Paint for linoleum

Thanks to the painting of the floors, it is possible to significantly change the room itself, to give it a novelty and style, and spending a minimum of time and money on it. Due to the fact that the floors are exposed to the greatest strain in any home every day, they wear out much more quickly than the surfaces of walls, ceiling and furniture. That's why you need to properly protect the coating from damage, for example, to lay linoleum. It can also be painted like other parts of the room when it becomes outwardly unattractive and shabby. But the paint for linoleum should be selected very carefully, since not all solutions are suitable for this purpose. If you follow the advice described in the article below, you can easily pick up the necessary material for painting and do everything qualitatively.

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What is linoleum?

Modern technologies are actively developing, but despite this, linoleum is still the most popular material for flooring, as it was ten years ago. And this is not surprising, because it perfectly combines the quality and price, in fact, thanks, therefore, he bypasses all the parameters of other materials.

Positive aspects of linoleum are:

• Simplicity and ease of use. You can wash it with any kind of detergent or ordinary running water, because it is already perfectly washed.
• High humidity level. Not a single drop of water, not even whole puddles, has any effect on its functionality.
• Low conductivity of heat, due to which the floor remains warm.
• Excellent sound insulation.
• Versatility. It is suitable for any apartment, industrial premises and even economic facilities.
• Plasticity. Walking on it is possible even barefoot - it will be a pleasure, due to the fact that the linoleum absorbs the external loads well and does not slip.

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Can I paint linoleum?

For many people, painting linoleum is a matter of considerable controversy, because you need to take into account a lot of nuances and carefully prepare. First you need to determine what kind of surface you have to paint, and only then spend money on tools and paintwork materials.

Linoleum has more than one layer, but several:

• The protective layer is a thin, practically imperceptible transparent layer of PVC.It is its thickness that affects the mechanical stability of the coating and its durability.
• Layer with a picture - can be anything, the choice depends only on the consumer.
• The face layer, which is made of polyvinyl chloride and serves as the basis for drawing the desired pattern or stencil.
• A layer of fiberglass, that is the basis of the material - it is he who collects all the layers into a single whole.
• Substrate.

Important! The thicker each layer of linoleum, the higher its quality. But remember that too soft and thick materials can not be painted, because it will immediately disappear. Ideally suitable for painting is the obsolete, already caked in time coatings, because they are as tightly adhered to the floor and have a rigid structure.

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How to choose the right paint for linoleum and how to work with it?

So, what kind of paint for linoleum fits perfectly? Today, the most popular types of coloring materials are:

• Alkyd;
• Oil;
• Acrylic.

And now more about each material.

Features of alkyd paints

These paints are considered the most qualitative and advanced. They are made on the basis of alkyd lacquer, due to which they become so durable, elastic and resistant to moisture, high temperature and direct sunlight. The paint dries very quickly, which is important especially when painting linoleum.

Important! Its only negative - too pungent smell.

Characteristics of oil paints

Paints with an oil base are considered a more budget option, and they gradually recede into the background, although on the surface they lie just perfectly.

Important! The disadvantage of such bases is a strong smell not only during painting, but also after drying, and it lasts long enough.

What is acrylic paint?

They differ from their counterparts with a higher service life and are ideal for painting linoleum. In addition, they are considered the most practical - they can be painted with floors not only in the kitchen, but in any room in the house.

Important! If during staining you accidentally hook on some piece of furniture or interior, you can wash everything with ordinary water. Acrylic paints do not emit sharp odors and dry only a few hours. They are really qualitative and deserve attention.

Technique and tools needed for linoleum coloring

Painting linoleum is not an easy process, but in addition to coloring materials, you also need to buy tools that can be useful in the work:

• Naturally, first of all you need to stock up with brushes and paint rollers for painting.
• Also, it is not superfluous to buy a special tray or a bathtub, in which it will be convenient to dilute the paint.
• You will also need: clean rags, a bucket for water, soda, a brush, putty or sealant, a varnish or a primer, a paint tape, a mask and gloves.

How to paint linoleum in a high-quality manner, what rules should be followed in this case?

The process of painting linoleum includes several very important steps, each of which deserves special attention and careful execution.

Stages of painting:

1. First, you should carefully inspect the floor to check what condition it is in. Having found out cracks, check up, whether they will be broken off, differently - all your work will go to naught. The paint for linoleum, even the best quality, will never ideally lie on a wavy floor - this must be taken into account. In this case it is necessary to completely replace the floor covering
2. Floor cleaning. Thoroughly clean the linoleum with a brush and a good detergent to remove the residue of dirt and grease from it. This is especially true for coloring the floors in the kitchen. If the surface is still glossy, then try to treat it with a special tool to remove the wax or remove fat. Then wash the floor so that not a drop of cleaning agent remains on it - let it dry well afterwards.
3. Floor grinding. Use a medium or fine sandpaper to clean the floor before painting. When grinding, do not forget about corners, edges. This will remove the wax residues that you might have missed during the preparatory phase of
4. Priming. Buy a primer for floors, with a brush or roller put it on the surface, preferably in several layers, so that it becomes perfectly even. Then let it dry. This cycle of work is necessary to ensure that the adhesion of the surface with the applied solution is as strong as possible.
5. Painting of linoleum. Brush or roller paint the floor, carefully passing the corners, edges.

Remember, you need to follow the advice and follow the technology of work at each stage in order to achieve the desired result. Then bought even inexpensively paint for linoleum will give exactly the result that you expected - your house will play with new colors and you will be more pleased to be in it.