How to choose linoleum?

Linoleum is very popular with the population with an average income. First of all, it is not very expensive, and it serves for a long time. This material is available in a wide variety of colors. It seems that we know everything about linoleum, but there are some nuances that need to be clarified when choosing it. Consider how to choose linoleum to buy really good and quality material.

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Types of linoleum

Many believe that this material is only synthetic, but this is not true. There are several types of this coating.

Natural linoleum

It includes wood and cork flour, pine resin, jute fabric and natural dyes. Of course, such a coating is environmentally friendly, durable, retains its colors for a long time. But at the same time, it is expensive and breaks when bending. In addition, this coating is not suitable for the bathroom.

Synthetic linoleum

Despite the fact that there are four types of synthetic coating, the most popular is the material, the manufacture of which uses polyvinyl chloride. It has many advantages:

• Low thermal conductivity, which is important for rooms with cold floor;
• Moisture resistance;
• Simple laying technology.

But at the same time it does not tolerate a drop in temperature and chemical solvents, alkalis and fats.

Glyftal linoleum

In its manufacture, the alkyd resin is applied to the fabric. The main advantage of this coating is its good thermal insulation.

Important! Glyftal linoleum - the material is very fragile, so it is difficult to lay it.

Linoleum-reel

For the production of the first layer, old crushed rubber is used, and for the upper layer rubber, pigment and filler are used. It, like other synthetic materials, is distinguished by its elasticity, durability and moisture resistance.

Important! In the composition of linoleum-religion there are harmful substances, gradually evaporating. That's why it is not used for living quarters.

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Advantages of

coating The popularity of this material is primarily due to its positive qualities:

• Versatility. It is suitable for almost any room: residential, office or public.
• Many colors and textures. Thanks to this, the coating is selected for any interior.
• Easy to install. This does not require special adaptations, skills and tools. Practically any surface is suitable for laying.
• Ease of operation. Water and soap solution are suitable for washing. This coating is moisture resistant, it does not grow mold.
• Service life. If you lay the material correctly, it will remain elastic and will not deform. In addition, it is resistant to abrasion.

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Drawbacks of the

coverage The disadvantages are less than the pluses, but still they are:

• If you place a heavy object, there are dents.
• It is very difficult to get rid of stale spots of dust, grease and greens, as they are absorbed.
• Temperature changes lead to material damage. If the temperature is high, deformation occurs, and if the temperature is low, cracks appear.

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Choose a linoleum for the room

Linoleum can have different thicknesses. Therefore, you need to know how to choose linoleum for an apartment in quality.

Living room

Usually it is a room with average traffic. It is best to use a material with a thickness of approximately 1.5 mm. The top layer is chosen not very thick, enough 0.15-0.2 mm.

Important! In this room you can use an inexpensive household linoleum, which is based on polyester.

Kitchen, hallway and corridor

Many people walk in such premises, therefore the thickness of the coating is more than 3 mm. For the upper layer, a thickness of more than 0.25 mm is permissible.

Important! It is better to choose linoleum household, on PVC basis.

Children's

This room uses a coating thickness of at least 3 mm. Otherwise - there is a frequent change of flooring. This room is characterized by average traffic, it is likely to cause mechanical damage.

Important! For a nursery usually use a household linoleum on the basis of expanded polystyrene or a semi-commercial coating, the protective layer of which is more than 0.25 mm.

Bedroom

In this room you can build a thin linoleum. It is enough if its thickness is 1.2-1.5 mm.

Important! The best choice will be a household linoleum with a polyvinyl chloride base.

Office and public premise

In this case, it is preferable to use commercial linoleum, in which the protective layer is thickened.

Important! If a room with high traffic, you need to choose a coating with a thicker protective layer. With an average patency, you can use a semi-commercial linoleum.

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How to choose the glue?

Of course, when you choose which linoleum is best for an apartment, you need to choose the right adhesive for it:

• For a coating with a fabric base, a cold mastic consisting of bitumen, turpentine and white spirit is chosen.
• If the coating has a heat-sound-insulating felt base, adhesives are used, which are based on the bustilate.
• Dispersion glue is a universal compound that is used for bonding the coating to concrete, wood, particle board, cement-sand screed.

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What to look for when buying?

Consultants give advice on how to choose linoleum for an apartment in quality:

• Smell. If it is very sharp, it means - in the composition of the coating there are harmful additives. The quality linoleum - and synthetic, and natural, no unpleasant odor.
• Figure. Pay attention to its clarity.
• Expertise. They confirm that the material complies with safety standards. On the coating, there is usually a marking, in addition, the quality is indicated by the availability of a hygienic certificate.

Important! The material is checked in rolled out form. On it should not appear mounds and peeling of the film. If such defects exist - it speaks about marriage, after all it is impossible to get rid of similar unevennesses.

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How to care?

Before laying linoleum, you need to get rid of the undulation. For this, the roll is rolled out and left on a flat surface for at least seven days. If you can not get rid of the waves, a warm sand bag is used to iron out the problem spots.

To wash linoleum, a damp cloth is used.

Important! For washing, you can not use substances with soda and ammonia. They lead to a fogging of the surface. If there are persistent stains, which can not get rid of soap, you should use special tools.

Such a coating is adversely affected by dirt, sand and stone powder, which can get into the room with shoes. To protect against minor damage, you should get a grill or a hard mat at the entrance to the apartment.

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Stil linoleum with your own hands

Linoleum is not so difficult to lay, so it is a universal material. The whole algorithm of work will look like this:

1. When preparing a room, all furniture is taken out of it and the plinths are removed.
2. If the floor is level, it does not require preparation. If there are unevennesses, alignment of the rough floor is carried out.
3. Measurements in progress. A plan of the room is drawn in which all the ledges, openings and openings are taken into account.
4. Buy stuff.
5. Linoleum is rolled out on a clean floor. To cut off excess pieces a special knife is used.
6. The coating is laid for several days for straightening. Then again you need to cut off the extra pieces.

Important! Remember that the gap between the wall and the edge of the fabric should be 1 cm. This is necessary in order to avoid bending the material.

1. Linoleum is attached with a special glue.
2. Install the skirting board back.

We examined all the nuances of acquiring such an important floor covering. We are sure that with the help of our advice you will choose exactly what you need.