White linoleum - care features 08/13/2014 – Published in: Varieties – Tags: linoleum

Advantages and disadvantages of linoleum for laminate

It’s worth choosing linoleum for your apartment because this material has many advantages:

• good thermal insulation;
• linoleum will not have a worn-out appearance even several years after use, especially if it is washed regularly. The material practically does not fade and does not lose shape even under constant exposure to ultraviolet rays;
• suitable for wet areas;
• long service life;
• large selection of linoleum. You can give preference to a certain shade and color. It is even possible to imitate laminate;
• the material is laid on a warm floor and does not lose its shape;
• installation is carried out quickly, no need to involve specialists;
• low cost.

PHOTO: stroy-podskazka.ru The main advantage of linoleum is that it can be laid on a warm floor, which is important when creating a children's room

The disadvantages include a pronounced odor in the first weeks of use.

PHOTO: installation-plus.rf It is extremely difficult to restore damaged linoleum, so it is better to exclude heels

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How does the color of linoleum affect the psyche?

Dark tones are suitable for a classic interior style. Many interior designers insist on careful selection of coating colors. This is due not only to the compatibility of the coating with furniture, decoration and interior items. The fact is that colored gender can influence a person’s mental state in a certain way:

• “Poisonous” flooring tones make the space more “dynamic”, so they should never be overused, especially when it comes to compact spaces. If you choose, for example, a bright red floor, ceiling, and walls, it is advisable to do it in a calmer color scheme;
• Monochrome black linoleum will emphasize the severity of the classical, English and Egyptian style, in which a riot of colors would be simply inappropriate. It has a calming effect on the psyche, in contrast to very bright and catchy colors;
• Soft pastel colors such as beige or ivory promote relaxation, so they allow you to create unobtrusive but “optimistic” styles such as Renaissance, French or Japanese.

Types of linoleum for laminate

Before choosing linoleum, you should study the entire range.

PHOTO: s.sakh.com There is a wide selection of linoleum types on sale today; you can find a material to suit every taste and budget

By type of raw materials used in production

The characteristics of the coating depend on what raw materials were used:

• polyvinyl chloride (PVC). An insulated base and a protective layer are made. Not recommended for heated floors;
• natural base made of wood and durable materials;
• relina – linoleum for large enterprises. The material is moisture resistant;
• nitrocellulose, used without base. A good option for gyms.

PHOTO: bucwar.ru PVC is a moisture-resistant material

According to the degree of wear resistance

When choosing linoleum, it is important to take into account its characteristics, since certain types of coatings are suitable only for apartments, while others are suitable for offices with high traffic and gyms.

PHOTO: e-stroy.pro Depending on the type of material, the degree of resistance to external factors will differ

Household and semi-commercial linoleum

For an ordinary city apartment, linoleum with PVC may be an ideal option. The average thickness of such a coating is 0.4 cm.

PHOTO: bookshunt.ru For living rooms, the ideal option is thin, household linoleum, which is easy to clean

To make the room attractive and modern, you can use thick linoleum for office space.

PHOTO: www.jp-renov-pau.fr Semi-commercial linoleum is suitable for the corridor and living room

Commercial linoleum

In high-traffic areas, it is best to lay commercial linoleum, which has high fire safety and density. This coating is multi-layered and made of PVC.

PHOTO: 303319.selcdn.ru For offices, it is best to use commercial linoleum

By structure

There is multi-layer and single-layer linoleum. Manufacturers use two types of material:

1. Homogeneous - single layer. PVC with dyes is used in production. This linoleum has high strength, but does not have a backing. The range of such coverage is limited.
2. Multilayer . PVC, fiberglass, as well as additional protective and decorative layers are used.

PHOTO: stroypol.com Heterogeneous floor covering has several different layers

How to correctly combine colors in the interior?

Light linoleum visually enlarges the room.
To create harmony and comfort in a room, you need to know a few simple but very important rules for combining different shades. Knowing these features, you will be able to visually expand the limits of compact spaces, making them brighter and more comfortable:

• The effect of increasing space. White linoleum in combination with light walls and ceiling will significantly expand the boundaries of the room, making it more spacious;
• The effect of lengthening the room. To make the room longer, it is advisable to choose light, modern linoleum and paint the back wall of the room in any shade of beige. In this case, it is advisable to make the walls and ceiling dark;
• The effect of reducing the depth of space. Suitable for “leveling” recessed rectangular rooms. All surfaces in the room are made light, except for the back wall, which should be painted in a darker color;
• The effect of reducing the height of a room. It is quite difficult to create a cozy atmosphere in rooms with high ceilings. But if you paint the walls beige, and the ceiling and floor brown or dark gray, the room will become much more comfortable.

