Pros:

• Long life: Linoleum is extremely durable, it can last up to 40 years if properly maintained.

• Style: This flooring option holds its style and color very well because of the dyes infused with the flooring, it also comes with a wide variety of colors and patterns

• Low maintenance: Once installed, it needs only frequent sweeping and occasional mopping

• Soft: Linoleum is a softer flooring option so it feels more comfortable underfoot
  
  
• Eco-friendly: it is made from linseed oil, which comes from flax, a renewable resource, it is also biodegradable and does not emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that cause indoor air pollution.

Cons:

• Scratches: Linoleum can get torn or scratched by things like dragged furniture or stiletto heels.

• Odor: it emits linseed fumes for a period of about a week to a month after installation. These odors are completely harmless, but some people might find them annoying.

• Discolors in sunlight: Linoleum will ‘amber’ when it is exposed to light, causing it to take on a subtly yellowish cast.

• Polish and buffering: If unsealed, this flooring option will need periodic polishing and buffing.

• Shows its age: While it has a longer life span than many flooring options it will still show its age by turning dingy looking and yellowing.