Linoleum under the laminate: photos of interesting solutions in various interiors

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To equip a room with high traffic of people and high humidity, the ideal solution would be a floor covering - linoleum... It may seem that this is material from a Soviet apartment, but it is not. Today, designers are developing modern and unusual solutions, for example, linoleum under the laminate. The coating has its advantages and disadvantages.

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Linoleum can be a good alternative to laminate, especially in rooms where the boards swell quickly from moisture

The content of the article

1 Advantages and disadvantages of linoleum for laminate
2 Types of linoleum for laminate
3 Linoleum size for laminate
4 Colors and features of decor with imitation of laminate
5 Which linoleum is better to buy for laminate: the opinion of our editorial board
6 Popular manufacturers of linoleum for laminate
7 Linoleum under the laminate in the interior: photos of interesting ideas
8 Styling features
9 How much is linoleum under the laminate - a review of prices and reviews of real buyers
10 Video: DIY linoleum laying

Advantages and disadvantages of linoleum for laminate

It is worth choosing linoleum for your apartment due to the fact that this material has many advantages:

good thermal insulation;
linoleum will not have a worn-out appearance even after several years after use, especially if it wash regularly... The material practically does not fade and does not lose shape even under constant exposure to ultraviolet rays;
suitable for wet rooms;
long service life;
large selection of linoleum. You can give preference to a certain shade and color. Even imitation of a laminate is possible;
the material is laid on warm floor and at the same time does not lose shape;
installation is carried out quickly, no need to involve specialists;
low cost.

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The main plus of linoleum is that it can be laid on a warm floor, which is important when creating a children's room

The disadvantages include a pronounced smell in the first weeks of use.

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It is extremely difficult to restore damaged linoleum, so it is better to exclude heels

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Types of linoleum for laminate

Before choosing linoleum, you should study the entire range.

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A wide selection of types of linoleum is on sale today, you can look at material for every taste and wallet

By the type of raw materials used in production

The coating characteristics depend on the raw materials used:

polyvinyl chloride (PVC). An insulated base and a protective layer are made. Not recommended for underfloor heating;
natural base made of wood and durable materials;
Relina - linoleum for large enterprises. The material is resistant to moisture;
nitrocellulose, used without base. A good option for gyms.

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PVC - moisture resistant material

By the degree of wear resistance

When choosing linoleum, it is important to take into account its characteristics, since certain types of coatings are suitable only for an apartment, while others are suitable for offices with high traffic, gyms.

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Depending on the type of material, the degree of resistance to external factors will differ

Household and semi-commercial linoleum

For an ordinary city apartment, linoleum with PVC can be an ideal option. The average thickness of such a coating is 0.4 cm.

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For living rooms, the ideal option is thin, household linoleum that washes well

To make the room attractive and modern, you can use dense linoleum for office space.

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Semi-commercial linoleum suitable for the corridor and living room

Commercial linoleum

In rooms with high traffic, it is best to lay commercial linoleum, which has high fire safety and density. This coating is multilayer and made of PVC.

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For offices, it is best to use commercial linoleum

By structure

There is multi-layer and single-layer linoleum. Manufacturers use two types of material:

Homogeneous - single layer. Used in the manufacture of PVC with dyes. Such linoleum is highly durable, but does not have a substrate. The range of such coverage is limited.
Multilayer... Used PVC, fiberglass, as well as additional protective and decorative layers.

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Heterogeneous flooring has several different layers

Linoleum size for laminate

Linoleum is sold in stores in the form of tiles or rolls. The width of one roll can reach from 1.5 to 4 meters. If a fabric base is used, then the width ranges from 1.6 to 3 meters.

The tiles are most often in the form of a square or stripes.

PHOTO: prihozhaya.guru The thickness and size of decorative elements may vary greatly

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The thickness and dimensions of decorative elements can vary greatly

Attention! The average floor covering thickness is no more than 4 centimeters. It is best to choose a not too thin coating up to three millimeters.

Colors and features of decor with imitation of laminate

On the Russian market, you can find several variations of shades for every taste:

light brown or dark brown in the standard range;
reddish tint;
honey or amber, rich color;
ocher shade.

