linoleum rug?

[wasjustthinking]

I was thrilled to find a house in a remote area that is being torn down with 4 intact linoleum rugs. I am headed there Sunday to pick them up. I'm giving this a college try and need some help, please. I have minwax paste wax to ease any cracking but am wondering if I should cut into smaller sections for transport? I don't see how I can roll it.

Also-very unique wool carpet (two color tweed look) in a bedroom I'm taking, too. 1910'ish. Any ideas on how to clean this at home without hurting the fibers? It is very well preserved as they laid modern carpet right over the top.

[downtowndahlgren]

Unless you have experience in cleaning older wool carpets, i would recommend professional cleaning. Most places charge by the square foot so it's pretty reasonable. As far as the linoleum rugs go, they are going to crack some; there's just no way around it. Once the backing dries out it becomes extremely brittle and when you lift it off the floor, it starts cracking. You will most likely have to cut them up to transport (unless you have flatbed trailer, lol), as they will not roll up. Try to get a good section that looks like an intact representation of the whole rug, especially if you're looking to resell them. Are the rugs loose on the floor? That will improve your chances 1000% of getting them out in the best condition you can. Please post pics of your finds after you get them - old lino rugs are such a treasure. Good luck!

[juliann]

Let me know if you have any luck moving those rugs! I haven't tried to sell my linoleum rug yet because I'm not sure how to safely move it without ruining it since its too brittle to be rolled. If I were to cut the rug into sections would I be able to reattach them?

On another note, I had a local appraiser come look at the rug, but he couldn't give me an estimate of its worth. I don't think he was very familiar with linoleum rugs, and was more intetested in my grandfather's 1930s Hawaiian ukulele then the rug lol.

[utopia13]

Love the "rug".....bump!

[CountryGirl]

bump

[pqtex]

Since the old linoleum rugs were made with linseed oil, could they be oiled to restore some pliability?