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   dovetail97128 | Dec 29, 2006 08:10pm | #1

   Given that the two products are (at least that is my understanding ) the same thing ... why not?
   House I grew up in had them from 1912(when it was built) until sometime in the late 60's/early 70's when my parents remodeled.

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   BillBrennen | Dec 29, 2006 09:02pm | #2

   Do it. Just find a qualified installer who is willing to do the work. Real linoleum is amazingly durable, and naturally bacteriostatic. They use it in hospitals for this reason. The ever-slowly-oxidising linseed oil kills the bacteria somehow.

   I also like a counter with a little give. It is less harsh when items are set down. Granite counters make me cringe, they are so unforgiving.

   Bill

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   woodguy99 | Dec 30, 2006 12:26am | #3

   I installed one last summer in a new "retro" kitchen.  Works fine, go for it.

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   jrnbj | Dec 30, 2006 12:42am | #4

   Just curious, but what edge treatment did you use?

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   stilllearning2 | Dec 30, 2006 01:49am | #6

   Good question. The existing counter has a metal edge (very fancy for the day, I think) and I am uncertain if it is still available, but I have a bad feeling the answer is no. Any ideas?

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   rvieceli | Dec 30, 2006 02:30am | #8

   Here is a source from a quick google search.

   Looks pretty good

   http://www.barsandbooths.com/bandbmetalbanding.htm

   go for it

    

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   stilllearning2 | Dec 30, 2006 10:06pm | #12

   Thank you so much! What a great resource!

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   eas | Dec 30, 2006 03:09am | #9

   I have used marmoleum on office desks (Because of the slight give it is a great desk surface.) with a piece of solid maple or other stain grade wood at the edge. This can be done flush with the surface and can look very sharp and clean. I have also handled formica this way. I would look at what else is in the room and see what edge treatment would look best. Metal might be just right in a classic kitchen.

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   woodguy99 | Dec 30, 2006 08:47pm | #11

   A brushed aluminum edging, with a little lip that went up and over the edge of the marmoleum.  Attached with oval-headed stainless steel screws.  Inside and outside miters were tricky, but besides that it wasn't bad.

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   MSA1 | Dec 30, 2006 01:27am | #5

   Where up north?

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   stilllearning2 | Dec 30, 2006 01:50am | #7

   near Petoskey.

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   Harborman | Dec 30, 2006 03:32am | #10

   Petoskey?  I have a Kitchen and Bath business in Petoskey and a building company in Harbor Springs.  My family has been in the building business since around the late 1800's.  My grandfather built homes in Bay View and Weguetonsing and some in Petoskey and one on Harbor Point.   My Dad used linoleum on counter tops for years before Formica came around.  I just did a kitchen in HS and used linoleum, nice product.  You shouldn't have any problems with  your choice.  I love that old look and feeling.  If  you need any help or consultations call my office at 231.487.9898, Home is 231.526.7759   Where is your cottage?  Have a Great Day and a Happy New Year.  Best Regards,  Dale Buchanan

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   Piffin | Dec 31, 2006 12:50am | #13

   maybe your Dad put in his original countertop!;) 

    

   Welcome to the Taunton University of Knowledge FHB Campus at Breaktime. where ... Excellence is its own reward!

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   Danusan11 | Dec 31, 2006 06:42pm | #16

    just a shout out hey neighbor

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   YesMaam27577 | Dec 31, 2006 02:15am | #14

   I bought a house in 1981 that had linoleum counters -- installed originally in 1917. I replaced them not because they were worn -- they weren't. They were just a bad color considering trends at the time.

   Go fo it, you'll probably love it.

    

    

   Unless you're the lead dog, the view just never changes.

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   PearceServices | Dec 31, 2006 04:17pm | #15

   You could look to see if Altro will be an acceptable product. It is completely waterproof.

   Looks like old battleship linoleum   http://www.altro.com/en-GB/product/detail/41/0/1/0/