Buying linoleum as a flooring is a common phenomenon. The material is convenient and easy to styling, durable and safe provided that it is proper.
Which linoleum is better for home?
There are several types of linoleum: natural, PVC, alkyd, rubber and colloxilin.
Natural linoleum It is made from natural materials such as wood flour, wood resin, linseed oil, limestone flour, cork tree bark. This mixture is evenly applied on a jute canvas. Such a coating is distinguished by excellent thermal insulation, sound absorption, antistachility and bactericidal properties. It costs more than other species, moreover, it has a small color scheme. The choice of such a coating is advisable if the house has small children or people with asthma.
Polyvinyl chloride linoleum (PVC) There are three subspecies – household, semi -commercial and commercial. The latter has a high degree of wear resistance, at home it can be used in hallways and other rooms with high cross -country ability. The semi -commercial linoleum is also said to wear, it is better to lay it in living rooms and kitchens. Household linoleum is suitable for bedrooms or when preparing an apartment for sale or rental.
Alcidal linoleum Available in price, absorbs sounds well and retains heat, but is too sensitive to cold and fragile, cracks and breaks easily appear on it.
Rubber linoleum Produced from bitumen and synthetic rubber. It is distinguished by good moisture resistance and elasticity. However, it is better not to use it in residential premises due to the harmful fumes of bitumen. It is more suitable for garage and other auxiliary buildings.
Colloxilin linoleum Produced on the basis of nitrocellulose. It has a beautiful shine and an elastic structure. However, he is inclined to shrink and does not tolerate temperature changes.
The choice of linoleum depending on the alleged operating conditions
If you still have not decided which linoleum to choose for a private house or apartment, focus on marking in accordance with the classification system adopted in Europe. According to her, all rooms are divided into 3 types:
- Residential – Markets are number 2.
- Office – indicated by number 3.
- Production – With the number 4.
Also, the degree of load intensity is indicated by numbers from 1 to 4 from low to very high, respectively. Focusing on such a marking, as well as on the drawings, you can choose which linoleum is suitable in your specific case.
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