Linoleum for decades it has remained popular in the consumer market primarily due to its excellent combination of price and quality, practicality and beautiful appearance. To the many advantages of the material, you can add a simple, at first glance, styling. However, do not rush to rejoice: there are a lot of nuances here, ignorance of which can completely ruin the coating. Today in the HouseChief review we will talk about an original way to trim linoleum around pipes and walls, as well as about tools that will help you in your work.
Read in the article
- 1 Preparing the room for laying linoleum
- 2 Preparation of linoleum
- 3 Perimeter trimming
- 4 The original way to trim the coating around pipes
- 5 Conclusion
Preparing the room for laying linoleum
Laying linoleum should be started only after completion finishing works. It is worth paying attention to the temperature indicators in the room and the level of humidity:
- the air temperature should not fall below + 15 ° С;
- the moisture content of the concrete floor should not be higher than 5%, wood or chipboard - 10%.
In addition, it is necessary to prepare in advance glue or mastic, if you plan to securely fix the coating on the base.
Preparation of linoleum
Linoleum must be allowed to stand before laying, and this process cannot be neglected. It is necessary to first spread the material on the prepared base so that the edges go over the walls of the room. Within 1-2 weeks, it will smooth out and take the desired shape, after which you can proceed to the next stage.
Perimeter trimming
For a high-quality trimming of linoleum, you must choose the right tool. Scissors or a knife are suitable for this job. It is important that they were sharp. First, an incision is made, then in one sharp movement, as if the coating is ripped apart along the marks.
Another question should be determined in advance: where exactly to cut the covering. It is necessary to mark the canvas in such a way that there is a gap of about 1 cm to the wall. The material at elevated temperatures in the summer increases in size. If a gap is not provided, a bead may form during operation.
Advice! It is better to cut the coating with a spatula, so the line will turn out to be even, and during operation there will be no problems.
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Laying linoleum indoors, general requirements and rules, what preliminary work needs to be done, how to remove correctly the size of the room where the laying will be done, which linoleum to choose, a few tips beginners.
The original way to trim the coating around pipes
If all the previous steps are clear, then difficulties may arise during trimming linoleum around heating pipes. It is rather difficult for non-professionals to do this carefully. Here several recommendations of specialists will come to the rescue.
- It is better to cut the covering near the heating pipes before fixing. skirting boards, in this case, the fit will be more accurate.
- Press the cover firmly against the pipe and mark the center of the bend with a marker.
- Measure the pipe diameter with a caliper or a construction tape.
You can measure the diameter of the pipe with a tape measure - Transfer the markings to linoleum.
- Mark the middle of the segment with a marker.
- Choose a wood crown of a suitable size.
- Place a block under the linoleum.
A wooden or plastic block should be placed under the coating. - Place the drill at the center point and make a hole.
- Cut the linoleum with a knife from edge to circumference.
Make a cut perpendicular to the cut line - Lay the material carefully around the pipe.
Conclusion
The quality of linoleum trimming also depends on a good tool, so it is better to use a professional knife than a household or clerical knife, which can fail during work. With it, you will make any connection in such a way that even the joints will not be visible.
Share in the comments your experience in trimming linoleum and write what difficulties you encountered while working.
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