Most modern rooms of any purpose are equipped with materials such as linoleum. It has a huge number of advantages, among which are environmental friendliness, durability, unpretentiousness and ease of installation. A big plus of this flooring is also that when walking it does not create noise, and this is important in apartments, hospitals and other institutions.
Most often, people buy building materials and independently engage in their installation. But many do not know how to lay linoleum correctly so that it does not puff up, does not accumulate air under itself, and does not warp. Therefore, now we will consider several basic rules that will allow us to avoid various incidents related to this material in the future, as well as reveal some secrets of its quick and easy installation.
So, most often linoleum is mounted under the baseboard. The principle is as follows: the slats are removed, linoleum is driven to the very corners, and after that the plinths are beaten into place. This method provides reliable fixation of the coating, and is also quick and easy. It is divided into two varieties. The first one is laying linoleum without auxiliary means, and the second is fixing the material with glue or other auxiliary elements.
So, how to lay linoleum without the help of other materials? First, lay out the canvas on the floor, after removing the skirting board. In this form, it should lie about a day, so that all shapes and sizes subsequently match. After this time, we trim the edges of the coating, leaving gaps between them and the walls of about 5 millimeters. Make sure that the canvas lies flat, there are no waves on it and the pattern is not skewed. Now you can nail the skirting board. It is worth noting that a similar method can be applied only if you have a perfectly even floor. If there are defects on the surface, it is advisable to eliminate them, having previously learned what to do and how.
Laying linoleum using adhesive means is a little more difficult, but thanks to them, the coating will last longer and more reliably. In such works, the canvas is cut with a margin of 5-7 centimeters on each side. Glue with glue is the back of the linoleum, and after a short exposure (5-10 minutes), the coating is firmly pressed to the floor. If the room is small, then first half of the linoleum is coated with glue, and then the other. For large spaces, it is worth splitting the coating into several sections. Knowing how to lay linoleum by a similar method, and correctly applying it, you can extend the life of this material.
Often people have various questions related to the laying of soft flooring. It happens that the apartment does not require major repairs, but I would like to replace something. In this case, the question arises: is it possible to lay linoleum on linoleum? If your old coating has not yet been rubbed into holes and does not have other significant defects, then this installation is quite real. In addition, after this procedure, your floor will become even softer and warmer.
Now you know exactly how to lay linoleum so that it lasts a long time.