Attention! The color scheme is very diverse, so you can choose the right linoleum for both home and office.

When choosing linoleum for your home, explore different options and combinations in the interior:

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Which linoleum is better to buy for laminate: the opinion of our editorial board

When choosing linoleum, you should take into account some factors:

the cost of the coating, which is set depending on the high cost of raw materials and the selected shade;
the congestion of the room, the presence of heavy furniture in it;
interior features in the room;
product marking, the main characteristics of linoleum.

Special attention should be paid to the thickness of the floor covering.It is determined depending on which room the linoleum will be used in:

a thin layer for a city apartment - up to 0.15 mm;
for the bedroom and living room - at least half a centimeter;
for offices and enterprises where the average flow of people is carried out - from 0.25 mm;
for enterprises with a large flow of visitors - up to 1 mm.

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Depending on the purpose for which the room is used, you need to choose thin or thick linoleum

Popular manufacturers of linoleum for laminate

Most manufacturers offer a quality product, however, when making a choice, you should pay special attention to a few proven brands:

Tarkett... High quality material is produced that serves for a long time in any room;
Grabo... A company operating in Hungary. Linoleum of varying durability is offered;
Forbo... Desktop linoleum is produced;
Beaulieu International Group... A company operating in Russia and Belgium. High quality products are produced.

PHOTO: avatars.mds.yandex.net Of particular note is Tarkett linoleum with a high degree of wear resistance

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Particularly noteworthy is Tarkett linoleum with a high degree of wear resistance

Linoleum under the laminate in the interior: photos of interesting ideas

If problems arise when choosing linoleum and its colors, you should study several photos with ready-made interior solutions. You can see how not only the dark, but also the light coating looks like.

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In a house where everything is thought out to the smallest detail, including the flooring, you always want to return

Linoleum for laminate with natural wood shades

Linoleum, imitating natural wood, will fit well into almost any interior. It is recommended to give preference to linoleum of dark and noble, natural shades. Before buying, you should study a few photos of a ready-made, well-thought-out interior.

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Linoleum for laminate with a touch of bleached oak

If the rooms in the house are small, you can visually enlarge the space by using linoleum, imitating a light wood laminate. Most often, buyers prefer white oak laminate, but you can choose any shade you like.

Since light wood does not match with some decor elements, you should first study a few photos.

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The color scheme of linoleum under the laminate with imitation of staining

Most manufacturers have a full range of linoleum for laminate, imitating different types of wood, including red. you can buy almost any shade, but first it is recommended to make sure that the furniture will actually look good in a particular interior.

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Linoleum for laminate with a pattern: a non-standard solution for a modern interior

Some apartment owners want to add a zest to their interior and purchase linoleum with non-standard colors. It is possible to order linoleum under the laminate, or with any other pattern. The photos show solutions for a modern interior:

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Styling features

There is no need to call a specially trained person to install the floor. It is enough just to prepare the room by removing some pieces of furniture and all the rubbish from it. The floor should be leveled if there are jags or bumps on it that could damage the linoleum.

PHOTO: labuda.blog Laying of linoleum of any type is performed only on a previously prepared base

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Linoleum of any type is laid only on a prepared base

Advice! If there are irregularities, cracks and bumps on the floor, then first you need to level the surface, and only then spread the linoleum.

Before laying, the material is kept in the room in which it will lie for 24 hours. This is necessary for the linoleum to adapt to a certain temperature and humidity. Then they begin to roll the roll and let it flatten out, take its final shape.

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In order to fix the coating, you can use glue

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How much is linoleum under the laminate - a review of prices and reviews of real buyers

Depending on the material and type of coating, the cost may vary:

Brand	Manufacturing company	What is made of / what is the thickness of the material	Average price (as of June 2019) per m², rubles
Havanna Oak 416M	Ideal	PVC based heterogeneous material, suitable for office use.	400
Atlanta 2	Tarkett	PVC linoleum with a protective layer, thickness up to 3.7 mm. Semi-commercial type of coverage.	550
Centra Camargue 610	IVC	Thickness up to 2 mm, used in industries and in rooms with a large flow of people.	570
Gold Oak 916L	iDEAL	Linoleum with a protective layer, on a foam base.	370