What are the types of linoleum
Linoleum is the most common material for floors. Durability, undemanding in special care, make this material very attractive. In addition to everything else, this material is considered an economical flooring. Like the deck to cover the terraces, it takes a leading place, so linoleum has been holding the palm of primacy among flooring for the house for several years. Linoleum can be of various types: alkyd, natural, polyvinyl chloride and rubber.
Natural linoleum is made from natural materials. It has a homogeneous structure — this to some extent limits the options for drawings and colors. But such linoleum is very durable and can be used in places where increased cross -country ability. The disadvantage of natural linoleum can only be considered its high price.
A more common variant of linoleum is linoleum from PVC materials. It can be either single -layer or multi -layer. Release three types of such linoleum commercial, household and semi -commercial. They differ only in the degree of wear resistance. The most persistent is the commercial version of linoleum
The alkyd appearance of linoleum has good soundproofing, as well as thermal insulation properties. Such linoleum from polymers is made, fillers are added. The disadvantage of alkyd linoleum is its instability to low temperatures.
Rubber linoleum is made of synthetic bitumen and rubber, various dyes and fillers are added to this type. Such linoleum is characterized by high water resistance and elasticity. Rubber linoleum is used as a coating of sports grounds, various paths. In residential premises is not used.