Linoleum in the interior +75 sample photo

Linoleum is a well-known material with a wide range of applications in industry and in everyday life. It is used in the design of private interiors, office buildings, cafes, restaurants, offices. There is such a variety of floor coverings on the shelves of modern stores that it is difficult to do without the help of specialists and the design approach.

Choosing a flooring, you should start with a logical question: does linoleum fit into the interior, combined with the wallpaper, the ceiling?

The covering has a coloring, drawing, invoice which have to be suitable to registration of the room for which linoleum is chosen. The material has different wear resistance, not every type of linoleum can withstand a significant load on the floor.

From the history

Linoleum appeared in the history of the decor for a long time, and to this day has not lost popularity. At the time of creation, back in 1627, it was a solid oiled fabric. The term itself is derived from a combination of the words "flax" and "oil" (linum + oleum). Therefore, the first coating of this nature was a natural material. The idea to patent the product was visited in 1763 by Nathan Smith. From 1843 additional natural substances began to be added to the fabric.

To date, the composition of linoleum has several layers. Polyvinyl chloride is a thick base layer that allows you to maintain its basic properties: sound insulation, heat preservation in an apartment, moisture resistance, etc. Fiberglass and polyurethane are responsible for the strength of the material. Products are produced in the form of rolls, in domestic conditions it is laid with a laying method, in production rooms it is fixed with the help of glue, mastic.

    

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of linoleum more than disadvantages. It has a low price, elasticity, moisture resistance, unpretentiousness in care. A huge number of colors, patterns, decorative elements. It has a long shelf life - 15-25 years, a lot depends on the room patency. Natural linoleum has positive characteristics in terms of environmental safety.

The disadvantages of certain types of material include increased toxicity, tendency to deformation, drying out. Higher quality linoleum has good characteristics, but its main disadvantage is its high price.


    

Varieties

There are a large number of varieties of linoleum, differing in material production and nature of the application. At first glance, it is difficult to determine how they differ. In most stores there is no obvious separation, it is easy for an ordinary buyer to get confused, but upon a more detailed study the difference is significant.

Household, commercial and semi-commercial linoleum refers to the same type, the differences consist in the thickness of the coating and the protective layer in the fields of application: commercial - for non-residential premises, household - for household use. Some classifications also distinguish stage, ballet linoleum with a perfect matte, glossy surface, which allows you to adjust the lighting in the working area with maximum precision, to achieve the desired design effect. It possesses high sound and noise absorbing characteristics, to create favorable conditions for creativity. Sports coverage - a kind of commercial, has its own production technology.

For example, to determine which material is of high quality and which is not quite, you can set up an experiment. Ask the store for a small piece of each type of flooring, place each one under the leg of the chair and sit on it for a while. Soon on cheap linoleum of poor quality, traces and dents will appear, while the more wear-resistant material will remain unchanged.

    

Natural

Natural linoleum is made from limestone, special fiber, linseed oil, tree resins, cork and wood flour, natural dyes. This type of material belongs to the premium class, has a specific smell, which disappears a few weeks after laying. The shelf life is up to 30 years.

If people with allergies, asthma, other respiratory diseases live in the apartment, natural linoleum is the best option for flooring. Natural material has bactericidal properties, does not fade in the sun, does not support combustion, thanks to natural impregnation.

Eco-design, eco-materials are actively entering our lives today, people pay more attention to the effects of coatings on the environment.

The disadvantages of this type include fragility, excessive susceptibility to deformation, high price.

    

PVC

The most common type of linoleum, which can be found at every counter of hardware stores. It is made of fiberglass, on a fabric and non-woven base, it can be single-layered, multi-layered. It has low thermal conductivity, resistant to abrasion, environmentally friendly, not subject to rotting, the appearance of fungus. PVC is easy to lay, it has many colors.

PVC linoleum has disadvantages. It does not tolerate high temperature, exposure to solvents. At low temperatures, it loses its elasticity. The structural composition of PVC linoleum is homogeneous and heterogeneous. The first has a homogeneous structure, consists of a single layer.

