The counter tops and linoleum floors are made of a natural product called Marmoleum, made from linseed oil, wood flour, resin binders and dry pigments. These ingredients are mixed and pressed onto a natural jute backing. Marmoleum lasts 25 to 40 years and is completely biodegradable. The benefits of natural linoleum are that it produces no adverse health effects during production, has a long service life of 25-40 years, there are no VOCs, it is easily cared for and it doesn’t melt.
Benefits of Natural Linoleum
- Natural, readily renewable ingredients, completely biodegradable, producing no adverse health effects during production, its useful life or disposal.
- Long service life of 25-40 years, reducing demand on landfills and the need to replace flooring.
- No harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs), asbestos or formaldehyde used during manufacture or installation.
- Durable. Excellent resistance to indentation marks.
- Easy care. Unlike vinyl, linoleum is antistatic so it actually repels dust.
- Doesn’t melt. Cigarette burns rub away with a nylon pad or steel wool.
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The Alliance Center is open for self-guided tours M-F, 9-5:00pm. Please download the self-guided tour brochure (PDF)
Guided tours are offered at 2pm on the 1st Friday of each month and meet in the first floor lobby. Group tours can be arranged by appointment. Please contact us for more information.
