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Posted on: 1/27/14 10:34 AM ET
Well I found a place with a place with updated electricity, and insulation in the attic, with reasonable light but exposed subflooring from around 1890 in the attic. I want to turn this into my main sewing area, but I need to cover the boards. I am thinking about getting #4 duck canvas, and stretching it over the floorboards. I might choose to paint it but the process of pre shrinking seems like a nightmare so I might just leave it as is. The space is 26x15 so there will be seams.

Does anyone here have experience with this type of flooring? There will be no pets in the area, and no eating.
  
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Posted on: 1/27/14 9:09 PM ET
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Would a linoleum remnant work? Floor stores/warehouses will often sell remnants for less than the actual cost per sq. foot. These are generally end of roll type things or cut offs from larger installations. The nice thing is they are heavy enough to lay flat without being glued/fastened to the floor (especially if it isn't a high traffic area like an entrance) and they are very durable. Chairs roll no problem and you can take it without when you move, just like an area rug. Could be worth checking into.
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Posted on: 1/27/14 9:13 PM ET
I will look into it. I thought Lino would roll up unless it was fastened down(does that sound really dumb?), because it often seems to curl up as it ages. Is this a difference between linoleum and vinyl?
  
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Posted on: 1/28/14 0:12 AM ET
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Is this a difference between linoleum and vinyl?

There is, actually: linoleum is made with renewable, organic materials (linseed oil), rather than petroleum-based, like vinyl. There's no judgment there, btw. I'm not one of the "CHEMICALS ARE BAD FOR YOU" people, since EVERYTHING is made of "chemicals." (That said, I do try to limit my family's exposure to known and suspected nasties.)

I just think that it's cool that this seriously durable flooring is made from something "natural" (for lack of a better word), and I didn't know that until I was 35!
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Posted on: 1/28/14 2:32 AM ET
Check with the flooring stores- now a days they make flooring that doesn't curl. I am sensitive to off gassing and we laid down a terrific product on our basement concrete floor laundry that did not curl or smell.
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Posted on: 1/28/14 12:06 PM ET
They typically roll them so that when unrolled, if there is any curling, it will curl downward toward the floor. And they should relax over time. I originally suggested this in your previous thread, as a way to cover the carpet; we did this in our carpeted dining room when it was temporarily a dog nursery for a litter of puppies, and we for sure didn't buy anything expensive for that! I don't remember any issues with curling--but if there were any, the floor relaxed pretty swiftly (within days).

The bigger problem might be how harsh the subfloors are on your feet. It won't be as bad as concrete, since it's wood... but linoleum and cork are supposed to be gentler on the feet/joints than vinyl (?)... but you might also look into adding a layer of underlayment for extra cushioning and soundproofing.

Heavens, who knew a simple thing like flooring would cause such drama in house selection! Good luck!
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Posted on: 1/28/14 12:36 PM ET
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if it did tend to roll up around the edges, with exposed old subfloor, would the landlord mind it being tacked down around the edges? or if your machine tables and any storage units are around the edges, that should hold it down as well, so maybe the only place you'd need to tack is at the doorway.
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Posted on: 1/29/14 4:10 PM ET
Well I have been looking into linoleum and I can't get remnants the size I would like (4x6 was the largest remnant I have found). The cheapest new linoleum is about 10/sq yd, it is extremely flexible. I will need an underlayment, and worry a bit that I won't be able to pull this tightly. It does not come in nice colors but the fake maple is acceptable. In the end it will probably run about $340.

Very thick canvas I was looking at is about 8/yd for 60 in width, and I think I would use about 26 yd, so $242+ the cost of paint. So it would be about the same, but probably more labor. An underlayment of some sort might be good, but I have no idea what I would use.

  
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Posted on: 1/30/14 10:19 PM ET
Could you rent a wood floor sander and smooth the floor down and use it without any additional covering?
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Posted on: 1/31/14 0:42 AM ET
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If it's that cheap new and as flexible as you describe, are you sure it's really linoleum? It sounds more like vinyl flooring to me. True linoleum should be that light or flexible. I'd double check to be sure it's linoleum before making a decision.
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