I actually have this kitchen in a current rental home and I am wondering if you have any tips on how to clean it. There were a couple stains when we moved in and I’d like to make sure it’s clean before we move out. Any tips?
Also, since you know all about the home–I’ve been googling and I can’t figure out what this countertop actually is. You call it linoleum–is that different from laminate, and from formica?
Thanks so much for your help!
Adrienne
pam kuebersays
Hi Adrienne, the post where I featured this kitchen is here, in case you are looking for it: https://retrorenovation.com/2009/02/25/1960s-vintage-woven-wood-shades-and-an-amazing-hollywood-regency-time-capsule/ … Regarding these floors, my recommendation to readers is to have a professional look at them and make sure you know what is really in them. Old flooring can contain asbestos – and if so, you want to educate yourself about what you have and make informed decisions about how to handle. See my many links on this site (including in the sidebar on every page) regarding the EPA’s website as one place to start for information. Once you know what is in the floor, you can then find out how to maintain it. Regarding countertops — as far as I know companies used linoleum, then laminate (plastic – like Formica.) If the stuff is really old, I would advise to have it tested as well to know what you are really working with. One place you might start to find an expert who can tell you: Your local building inspector? Good luck, Pam
luckysays
I’d love to have such a countertop in my kitchen! where did you buy it?
Pam Kuebersays
Lucky, read closely and you will see – this is a photo from an estate sale and the countertop is very old. Available resources to try and replicate this look today are on this Fast & Easy page:https://retrorenovation.com/retro-laminates/
Adrienne says
Hi Pam,
I actually have this kitchen in a current rental home and I am wondering if you have any tips on how to clean it. There were a couple stains when we moved in and I’d like to make sure it’s clean before we move out. Any tips?
Also, since you know all about the home–I’ve been googling and I can’t figure out what this countertop actually is. You call it linoleum–is that different from laminate, and from formica?
Thanks so much for your help!
Adrienne
pam kueber says
Hi Adrienne, the post where I featured this kitchen is here, in case you are looking for it: https://retrorenovation.com/2009/02/25/1960s-vintage-woven-wood-shades-and-an-amazing-hollywood-regency-time-capsule/ … Regarding these floors, my recommendation to readers is to have a professional look at them and make sure you know what is really in them. Old flooring can contain asbestos – and if so, you want to educate yourself about what you have and make informed decisions about how to handle. See my many links on this site (including in the sidebar on every page) regarding the EPA’s website as one place to start for information. Once you know what is in the floor, you can then find out how to maintain it. Regarding countertops — as far as I know companies used linoleum, then laminate (plastic – like Formica.) If the stuff is really old, I would advise to have it tested as well to know what you are really working with. One place you might start to find an expert who can tell you: Your local building inspector? Good luck, Pam
lucky says
I’d love to have such a countertop in my kitchen! where did you buy it?
Pam Kueber says
Lucky, read closely and you will see – this is a photo from an estate sale and the countertop is very old. Available resources to try and replicate this look today are on this Fast & Easy page:https://retrorenovation.com/retro-laminates/
RetroRuth says
Wow…love those scalloped edges. Sooo cool…