Substrate linoleum

To date, the question of whether it is worthwhile to lay special linings for linoleum repairs, if it is positive, what they should be, is extremely relevant. Someone from the builders confidently state that the linoleum substrate is not needed at all, in any variants. And someone without it can not imagine a beautiful, even coverage. Of course, this is a subjective and erroneous opinion, so it is very important to know what situations may require the purchase of a cork substrate for linoleum. This species is of the highest quality.

The liner under linoleum performs two very important functions:

1. If the floor has visible defects (for example, bumps or cracks), then a special substrate helps to smooth these irregularities.

2. The function of floor insulation.

Of course, linoleum in its properties qualitatively copes and without a substrate with these troubles. But it also happens that on the floor from nowhere appear cracks or creases, spoiling the beautiful appearance of the new, shiny surface of the coating, and therefore it is better to pre-insure and anticipate the emergence of problems, leveling the screed or laying a special substrate.

And if the coupler is placed directly above the ground, or a cold, unheated cellar is located under the apartment (apartment) - in this case, the use of a substrate is simply necessary for warming the room and to avoid linoleum swelling.

The cork substrate for linoleum from jute is the simplest, but at the same time reliable method of warming. This material is absolutely ecologically clean by its qualities, and it also helps to maintain a microclimate in the room that is most comfortable for the human body. The main rule: remember that the linoleum substrate must have a high density.

Why is the cork linoleum under the linoleum considered to be the best one available for sale? See for yourself: it does not emit harmful vapors and substances, does not cause allergies, does not accumulate static electricity; At changes in temperature and humidity it retains its shape; Practically does not deform at high pressure; When it is used, the existing gaps do not increase, and cracks do not appear; You can use it for warm floors; It has excellent thermal insulation properties; Absorbs noise at the bottom of the room, as well as when vibrating while walking on the laminate; Does not rot at all.

But for today almost all ordinary substrates that are on sale have one common minus, which must be remembered during their packing. On the floor covering there will always be traces of the legs of tables, chairs and other furniture. This happens for one simple reason - the thickness of the floor covering significantly reduces its resistance to wear and in relation to various influences from the outside. And it is for this reason that the ideal option will be to cover the linoleum cork substrate. It will serve for many years, and as a heater it is very effective.

Laying yourself linoleum on the cork base will be quite simple. You do not need to glue anything globally, only at several points you need to apply special glue on linoleum. After that, press firmly into the base of its skirting boards.

Today, instead of linoleum, a high-ecological laminate is increasingly used. Laying the substrate under the laminate requires certain rules:

1. Use a good cutting tool to reduce the risk of crushing the material when cutting.

2. Choose a roll-up substrate with a thickness of two to ten millimeters, and a tiled substrate - up to twenty.

3. To smooth the unevenness of the substrate, use a leveling layer.

Some say that the linoleum substrate, made of cork, is expensive, but its excellent properties justify the cost.