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Linoleum bloom

Linoleum "seasoning bloom" (also known as drying room film) is a natural phenomenon caused by the properties of the desiccant oils. These produce a yellow film that forms on the linoleum during the drying process. Any change in the product's appearance because of this film is temporary and disappears when the flooring is exposed to light. The time required for seasoning bloom to disappear ranges from several hours to several weeks depending on the light source's intensity. The light exposure process that eliminates the film will continue even after protective floor polishes are applied, although polish may slow the process. On areas of linoleum not exposed to light, elimination of the yellow film will not occur.

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