Comments on: 50s style flooring – Linoleum and Vinyl

By: Ann-Marie Meyers

Ann-Marie Meyers — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:02:39 +0000

Thanks, Hal. I am going to have to redo my Dallas area kitchen floor this spring. Foundation damage caused more cracks to appear than were there to begin with in the tile, and it just can’t wait any longer, so this is very timely for me.
I want to do something a little different than the standard Tuscany look ceramic tile that everyone around here thinks they HAVE to have. I have a handyman ready and waiting for the go ahead, after the foundation repair is completed, so I will take a look.

By: Hal Cobb

Hal Cobb — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:52:22 +0000

Here’s a link to help you out – my search engine didn’t easily lead me to the Nova series. http://www.vinylasa.com/English/pisos.php?categoria=vinilica&subcategoria=31&idfoto=133

Colors on the website don’t do justice to how bright these tiles are. I wanted a more orangey red, but the purplish undertones of the ‘Matador’ red tile are still very nice. Pairs well with Dupont Zodiac ‘Indus Red’, Corian ‘Hot’ and Caesarstone 7454 countertops. I’m using a fluted aluminum extrusion as counteredge with the above counter surfaces in my 1961 ranch.

Vinylasa sample boxes are available with all the colors.

By: Hal Cobb

Hal Cobb — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:42:31 +0000

Search on Vinylasa if you want the low cost, durability of vinyl composition tiles but bright retro colors. The frontside of Vinylasa Nova Series has complimentary color flecks, the backside has color streaks (more retro). A few color combos are available with reverse colors (turqoise with white chips, white with turqoise chips). These are 12X12 tiles, but I’ve succesfully cut them with standard saw blades (typically carbide tipped these days). Cutting on a radial arm saw, or table saw will give more accurate results of course. I found a distributor in the Dallas Fort Worth area (Arlington TX). I’m sure any major flooring distributor can get these tiles. They’re made in Mexico. Prices are comparable to big box (boring) products from the major US makers. I bought turqoise, yellow, orange, red, black, pink….