It is the linoleum that is most often used for kitchen flooring. However, to ensure that this coating served as long as possible and was not exposed to external influences, you should choose a quality sheet. Hence the question arises: how should linoleum for the kitchen be chosen?
First of all, give preference not to household linoleum, but commercial. It is desirable that the thickness of the layer is 5 mm - this will increase the wear resistance of the material and postpone the replacement period for several years. If you do not understand the markings, then focus on weight - the material is heavier, the longer it will last. After all, the service life depends on the density of the sheet.
Pay attention to special specimens with antibacterial impregnation. This will provide a barrier to microbes and fungi. Also in the kitchen, preferred relief coatings with imitation of natural materials. They will not slide after wet cleaning and will perfectly fit into the design of your kitchen.
Properties of linoleum
Often people do not understand what kind of flooring to choose and rush between the three main options: laminate, tile and linoleum for the kitchen. But many still get linoleum, because it is the cheapest of the listed coatings and is very easy to install. In addition, linoleum has a few more advantages:
- a huge choice of colors and textures;
- quite easy to care for;
- pleasant to the touch, does not give off cold like a tile;
- heat and sound insulation qualities;
- quite elastic and soft, which is very important if the children are in the house.
In addition to these advantages, there are also a number of important shortcomings. Linoleum does not tolerate direct sunlight and under the influence of rays can begin to burn out. In addition, the coating can change the color under the influence of fat, acetone and paint. Therefore, react to the ingress of these substances immediately. A great disadvantage is the instability to mechanical influences. On the linoleum, it is easy to leave a trail of a knife, fork or shoes with stilettos. In a poorly ventilated room, poor-quality linoleum starts to produce an unpleasant smell and the air in the room becomes stale. Tiles and laminate, for example, are not affected.
Types of linoleum for the kitchen
If you all decided to carpet the floor in the kitchen with linoleum, then it is desirable to understand its main types. Basically, linoleums differ in the kind of substances used. Depending on this distinguish natural and artificial linoleum. Natural is considered the most environmentally friendly and durable coating. Can be made of natural non-woven (linen, jute, hemp cloth) and woven materials. Natural linoleum also consists of the following components: wood flour, flax oil, wood tar and dyes. Natural linoleum is best for the kitchen, but at the same time the most expensive.
A more affordable option is an artificial linoleum, made using PVC coating. This coating is safe for the person and perfectly withstands all the "tests" of the kitchen. Most of Russians prefer this option. Today, the assortment includes many linoleum colors. Collections with imitation of a parquet board, a tile and a stone are created. The piece models, which have one big drawing, look original. In this case, linoleum is not desirable to cut and better to lay it with one large cloth, in order to keep the designer's idea. Exotic looks liquid linoleum, consisting of hardener and polymer. The basis is taken sheet with hand-painted or 3D-graphics, which is then filled with a special composition. This is quite expensive, so it's rarely practiced.
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