In the production of the material is added quartz sand, lime. The more fillers, the cheaper the coating and the shorter the service life.

Heterogeneous linoleum has several functional layers. Bottom - substrate, designed to protect against pushing, shocks and other loads. The basis of PVC coating - fiberglass. Adds product elasticity, prevents deformation. The next layer is decorative. Upper - PVC in pure form, protects the material from abrasion.

Relin or rubber

Relin, or rubber linoleum, has a lining of a mixture of crushed rubber with bitumen. The face layer is made by mixing rubber, filler, pigment. It has high elasticity, moisture resistance, resistance to aggressive detergents, chemicals.

It is applied in the closed and open public places, in pools, on sports grounds. It has good adhesion with sports shoes, comfortable, safe to use. Not prone to scratches, damage from sharp objects.

Relin cannot be used in residential premises due to environmental insecurity. The material contains harmful volatile substances.

Alkyd

An alkyd or glyptal coating is made by applying an alkyd resin on a fabric base. Contains oils, fillers, pigment, sometimes antiseptic. It is delivered in a large assortment, with various colors, patterns, texture. Most often used in technical and public areas, has good heat and sound insulation properties. Compared to PVC, it has higher mechanical properties.

Linoleum is fragile, it is difficult to lay. Incorrect installation causes cracks, damage. Keep the material should be at a temperature of at least 10 degrees Celsius. When laying requires careful compliance with the rules of installation. In the operation and care is contraindicated to use alkaline and abrasive substances, acids.

Choosing a floor covering for the house

All linoleum is divided into three main groups. It is commercial, semi-commercial, household. The first one is the densest, the drawing on it is not erased. Linoleum in this category has a thick protective layer and can withstand huge loads - up to 5 tons per square meter. It is laid in shopping, medical, educational institutions, fitness centers and entertainment complexes, such material serves up to 50 years.

But such material contains a large amount of formaldehyde, including phenol. These are quite harmful substances that do not erode over the years. And if in public places with high traffic, the material does not pose a serious threat, then in an apartment where you spend most of the time, it can cause serious harm to health. Therefore, for the house buy other types of linoleum.

    

Domestic

Household linoleum is suitable for decoration of office and residential premises. The main condition for operation is medium and low permeability. The term of operation makes 10-15 years. It is favorable at the price, it is claimed as an inexpensive decorative covering. Differs in universality, simplicity in leaving. It has a wide range of colors, elastic, easy to carry. Moisture resistant, retains heat well. The household covering is made on the made foam and felt basis.

The disadvantage is that it is thin, with low wear resistance - on average up to 5 years.

Semi-commercial

Coverage is found in offices, shops with medium traffic, as well as in country cottages, city apartments. The protective layer of semi-commercial linoleum is thicker, it is wear-resistant. It is made on the felt, synthetic basis, allowing to keep heat indoors. The optimal type of linoleum, with a lifetime of up to 20 years in apartments with average traffic.

Color variety

The overall perception of the interior depends on the color of the floor. Cold gray shades give the room a strict office impression, warm - warm homely.

For the bedroom it is recommended to choose light colors and warm shades: beige, cream, milky, coffee. Here you can use the coating color of marble and wood, choose linoleum with a decorative pattern. Do not make gloomy floors in the nursery, decorate them with a coating with pretty patterns, decorative pictures, and leave the dark color for the office. White linoleum is rarely bought because of marquess, black - because of gloom.

A small room due to the use of the pattern on the floor covering visually increases. Small tile, diagonal pattern, abstract elements - the appropriate option in this case.

    

In which rooms it is better to lay

In order for linoleum to last for a long time, you should initially consider the type of room in which the coating will be used.

