Despite the diversity of modern building materials for flooring, linoleum is still the most popular and in demand.This happens because the linoleum has long proven its practicality, durability and wear resistance.In addition, the cost of this coverage is very accessible.However, before finally making a choice, should determine whether the substrate when laying under the linoleum on the concrete floor or on a wooden better to install and how much it is worth.
aligns floor, prepare the base
In order to determine which substrate under the linoleum on the floor you need, is to determine the type of floor.Most often it is a concrete base with a rather rough surface, so it is beginning to align.To process this should be taken with full responsibility as from smooth concrete layer will depend not only on the appearance of the floor covering, but also its durability.
First you need to completely clean the surface of the old floor covering, if any, to remove all the layers of steam, noise, and waterproofing, thoroughly clean off the floor from the remnants of debris, dust and dirt.
Then follows an assessment of the quality of concrete pavement.With the construction level of appropriate length should make measurements and mark all the bumps, dents, height differences between building boards.If the total number of irregularities exceed 15-20% of the total floor area, you need to re-concrete floor.It is best to align the concrete surface using self-leveling compounds, which independently fill all the holes and bumps.
final stage of preparation of the concrete base should be the treatment of sex primer.
How to prepare wooden floor
To prepare the wooden cover in the first place should be thoroughly repaired all the cracks.You can use special blades, but is much more effective and cheaper to use a self-made composition.Take the old newspaper, finely chop and pour plenty of warm water.When the paper soften, it is necessary to press and mix with glue.The resulting paste is carefully Seal all cracks, chips, cracks and irregularities.
Thereafter floor surface must be completely processed sandpaper to remove roughness.Of course, you can handle the floor and scraping.This can be done both manually and special apparatus.Then the surface is perfectly flat and the substrate on the floor under the linoleum lies perfectly.
Is it really necessary substrate under linoleum
Many experts are still arguing bitterly about whether there should be laid under the linoleum on the concrete floor.Comments and opinions are prevalent variety, however, worth noting some important detail:
- using the substrate can be leveled small unevenness of the floor surface that affect fruitful in service;
- if the styling is made on the cold floor, the room gets warm enough, or at the bottom of the basement is unheated, and the support will help eliminate this trouble;
- almost all kinds of substrates have a noise absorbing effect, contribute to mitigating the sounds of walking and make coverage more soft.
natural substrate
most popular material for the production of natural linoleum is a substrate tube.It is produced by compression of the pellets from the bark of the cork oak, and binders used also only natural.So the output is 100% eco-friendly material.
also quite popular, linen, or, for example, jute substrate.Under the linoleum can be laid insulation and combined - it is a mixed insulation composed of jute, linen and wool.
Jute substrate under the linoleum has some advantages.In the production it is treated with antiseptic and flame retardant composition, which prevents fire, rot and mold.Jute insulation has properties to absorb moisture and give it back, but she is not wet.
Linen substrate under the linoleum on the concrete floor is also quite environmentally friendly and, as in the previous case, processed by special trains, so it, too, does not rot, and no "animals" in it will not start.It is made by breaking down natural linen double needle and rolled on rollers.
polymer substrate
substrate under the linoleum on concrete floor, a photo of which often can be found on the web, made of polymeric materials.This is the most common and inexpensive insulation, but it is under the linoleum to apply it is not too convenient.Although these materials also are soundproofed and have good thermal properties, a web material they quickly wrinkle and lose their quality.
To determine the substrate under the linoleum is right in your case, you should pay attention to the price of polymeric substrates (they are much cheaper than natural), as well as their diversity.
polymer substrate under the linoleum on the concrete floor is the following:
- polystyrene plates;
- penofol (roll);
- izolon, aluminum foil;
- Penoizol (liquid foam resin);
- other polymers.
multilayer insulation
also underlay the linoleum on the concrete floor and is used as part of a multi-layer insulation.Very convenient, for example, the film warm floor, it will maintain a constant temperature at floor 26-30˚S that will not allow the coating to melt.
On the subfloor is laid a layer of insulation material, flooring sheets on top of underfloor heating foil.Design connected to the mains.TERMOPOL covered with plastic wrap, then stacked sheets of plywood.Fiberboard should not be used, and may damage the linoleum, and film TERMOPOL.It is necessary to carefully monitor that the sheets of plywood are attached directly to the floor without touching the shrink film.On top of the substrate are stacked plywood and linoleum.This design ensures high-quality thermal insulation of concrete floor.
Winterizing a balcony or loggia
substrate under the linoleum on the concrete floor on the balcony and is typically a multi-layer structure.Only then often use infrared floor, he is not afraid of moisture and does not contribute to a fire.The floor temperature is regulated by temperature sensors, and graphite strips are hidden copper and silver wires through which an electric current of 220 V. In principle, in this case, you can do even without the substrate, but if the linoleum is not thick enough - you risk damaging the heating tape.
Puts substrate - mount technology
in principle for laying linoleum is not required to possess any special knowledge, but still worth it to follow some rules.First we need to carefully clean the floor from dirt and dust, vacuum, and if necessary, then wash it.
Once the floor dries, the substrate is placed under the linoleum.On the concrete floor for warmth and provide a vapor barrier is placed over the entire surface normal PE.The strips should overlap each other, and the joints are joined using adhesive tape.Polyethylene should be spread so that it is a little sign on the wall - about 3-4 cm.
now laid a layer of insulator.If the substrate material is rolled, then you just need to cut strips of desired length and lay on the floor, and glue the joints with duct tape.If the substrate sheet, then it is necessary to lay out the sheets in a staggered manner and carefully prokleivat joints.
next layer - directly linoleum, but before the final application it is recommended to freely spread out on the floor and left in this position for a couple of days.
lay linoleum - glued or not?
Laying linoleum can be done in several ways, while it is not necessary to stick it to the substrate.If you want to save a little, you can glue special glue only the joints, but it can be done not for all types of linoleum.
You can also use double-sided tape that, in general, conveniently enough.Adhesive tape can be pasted in a lattice across the floor area, but you can do it only in places of seams.It depends on the size and configuration of the room.
However, many experts believe the previous methods of short-lived and prefer linoleum is glued.You can use special adhesives or mastic asphalt.By the way, mastic asphalt - it's quite a good waterproofing and its pasty consistency will help further align the uneven ground.It must be remembered that the use of mastic requires treatment of the concrete floor with a special primer, suitable for use with bitumen.
How much and what
need to count the cost of consumables for the installation, must take into account many different factors.Of course, it all depends on the size of the premises and the work required to align the base.It is also important and that what underlay the linoleum will you use and how you're going to fix it.
In general, you need to calculate:
- the cost of materials for floor leveling (cement-sand mixture and primer for concrete base and filler - for wood);
- quantity and price of the insulating substrate, and all you need to mount it (sticky tape or glue);
- directly linoleum and their means of fixation (glue, sealant, adhesive tape, and so on. D.);
- baseboards.
The main thing you need to as accurately as possible to count the number and width of linoleum, because if it is not enough, then it will be difficult to correct, and if you take just in case it is more - you can just spend money for nothing.
Taking into account all the recommendations, you can effortlessly put linoleum on their own, and the choice of high-quality substrate for a long time will prolong its life.
