'Green Floors' Have you used Marmoleum or Recycled PET carpet??

Question

I would like to use affordable green flooring, but Marmoleum is way more expensive than Vinyl and I think it is a flooring you should have professionally installed. Tile and adhesive will cost over 1300 for my 300 square kitchen area, not including installation.

Also, I have read many reviews of unhappy customers who complain about the maintenance of the floor and general disgust for the lack of sheen. I do not want to even think about investing into this floor if it will be hard to clean. I do not plan on staying at this house for more than 5 years, and would not want to have troubles selling bc of the kitchen floors.

Also I want to try recycled PET carpet for the upstairs bedrooms, its seems affordable. (I do need carpeting, im not putting in hardwood floors) Any experience with Beaulieu carpet or any other recycled PET carpet??

I do have to pay for school, bills, and eventually next year i need to replace the siding and windows. (more issues with vinyl versus costly alternatives)

Thanks!

Answer 1

I agree with you about the Marmoleum, there have been consumer issues with it particularly with maintenance and dullness over time.  However, I have used PET carpet for client applications, rental units and in my own home.  I find the performance to be superior, it has stain resistance and is easy to clean, it retains its brightness and the one I used in my own home and rentals has an excellent warranty.