Today, building market is able to offer a large number of floor coverings. Among this variety occupies a niche linoleum. Manufacturers of floor coverings are in a constant competition. However, those who are engaged in the production of linoleum, has consistently occupies the leading position in the ranking.
It's quite cold floor, so it is necessary to use a heater to the floor under the linoleum. This will be discussed in this review.
The need for such work
The debate about whether to lay on the concrete floor insulation under the linoleum, take place since, when this material is only appeared in the construction market. Of course, if the substrate is put, the floor will be much warmer under the coating. Warm should be a number of reasons:
- The one who lives on the ground floor, it is known that even the linoleum with a heater does not solve the related problem with the cold floors. Do not forget that the floor is on a concrete base, beneath it there is the basement, which is not heated. Then a felt insulation is required necessarily. It is better if capital insulation will be made using foam or foamed styrene;
- Another reason is insufficient quantity of concrete slabs;
- It is no secret that the linoleum should be laid on a perfectly flat surface. The floors in the modern apartments in this indicator is far from ideal. Therefore nastilkoj substrate can be somewhat correct this deficiency.
Types of insulation materials
Wrong to say that there are good and bad insulation. Select and place the heater can only be applied to specific circumstances.
This very popular this material has got no chance. This was facilitated by the following points:
- Affordability for most consumers;
- The presence of high characteristics associated with the operation;
- Presentable external data.
A nice bonus is that it is a snap to install. The base is composed of flexible polyvinylchloride. There is a homogeneous material type, whose thickness is less than 2 mm, and the heterogeneous type (with several layers). Its thickness may be up to 7 mm. Depending on the intended use is commercial linoleum, semi-commercial and domestic.
The most durable is the product of commercial type. Usually, it lay on the floor public premises and industrial areas. In this review, the accents are placed on the domestic area. In principle, if the floor is smooth, and the linoleum has been warming, the Grinding can be carried out without the use of the substrate.
When buying a heater on the cold floor under linoleum not blindly trust advertising. Just sounds ridiculous advertising, which states that the material is made of hi-tech components, since it is initially a synthetic product.
The substrate can be in the following forms:
- Cork fabric.
Material for its production is cork, more precisely, its bark. It is produced with varying thickness and with different levels of hardness. If stacking is carried out on a concrete foundation, it is necessary to think about the performance of the waterproofing. You can use this for a simple polyethylene. Cork fabric does not tolerate excess moisture. If we consider an indicator such as heat insulation, then it is such a substrate does not leave a chance to their rivals.
To put it, you need a rigid base. Otherwise, even the legs of a chair under a will leave traces. Cork substrate is more applicable in the case of the laminate surface. If the plank linoleum, then as a consequence of its high cost is just no point in using it.
- Jute cloth.
Natural, environmentally friendly and cheap product. It can well imagine, if you remember the ordinary sackcloth. The fact that the basis of them is the same character. Such a substrate nipochem moisture and fire. Not cause it, and allergic reactions. But she soundproofing is poor. Due to the fact that this kind of support comes from abroad, it costs dearly. Such a material is applicable to wooden floors. A good alternative is to use a linen backing. The effect will be the same, and lower cost.
- The substrate of flax.
Its thermal insulation characteristics can compete with jute cloth. But it will cost the consumer much cheaper. Advertising in the case of a linen substrate also clearly disingenuous. Though very fabric and natural, but it is clear impregnation synthetic base. But it is impregnated to it repels moisture.
- The substrate of penofol and penoizol.
The basis for the manufacture of a foamed polyethylene. By their appearance, they are similar to the thin foam. Better use of foil web. Foil in this case plays the role of additional heat reflector. In addition, significantly increased stiffness. It is the heater in the kitchen.
- Extruded foamed styrene or a dense foam.
All of the above options are good for city apartments. They simply do not have the possibility to use thicker insulation. But if there is a certain margin, it is better to use a hard material. Everything is determined by the owner of the budget. The foam is cheaper. It is great on a wooden floor under the linoleum, which is easily installed into the ground between the joists and then exactly fit that allows you to not only warm, but also to smooth the surface.
- Insulate paint.
There is also such an embodiment. Its application is not big deal. For this purpose, according to the advertisement, the application of such paints to 1 mm replaces mineral wool, whose thickness is 50 mm. Per square meter of paint required volume to 1 liter. A price low is difficult to call this paint. The wholesale market offers the paint purchaser for 400 rubles, while in a shop a liter will have to pay six hundred. Even a stretch to say that this paint can not be beneficial for the consumer.
How to insulate the floor
Installation of insulation on the floor under the linoleum can be done in several ways:
- The easiest option - to use a soft substrate. Technology of work is the same and does not depend on what kind of insulation used. Today enough material is discharged decent width, and it is possible to lay a single piece. Heaters typically have a width of one meter. It is necessary to lay without overlaps. Must be neat and smooth joints. In this case, it does not matter, as the plank linoleum, along or across;
- If used for laying penoizol or stopper, the connection is carried folgirvannym, masking or the ordinary stationery tape. You can also use double-sided tape. The bottom is glued to the floor, while the other side is fixed to the substrate;
- If you use a substrate made of linen, jute or combined type, the tape can not be applied. Porous surfaces do not allow for adequate fixation. Then use the glue to fix the substrate.
In the classic version are adhesive mastic. It is applied with a metal spatula. Allowed only lubricate the joints well.
Then you can save. One tin of mastic should be sufficient to cover the entire floor surface. About the fact that the substrate is displaced, do not worry. It will not happen. In addition, it will be much easier to remove the substrate, if the need arises.
Of course, before nastilkoj required to prepare the foundation and tools. To work you will need:
- A knife for cutting a desired length of material;
- Masking tape for mounting;
- Polyethylene film;
- Scissors;
- Fasteners (screws, bolts).
If on a wooden or concrete floor, no differences, you can safely proceed to the execution of works. If they are, it is recommended several times on the ground to walk primer.
If under the floor is wet room, it is recommended that the implementation of waterproofing. In other embodiments, it is not required ulozhenija. Small recesses in the concrete floor shpatljujut. If the defects are significant, it is recommended the implementation of the concrete screed.
You can close the floor with sheets of plywood. Operate using the punch and expansion. The cap of the screw is recessed into the leaf. Then the necessary recesses formed zashpatlevat. OSB plates may be used. However, DSP use is strictly prohibited. This material contains a phenol, which is a powerful carcinogen.
- Rigid insulation.
It is an extruded polystyrene foam. He is also the name of Penoplex. Despite the fact that it is considered a hard insulation from too heavy furniture it is still selling. It can be concluded that the installation should be carried out with the implementation of crates. Top necessary to lay sheets of plywood. It should adhere to the minimum thickness of the bars, of which the crate is made. It is 20-30 mm. Thickness of the bar should be approximately equal to the one that has a heater.
On the basis of bars fastened by means of dowels. The cells are very tightly inserted insulation. Top side is covered with plywood. By the way, this way one can lay any material.
To summarize, it must be said that such events are not a fad. It is the recognition of necessity. After all, warm floors in the home is not an empty phrase. From this circumstance, it depends on how comfortable a person will be in his home. Moreover, it affects the health and tenants.
necessary to say a few words about the system "warm floor". It can also be used for cold ground under linoleum. Heated floor can be water or electric. The advantage of this system is that it is possible to control the temperature. They are distinguished by a pronounced economic and safe.