On the kitchen

Linoleum - the perfect solution for the kitchen. Compared with other materials, it is easy to clean, masks pollution. Certain models have a special anti-bacterial coating, which is harmless, has no chemical additives. The destruction of microbes occurs due to silver ions contained in the material and activated by the ingress of air and moisture.

The material for the kitchen should be resistant to external influences, including household chemicals and pollution. It is preferable to choose semi-commercial linoleum with high wear resistance.

    

In the living room

Household linoleum with a polyester or foamed base, with a sufficient thickness of the protective layer is most suitable for the living room. If the hall is made of heavy solid furniture, it is better to err and take a higher-class linoleum, with greater thickness and durability. If this is not done, dents will remain on the coating.

The hall is a more passable room than, for example, a bedroom. The coating in the room must be physically stable, with a protective coating thickness of at least 0.2 mm.

In the nursery

In the nursery, which is more like a playground than a lounge, fit the thickest household linoleum, resistant to damage, or semi-commercial coating with a reliable protective layer. The material must retain heat, withstand shocks, have fireproof properties. When laying should use a solid canvas without seams, to avoid injury. The coating must have antistatic properties, to put it simply - so that “it does not beat current”.

If funds allow, it is recommended to lay natural linoleum in the children's room. It costs more, but there is no doubt about its ecological properties. As for the colors, in the nursery you should choose unusual, bright prints that kids like. New 3D linoleum with three-dimensional drawings creating the illusion of virtual reality is becoming increasingly popular.

    

In the hall

Hallway - a passage that needs additional protection. The characteristics of the coating for the corridor roughly coincide with the properties of linoleum for the kitchen. The best option is semi-commercial, at least 3 mm thick.

As for the design - at the discretion of the owner. Most often, decorative linoleum with tile pattern and parquet is placed in the corridor.

    

Tips for acquiring linoleum

Choosing linoleum, you should follow the basic rules:

  1. Look at the notation. Each type of coating has its own marking, consisting of two numbers. The first of these means linoleum class: 1 - for rooms in which the traffic is minimal, 2 - household, 3 - semi-commercial, 4 - commercial. The second digit indicates the degree of load that the coating can withstand: 1 — minimum, 4 — maximum.
  2. Pay attention to the smell. Low-quality linoleum with a high content of harmful substances will have a sharp peculiar smell and unhealthy luster (not to be confused with a natural coating, smelling linseed oil).
  3. Try to bend the edge of the cover. On thin cheap linoleum, a trace of the bend will remain, the quality one will return to its original form, the natural one will break.

When making measurements of the room for the purchase of a certain amount of material, consider the stock of at least 5 cm, including the niches under the battery, the space near the door, so that the floor covering is not less than the room itself.

Regardless of how many rooms you are going to arrange with one type of coating, linoleum should be bought in one piece. Otherwise, it is likely that you can sell cuts from different lots, which differ in color and texture. Do not forget to ask the sellers quality certificates for products.

When transporting material from the store to the room, in any case, do not fold it in half - there will be traces of bends. Roll it gently face down.

What to do to linoleum served longer

For linoleum for many years pleased with its excellent qualities, it requires special care. The basic rule is to wipe more often, but not to abuse moisture. Linoleum is not friendly with a large amount of water, except for Relig. It is important not to be too carried away with household chemicals and not to use aggressive means. If there are stains from food products, markers, markers on the linoleum, use standard cleaning agents to remove them.

In the absence of sufficient humidity in the room, the material can dry out and even crack. To avoid this, the coating every two months should be rubbed with linseed oil, linseed oil.

When laying linoleum in a room of less than 25 square meters, it is strongly not recommended to glue it to the floor surface. The fact that a non-glued coating deforms over time is going to an accordion near the furniture - just a stereotype.

Conclusion

Linoleum is one of the most popular and affordable types of flooring. Without the advice of professionals it is difficult to understand all its properties and characteristics. Before buying material for decorating the living room, kitchen, hallway, consult with a specialist, read the photos, and follow the above tips, and linoleum in the interior will delight you for a long time!

    

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