Linoleum Kitchen : features selection and installation

floor finishing in the kitchen - important and laborious process that requires special attention.Since it room most exposed to different kinds of effects in the form of changes in temperature, steam and condensate. Linoleum - quite popular in the regeneration of the kitchen, but in order to this coating over a long period of operation preserves the original appearance, it should take care of its proper selection and installation technology observance.On this and will talk further.

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linoleum kitchen: advantages and disadvantages

linoleum is a type offlooring, which is based on polyvinyl chloride. This substance is heterogeneous and homogeneous nature.The first option is different multi-layer, and a second

- the presence of only one layer.The multi-layer linoleum first layer is lower, it is made of voylokovoy , polyester , PVC or other basis.As a second layer of fiberglass or recommended use of foamed vinyl substance.Third - last layer is transparent texture that creates protect others layers from external influences.

Among the advantages of the installation of linoleum in the kitchen should be made:

• huge amount colors, different textures and shapes - linoleumovoe covering different rich selection of exactly the version, which perfectly fit into the interior of any roomthere is a huge amount of linoleum, that mimics tile, wood, marble, brick, laminate and etc .;
• linoleum for the kitchen price - available, that it makes it cover one of the most popular in the decoration of residential premises for any purpose, including kitchens;
• ease of installation - yet another advantage of linoleum to install cover only one person, who easily cope with all the work;
• after installing linoleum, it does not need special maintenance, periodically wash enough material warm, soapy water;
• if touched linoleum, it has a pleasant texture, in comparison with the tile - warm , the floor on which the linoleum different elasticity, but at the same time soft, which is especially important, if young children;
• linoleum characterized by high durability and resistance to mechanical damage, to break or damage the linoleum need to make great efforts;
• if you select the type of household linoleum, his life in the kitchen is almost limitless, as this coating has the highest performance .

Despite the huge number of advantages, linoleum still has certain disabilities who propose to consider:

• unstable to ultraviolet - if installed in a room with lots of windows - prone to burnout andloss of color;
• resistant to extreme temperatures;
• unstable to aggressive chemical agents - tendency to form streaks and stains, when used, so to wash linoleum need to use only suitable means .

linoleum What better suited for the kitchen: natural or synthetic

In relation to the technology and recipe preparation of linoleum is a natural and synthetic.The first option involves using linseed oil, wood and cork flour, lime-based powder and various kinds of resins in the course of its manufacture.

used as the basis of tissue, having a natural base, such as jute fiber origin.The procedure for manufacturing linoleum for the kitchen remains unchanged for many years.Although some manufacturers have improved a range of colors and texture linoleumovogo cover.

This linoleum differs primarily ecological and hygienic applications.His term of service is 35 - 45 years.Linoleum is resistant to the action of fire, cooking contamination and aggressive chemicals.It is a good sound insulator, and is similar in its properties with the floor component on the basis of cork.The only drawback - relatively high cost compared to synthetic linoleum.

linoleum second embodiment based on the use of polyvinyl chloride in the manufacturing process. This type of coverage is virtually the same benefits as natural.

Although synthetic linoleum less environmentally friendly, especially if made of substandard materials.The service life of this coating varies between 6 - 12 years, it all depends on the strength and thickness of the linoleum.

quality synthetic linoleum should not shine and have a sharp odor of rubber.In addition, it must be certified, indicating its compliance with European standards.

There are two types of artificial turf:

• homogeneous;
• heterogeneous .

first option has a special strength and subtlety. This material keeps good image, although it has no basis.

second option except for the base layer of linoleum is still several additional layers , ensuring its durability.

Since kitchen - areas with high operating loads, preferably choose not home type of linoleum, and semi-industrial.Since this coating is less sensitive to mechanical damage.The thickness of the linoleum from 0.3 to 0.7 mm.Also, pay attention to the weight linoleum than it is, the more durable coating that is preferred in the kitchen.

How to choose linoleum for the kitchen: the decor and a variety of textures

It is thanks to a huge number of colors and textures linoleum remains the most popular type of cover for the kitchen.Linoleum is characterized by the presence of bright, beautiful colors that are resistant to fading.

synthetic linoleum has even more unlimited. This type of coverage is very good mimics materials as wood, stone and tile surfaces.The most popular is a linoleum tile in the kitchen.Not less common variants of simulation laminate or parquet flooring.With linoleum manages to not only imitate the appearance of beech, oak trees, and exotic species of wood, such as bamboo, Kerd and etc . Thus, on the surface clearly traced not only figure, but also the texture of wood.

Pretty demand linoleum, imitating the technique of marquetry.He looks mosaic on wood, which is used in the manufacture of various types of veneer material.

fits well into the interior of a country kitchen, linoleum in the form boards.In addition, the possible variation nt etc. iobreteniya linoleum bright and unusual colors, shapes of different geometry and abstraction.

