Linoleum laying: the fundamentals and technology of the process

Floor - an element of the interior or an integral part of a comfortable stay in the house? Probably, the answer to this question will be positive in one and in the other case. In fact, the floor should fit well into the interior, be warm and wear-resistant. Multifaceted design stimulated the development of floor coverings of different classes and price range. The most demanded floor covering today is linoleum.

The laying of linoleum depends on what kind of type it belongs to, and when observing elementary recommendations it is easy to do it yourself. There are several types of linoleum: natural, PVC-linoleum and glyptal. Of all the above options for professional styling requires only natural.

In addition to dividing linoleum into species, there is also a division into groups. The basis of this classification is the kind of foundation, the quality of the coating also depends on it. So, the cheapest is linoleum without a basis. As a rule, its thickness does not exceed 1.6 mm. Laying linoleum of this category is made on the glue on the entire surface of the fabric (previously the floor is leveled). The service life of such a coating is not more than 8 years.

A foam base of about 3.5 mm thick gives the linoleum strength. Such a covering is laid in rooms with a heavy load, for example, a bathroom or an entrance hall. The flooring is made without glue, joints are connected by means of hot welding.

Linoleum with a warm base - the thickest (about 5mm). He does not tolerate contact with water. Felt is used for making the base. Laying of linoleum of this group is carried out on the entire floor area with a single cloth without joints, otherwise the moisture may cause the material to decay.

Before the beginning of the laying work, preliminary calculations of the length and width of the material must be made. They should be based on the parameters of the room. It is desirable to measure the dimensions of the finished coating so that you do not have to dock the material. It is also worth taking into account the need to join the picture, which will lead to a greater consumption of the material.

The linoleum is laid by own hands in strict accordance with the technology. At the initial stage of the work prepare the foundation. It is leveled, polished, removed nails, ledges, superfluous elements. It is important that the base under the linoleum is dry and firm. For better insulation, linoleum is sometimes piled on plywood. To do this, the sheets of plywood are spread over the finished dried concrete screed . Docking edges are leveled and fastened with screws. Plywood plywood should be ideal to avoid the appearance of differences, otherwise with the help of improvised means, lags are leveled. It is undesirable to use a puttying agent to smooth the floor surface, as it quickly breaks down and flakes off. To grout joints or grooves from the screws used specially designed for these purposes putty mass.

The leveling of the floor surface can be done with a traditional cement mortar.

The linoleum is laid in two ways: glutinous and glutinous.

Before the final fastening, the linoleum needs to be stored for about a day in a room in the spread state so that it will level out. If the glueling method was chosen for laying, the ability of the linoleum to stretch during operation under the influence of temperatures should be taken into account. Therefore, between the wall and the edge of the material it is necessary to leave a gap of at least 3-5 mm (later it will be hidden by the plinth). In order for the two sheets to be joined as precisely as possible, a double-sided adhesive tape is attached to the inner side , and the laying of the cloths is made on it. The seam is sealed by cold welding. Plinth can be fastened a few days after laying.

In some cases, for a more reliable fixation of linoleum to the surface use a special glue. At the same time, stacking technology does not change.

Linoleum is a sufficiently durable material that, if properly laid, can last for many years, favorably emphasizing the interior of the room, creating coziness and warmth.