Posted by Beth on August 10, 19100 at 22:47:37:
In Reply to: Re: Linoleum Rugs posted by Glenn on July 19, 19100 at 15:56:18:
My husband and I just ripped up old carpeting in our old farmhouse. Between some very ugly decades-old wall-to-wall carpeting and the original wood floor we found two layers of vintage linoleum. From talking to a previous owner, we think the linoleum is from the 50's and possibly the 30's. The linoleum was not fastened in any way. The linoleum is quite brittle. Does anyone have any suggestions for how to salvage it for use in another room? Thanks.
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: : I recently purchased a linoleum 1930/40's "rug" from Secondhand Rose. Very beautiful rug and very nice people...but the linoleum is fragile. Was wondering if you (or anyone) has any suggestions on preserving and maintaining old linoleum.
: Mahze,
: These products require very special handling, which is a service I supply. I have installed several rugs which were purchased from Second Hand Rose.
: I have tested several waterbased urethanes in the search for one that would bond well, not change the color and would match the gloss level. I'm still looking.
: I have used Armstong's Shinekeeper® floor polish as a "sacrificial coating" on one particular installation. It did give a higher gloss to the rug's surface, however it bonded well and will give some protection to the surface. Shinekeeper® is removable by using Armstrong's New Beginnings®, but I would exercise extreme caution and test it on a small inconspicuous spot first. I don't have any experience with that product and these rugs.
: Other than that suggestion, just keep grit off the rug and use high quality felt floor protectors on any moveable chairs, etc.
: Glenn