How to put linoleum on a concrete floor: laying options

People who decide to make repairs with their own hands often face the problem of laying linoleum on a concrete floor. It is very important that the work was carried out correctly, since it affects the duration of operation no less than the quality of the coating itself. This article will explain how to put linoleum on a concrete floor correctly.

Preparation and leveling

The instruction recommends the following:

1. The old coating must be dismantled and check the condition of the concrete under it. If you need to cut reinforced concrete with diamond circles for laying communications, do all the work at this stage.
2. Cracks and depressions should be puttied, excess should be knocked down. (See also the article Putty for concrete: how to do.)
3. Remove debris and dust.
4. To measure the magnitude of the height difference, with a deviation of more than 2 mm per square meter, a new floor screed is required.

For floor treatment today often use self-leveling self-leveling mixtures. They are applied on a pre-primed surface.

Tip: when the work on the distribution of self-leveling mortar is finished, you need to give it enough time to dry, since the linoleum will not let the remaining moisture under it to the outside, which will cause mold or rot.

Choosing a material

When selecting a flooring, you need to consider the fact that the concrete is always cold. To provide heat, comfort and increase sound insulation more suitable multilayer linoleum, the base of which is foamed or insulated with felt, the price of which will be higher than single-layer.

Before going to the point of sale, take simple measurements so that the material is exactly enough for the whole area of ​​the room. It is best to determine the length of each wall in case their differences become clear. Then add 10 cm to the floor space for trimming.

Experts recommend:

• if the area does not exceed 6 m², leave 2 cm to let up;
• when the size varies from 6 to 10 m², 4 cm required;
• more than 10 m, then the allowance of 6 cm.

Tip: when there is a pattern on the linoleum, and there is not enough one piece to cover the room, you need to take the material so that it is enough for the selection of the pattern.

If there are doubts that the seams are perfect, they are “hidden” under the furniture. Covering should be perpendicular to the window in the direction of sunlight. This will help to make the seams and seams not very noticeable, and the surface will look solid.

The width of linoleum, which is offered by our stores, can be in the range from 2 m to 5 m. If there is a possibility, it is better to choose such a covering that can be covered with a whole piece.

Markup

Services for cutting linoleum can offer a store in which it was decided to buy material. But it is possible that during laying there will be a need for trimming. (See also the article Heater for concrete: features.)

Cutting around the edges is simple, because irregularities and inaccuracies are hidden by the plinth. When laying linoleum butt-cutting will have to be neat and accurate. To obtain a perfect seam, place two adjacent pieces overlap, and then cut together to avoid gaps at the junction.

Tool:

• Knife - for thin material suitable stationery, in other cases it is better to use the building retractable option;
• square;
• ruler.

When there are protrusions in the room (pipes, columns), in linoleum it is necessary to make cuts for beautiful styling. Here you will need to prepare a pattern of durable cardboard, which is used to trim the coating.

Tip: for laying pipes and conduits, diamond drilling of holes in concrete with crowns of various diameters has proven itself well.

Linoleum with a pattern before performing all the activities laid out face up and do the pattern docking. To prevent the material from slipping when you do it yourself, press it down with heavy objects until the operation is completed. By marking the linoleum is pressed with a ruler and cut off with short movements.

После заготовки нужных кусков переходят к укладке, для выполнения которой могут понадобиться щетка, валики, нож и ruler.

Styling options

1. With a small area of ​​the room (less than 20 square meters) and low permeability in it, linoleum is not glued at all. Just fix it with baseboards. However, the material, which is closely adjacent at first, may subsequently form "waves" in some places.

Tip: many people ask the question - what to put under the linoleum on the concrete floor? Use cork, flax, wool or jute backing.

1. The best choice for large rooms and rooms, where often and intensively walk, is the decision to glue the linoleum to the concrete base. This process is quite laborious, but the result will fully justify the inconvenience incurred during the installation. Scotch tape, glue or mastic can be used as the adhesive substance.

Use of glue or mastic

When choosing such a "attachment" for flooring, you should make its purchase simultaneously with the acquisition of linoleum. In this case, the consultant will correctly select the right composition for your linoleum.

So, consider how to lay linoleum on a concrete floor using adhesives:

1. Gluing linoleum, having a fabric base, it is better to perform a bitumen synthetic mastic or dispersion adhesives.
2. If the basis of heat and sound insulation (linoleum on TZI) apply only dispersion glue.

1. For the baseless, the best choice is mastic, based on resins and synthetic rubber.

Adhesives vary depending on what kind of bonding they provide. There is glue for continuous gluing or just for fixing.

In the latter case, it is applied faster and easier, and its consumption is not so great, since it should be spread only around the perimeter of the room.

1. Starting laying, make sure that the temperature in the room where the work is done, not lower than 15? WITH.
2. Unscrew the cloth and apply glue to the floor below it.

Tip: Use a trowel, roller or brush for convenience.

1. Put the cloth back in place, press it well and smooth it with a dry roller.

You can also use double-sided tape, which should, first of all, be glued to the floor. At the same time, the upper protective film should remain in place.

The field of this top fit the finishing material, half of his cloth is bent and only now the protective film is removed, and after that the linoleum is turned in the opposite direction. The second half is processed similarly.

Creating perfect joints and hidden gaps

1. To achieve the ideal surface of the laid linoleum and ensure the inconspicuousness of the seams use glue for cold welding of linoleum. This trick will allow you to show the courage of design decisions and originality of thinking, and cold-welded seams will forever be hidden from a curious glance.

1. The gap between the wall and the edge of the coating is masked under the baseboards. It is better in this case to take plastic products, since the range of their colors is quite wide, and installation is done simply and quickly. The first step is to attach the inner part of the plinth to the wall with screws, the second is to install the outer decorative strip.
2. Where linoleum is adjacent to pipes, steps, floor coverings of a different nature, at the locations of door openings, the decoration of joints is carried out with the help of sills. Under these elements, the seams will be securely hidden, the gaps will become invisible, and the appearance of the repair will become complete.

Conclusion

There are many ways to lay linoleum. Each of them is good in its own way, but gluing is the most reliable option, especially if you are doing the work yourself. The video in this article will help you find additional information on this topic.