Before revision: After its invention in 1860 by Frederick Walton, linoleum, or 'lino' for short, was a common form of domestic and industrial floor covering from the 1870s until the 1970s when it was largely replaced by PVC ( 'vinyl' ) floor coverings.S.
After revision: After its invention in 1860 by Frederick Walton, linoleum, or "lino" for short, was a common form of domestic and industrial floor covering from the 1870s until the 1970s when it was largely replaced by PVC ( "vinyl", ) floor coverings.S.