Tips for choosing linoleum for the bedroom

Linoleum is a cheap coating that does not require special laying experience, is durable and durable. On the modern market you can find a huge number of the most varied linoleum options, differing in colors, composition, type and other parameters.

In the bedroom, linoleum spreads infrequently. In most cases, the flooring is selected depending on the purpose and design of the room.

Pros.

• Linoleum is a universal material. It can be laid in any room, the main thing is that it fits into the interior.
• Special care for him is optional. This coating does not require the use of a vacuum cleaner. It can be wiped with a wet cloth, it is resistant to water.
• Durability. It is not necessary to walk carefully on linoleum. You can step on it both in home slippers and in winter boots. Even after a few years, he will not curl, not stretch.
• This is an elastic product. Linoleum can take the form of any surface. This is especially useful if there is a need to cover them with a ladder.
• Today, the market has a huge assortment of products for every taste.
• In the winter months, linoleum protects households from the cold.

Minuses.

• Cold outer layer. The inner part of linoleum is usually insulated and does not allow cold from below. However, if the room has a low temperature, the floor surface will be constantly cold, which is not very comfortable.
• Over time, the color becomes dimmer.
• To lay linoleum you have to raise the baseboard. In large offices, fastening can cause some difficulties. No problems should arise in the bedroom.
• You can not spill anything on linoleum except water.Drops of fat, greens, which will be very difficult to get rid of, can easily remain on it. The coating absorbs odors well. All these items lose their relevance in the bedroom, but they must be known when buying.

There are options for linoleum, in appearance resembling a laminate. They are considered to be inexpensive, but its qualitative replacement. A real laminate is notable for its high price, however, it will last much longer.

Before buying linoleum, the following points must be taken into account.

• Destination Coatings are commercial and household. For a bedroom, it is recommended to opt for household models. If the budget allows, you can take a combined (semi-commercial) linoleum. Such a product can serve more than 20 years.
• Maximum load. At home, you can use coatings even with the smallest indicators of permissible load. And in the bedroom they go even less often compared to other rooms. Of the negative sides, it can be noted that in the place of heavy furniture from it there will be a trace.
• The coating should be antistatic, not afraid of water, do not skip the cold, have a sound absorption function.
• Appearance. Linoleum should go well with the design of the room. The picture can be very different - it can be a wood texture, a regular pattern or 3D print.

Quality linoleum is odorless or mild. If the product smells of chemicals, it is better to look at other options. If you get linoleum with a varnished effect, then it should be uniform. Greasy shine is unacceptable, it is the main sign of low-quality goods.

The width of the coating should be 5-10 cm larger than required. If you have chosen a product with 3D print, then measurements will be made by the seller based on the dimensions of the bedroom. Mandatory availability of a hygienic certificate on a roll. Marking is marked on the inside of the product.

To transport the product, you need to twist it into a roll. It is forbidden to fold it like paper. Bends cannot be smoothed out later. You can transport it only in collapsed form, with the side with the picture should be inside, and the insulated part - outside.

Any linoleum is treated with a protective substance. This coating is an additional layer applied over the pattern. Thanks to him, the product is not afraid of moisture.

All varieties of linoleum are divided into synthetic and natural. Synthetic models, in turn, are classified into several subspecies. Each of them has its positive and negative sides.

This coating contains wood and cork flour, vegetable oil, pine resin, lime, natural paint and textile fibers.

The main part of the product is jute. Natural linoleum is perfect for a bedroom. It is environmentally friendly, does not pose any threat to people suffering from allergies.

Positive sides:

• drawing is stored for a long time;
• coverage safety;
• color slowly fades in the sun;
• has a bactericidal property;
• not flammable;
• dirt from it is removed quite easily;
• A large selection of products with various patterns and colors.

Negative sides.

• Low strength. For a bedroom it will be enough, but for a corridor, for example, it may not be enough.
• Over time, natural linoleum may deform due to water falling on it. Therefore, in children's rooms it is usually not installed.
• High cost.

The lower part of the product does not allow cold. There are just fabric patterns, and with a more complex structure. The number of layers can be different - from 1 to 4. The more there are, the more expensive the product.

Positive sides:

• the surface does not collect electrical charges;
• good thermal insulation - the coating does not release heat and does not allow cold outside;
• does not pose a health hazard;
• complies with sanitary standards;
• does not decay even when constantly in a humid environment;
• there is no difficulty in installing it;
• a large selection of coatings with various patterns and colors.

Negative sides:

• deforms under sharp temperature changes;
• can not be used in smoking areas;
• greasy spots are difficult to leave, it is even more difficult to get rid of traces of chemicals;
• if the room is cold, cracks appear on it.

The lower part of such linoleum is made of alkyd resin.

Positive sides:

• has the property of sound absorption;
• good thermal insulation;
• pleasant to the touch.

Negative sides:

• easily deformed;
• if installed incorrectly, cracks appear on it;
• a small selection of patterns and colors;
• does not tolerate cold.

In most cases, this is a single layer coating, quite dense and elastic.

Positive sides:

• strength;
• not afraid of moisture;
• not flammable;
• has a slight sheen.

Negative sides:

• with sharp changes in temperature, cracks appear;
• eventually loses density.

The outer part of the coating has a filler and rubber. Due to this, its surface is elastic.

Positive sides:

• water resistance;
• the product does not deform under temperature extremes.

The minuses include the fact that such linoleum is not environmentally friendly.

At the time of purchase, read the label on the packaging well. An inscription usually consists of one or two digits. Consider the meaning of each of them.

First digit:

• 1 - the product is not able to withstand heavy loads;
• 2 – intended for use at home;
• 3 - office option;
• 4 - for production.

The second digit:

• 1 - for rooms with minimal traffic;
• 2 - able to withstand heavy loads than 1, often used in the hall;
• 3 - synthetic option for areas with high traffic;
• 4 - the most durable product, can be used in warehouses.

For the bedroom, many use matt linoleum. It is not very conspicuous and does not shine in the sun. The coating can be with a wooden texture or depict ceramic tiles.

It is not recommended to make the floor in the bedroom in bright colors. The most suitable shades are brown, gray, peach. Common design styles in the bedroom - classic, high-tech, ethno and country.

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