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I did a search on vintage linoleum and it only brought up one source which I had already known about. The good news is that source is located right in here in Tribeca.

Second Hand Rose carries linoleum from the early 1900’s to the 50’s. All of the floors and lino rugs are in new condition and prices start at $10 per square foot. Warning: some of the rare rugs may cost as much as $3500 so don’t get yourself too excited.

Original linoleum was manufactured by oxidizing linseed oil to form a “linoleum cement”. It was then mixed with wood flour and pine resin and baked in large ovens.

Second Hand Rose advises installation by professionals only. I wonder why. Modern day sheet flooring is easy to install. Anyone know if there’s really difference? Or are they just covering their asses?

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I have an early ’50’s kitchen complete with a ’49 Hotpoint double oven stove, pink Sunbeam mixer and canisters, and a gray crackled ice formica dinette set. Searched all over the net for vintage linoleum. Settled for black & white school type tile. Not much different laying vintage unless it’s too cold. Measure twice then measure twice more, then cut (your cardboard template).
Now to window shop for my 1902 parlor!

I swear I just bought a house in Northridge, California that had the beige/rust colors of the style of Armstrong Lino # 5352 in the kitchen! I told the realtor that the kitchen floor sold the house! Does ANYONE know where Armstrong Lino # 5352 (red brick) or anything that closely resembles it can be purchased? WHY doesn’t Secondhand Rose not sell the lino anymore? What happened? It looked so inspiring on the site!

I have about twenty or thirty rolls od new old stock linoleum with geometric patterns in a variety of colours, thinking to sell, but not sure how to price it all. there are a lot of patterns and it’s a synesthetes delight. I have synesthesia, and couldn’t resist buying it when I found it. took two step van trips full to the roof to get it all.

Let me know if you get serious about selling. We just moved and are refurbishing a little house with a 1930’s kitchen but ’70’s vinyl floor covering. Looking for geometric/abstract pattern with green, yellow & red… Do you have anything like that?

I’m interested in buying a linoleum rug, anyone with it to sell please respond. Thank you, Pat Keith

Are you still interested in vintage linoleum area flooring? I have several that are in my mom’s home that they are going to sell. let me know and I can send pictures.

I am VERY interested in buying some linoleum.
Please Contact me.
Robert pplatinum101@yahoo.com

I am late to the party but am searching for info to price the old linoleum that I fount in my attic.I posted it on Boston craigslist for $200. and think I am much too low. It is a children’s block print. I appreciate any info that you can provide. Thanks! Maureen

Hi-

I’m also looking for geometric patterns for refurbishing a 1930’s kitchen. I’d love to see what you have for sale.

hi there my name is jim i have 8 bedroom victorian house with 7 rooms of old linoleum in good conditon mostly flower , but not all i live n michigan , in harbor beach,, thanks jim , i can send some pics if intersted jimmy.bryant36@yahoo.com that would help lol

Jim I would love to see some photos of your vintage linoleum . flowered is what I am looking for . measurements would be good . I am in Wa state in a 1905 home . however we have relatives in Minnesota who we drive out to see with our trailer every other year . it’s usually too fragile to ship so we could perhaps pick up . 253-298-0609 . please respond !

Hi Jim, Please send pics of your old linoleum if you still have any left. Thanks

Hi Carlos, I know this post is so old, you probably know what I’ve been searching for that led me here & to respond to your post. If you have any geometric linoleum rolls for sale… I’m very very interested!!
THANK YOU!

Hi Carlos,
I too am interested in vintage lino if you still have stock. The house we’re restoring is a 1947 ‘ranch’ and it has its original lino (red/multi/marbled) but it is just completely worn OUT. If you do have more vintage lino, please get in touch. I’d be interested in the colors/designs you have.
Evan

I just found a couple of large linoleum rugs in a home I recently purchased.

They are both floral patterns and good condition what kind of price do something like these fetch?

Zac , it depends on the rarity of the design , but generally $10 /sq ft . have you still got them ?

Elaine,
Do you still have any vintage linoleum?
Robert pplatinum101@yahoo.com

Carlos – pictures would be great as I too am interested in vintage linoleum . I just found out that Armstrong still sells their Fashion Strips ( 24 ft. long by either 1 or 2 inch wide ) great for borders and getting you out of the corners. Sheesh , looks like I am going to have to learn a new trade. My 1940’2s era house i just bought had a very nice Armstrong Style no. 0377 in it – but after 60 years of use, it did wear .

BUT – I just fell in love with the creativity of the time .

Would love to buy some linoleum, geometric or floral
It doesn’t matter to me.
PLEASE email if you have any for sale
THANKS!!!!

I have six rooms plus with antique linoleum. The only problem is that they can’t be moved until the weather warms, and should be conditioned with linseed oil. It’s just too delicate to move now, but in good condition. I’ll be taking pictures if you are still interested.

I have about 5 or 6 lino rugs for sale from an old Victorian home. Mostly floral but also geometric. Anyone interested can text 7327205604. ????

Hi, I’m interested in the linoleum rugs. I’ve been searching the web forever and can’t find anything.

Thanks,

Just bought a 1880 farmhouse with vintage linoleum /congoleum
Have 5 big rolls. The news paper under it was from the 1920s.
(208)596-7300

I have a roll of 24″ floral runner felt that I want to install in my bathroom in a simple pattern. It would therefore have a couple of seams exposed to water. Is there a way to glue, weld or seal the seams and/or treat the entire surface for this application? Or can anyone point me toward installation instructions or professionals?

Vintage Lino isn’t really a good choice for modern
flooring. I bought a large flower patterned sheet fm
Secondhand Rose. It was lovely but over a
decade it’s become shabby even with light use.
Why can’t modern vinyl mfgrs reproducing the
Wonderful vintage patters on durable rugs?
Pro installation is a good idea as the old rolls
are brittle and delicate to unroll without cracking

Hello. I’m looking for original late 1960’s early 1970’s linoleum for my home. I’m working to take it all back to the year it was built and would really love to find some original linoleum… for a couple of different rooms. please send email to myretrohome at glam-squad dot com thank you!

Hello! I know this is a long shot but I am looking for vintage 1950s linoleum. The pattern I am looking for is floral with a blue background and large yellow and red flowers. I have images of exactly what I am looking for but this website will not allow me to download them. If you think you might have anything that might fit that description but would like to see images please feel free to contact me! Thank you!

I just got a roll of old light blue lineoleum still in original wrapping. it is heavy. 6 ft tall, have no way of knowing how long without opening it up I guess. how do I get this to someone who covets such? I am minutes from the Arch in greater St.Louis. Thanks!

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