Tips for choosing linoleum for the bedroom

Linoleum is a cheap coating that does not require special installation experience, is durable and durable. In the modern market, you can find a huge number of various options for linoleum, differing in colors, composition, type and other parameters.

In the bedroom, linoleum spreads infrequently. In most cases, the flooring is chosen depending on the purpose and design of the room.

Pros.

• Linoleum is a versatile material. It can be placed in any room, the main thing is that it fits into the interior.
• Special care is not necessary for him. This coating does not require the use of a vacuum cleaner. It can be wiped clean with a damp cloth and is water resistant.
• Durability. It is not necessary to walk carefully on linoleum. It can be stepped on both with slippers and winter boots. Even after a few years, it will not curl or stretch.
• This is an elastic product. Linoleum can take the form of any surface. This is especially useful if there is a need to cover the stairs with it.
• Today the market offers a huge assortment of goods for every taste.
• In the winter months, linoleum protects households from the cold.

Minuses.

• Cold outer layer. The inside of linoleum is usually insulated and does not let the cold through from below. However, if the room temperature is low, the floor surface will be constantly cold, which is not very comfortable.
• The color becomes dull over time.
• To lay linoleum, you will have to raise the baseboard. In large offices, mounting can be difficult. There shouldn't be any problems in the bedroom.
• Nothing can be spilled on linoleum except water.Drops of fat, greens, which will be very difficult to get rid of, can easily remain on it. The coating absorbs odors well. All these points are losing their relevance in the bedroom, but you need to know them when buying.

There are linoleum options that look like a laminate. They are considered to be inexpensive, but a quality replacement. Real laminate flooring has a high price, however, it will last much longer.

Before buying linoleum, be sure to take into account the points listed below.

• Purpose. There are commercial and household coatings. For a bedroom, it is recommended to opt for household models. If the budget allows, you can take a combined (semi-commercial) linoleum. Such a product can serve for more than 20 years.
• Maximum load. At home, you can use coatings even with the smallest permissible load indicators. And in the bedroom they go even less often compared to the rest of the rooms. On the negative side, it can be noted that in place of heavy furniture, a trace will remain from it.
• The coating should be antistatic, not afraid of water, not letting in cold, have a sound absorption function.
• Appearance. Linoleum should go well with the design of the room. The drawing can be very different - it can be a wood texture, a regular pattern or a 3D print.

High-quality linoleum is odorless or weak. If the product smells like chemicals, then it is better to look at other options. If you buy linoleum with a varnished effect, then it should be uniform. Greasy shine is unacceptable, it is the main sign of a poor-quality product.

The width of the cover should be 5-10 cm wider than required. If you have chosen a product with a 3D print, then the measurements will be made by the seller based on the dimensions of the bedroom. A hygienic certificate is required on the roll. The marking is marked on the inside of the product.

To transport the product, you need to roll it into a roll. It is forbidden to fold it like paper. Bends cannot be smoothed out later. You can transport it only rolled up, and the side with the pattern must be inside, and the insulated part must be outside.

Any linoleum is treated with a protective substance. This coating is an additional layer applied over the design. Thanks to him, the product is not afraid of moisture.

All types of linoleum are divided into synthetic and natural. Synthetic models, in turn, are classified into several more subspecies. Each of them has its positive and negative sides.

This coating contains wood and cork flour, vegetable oil, pine resin, lime, natural paint and textile fibers.

The main part of the product is jute. Natural linoleum is perfect for a bedroom. It is environmentally friendly, does not pose any threat to people with allergies.

Positive sides:

• the drawing is preserved for a long time;
• cover safety;
• the color fade slowly in the sun;
• possesses bactericidal properties;
• not flammable;
• pollution is removed from it quite easily;
• a large selection of products with various patterns and colors.

Negative sides.

• Low strength... For a bedroom, it will be enough, but for a corridor, for example, it may not be enough.
• Over time, natural linoleum may deform due to water ingress... Therefore, it is usually not installed in children's rooms.
• High cost.

The lower part of the product does not let the cold through. There are simply tissue models, as well as with a more complex structure. The number of layers is different - from 1 to 4. The more there are, the more expensive the product.

Positive sides:

• the surface does not collect electrical charges;
• good thermal insulation - the coating does not release heat and does not let cold outside;
• does not pose a health hazard;
• complies with sanitary standards;
• does not rot even when constantly in a humid environment;
• there is no difficulty in installing it;
• a large selection of coatings with various patterns and colors.

Negative sides:

• deformed during sudden temperature changes;
• cannot be used in smoking areas;
• oily stains are difficult to remove, it is even more difficult to get rid of traces of chemicals;
• if the room is cold, cracks appear on it.

The lower part of this linoleum is made of alkyd resin.

Positive sides:

• has the property of sound absorption;
• good thermal insulation;
• pleasant to the touch.

Negative sides:

• easily deformed;
• if installed incorrectly, cracks appear on it;
• small selection of patterns and colors;
• does not tolerate cold.

In most cases, this is a single layer coating, which is quite dense and elastic.

Positive sides:

• strength;
• not afraid of moisture;
• not flammable;
• has a slight sheen.

Negative sides:

• with sudden changes in temperature, cracks appear;
• loses density over time.

The outer part of the coating contains filler and rubber. Thanks to this, its surface is elastic.

Positive sides:

• water resistance;
• the product does not deform with temperature drops.

The disadvantages include the fact that such linoleum is not environmentally friendly.

At the time of purchase, carefully study the labeling indicated on the package. The inscription usually consists of one or two numbers. Let's consider the meaning of each of them.

First digit:

• 1 - the product is not capable of withstanding heavy loads;
• 2 – intended for home use;
• 3 - office option;
• 4 - for production.

Second digit:

• 1 - for rooms with minimal traffic;
• 2 - able to withstand higher loads than 1, is often used in the hall;
• 3 - synthetic version for areas with high traffic;
• 4 - the most durable product, can be used in warehouses.

For the bedroom, many use matte linoleum. It is not very conspicuous and does not shine in the sun. The covering can be wood grain or ceramic tiles.

It is not recommended to decorate the floor in the bedroom in light colors.... The most suitable shades - brown, gray, peach. Common bedroom design styles are - classic, high-tech, ethno and country.

For information on how to choose linoleum for an apartment, see the next video.