Linoleum is one of the most popular variants of modern floor coverings. However, when covering the floor with linoleum, it is not always possible to make this a single canvas. Let's find out a few ways how to dock linoleum between rooms.
How to properly join linoleum?
- The simplest way of docking linoleum between rooms involves the use of double-sided scotch . It is convenient in that it is very simple and does not involve any specific skills or tools. But at the same time this method and the least qualitative: this joint is most often noticeable, and dust and small debris will be clogged between the pieces of different linoleum.
- It is very convenient to join the linoleum with the help of paddles (they are also called slats or crosspieces). The only disadvantage of this method is the different height of the floor and the threshold. But at the same time you can choose a decorative jumper of any color and shape so that it fits as nicely as possible into your interior. As a rule, with the help of padding it is best to join linoleum and laminate , as well as tile and linoleum. This makes it possible to equalize the height difference between the various coatings. Often, the sill is used when zoning the room.
- Cold welding is also not a particularly complicated method of joining. You will need a special glue called cold welding, and a needle that usually comes with the kit. When performing docking work, be careful: the glue that gets to the surface of the linoleum or laminate can ruin its glossy surface, so be very careful.
- And, finally, the most effective kind of docking of linoleum, which is more often used for commercial coatings - is hot welding . To use it, you need a special welding hair dryer and skills to work with it. Keep in mind that household linoleum, especially cheap, has a not very dense structure and can melt under the influence of high temperature, so it is not possible to use hot welding with every coating.
The correct choice of the method of docking linoleum and carefully executed work is the key to success when repairing your apartment.
