Very cool. I like the pattern on the grey section.

Terrific! I didn't realize it could be refinished. Your former owners did a good job choosing color and pattern for several generations' use. If only we could see their reaction to your delight nearly a century later, though... :)

It's like Christmas, isn't it? :)

That's great!

MamaGoose posted this scullery link, on the Smaller Homes forum...originally from the kitchen forum. You've probably seen it before, but if you could somehow open the wall between the butler's pantry and the kitchen (maybe take down that mudroom wall?) this might be another option.

Here is a link that might be useful: Link to Scullery

That would be so cool.

I really, really hate to say this, but: Test it for asbestos--especially if you want to sand it.

From what I've read linoleum itself was never made with asbestos. It's possible that the backing or glue could contain it, but I think in 1910 unlikely. Asbestos started to be used more widely in flooring in the 1920's with asphalt tiles and really took off in the 1940's and '50s with introduction of vinyl flooring.

We had to remove our old kitchen floor in our 1909 house due to a 1950's remodel with vinyl asbestos tile, so you need to be sure the floor is original.

I agree that there's strong hope there's no asbestos there, but testing really is called for.

Was thinking the same thing...
Good luck!
Great find for historical purposes

Aside from color, the patterning on my Marmoleum is the same as your beautiful original linoleum. I'd love to see it refinished, good luck!

If felt or paper backing, likely has asbestos. If tar, no