Linoleum is a type of floor covering that has been used for a long time. It is relatively easy to install and easily accessible at a price. Of course, natural coatings, such as tiles and parquet, are much better than synthetics, and look much more beautiful and aesthetic. However, who said that the modern look of linoleum for a house can not also consist of their natural materials? In addition to linoleum made of polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, there is also a natural linoleum. It is made from wood flour. In addition, its composition includes pine resin and limestone powder. The basis for applying all these materials is the jute fabric. Such coating costs an order of magnitude more expensive than PVC linoleum, but due to the superiority of its characteristics and quality, this factor is fully justified. In addition, the natural look of linoleum has a large number of colors and patterns created with the help of natural dyes. The floor covering of their PVC visually can and does not differ from the natural, but over time the difference becomes clearly noticeable. In addition to a faster loss of color brightness, PVC is very sensitive to temperature changes, resulting in swelling and cracking.
How to choose the right kind of linoleum for the kitchen?
Perhaps many do not know, but in order to make the right choice when buying linoleum, you need to know a few basic criteria:
- purpose and type of premises;
- patency of the room;
- harmony in the interior.
In order for the choice to be made correctly, it would be a good idea for a buyer to understand the marking of linoleum types. It consists of a set of two numbers, which, both first and second, range from 1 to 4.
First digit of the marking:
- 1 - for rooms with minimum traffic;
- 2 - rooms of a residential character;
- 3 - offices;
- 4 - production facilities.
The second digit indicates the intended load, which the selected type of linoleum can withstand. The number 1 means the lightest load, the number 4 - the heaviest load, respectively.
That is, the type of linoleum with marking 23 and 24 is good for flooring for kitchen and corridor. For rooms, you can safely choose a material marked 21.
Choosing linoleum for the kitchen , in addition to marking a certain type, also pay attention to the top cover. There are types with a top coating ball in the form of a special film, which helps to save for longer time and color, and the material itself. The thickness of this layer should not be less than 0.25 mm.
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
