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I used to work at a big national museum, and for the refurbishment of one of their biggest galleries we looked at marmoleum as an option. We got hold of some 2mX2m samples of the stuff, which we then decided against, and so they needed to be disposed of... They ended up as temporary floor coverings in my kitchen for about a year. We liked it enough to get some properly installed in the bathroom!
I wouldn't be surprised if they do high traffic versions for commercial use and then a more domestic type, but either way I don't think you'd need to really worry about taking shoes off.
The material itself is very durable, and all natural - the smell of the linseed is glorious. -
As a semi-natural product it isn't as 'durable' as fake wood/tile Vinyl floors like karndean / amtico . I think in living / hall spaces etc it will stand up pretty well - probably take on micro scratches from shoe grit and dull a little over time - similar to a solid wood finish like bona. In bathrooms (depending on colour) it can stain around a loo from wee splash and then fade out if you counter act that with bleach ! - thats a 7-10yr kind of issue. You do need a good flat screed .
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What's the durability of these bougie linos like?
I'm sold after going to someone's flat for a meeting and being obliged to remove my shoes - so lovely and warm! However, my OH isn't.
Could they stand up to main traffic areas? or is it really best for a bathroom?