Natural linoleum is one of the oldest and most environmentally friendly materials for finishing floors. And as a representative of strong, strong materials, has a low combustibility, is resistant to rubbing, resists acids and alkalis, antistatic, has a long life. Practically does not wear off, does not burn out, does not crumble, and it does not spoil an unpleasant smell. It does not lose its original color for a long time, the term "viability" reaches 20 years or more.
However, we are accustomed to call linoleum an elastic polymer synthetic material, which is an artificial analogue of the natural. But this is far from the case. Oleum lini - so in Latin is called linseed oil, which gave the name to this type of floor covering. Such linoleum is made from natural natural materials: cork, wood flour and resin, chalk, linseed oil, various dyes. This composition is applied to the base of jute fiber or non-woven fabric.
Application of linoleum
Earlier, linoleum was produced in one color - brown, from a mixture of constituent components. Now on the linoleum, apply any pattern, produce a texture for wood, marble, tile. Linoleum on a natural basis is considered harmless to human health material, so it is widely used for flooring in homes, apartments, as well as in hotels, medical institutions, kindergartens and other public places.
For almost a decade, natural linoleum for the kitchen is one of the best and sought-after floor coverings. For use in the kitchen, it has great advantages in comparison with other materials - it is easy to look after, it is very durable, has good heat and sound insulation and has a presentable appearance.
Linoleum of increased wear resistance
There is also a concept - a natural commercial linoleum. This kind of linoleum has excellent resistance to wear, much "healthier" than artificial, produced in different thicknesses and is produced mainly in rolls, however some collections are presented in the form of tiles.
Commercial natural linoleum, basically, is intended for premises with the raised passableness - in school and preschool establishments, offices and hospitals, stations. There are two types of commercial linoleum: homo- and heterogeneous. They differ in appearance and composition. The first one-layer, with the addition of lime, requires the coating of mastic and careful care. The second type - heterogeneous - multilayered, is produced with the effect of a three-dimensional drawing, it does not require special attention, it is enough to wipe it with a damp cloth.
Modern linoleum manufacturers offer the widest choice of colors and patterns for stone and wood. Natural linoleum with a pattern for a tree looks very expensive and respectable, and the relief pattern looks very realistic. The design of linoleum under a tree creates a warm and sunny atmosphere.
And how to choose linoleum , to distinguish between natural and synthetic? It's quite simple - you just need to smell and compare: natural linoleum smells of resin, and artificial - chemicals.
Linoleum laying
Preparing the base for laying natural linoleum, it must be dry, smooth, clean, monolithic and moisture-absorbing.
Then on linoleum we put glue, we put on the floor and carefully wipe the board, covered with carpet.
Here so it is shortly possible to describe process of packing of natural linoleum in house conditions.
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