Linoleum is one of the most popular types of flooring used recently. There are a huge number of varieties, which allows you to solve any design problem.Modern linoleum makes a worthy competition to laminate, carpet, ceramic tile and other presentable floor coverings.
This is a fairly durable material, not susceptible to decay, it is also environmentally friendly and safe for health. As for the service life, linoleum is also competitive here. Some of its types, if properly used, can be used for 30 years. Not pretending to special care, linoleum is also distinguished by the ease of flooring, which even a layman can handle.
There are many different types of linoleum on the market that differ in material, in scope, so it’s easy to choose the right cover for any room according to their purpose, whether it be a kitchen, living room or corridor. This diversity provides high demand for linoleum and, according to consumers, this material attracts them not only with excellent operational properties, but also at an affordable price.
According to the materials of manufacture linoleum can be natural or synthetic. Natural has a great price and because of this is very little common. Synthetic or as it is also called PVC linoleum has a price much lower and is widely used for flooring.
In its structure linoleum may be homogeneous or heterogeneous. Homogeneous is a homogeneous fabric consisting of polyvinyl chloride. Heterogeneous linoleum has several layers and each of them performs its specific function.
On wear resistance It is divided into commercial, semi-commercial or household.
The room where it is supposed to lay linoleum. Household linoleum is best used in rooms with the lowest floor load, as a rule these are bedrooms.Semi-commercial is beneficial to use in the kitchen, corridor and living room. Commercial is used in rooms with the highest load - office and industrial premises.
Substrate. Heterogeneous linoleum has its own substrate, which can be foamed or felt. Foamed can hide quite large irregularities, has a good body and sound insulation, but it is more prone to the appearance of various dents on the surface of linoleum. Felt backing is less able to hide bumps, but is more resistant to dents from furniture legs.
Manufacturer. The most popular manufacturers are Tarkett, IVC, Juteks.
The size. Manufacturers produce linoleum with a width of 1.5 to 5 meters in increments of 0.5 meters. This allows you to choose a coating for almost any room. To do this, it is enough to measure the length and width of the room and select the closest available size in width.
