Linoleum has been regaining its former popularity recently. This next-generation flooring material boasts numerous improvements over its predecessor.
- Types of Linoleum and Their Properties:
1. Natural. This material is eco-friendly, durable, hygienic, anti-static, fire-resistant, heat-resistant, and aesthetically pleasing.
2. Commercial. — Homogeneous. This is a single-layer flooring made of polyvinyl chloride and various fillers. Such linoleum is suitable for areas with high foot traffic. It boasts good quality and elasticity, making it easy to install and maintain. — Heterogeneous. It consists of several layers: protective, pattern, face, fiberglass, foamed base, and backing print. The material is characterized by excellent sound and thermal insulation properties, low maintenance requirements, and ease of installation.
3. Dance flooring. It is used to cover the floors of dance halls, stages, ballet studios, and similar venues. Linoleum is highly resistant to mechanical stress, durable, easy to maintain, safe, provides excellent sound insulation, and comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns.
4. Transport. The name speaks for itself – the coating is designed for use in land, air, and water transport. It is fire-resistant, UV-resistant, moisture-resistant, safe, reliable, and wear-resistant.
5. Acoustic. In addition to its excellent soundproofing qualities, it possesses antistatic, antifungal, and bactericidal properties. It is durable, resilient, flexible, and elastic.
6. Antibacterial. Designed for areas with high hygiene standards. This flooring offers several advantages: affordable price, easy installation, low thermal conductivity, and a variety of colors and patterns.
7. Conductive. Designed for use in server and equipment rooms, flight control centers, laboratories with advanced equipment, operating rooms, and clean rooms (e.g., in the pharmaceutical sector).
8. Non-slip. This type of linoleum is installed in areas with heightened safety requirements. The coating is primarily used in environments with high humidity — such as saunas, showers, swimming pools, restrooms, and similar spaces.
A Few Useful Tips:
- — When purchasing linoleum, it is essential to know the room where it will be installed in order to select the appropriate material thickness.
- — If you plan to change your flooring in a few years, there’s no point in buying an expensive product.
- — A specialist in this field can help you choose the right type of linoleum.
- — A crucial aspect is making accurate material cutting calculations and acquiring all necessary mixtures, adhesives, baseboards, etc.
- — Installing linoleum can be quite a challenging task, so if you lack the necessary skills for this job, it is better to seek the help of a professional.
- — You can order linoleum installation through the application form.
