Linoleum is one of the most commonfloor coverings used in DIY repairs. Excellent wear resistance, ease of installation, and a huge selection of colors make this material simply irreplaceable. Modern industry produces linoleum for laminate, tiles, mosaics, with embossing and a smooth surface, with or without insulation. With such a variety of textures and colors, everyone can choose the ideal option for their home.
Floor arrangement diagram.
Linoleum laying
You will need:
- linoleum;
- glue or mastic;
- flat and serrated spatulas;
- sharp knife.
It's quite easy to lay, but there are some nuancesinstallation you need to know. First of all, you need to measure the room. To do this, it is not enough to measure 2 walls, it is important to measure around the entire perimeter of the room, not forgetting about the ledge under the window sill. If you do not do this, then you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. The fact is that many old multi-storey buildings are not distinguished by the quality of work: in them, quite often the opposite walls can have different lengths. If you measure only one side of the room, then when laying out the linoleum, it may turn out that there is not enough of it on the other side. If you do not have thresholds in your doorways, then do not forget to add the width of the door slopes to the total length of the linoleum.
Structure of household linoleum.must be made on a prepared surface. If it is a concrete screed, it must be smooth and without deep depressions and chips. The plank floor is first reinforced with plywood sheets - using countersunk screws - and only then lay the linoleum. The surface is thoroughly vacuumed: there should be no debris or dust. If you are going to lay linoleum using the adhesive method, it is better to prime the floor surface (the primer is selected for the material from which the floors are made). After purchasing, the linoleum is unrolled in the room (where it will be laid) and left like this for 2-3 days. This is done so that the covering is completely straightened. This material can be laid either in a free way (on double-sided tape) or using the adhesive method, which uses special glue or mastic. The second method is more reliable, but with this type of laying, difficulties may arise when replacing the covering. The free laying method allows you to easily change the linoleum if necessary, but there may be other difficulties. Such a surface is quite difficult to vacuum, since a powerful air flow can lift the coating, which significantly complicates the cleaning process. Laying begins with bending one part of the linoleum from the center to the wall, then applying glue or mastic using a regular spatula and going over it with the serrated end. Wait 10-15 minutes (the exact time is indicated in the instructions on the packaging of the glue or mastic), and then begin gluing the coating. After this, roll the floor with a roller, moving from the center to the edges. This expels air bubbles. This can also be done manually, using a rag (in this case, you need to press hard on the coating). Free laying of linoleum is done on double-sided tape, which is glued in the form of a grid. The protective film is removed from the tape gradually (as the roll of linoleum unwinds). Linoleum should not be placed tightly against the wall, usually 5-10 mm of free space is left under the baseboard. It is also important to know how to cut this material correctly. Linoleum sheets are laid on top of each other with an overlap of 5-10 cm, then wide masking tape is glued to this place, a sharp knife designed for this type of work is taken, a wave-shaped cut is made. After this, the trimmings are removed, the seam is sealed using cold welding, and the tape is removed. You can make a straight cut with a ruler instead of a wave-shaped one, but in this case there is a high probability that the seam will be noticeable. Return to contents</a>
Laying skirting board from linoleum
Linoleum laying diagram. You will need:
- flute profile;
- liquid Nails;
- screwdriver and self-tapping screws.
To make a skirting board from linoleum,you need to buy a special fluted profile. Before buying a floor covering, you need to measure the room taking into account the height of the future baseboard. This design is used in rooms where there must be perfect cleanliness, for example, in a nursery or a kitchen. Between the wall and the floor there is a sloping edge (flute), due to which dirt does not accumulate in the corners, which makes cleaning much easier. The fluted profile is made of plastic materials. The design consists of a guide, a concave baseboard and a fastening strip. First, glue the guides with liquid nails or screw them in place, then fasten the concave baseboard between the floor and the wall. Then pull the linoleum so that its edge fits into the groove of the profile, after which install the fastening strip. The linoleum baseboard is ready! It is quite easy to do this work if you follow a certain sequence and the advice of experts.
