How to choose the right linoleum

Today, linoleum is the most popular floor covering. There is a huge range of this product in hardware stores. It can be difficult for customers to choose the most suitable option for themselves. In order to purchase a durable, safe and beautiful linoleum, it is necessary to be guided by some knowledge regarding this coating.
Classification of linoleum types
1. By the presence of a substrate:
• Basic:
- On a warm basis. Such linoleum consists of polymer and lining layers. The thickness does not exceed 5 mm. This coating has low moisture resistance, so its use in bathrooms and kitchens is unacceptable.
- On a foam base. Linoleum on this basis is suitable for any room, it is not afraid of pollution and water.
- Multilayer linoleum is made of fiberglass, so it is durable and wear-resistant.
• Baseless. This type is characterized by: low cost, small thickness, short duration. Baseless linoleum must be laid on a perfectly flat surface.
2. By scope of application:
• Household. It is used for residential premises with a low surface load. The coating thickness varies from 1 to 4 mm. It is characterized by a variety of color palettes, ease of installation and low cost.
• Commercial. Designed for rooms with maximum load. The service life of such linoleum reaches twenty years.
• Semi-commercial. It is preferable for office premises with an average load.
Specialized coatings with additional properties are produced for hospitals, pharmacies, recording studios, and gyms.
3. According to the material:
- Natural. This linoleum is made from natural materials and natural dyes. It has bactericidal properties and is practically not susceptible to fire.
- Polyvinyl chloride. It has an unpleasant odor during the first time of use, and shrinkage of the coating is guaranteed in rooms with elevated temperatures.
- Rubber. Linoleum of this type has moisture resistance and plasticity, therefore it is ideally suited for rooms with high humidity.
- Alkyd. It is susceptible to deformation, but has sound and thermal insulation.
- Colloxylin. It is a thin, baseless, moisture-resistant coating with a high fire hazard.
Technical characteristics of linoleum
Before buying, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the properties of the floor covering.
1. Wear resistance class:
• 21-23. Designed for residential use.
• 31-34. They fit in rooms with average traffic (shops, schools).
• 41-43. Suitable for industrial type premises.
2. Linoleum thickness:
• 0.1-0.25 mm. Ideal for bedrooms and living rooms.
• 0.3 mm. It is recommended to use for kitchens and corridors.
• 0.4-0.6 mm. They fit in office spaces.
• 0.7 mm. Suitable for rooms with high traffic.
Tips for choosing a floor covering
Before making a purchase:
a) it is necessary to make sure that there is no pungent odor, which indicates a low quality of the product;
b) it is worth considering the drawing, it should be clear;
c) carefully inspect the surface of the linoleum for peeling of the film;
d) make sure that all the selected linoleum is from the same batch, otherwise there may be a difference in shades.
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