Linoleum has many advantages: it is easy to install, it is resistant to moisture, it is convenient to take care of a dense surface, the service life is about 7-10 years, the color spectrum will please the most demanding customers.
What linoleum to lay in the kitchen?
You have plenty to choose from. The natural base is made from linseed oil, lime powder, cork or wood flour. Artificial linoleum is not so durable in comparison with natural linoleum, PVC is quickly worn.
Depending on the purpose of the room and performance characteristics, the linoleum is divided into household, semi-commercial and commercial. Household linoleum class for the kitchen is marked with figures 21, 22, 23. The thickness of the coating, which affects the wear resistance, reaches 0.3 mm. Sound absorption is good, however, the mechanical properties of the material is only suitable for rooms with low traffic. 31-34 classes - an excellent example of what to choose linoleum for the kitchen. The protective surface has a thickness of 0.4-0.6 mm, copes well with large loads, frequent washing. Commercial models are represented by classes 41-43. The main layer is up to 0.8 mm. The cost is relatively high, at home it makes no sense to use, it is appropriate to use in the admin rooms.
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Classic linoleum is available in rolls (width up to 5 m, length - up to 45 m). For a small kitchen, there is an opportunity to lay the floor in one piece. For kitchen do not fit linoleum tiles: they are difficult to stack, there will be problems with care and washing. A novelty in the construction market is liquid linoleum, in fact it is a bulk floor . Seams are absent, water absorption is zero. Such a floor is not afraid of temperature changes, dirt is not clogged, the operational period reaches 30 years. The minuses are: fear of ultraviolet rays (can turn yellow), labor intensity of filling and high cost.
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Linoleum in the interior of the kitchen
The assortment of colors is huge, so whatever type of texture you choose, you will be able to choose the option closest to your requirements. Homogeneous (homogeneous) base thin, but strong. It gives a solid or slightly patchy surface. The color of the linoleum heterogeneous (multi-layered) in the kitchen can be very different. Texture, pattern can imitate wood, parquet, stone, ceramic tiles. For a small kitchen, it is better to choose light colors, for more room looks more dark colors.
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Linoleum must be glued, it is especially important to properly close and fix the seams. In general, this is an excellent material for finishing the floor in the kitchen. Compared to other flooring materials, the price is more than affordable.