Vinyl 1960s Linoleum Flooring

While linoleum was the resilient flooring of choice in the 1950s many homeowners opted for low maintenance vinyl in the 1960s.

Vinyl 1960s linoleum flooring. From iconic bold designs inspired by kubrick and hitchcock to delicate vintage patterns like dorothy and chrysler. Unlike linoleum it is a completely synthetic material comprised mostly of pvc polyvinyl chloride. But there are some important differences between the two. I need to see it in person but i love the look.

It came into widespread use as a cheaper replacement for linoleum flooring in the 1960s. Linoleum is the older material invented in the mid 1800s and it s both all natural and biodegradable. This new flooring option did not require regular waxing and included. Linoleum and vinyl were available in a wide variety of crazy patterns and color schemes that accompanied the questionable interior design trends of the decade.

No matter if your interiors are traditional or modern in styling it s easy to find flooring from our retro range that will match brilliantly with. Our retro vinyl flooring collection is the perfect way to bring an element of retro chic and nostalgic design into your home. Armstrong s royelle rock hill stone 12 vinyl sheet flooring indeed it has quite the retro look about as close to a 1960s or 1970s vinyl sheet design as i think i ve seen. Both floor types are indeed tough and long lasting and can be installed pretty much anywhere.

Flooring products use a pvc vinyl core over a felt or fiberglass backing with a tough surface wear layer that protects a photographic design layer.