A few words about the correct choice of linoleum
In general, you can write a long and long story about what linoleum is and how to choose linoleum correctly( by design, color, structure, etc.).But we will denote several main parameters that must be taken into account when buying. Ignorance of these points can lead to a serious error and shorten the life of the coating.
So, the first thing to note, for what type of room is this material .According to the European classification, all floor coverings are of three categories: the number 4 denotes production, 3 - office and 2 - living quarters. That is, for a house or apartment you need to choose linoleum 2 categories.
load index also has the value ( there are 4 of them).For example, 1 means that linoleum is suitable for buildings where there is a small load, 2 shows the average level, 3 - high, and 4 - the highest( in sports halls, shops).Also an important property of the coating is its degree of wear resistance. To do this, you need to pay attention to its thickness( the optimal is about 0.15-0.2 mm).
Well, the last thing we focus on is the degree of "naturalness" of .That is, you can buy PVC-coating, but it will last for an average of 10 years. And also you can buy a natural linoleum, which is more durable and environmentally friendly. However, it is more expensive. The other parameters are more dependent on your taste and preferences in design( drawing, color, etc.).
Linoleum liner installation:
preparatory work After the choice is made, the question arises - how to lay linoleum correctly? This will require a number of tools and materials. They include: a rail or a long ruler, a sharp knife, a notched trowel, a mastic, an ordinary spatula. By the way, the following mixtures are suitable as a mastic: glue Bustilat , mastic cumaron-rubber with the marking KH-3 and KN-2 , dispersion acrylic adhesive and Okamul L14 ( for natural linoleum).
First you need to prepare the base. In the event that the linoleum is supposed to be laid on the wooden floor with your own hands, it is important to check the strength of the coating. Each plate is inspected, there is no creaking or deformation. The bulging nails are eliminated and new ones are hammered. Over thick cardboard or thin-layer plywood is applied. And only then you can cover the linoleum.
If it is supposed to be laid on a concrete floor( the most common variant), it is also leveled with a cement-sand screed, the recipe of which is written on the package. The height of the screed should not be more than 5 cm. A self-leveling mixture is applied above it, not more than 2 cm thick. After drying, the base is ready for laying linoleum.
Linoleum liner installation with your own hands:
flooring To the note! In the process of flooring, it is recommended to observe certain conditions for temperature and humidity. Optimal t is equal to 18 degrees Celsius, humidity is not less than 60%.
Linoleum is cut according to the width and length according to the size of the room. Often the back side of it is primed a day before laying( but not always).After this, the glue or mastic is prepared in accordance with the attached instructions. A toothed spatula is evenly distributed over the floor. The thickness of the layer depends on the type of mixture used. The desired thickness is specified on the packages.
Further linoleum is attached "from the roll".This means that the canvas folds inward to the middle. Then it starts to roll slowly. Exactly the same process should be done with the second half. The glued linoleum should be rolled with a heavy roller. This is done so that no air bubbles remain under the coating.
If you apply more than 2 sheets of linoleum, then you need to do it overlap. That is, one sheet comes into the other at a distance of about 2-3 cm. At the last stage, the "cold welding of seams" and the installation of plinths are done. For this, a special glue with the label "for cold welding" is used. The color of the composition should be selected under the tone of the coating. Skirting boards are also selected in accordance with the general style. Laying linoleum with your own hands, a video with the technology of which is presented on our website, will allow you to make work easily and quickly!