Modern kitchen styles involve laying a bright monochromatic coating which looks very impressive.

Linoleum imitating natural stones as marble or granite perfectly suited the kitchen with worktop made of natural stones.

Colours linoleumovogo coverage is unlimited, each manufacturer tries its maximize, to meet all the requirements and preferences of customers.

To buy linoleum for the kitchen, it is best to contact the specialty stores or directly to the manufacturer.This requires certificates of quality products, as well as the use of low-quality linoleum, especially in the kitchen, lead to the release of any harmful substances.

Tips for choosing linoleum for cuisine

Kitchen - this room in which carried heavy loads of operational nature, so flooring, which it is installed must have certain protection against externaleffects.The most viable option is to use it is a natural type of linoleum.Since its structure is present on the basis of flax oil which is a good antiseptic protecting the floor from and microbial decontamination air in the room. This , linoleum does not lose these properties during the entire period of its use.

There are variants of synthetic linoleum, on the surface of which applied special antiseptic substance, which prevents the growth of microorganisms on the surface.Some types of PVC-based linoleum characterized by having antifungal protection, albeit with prolonged use, it gradually weakens.

Another important quality of linoleum for the kitchen is the presence of anti-slip coating.It is able to protect tenants from an accidental fall on the floor.Such linoleum is characterized by having an embossed or embossed surface.The coating in many cases resembles wood or stone texture.The variant of the application of a special layer of the microparticles, the friction enhancers.

When choosing linoleum guided by its width, it should be large in order to avoid as much as possible welds.By using different pieces of linoleum, make sure that they are made in one batch.This will help to avoid problems with connection of drawing and color.

If you plan to cover transportation, it must be carried out in a roll state.

How to put linoleum in the kitchen: the preparation of the base

consider two options prepare the base for the installation of linoleum:

• Concrete Floor.

basis of such the required reflux Carefully prepare.The surface should be smooth, homogeneous, if old coating, it should be removed.All cracks and damage render over carefully.In one square meter of floor tolerance of differences to two millimeters. the presence of large drops, it is necessary to equip the new floor screed.For joining boards or processing gaps using putty , epoxy resin or cement mortar and varnish.

If linoleum laid directly on the concrete floor in the winter on it will be very cold, so it is best to take care of laying sheets of plywood or chipboard , before flooring linoleum.While variation is possible nt etc. iobreteniya coating having a special heat-insulating substrate.

When installing linoleum on the basis of concrete, it is obligatory to carry out waterproofing.Suffice laying polyethylene film overlap 15 cm, and near the walls is at least 5 cm film set.During the installation of skirting films surplus trimmed.

To improve the sound insulation is recommended installation of polyethylene foam.Between the sheets should leave a gap of one, two centimeters.Do not lay the plywood or particle board on uneven concrete base.They do not align it, and only deform linoleumovoe coating.

• based wood coatings.

If you plan on laying linoleum on the wooden floor, it is necessary first of all to carry out a number of activities aimed at its restoration.Building dryer or trowel, remove the old paint, while its available.With the sander or tsiklevaniya , treat all abutting portions between the boards.Maximum differences should be one millimeter.

Next be two variants of work:

• holding shpatlevanija all seams or irregularities;
• laying plywood or chipboard .

To perform the first option will need to spend a lot of time and effort.Although it is appropriate, in the event that the floor covering is fairly new, and is required to handle a little joints.

The second option involves the installation of a more uniform and homogeneous framework.does not require waterproofing for its installation.Since the tree is able to cope with the excess moisture.

for sound insulation and polyethylene foam is used.Although the absence of squeaking holding of these works is not necessary.

How to lay linoleum in the kitchen laying manual

this initial pp redpolagaet determining the amount of linoleum for the kitchen.Note that the default value of linoleum widths of 250, 340 and 400 cm. If the room is a narrow , then choose the option its complete overlap from one side.Thus a need to join the band and the coating will look more aesthetically pleasing.

Note that required adherence to reserve at least 5 cm. Due to the fact that the walls are rough to the total value of the required number of linoleum should be added still 10% to compensate for all the sections and interfacing.

linoleum is better to take with a reserve, since its shortage will be very difficult to find the same material from the same batch.

After buying linoleum need to leave it in the room where the installation will be carried out, at least for a day, to the material and acclimated took shape.If you do not, after the installation of linoleum or deformed happen its swelling.

For laying linoleum does not require special equipment and experience.All the instructions specified by the manufacturer, and the thickness of linoleum depends on the complexity of its installation.

first option involves laying linoleum gluing it, and the second - laying directly on the prepared base.In this case the joints are welded using cold welding.The type and laying method depends on the thickness and quality characteristics of linoleum.

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