Linoleum is a material from viniplast, for flooring. Compared to laying tiles on the floor – this is relatively inexpensive. Moreover, with the help of linoleum, it is easy to create the impression, as if you have tiles, laminate and almost any other type of coating on the floor, because the spectrum of colors, drawings and patterns of the material is very large. The viniplast has good water resistance and durability. You can lay linoleum on top of almost any existing coating, except for a soft, puffing base, for example, carpet. Linoleum flooring is quite simple, unlike more expensive alternatives. But if you have no idea how this work is performed, then it will be interesting for you to apply the following simple tips.
The first stage. Preparation of the floor and premises before laying
Eliminate defects covered with linoleum of the floor: align the surface as best as possible. If the last of concrete, then you can use, for example, self -leveling mixtures for screed. But with large surface deformations, it is better to apply another approach. In such situations, an even surface for linoleum can be created using the flooring of a wooden floor, chipboard, GVL, MDF or moisture -resistant plywood. However, in this case, do not forget that the floor level rises significantly, and this must be taken into account when installing interior doors. Check the floor surface for any protruding parts, any tubercles must be eliminated. They can arise through the laid linoleum and ruin its appearance, as well as create other inconvenience.
Compared to other flooring materials, elastic linoleum. Therefore, it is easy to stretch or compressed, as well as other deformations. At a fairly low temperature, linoleum can become fragile. In view of this, do not rush to immediately lay it out so that it does not turn out that it does not correspond to the size of the floor after your thorough pattern. To avoid the above troubles, after the purchase, the roll should be about a day before installation, in the room where it is planned to lay linoleum. Linoleum sheets can be mounted with special glue and without. The second option is easier for installation and less harmful chemical fumes in the room.
In the room where linoleum will stretch, dismantle the doors and thresholds. Remove all floor skirting boards. To do this, use a screwdriver, mount and other tool convenient for you. Adjust the lower part of the door frame so that you can stick a new linoleum under it. Free all or at least half of the room, collecting all the furniture and other items in half of the room. Having laid linoleum in the free half, move these things there and cover the other part of the floor.
The second stage. The flooring of linoleum itself
Start from simple sections of the room to complex. For example, start from the longest wall or from the right corner of the room and t. D. Also pay attention to which drawing of linoleum. Когда линолеум уже будет расположен на полу в развернутом виде, тогда пусть в таком состоянии находится в течение суток – двух, чтобы он под собственной тяжестью полностью прижался к поверхности пола и прошла его деформация от скручивания в рулоне. At the same time, its edges can go directly to the walls. You can get even more efficient smoothing if the triangle vinyl triangle in each inner corner of the room. And with the outer angles, do as follows. First make markings. To do this, bring the linoleum sheet with the bent end up close to the corner. Now output the point of the corner by the marker. Then cut from above from the edge of the vinyl to the floor level. Cut the excess vinyl, leaving 50 mm – 100 mm for skirting boards. Carefully cut off, leaving the reserve. Contact the right size later.
Where it is impossible to lay linoleum with a whole piece, use double -sided tape to dock different lanes of linoleum. The dusty surface will not glue with adhesive tape of tape. The primer will eliminate dust.
Finally, to cut off the extra sections of linoleum, which we previously specifically let on the walls, use a solid, non -bent spatula and a layout knife. Press the linoleum into the corner between the wall and the floor with a spatula until a clear border is formed, which is a line where the wall is connected to the floor. Cut linoleum along this border with a layout, pressing the knife blade to the spatula, like a pencil to the ruler. The last thing to blame the plinth, pressing them with the linoleum to the floor.