How to choose linoleum for home

Linoleum, despite the abundance of other materials for finishing the floor, is still in demand. This is due to the fact that it is very durable, wear-resistant and cheap. In addition, there are varieties of linoleum, which look quite attractive. By the way, there are a lot of varieties of this coverage, and it can be classified according to different criteria.

Classification

Classification of linoleum

Existing types of linoleum can be classified by:

• the nature of the base;
• the presence of insulation;
• homogeneity.

Classification by composition

The composition of linoleum depends on its base, on the substance that was put as a carrier. Linoleum can be made from different substances, and the future properties of the material depend on it.

PVC

PVC-based linoleum has a number of advantages and disadvantages.

1. Among the advantages of such a material one should note its excellent heat insulating properties. It can also serve as a sound insulator. Using this type of linoleum, you can be absolutely sure that it is environmentally friendly and safe for health. The material can be successfully used even in children's institutions.
2. Among the disadvantages of linoleum based on polyvinyl chloride, it is necessary to note its fragility. It is subject to coarsening. Often at the edges of such a material can warp and bend. Drawing on the surface quickly fades. Low temperatures are strictly contraindicated for such linoleum, as it can simply crack. After a certain service life, the material gives a very large shrinkage.

Alkyd varieties

PVC linoleum

Alkyd linoleum is excellent modern material that is quite popular. However, having decided to lay it, you must first observe all precautions.

Linoleum based on alkyd substances can be deformed very quickly even before flooring. In order for this to happen, the material must be kept warm for a while. The most common defect in the deformation concerns the increase and decrease of some parameters of the material. For example, it can significantly lose in width, but then increase in length.

Among the advantages of alkyd linoleum is its environmental friendliness, as well as its thermal insulation properties.

Based on nitrocellulose

Alkyd linoleum

1. Linoleum based Nitrocellulose has one important shortcoming which it is necessary to remember: it is subject to fire. In general, this material is very sensitive to temperature extremes.
2. The advantage of the material is an attractive and aesthetic appearance. These varieties of linoleum shine, they can be distinguished at a glance. Also, the material is resistant to moisture.

Rubber linoleum

on nitrocellulose

This linoleum has such advantages like resistance to various adverse factors, elasticity and strength. However, no sane person will use it in his apartment. Because this material is simply dangerous to health. Of course, it does not harm immediately. But linoleum in fact serves man for years.

Homogeneity or heterogeneity

Rubber The properties of linoleum are not limited to its basic composition. Of great importance is the homogeneity or heterogeneity of the material.

1. Homogeneous linoleum is a homogeneous material.
2. A heterogeneous coating can have top and bottom layers that affect its qualities and properties.

Another classification

Homogeneous

There is another classification, where the types of linoleum are divided depending on their use in domestic or office space.

Household linoleum

Structure of household linoleum

This type of material is great as for home and office space. Household linoleum is of two types.

1. Normally, varieties of linoleum in this category are made on a foam basis. This is one of the most modern technologies, allowing you to create durable and warm for various needs. The basis of this material - fiberglass. The foam composition is applied on its surface. Various patterns and patterns are applied to household linoleum. The material can imitate natural stone, wood, parquet and tile. Top drawing protected by a film of polyvinyl chloride.
2. Based on fibers. It is based on polyester fibers or polypropylene yarn. It can be used both in ordinary residential apartments and in public places. Most often it is used for public places.

Semi-commercial type

Household type

Such material is made with given the fact that he will have to withstand quite high loads.Therefore, it is made more wear-resistant than household linoleum. On top of the material is covered with polyvinyl chloride film. The basis of such a floor covering can be foam or needle-punched layer.

Commercial

Semi-commercial linoleum

This is the type of linoleum that is done extremely durable. It is not intended for use in ordinary city apartments. In principle, it could, of course, be laid in the house. However, this does not make sense, because the load on him there will be insufficient. Buying such linoleum will simply become a waste of money for home repair.

Tips

Fully Commercial

In one apartment, you may need several varieties of linoleum .

Linoleum for living

Linoleum flooring tips

When buying linoleum in the living room and in the nursery, you need to think about it being safe and warm. Ideal - material based on polyvinyl chloride. It will last long enough to recoup its cost. The price of such linoleum is not too high, so it can be changed regularly. To the touch the material is very soft. Its front side has a special protective coating that will prevent premature abrasion of the pattern.

When buying linoleum in the living room, you can limit the varieties that are 1.5-2 mm thick. If in the living room there are often a lot of guests, then it is worth purchasing material that is thicker.

Linoleum for the hallway and the kitchen

Linoleum in the living room

When you buy linoleum in the hallway and kitchen it is necessary to acquire such varieties of material that will be quite thick. For example, in the hallway fit baseless linoleum with a thickness of 3 mm. It does not contain insulation and has no sound insulation properties.

It is necessary to install material of the same thickness in the kitchen, but with the presence of the base, because it is very important here that the floor be warm and not let in sounds.

Linoleum in the nursery

In the kitchen

sufficiently strong varieties are chosen for the nursery linoleum, and this is a reasonable explanation. The fact that such premises are classified as "average cross". It is known that children love to move a lot. Therefore, ordinary linoleum can quickly become unusable. For a nursery, it is necessary to select varieties that are 3 mm thick, but too thick and coarse linoleums should not be taken.

It is necessary to take into account that children can spray paint, paint where they shouldn't, and have fun in general. Therefore, a high strength external protective coating material.

For quite adult children, you can choose thinner varieties. For example, this is relevant in relation to adolescents of middle and senior school age.

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