Alas, the lifespan of linoleum from the owners is almost independent. You can lay him on a perfectly flat floor and walk around the house on tiptoe, but if you miss with a choice - in a couple of years he will still be covered with scratches, dents and will lose the former gloss. And it will always be on the conscience of the manufacturer, who has not taken care of the protection and increase of the wear resistance of the coating. However, you also have to decide: are you ready to pay a little more per square meter to forget about the problems with the sex for the next 10-20 years? If so, then you need linoleum from well-known manufacturers who use the latest technologies in their work, which guarantee maximum durability and durability of coatings.
Contents:
- The best manufacturers of natural linoleum
- The best manufacturers of artificial linoleum
The best manufacturers of natural linoleum
Forbo
The company from the Netherlands in its time was one of the founders of natural linoleum. Now it has many subsidiaries in 7 developed countries, each of which produces a certain type of coatings - two plants are located in Russia. For the past 20 years, Forbo has seriously modernized the technology of production of linoleum and expanded the range, and the high quality of the floors of this brand has long been known in the European market.
Pros:
- The company produces commercial and home grade coatings( differ in degree of wear resistance);
- Huge assortment - 460 kinds of linoleum in different designs;
- There are acoustic( sound-absorbing) series and models with an anti-slip surface;
- Spectacular and juicy colors;
- Forbo products are easy to find in building stores and megamarkets;
- Easy to clean and good resistance to water and cleaning agents.
Cons:
- Price is extremely high;
- Delivery of some collections have to wait several months.
In the production of Marmoleum, the company uses only natural raw materials: flaxseed oil, pine resin, ground limestone, wood flour, jute bases and non-toxic pigments.
Armstrong
The international concern produces not only modern PVC linoleum, but also natural coatings, which are distinguished by the increased strength and wear resistance of the material. The main "chip" of the brand is the color diversity and a huge selection of designs, as well as strict adherence to environmental standards in the preparation and processing of raw materials.
Pros:
- Large assortment - only natural linoleum is represented by 17 collections;
- Attractive and bright design;
- Absolute environmental friendliness of the raw materials used;
- Quality control in enterprises and complete absence of rejects;
- Good strength and stability of coatings against abrasion;
- Linoleum is not deformed under heavy furniture and thin heels;
- Moderate resistance to external factors( water, household chemicals).
Cons:
- High cost;
- There are rare complaints about the smell of "fresh repair", which does not disappear for a long time.
In the people of natural products Armstrong is called still Marmoretta - by the name of one of the popular in Russia series of this manufacturer.
Best manufacturers of artificial linoleum
Grabo
This Hungarian company produces one of the best types of artificial linoleum. For its production, glass fibers, beeswax, rubber resins and linseed oil are used. The rest - various synthetic additives, thanks to which the price of the finished material significantly decreases, in comparison with natural products.
The company constantly improves production technologies, modernizes the equipment and monitors the quality of the products at all stages, and the characteristics of its linoleum are always on top. That is why it has already gained popularity in 70 countries, including ours.
Pros:
- Huge assortment of different types of linoleum - there is even a super-resistant transport and stage;
- Large selection of colors;
- Despite the "chemistry" in the composition, the coating meets all international safety requirements;
- Long service life of linoleum and reasonable price;
- Official dealers Graboplast operate in 30 major cities of Russia.
Cons:
- Not all collections are imported to Russia, but they can be ordered from suppliers;
- There are counterfeits on the market.
Juteks( Beaulieu International Group)
The manufacturer of PVC linoleum has been working on the creation of floor coverings for almost 80 years, but only the last 8 are involved in vinyl materials. However, it was enough for the Slovenian company to become popular on the European market.
Today Juteks produces quality and at the same time affordable products. And the main highlight of this linoleum was a special PU coating, which protects it from the effects of external factors and, accordingly, increases the service life. The company offers a wide selection of materials: 2 collections of commercial linoleum, 5 semi-commercial and 11 - for home use.
Pros:
- Wide assortment, where all the popular linoleum classes are presented;
- Modern and interesting colors;
- Multilayered structure of linoleum with strong, but elastic covering;
- Extended service life of the products;
- Manufacturer's warranty 5-10 years;
- Official representatives in many countries and an extensive dealer network;
- Reasonable prices.
Cons:
- Some collections are not available for free sale, but are on order;
- Sometimes a weak chemical smell comes from the linoleum.
Tarkett
One of the few companies that produces all conceivable types of flooring - including artificial linoleum. This is a real transcontinental corporation, operating in all parts of the world, and its products are always on sale in construction stores.
Several types of PVC linoleum are produced under the Tarkett brand: home, commercial( with a homogeneous and heterogeneous division into structures), transport and special types. The latter include coatings that protect against static electricity, especially water resistant, anti-skid and acoustic.
Pros:
- The Tarkett product range includes all existing linoleum varieties;
- The products are highly resistant to abrasion and punching;
- Even in the production of artificial coatings, natural components are used to the maximum;
- In our market there are 36 collections of the most diverse design;
- An acceptable price for goods of this quality.
Cons:
- Some models must be glued;
- At first there may be a smell, but it quickly disappears.
