How to choose linoleum in the apartment

High-quality material with a long operating life for little money is the dream of every customer. These requirements correspond to linoleum, which people have been actively using for decades in apartments, houses, offices, educational institutions. Since the modern market provides a wide range of colors, patterns, textures and thicknesses of the flooring, it is necessary to thoroughly prepare for its choice. This article will discuss how to choose linoleum in the apartment.

Linoleum classification

Depending on the basis of linoleum is divided into:

• natural;
• rubber;
• alkyd;
• nitrocellulose;
• polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

The most popular natural and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) linoleum. Both coatings have a fairly high quality, good performance properties, but at the same time natural linoleum will cost a bit more expensive.

The advantages and features of natural linoleum should include:

• environmental friendliness;
• security;
• strength;
• антистатичность;
• long operational term;
• attractive appearance.

Note! If linoleum is chosen for installation in the country, then it is better not to buy natural flooring, as it does not tolerate high humidity.

PVC linoleum has the following advantages:

• security;
• no likelihood of rotting;
• available rates;
• a wide range of prints, color combinations, sizes.

Main selection criteria

After the entire classification has been studied and considered, it is worthwhile to familiarize yourself with the main criteria by which everyone can quickly figure out how to choose the right linoleum for an apartment.

It is necessary to determine the room in which the floor will be laid. Each room has its own load, which must be considered when considering the characteristics of linoleum, in particular thickness and strength.

It should be determined which linoleum will be preferred - natural or artificial. The best option for apartments in which there are small children, will be natural material, which is sometimes called marmoleum. In its production, jute fabric and natural dyes are used, as a result, even when heated, no toxic substances are released.

Particular attention should be paid to the marking of linoleum, in which such properties as fire resistance, ease of cleaning, wet cleaning, lack of statistical electricity, bactericidal layer are indicated.

Note! Certificates of conformity confirm the quality of the goods. Therefore, if you have any doubts, then request these certificates from the seller.

The thicker the linoleum, the more resistant it is to mechanical damage. This flooring has a long operational life.

additional information

Quality linoleum should have an additional top coating - a protective layer. It also allows you to simplify the process of care for the surface and its purification.

Note! Baseless linoleum (homogeneous) has a short lifespan, so you should not count on durability during its installation.

Kitchen and bathroom

When choosing linoleum for the kitchen or bathroom, it is necessary to consider options with high moisture resistance, since it is here that the humidity of the air is increased, and water often falls on the floor. No less important criteria when choosing are:

• long service life;
• strength;
• resistance to various means of household chemicals;
• ease of cleansing.

Preference is given to semi-commercial models of polyvinyl chloride or linoleum on a natural basis. It is important to choose a floor covering with a minimum thickness of 8-10 mm, this option will not be damaged by the weight of furniture, equipment, plumbing.

Video

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