There are many options for finishing the floor. The warm floor paired with linoleum is an excellent solution for those who want to make the house cozier.
Which linoleum is suitable for underfloor heating
Linoleum can be natural, on PVC basis, alkyd, nitrocellulose and rubber. Not each of the 5 groups can be used for laying on a warm base. The product will not last long, in addition, if used improperly, it can release harmful fumes in the form of phenol or toluene. A special mark (marking) on the package will help you to decide on the choice.
The best linoleum for warm floors is natural . Pine resin, linseed oil, crushed cork - all these components are safe for health. During proper heating, the coating will not fade, it will deform.
If the budget does not allow such a linoleum for a warm floor, choose a vinyl type (PVC). Use non-household products, and semi-commercial or commercial, as the operating properties are several orders of magnitude higher. When choosing the material, make sure that it does not have a thermal insulation base, otherwise the work of the floor heating elements will be meaningless. At first, vinyl can give off a slight unpleasant odor.
Features of the work of linoleum with a warm floor
The warm floor is water (heat carrier - pipes with water), electric (heating is provided by cables) or infrared (this is a thin film with strips of graphite). Linoleum for warm water and electric floors should be of high commercial grade.
More gentle in terms of impact on the finish floor is the infrared floor: the heating is uniform, does not spoil the original appearance of the floor. When laying infrared heating mats in front of linoleum, it is recommended to make a layer of fiberboard or plywood.
When purchasing floor finishes, pay attention to the permissible heating temperature specified by the manufacturer. At 27 degrees, softening and melting of natural linoleum will begin, the heat flux should not exceed 60 W / m & sup2. The PVC product will begin to swell and lose color at 30 degrees.