How to lay linoleum on the floor
How to lay linoleum on the floor
Despite the appearance of a large number of different materials for finishing the floor, linoleum remains one of the most popular. The reason for this - a lot of convenient working qualities of the material.
Linoleum is not afraid of changes in temperature inis almost unaffected by humidity, it is unpretentious to operate. The price for it is low, and it can be stacked independently, without resorting to the services of specialists.
Before purchasing material, it is necessary to measure the area intended for covering it. This will help determine the number. You should also determine the desired quality of linoleum.
To properly lay linoleum on the floor, you should carefully consider the preparation of the base. The more quality this stage of work will be performed, the better the result will be.
If the base, that is, the rough floor, is made ofboards, strengthen the flooring more simply. With the mobility of the base, the coating very quickly deforms. You can lay plywood on the floor and attach it with screws, drowning the hats deeper.
At the concrete base, check the slope, the presence of unevenness. If the surface is not particularly good, a screed made of a mixture of cement and sand can be made.
When cutting the material,so that the pattern coincides at the joints of the linoleum, and as a result, a canvas with a continuous pattern would be obtained. The linoleum must be spread out in a suitable room with normal room temperature. To ensure that all folds and dents are smoothed, the material should lie around for about a day.
Laying on the floor linoleum, you can take advantage ofTo fix the canvas with double-sided adhesive tape or special adhesive. The strip of material is laid on the place intended for it and bend one side to the middle. Using a spatula, apply the glue prepared according to the instructions, hold it a little, then press it to the floor, removing air with a special trowel. With the second half, repeat the same operation.
If the laying is done without the use of glue,canvas can be glued using double-sided adhesive tape, which strengthens the material around the perimeter. The folds and irregularities of the material should be ironed properly. At the end of the work, a skirting board made of wood or plastic is installed.
