Linoleum under the laminate
Everyone knows that repair is a very delicate and at the same time rather difficult job. Necessary spend a lot of money, time and labor to achieve the desired result. But sometimes due attention is not paid to the floor, and in vain, because flooring affects almost everything: the general interior, comfort, microclimate and even heat and sound insulation. Often this is due to the fact that a lot of money goes to wall decoration and the purchase of furniture. But how many have thought that instead of expensive parquet or laminate flooring you can use an alternative - linoleum?
What is linoleum?
Linoleum not so long ago appeared on the market of building materials, but with its practicality and durability has gained wide popularity. It is used both in apartments and in offices, retail space and shops. Why is linoleum so popular? Because:
You can usually choose not only linoleum for the laminate, but also forceramic tile, parquet, bamboo flooring, scuffed flooring and much more. This allows you to choose a coating to your taste and pick it up to any interior.
Linoleum under the laminate is a good solution for both the office and the apartment. Inexpensive coating, which is quite capable of replacing any known material and lasting for many years. Modern manufacturers, thanks to high-tech processing, make such an accurate imitation of any surfaces that sometimes it is impossible at first glance to determine which floor is in front of you - linoleum or wood. Such a solution is able to please not only your eye, but also your wallet.
Consider the difficulties in laying both materials
Comparative characteristics
| Laminate | Linoleum | |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | + | – |
| Fire safety | + | – |
| Difficulty in care | – | + |
| Environmental friendliness | + | – |
| Smell | + | – |
| Decorative qualities | + | – |
| Noise level | – | + |
| Easy to install | – | + |
| Cost | – | + |
Choose linoleum for the laminate: photo and reality
How to choose material from a photograph?
Tip 1: you need to pay attention to the color of linoleum, which is shown in the photo, since it usually differs by about half a ton from the real color of linoleum.
Tip 2: you must definitely ask about the type of linoleum, since its types are slightly different. If you choose linoleum for a laminate in an apartment, then ordinary household linoleum will suit you. For offices and rooms with high traffic, you need to buy commercial linoleum for a laminate, its price will be slightly different from usual. The fact is that commercial linoleum has a little more strength than usual, and therefore it costs more.
Tip 3: if possible, ask to show you samples. Photos will not be able to give you as much information as its natural appearance. Some cheap types of linoleum can crack in the cold or under the influence of other external factors, so you need to bend the sample in half and see if cracks form on the outside and inside.
