendly floor that will last a couple of years? Easy to install too!
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cork or linoleum, though neither is overly cheap unfortunately.
Posted by: herkimermaid at March 12, 2009 5:56 PM
The "greenest" thing to do would be to live with it or put something down that you don't take up again when you do the reno, so that your temporary flooring doesn't wind up in the trash.
Vinyl or linoleum could work, as could a cheap 4mm cork tile. Lumber Liquidators has a basic 4mm cork tile for less than $2.00, and it's only 1mm thicker than cork underlayment.
Posted by: vanburenproud at March 12, 2009 7:05 PM
Bamboo is pretty cheap but looks cheap, I think.
I think Ikea laminate floor is 1$ a foot.
This is another option:
http://www.themarmoleumstore.com/Default.aspx?MenuId=29
I have also seen plywood laid nicely with poly that looks modern and sleek. http://www.abostonloft.com/chelsea_dudley115/images/lr2_470.jpg
I have seen it done better too, you just have to search.
You could also pull up what you have and do a poured concrete floor. You can color it too to make it cool. Google that look and you will find it in magazines and design books.
Posted by: hhitchc at March 12, 2009 9:57 PM
I did a lot of research on this topic and found marmoleum to be a very eco-friendly and affordable and very cool looking option. I have it in my kitchen, it looks great and was affordable to have someone install it.
We have a roll leftover from our renovation.
See this old posting if you're interested in buying:
http://www.brownstoner.com/forum/archives/2008/11/marmoleum_floor.php
Posted by: oblinax at March 12, 2009 10:08 PM
I love marmoleum, but we ended up going with cork b/c it was much cheaper and easier to do ourselves. Globus Cork 12" square tiles, laid down directly on concrete subfloor with a green adhesive. Easy, fast, cheap. Love it and when we drop things they don't break.
Posted by: WTbound at March 13, 2009 10:08 AM
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