As a rule, the apartment renovation is pleasant, but I demand significant costs. An important role in the repair is played by the cost of performing work. But some work is completely simple, for which we are used to paying. For example, if you need to lay linoleum, then after reading our article you can do your own work, while saving money.
And so what is the linoleum?
First of all, it must be chosen and buy, which is logical. There are linoleums for use in offices, houses and apartments, and here are some of them:
Natural linoleum. If you look at its name, it is not difficult to guess what it is made of natural materials. There are two widows: without the base and the basis of fabric. Relatively non -expensive. But this type of linoleum requires special styling skills, if you nevertheless opted for it, then it is better to contact professionals.
PVC linoleum (polyvinyl chloride) — one of the most popular flooring materials. Released: on a fabric, swollen and non -woven basis. In the layers it can be: single -layer and multi -layer. Its inevitable drawback is a shrinkage of 2%, this is provided that it will be operated at elevated temperatures. The unpleasant smell when buying goods is modern, will disappear.
Glyftal linoleum is made based on the fabric. It has a high quality of thermal insulation and sound insulation compared to PVC. One of its important features that it is modern in width increases, and decreases in length.
Linoleum is divided into 3 groups:
Coating without a base. Has a thin coating from 1.2 to 1.6 mm. This species is the cheapest, and is used in rooms with high humidity (kitchen, bath). When laying requires a perfectly flat surface, since the material is thin. To protect against erasure, you can deliver specially a coating that will extend its service life.
Linoleum with a foamed base. Its thickness is about 2-3.5 mm. Multi -layer. It is not necessary to glue along the entire length. It is usually laid in premises with increased pollution (bathroom, hallways). There are times when when laying linoleum you can not do without joints, then it is necessary to brew them with hot welding.
Warm linoleum — made on a warm basis. Thickness up to 5 mm. This species perfectly retains heat, but is afraid of moisture. Suitable for absolutely any room in the apartment. Experts say that it is better to lay it without joints, with one canvas. Since moisture can come through the seams and then decay of the material will begin.
And so, how much linoleum do you need?
It is sold in rolls. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that it has large sizes both in length (from 12 to 27 m) and in width (from 1.5 to 4 m). Try to find the size of linoleum suitable for the size of your room. The best option is when linoleum does not need to be cut.
If the room has a non -standard shape, then you have the right to ask the store employees to cut it into sites. Also, if linoleum has a drawing, then when adjusting it at the seams, the material consumption increases. You never buy linoleum of two different rolls, since they will never be identical to the shade, despite the fact that the seller will say to you.
After his purchase, we will put it, and so we start. When installing linoleum, it is necessary to prepare the base. The requirement presented by the basis: dry, hard, even. If it does not follow, at least one of these types of requirements will be violated by operating conditions.
The prepared state should not have air paint, cracks, driven nails, the remains of the former coating. If the floor is crooked, wavy, then it is necessary to perform a cement screed.
Lining linoleum can be performed in two ways: using or without glue. And so let’s consider them in more detail:
Laying without glue.
If for some reason you did not cut linoleum into pieces in the store, then you need to do it yourself using special scissors. From the wall to the edge of linoleum, it is necessary to leave 5 mm. If there is a drawing, then it is usually equal to the front door to the room.
If necessary, connect two pieces of material, then: it must be glued with double -sided tape.
Laying using special glue.
The canvas is already cut into the necessary parts. Glue (PVC, dispersion glue) is applied to
The inner side of the canvas.
Glue must be applied either crosswise or throughout the canvas, depending on the type. In some cases, mastic is applied to the floor.
After the glue has been applied, it is necessary to strictly observe the induction, then only attach to the base.
As the canvas is tightly glued to the floor, it is necessary to withstand the day, and then perform the following work. As a rule, the installation of the skirting board is performed a couple of days after completely dry.