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Kitty Mommy saw Mr. Bartlett’s vintage Armstrong linoleum floor yesterday – and sent in the very same pink version that’s in place in her master bathroom. You can also see a bit of her pink American Standard toilet. Those of you with vintage inlaid linoleum in good shape – are so very lucky!
ALAS: DISCONTINUED! The website says that these are for “contract” jobs — that is, interior designers working on commercial projects. But hey, if you really like these retro laminate choices, go after Nevamar and get them! Remember: The only way to do these…is to pair them with authentic steel countertop and backsplash edging available from [...]
More today from the Wilsonart laminate history archives. In the 60s, laminate colors got, at one end of the spectrum richer and earthier – and at the other end, pop-art bold. Some of the defining trends from the period, this article says: Color TV was introduced in 1965, bringing us closer in touch with design [...]
These are sure a blast from the past: Glass combination trivets and cutting boards that are installed directly into your kitchen countertop. Yes: with metal rim aka Hudee ring. I think that these built-in cutting boards were all the rage in the 1970s, because there was one in our 1975 countertop, to the left of the sink. I’m not sure [...]
These are new from Formica. Both look like they could swing either “warm” or “cool” – that is, work across the spectrum from reds (and pinks) to blues. I really like the Linen – a very typical look for the 50s — Hey, Formica, can we have it in green, blue, pink and yellow?!: And, [...]
I have been working on retro laminates lately – and originally thought there were only these big five: Wilsonart, Formica, Pionite, Nevamar and Arborite. But – I’ve now discovered a 6th company – Arpa USA. They have a terrific-looking portfolio — of solids, in particular. Some of the greens come darn close to that famous [...]
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LOVE this flooring in the pink and blue! I bet my house had something like this in the bathrooms originally. It’s fun how it sort of looks like little mosaic tiles.
My floor is actually light pink, turquoise, yellow, tan, and cream. I found it difficult to capture the colors accurately in a photograph (just doesn’t do it justice!). It’s not in perfect shape, but I love it!
Wow! I was looking for pink bathroom inspiration for the house I’m buying (with pink field tiles). Kitty Mommy’s tile is exactly what is in the house I’m living now. I love it. The trim in the mostly white bathroom has been painted aqua to match. I now wonder what color the wall tile and tub were before they were refinished.
That type of vinyl floor has an asbestos backing underneath it.
floor http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/pdfs/asbestos_factsheet4.pdf
Ben, thank you for adding this fact sheet from the Australian government regarding asbestos in old flooring including potentially backing and adhesives. Another reminder for everyone with old materials in their homes to consult with professionals regarding what may be in them and how to handle from an environmental and safety standpoint.
We had the same pink flooring in our kitchen underneath a layer of plywood. The vinyl flooring had a black backing underneath it. I was not sure if I had the same kind that Ben pointed out so I sent a sample for asbestos testing and it came back positive.
Chad – thank you for your comment regarding finding asbestos in the black backing of vinyl in your home. Good on you for sending it out for testing. Again, a reminder for everyone to check out the materials in your home. Chad, regarding your comment on what you found on the internet re handling the issue, well, I have edited that out. I REALLY want to advise and encourage readers to DO YOUR OWN research on how to handle this. Get a professional in to look at YOUR situation and YOUR house and YOUR materials. Someone who specializes in this area — who can professionally and confidently advise you how to handle these environmental and safety issues.
This is an old post, but since it’s still available on the site, a couple of things:
-Just because it’s old and/or has black backing doesn’t mean it contains asbestos. Get it tested by a pro before you cover it or get rid of it.
We just had our vintage inlaid lino kitchen floor, and the two layers of flooring on top of it, torn up by an asbestos abatement contractor because the mastic adhering the 70′s vinyl above it contained asbestos. The original lino and its black backing, dating from the house’s ’53 construction, tested negative. We did the reno because part of the 70s vinyl and its nasty mastic became exposed after we hosted a foster dog with a penchant for indoor digging. (That, and the 70s vinyl was an ugly faux-traditional beige pattern and had even uglier greige 1990s carpet glued on top of it.)
Get informed, do the tests, do not assume.