Size of linoleum for laminate

Stores sell linoleum in the form of tiles or rolls. The width of one roll can reach from 1.5 to 4 meters. If a fabric base is used, the width ranges from 1.6 to 3 meters.

The tiles most often have the shape of a square or stripes.

PHOTO: prihozhaya.guru The thickness and dimensions of decorative elements can vary greatly

Attention! The average thickness of the floor covering is no more than 4 centimeters. It is best to choose a coating that is not too thin, up to three millimeters.

Recommendations for choosing coverage

The pattern and shade of the floor must be chosen taking into account not only the decor, but also the purpose of the room. Gray linoleum in the living room interior should be purchased in wide rolls. Otherwise, an abundance of seams can ruin the overall aesthetics.

To decorate the bedroom, you should use material with a fabric backing.

And the bathroom and kitchen should be lined only with PVC products. This linoleum is moisture resistant, which will ensure longer service life.

Children's rooms should be decorated only with natural material made using jute.

Other tips:

1. For the shadow side, it is worth choosing light shades. A cold palette is suitable for rooms with a southern orientation.
2. If the width of the room is small, you need to choose a floor with a pattern. It should go diagonally to the long walls or across them.
3. Gray linoleum in the interior can create the illusion of a large space if it is made to look like small tiles.

Color solutions and decorative features with imitation laminate

On the Russian market you can find several variations of shades to suit every taste:

• light brown or dark brown in the standard range;
• reddish tint;
• honey or amber, rich color;
• ocher shade.

Attention! The color range is very diverse, so you can choose the right linoleum for both home and office.

When choosing linoleum for your home, explore different options and combinations in the interior:

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Which linoleum is better to buy under laminate: the opinion of our editors

When choosing linoleum, you should take into account some factors:

• the cost of the coating, which is set depending on the high cost of the raw materials and the chosen shade;
• the workload of the room, the presence of heavy furniture in it;
• interior features of the room;
• product labeling, main characteristics of linoleum.

Special attention should be paid to the thickness of the floor covering. It is determined depending on the room in which the linoleum will be used:

• thin layer for a city apartment - up to 0.15 mm;
• for the bedroom and living room - at least half a centimeter;
• for offices and enterprises where there is an average flow of people - from 0.25 mm;
• for enterprises with a large flow of visitors - up to 1 mm.

PHOTO: tvarm.ru Depending on the purpose for which the room is used, you need to choose thin or thick linoleum

Application in the interior of linoleum

As already noted, soft and unpretentious synthetic coatings imitating natural coatings are an excellent solution for the kitchen, bedroom and living room.

Imitation texture of bleached oak

Here are some recommendations for using color schemes:

• To add light to the room, you should use light-colored coatings, for example, oak linoleum. Light bleached oak will visually enlarge a small room.
• Combination with kitchen furniture. If the kitchen furniture is decorated in bright colors, then it is worth slightly defusing this atmosphere with a neutral shade of the floor.
• Dark oak linoleum will darken the room, so you need to take into account additional sources of color and walls that contrast with the floor covering. It is highly recommended not to use dark floors in cramped and dark rooms.
• Division into zones. If a working kitchen area and a dining room are located in one room, then you can divide these functionally different areas with appropriate covering. For the dining area, you should use flooring with large, beautiful patterns.

Bleached oak linoleum in the interior is very practical, because for a low cost and less work you can get a beautiful design with an imitation of elegant floor coverings.

All the beauty of using floor coverings imitating expensive bleached oak is shown in the video.

Popular manufacturers of linoleum for laminate

Most manufacturers offer a quality product, however, when making a choice, you should pay special attention to several proven brands:

• Tarkett . We produce high quality material that lasts a long time in any room;
• Grabo . Company operating in Hungary. Linoleum is offered in varying degrees of resistance;
• Forbo . Tabletop linoleum is produced;
• Beaulieu International Group . A company operating in Russia and Belgium. High quality products are produced.

