Repair is a complex and responsible event, but most of the time it takes, of course, the choice of materials, because you want to achieve the optimum result, and therefore, to decide on the color scale, texture and other nuances. The result should be the room of your dreams, so it is not superfluous to pre-prepare for the variety of assortment of relevant stores and only then go shopping.
What to choose: laminate or linoleum?
The importance of the floor covering is unquestionable. Depending on the purpose of the room, you can choose from a parquet board or carpet, tile, linoleum or laminate. Choosing from the last listed, it is worth noting that each of the materials has its advantages and disadvantages. Undoubtedly, it is the linoleum and the laminate that are located in approximately the same price range.
Of great importance is the ecological compatibility of the coating. It is unambiguous to say that it is more harmful - laminate or linoleum - it is impossible, because in their manufacture synthetic materials are used. However, the laminate is more environmentally friendly, if only because the technology of production of this flooring implies the solidification of all "chemistry". To judge the "harmfulness" of linoleum can also be judged by the specific smell that is especially felt in the shops where this material is sold. If the ecological compatibility of the floor covering is of great importance for you, for example, for children, it is better to choose a laminate.
What is warmer: laminate or linoleum?
For fans to manage in an apartment without slippers important is the thermal insulation of the floor. Any floor covering assumes the use of a special substrate-insulation, which largely depends on the heat of the floor, but the flooring itself has its own level of thermal insulation. In terms of thermal insulation, these floor coverings are about the same level, however, it should be noted that in a room with excessive humidity, for example, in the kitchen, it is better not to use a laminate. While linoleum is usually put in a single layer, the laminate is collected from the strips, and as a result, seams and joints are obtained. Although the floor looks beautiful, complete moisture insulation in the case of laminate is not possible, and regular moisture penetration into the seams reduces the life of the coating. Laminate or linoleum in the kitchen are equally short-lived (no more than 10 years), while the laminate absorbs moisture, and with frequent washing it loses its original appearance. Spilled on linoleum water will not go anywhere, but it can cause you to slip and fall. Choosing a floor covering for the kitchen, it is better to give preference to a tile with a relief or an expensive linoleum with a rubberized surface.
What is more expensive: laminate or linoleum?
Each of these floor coverings has its own classification, which ultimately affects the price. In addition to the thickness of the floor covering, the manufacturer, wear resistance, environmental friendliness, the use of natural
Once in the flooring store, the most correct decision will be to listen to your inner voice, and even better, for a moment closing your eyes, imagine how you see the floor in your apartment.