PHOTO: avatars.mds.yandex.net Tarkett linoleum with a high degree of wear resistance deserves special attention

Linoleum under laminate in the interior: photos of interesting ideas

If problems arise when choosing linoleum and its colors, you should study several photographs with ready-made interior solutions. You can see what not only dark, but also light coating looks like.

PHOTO: dekoriko.ru You always want to return to a house in which everything has been thought out to the smallest detail, including the flooring.

Linoleum under laminate with natural shades of wood

Linoleum that imitates natural wood will fit well into almost any interior. It is recommended to give preference to linoleum in dark and noble, natural shades. Before purchasing, you should study several photographs of a ready-made, well-thought-out interior.

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Linoleum under laminate with a shade of bleached oak

If the rooms in the house are small, you can visually increase the space by using linoleum that imitates light wood laminate. Most often, buyers prefer white oak laminate, but you can choose any shade you like.

Since light wood does not go well with some decorative elements, you should first study a few photos.

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Color range of linoleum for laminate with imitation staining

Most manufacturers offer a full range of linoleum for laminate, imitating different types of wood, including red. You can purchase almost any shade option, but first it is recommended to make sure that the furniture will actually look good in a particular interior.

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Linoleum under laminate with a pattern: a non-standard solution for a modern interior

Some apartment owners want to add some zest to their interior and purchase linoleum with non-standard colors. It is possible to order linoleum for laminate, or with any other pattern. The photographs show solutions for a modern interior:

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Examples of interiors with bleached oak flooring

Figure 4. Interior of a room in a modern style: light flooring and walls, black furniture, purple accessories and decorative elements.

If you are planning to install laminate or linoleum in the color of bleached oak in your home, but do not want to contact professional designers, you will be interested in ready-made interior examples, often used when decorating an apartment:

1. Classic: flooring - bleached oak, wall color - gray, furniture - mahogany (as a budget option - with imitation mahogany), a red sofa and armchairs can be used as an accent.
2. White: flooring, walls, furniture - in light colors, white accessories (pillows, curtains, tablecloths, etc.) are used as an accent.
3. Metal: flooring, furniture and walls are in light colors, metal accessories are used (bronze handles, lamps of various designs, candlesticks, etc.), glass furniture will look good.
4. Black and white: flooring and walls are light, furniture is black, accessories and decorative elements are purple, lilac, cherry or blue (Fig. 4).

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Creating an attractive interior from bleached oak flooring is quite simple. The main thing here is not to overdo it, because an excess of bright accents can completely ruin the appearance of the room. But an interior that is too monochromatic will look a little boring. Use the recommendations presented, and your home will shine with new colors and take on a sophisticated look.

Laying features

In order to lay the coating, you do not need to call a specially trained person. It is enough just to prepare the room by removing some pieces of furniture and all the garbage. The floor should be leveled if there are nicks or irregularities on it that could damage the linoleum.

PHOTO: labuda.blog Laying linoleum of any type is carried out only on a base prepared in advance

Advice! If there are unevenness, cracks and potholes on the floor, then you first need to level the surface, and only then spread the linoleum.

Before laying, the material is kept in the room in which it will lie for 24 hours. This is necessary so that the linoleum adapts to a certain temperature and humidity. Then they begin to roll out the roll and allow it to smooth out and take its final shape.

PHOTO: stroychik.ru In order to fix the coating, you can use glue

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Soundproofing

Good noise absorption (especially important when there is a child in the family)

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Usually, you can choose not only linoleum for laminate, but also ceramic tiles, parquet, bamboo flooring, abraded flooring and much more. This allows you to choose a coating to suit your taste and match it to any interior.

Linoleum under laminate is a good solution for both an office and an apartment. An inexpensive coating that is quite capable of replacing any known material and will last for many years. Modern manufacturers, thanks to high-tech processing, make such an accurate imitation of any surface that sometimes it is impossible to determine at first glance which floor is in front of you - linoleum or wood. This solution can please not only your eye, but also your wallet.

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Comparative characteristics

How much does linoleum for laminate cost - review of prices and reviews from real customers

Depending on the material and type of coating, the cost may vary:

Review of TarkettPremium linoleum:

More details on Otzovik: https://otzovik.com/review_1924168.html

Review of linoleum PolMaster:

More details on Otzovik: https://otzovik.com/review_2478787.html

If you have linoleum at home, share in the comments how comfortable you are with it and how long the coating retains its good appearance.