Linoleum semi-commercial: technical characteristics, properties, price

Linoleum is a polymeric material that has lightness, springiness and durability. Due to its ability to withstand heavy loads and a wide range of colors, as well as ease of laying and maintenance, it has gained great popularity compared to other types of flooring.

A wide use was made of semi-commercial linoleum, the technical characteristics and properties of which make it suitable for use both in living quarters (apartments) and in office buildings. Correctly selected and laid in accordance with the requirements of the material will not only decorate the interior, but also will serve you for many years.

Types of polyvinylchloride (PVC) coatings

Linoleum can be used in various conditions. Depending on their purpose, such coatings are divided into commercial (including so-called spiral linoleum), semi-commercial and household.

The first floor is covered in large offices and shops, sometimes even in industrial premises, where there is a very large load on the floor. The protective layer of this linoleum is 0.8 mm. The composition of this coating, as a rule, includes additives - antistatics, corundum, insulators. Specklinoleum have additional characteristics, which directly depend on the requirements for their use. Such requirements can be either resistance to aggressive environments, and cold or heat resistance, hydro-, sound- or even electrical insulation.

Semi-commercial - these are floor coverings for small offices, cafes, hotel rooms, hairdressers or hospital wards. The protective layer of such linoleum - about half a millimeter.

Household coverings are used mainly for residential premises, in which the intensity of the load is low. Technical characteristics of household and semi-commercial linoleum are different, the protective layer of this coating varies in the range of 0.15-0.3 mm.

Structure of semi-commercial coatings

Depending on its structure (composition), the coatings are divided into three types: heterogeneous (that is, multi-layered), monogenic (single-layered) and mixed. The floor covering with a heterogeneous structure includes a reinforced layer made of fiberglass, a base of expanded PVC, decorative and protective layers. The multilayer structure has a semi-commercial linoleum, the technical characteristics of which allow it to be used as a universal facility for all premises with an average load level for at least ten years.

Main characteristics

Such coating properties as wear resistance and resistance to aggressive media, color and moisture resistance, sound absorption (directly depends on the size of the substrate) and strength are the main ones and are of great importance for the correct choice. By weight, you can also draw certain conclusions, for example, the weight of 1 m ^{2 of} semi-commercial linoleum will be from 2 kg to 2.5, and the weight of the household version - no more than two kilograms.

It will be useful to know that some species have an antibacterial additive. For economical performance of cutting the material, do not forget about the width of the coating. The width of semi-commercial options ranges from 2 to 4 meters. Coloring here is not considered, because at present the manufacturer offers a huge selection of them, starting with the color of natural wood and ending with a stone.

If the emphasis is placed on durability when choosing material, the strength class will be the main criterion. Linoleum semi-commercial, the technical characteristics of which are correctly matched to the appropriate premises, will serve for a long time and please your eyes with fresh and bright colors.

Marking of PVC coatings

On such material as linoleum semi-commercial, technical specifications of GOST do not currently establish. In Russia, the classification is according to the European system EN 685 and consists of two digits. The first shows the type of room used (2 - living room, 3 - office, 4 - production), the second - the maximum load (the higher the number, the greater the load can withstand the material). For example, if application class 21 is indicated, then this coating is recommended for use in residential areas with low load.

Cost of semi-commercial coatings

The price of this kind of material is on average quite pleasant, but it can differ depending on the manufacturer. For example, semi-commercial linoleum, the technical characteristics of which allow it to be used in rooms with medium load, will be more expensive from the German manufacturer (on average from 300 to 400 rubles per square meter), compared to the goods of the supplier from Eastern Europe. Of course, the Russian linoleum will be twice cheaper, but when buying from elite manufacturers you can consider budgetary options, for example, Tarkett "Sprint", and save a little.

Features of the Tarkett semi-commercial coating

Due to its properties, the Tarkett semi-commercial linoleum, whose technical characteristics will be discussed below, is perfectly suitable for rooms with a small or medium load on the floor. Delivered this material rolls with a width of 2 meters to 2.5, has a wide palette of colors and colors.
The main characteristics: class of application - 32, the thickness of the entire coating - 1.8 mm, the protective layer is 0.8 mm, the weight of one meter square - 2.7 kg, high degree of resistance to furniture on rollers.

Linoleum Tarkett semi-commercial, whose technical characteristics fully meet the requirements for semi-commercial grade coatings, has a low cost - about 300 rubles. For 1 m ² . Hence its main feature is an excellent combination of price and quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What class of durability does commercial linoleum have? 34-43 class, not lower.
2. What thickness should a commercial linoleum be? It is not less than 2 mm.
3. What type and type is commercial linoleum? There may be two types (types): as homogeneous (practically not abradable, since the drawing is made to its full depth), and heterogeneous (multilayered).
4. Which linoleum to choose better: homogeneous or heterogeneous? The differences between them are the width and mode of production. All other indicators are not much different.
5. What width is commercial linoleum? For this class of coatings, the width of the homogeneous variant will not be more than two meters, the heterogeneous one will be from two to four meters.
6. What is the weight of commercial linoleum? The weight of one square meter of such a coating is on average 3 kg. For example, if the area of the room is 46 square meters, then the roll of the coating will weigh about 140 kg.

Semi-commercial linoleum for the kitchen: technical specifications

Such coatings have a total thickness of 1.5 mm to 3 mm, a protective layer in the range of 0.15 mm to 0.35 (and in some models there may be no protective layer). Supplied rolls, the width of which starts from 1.5 meters and ends with 4 meters.

Have the following characteristics:

• The amount of residual deformation is less than 0.2 millimeters;
• The value of thermal conductivity lies in the range from 0.019 to 0.034 W / (m · K);
• The water absorption is not more than one-and-a-half percent;
• Sound absorption - up to 18 dB.

The weight of such coatings, as a rule, is one and a half to two kilograms. When you buy linoleum, its flexibility can be checked in a simple way: wrap a rod about 4.5 cm in diameter and check the surface appearance - it should remain without cracks. Coverings of this class are not more than 10 euros for one square meter.

Coatings for the kitchen are available in various colors and shades: from light to dark, from light pastel to deep monochrome. Due to the wide choice of colors, it is very easy to create the desired interior in the room. Progressive technologies imitate any materials (wood, stone and others). And the floor, covered with linoleum, will look no worse than covered with a laminate or a parquet board.

Properties of PVC coatings

Do not be an expert to make room with a linoleum of this class. It fits on any floor without additional training. Due to this, not only material expenses for preparatory work are reduced, but also the time for their carrying out.

Moisture resistance of linoleum favorably distinguishes it from a laminate. The latter is very strongly deformed if moisture penetrates into the joints. With a quality linoleum this will never happen. The materials covering his drawing will not allow the surface to change. Plus, the protective layer is not afraid of the effects of cleaning agents on it. Therefore it is very convenient to have on the floor a semi-commercial linoleum, the technical characteristics of which allow you to easily and quickly take care of the floor covering. All you need is to remove dust and do a wet cleaning, you can with the use of cleaning products.

Semi-commercial coatings are sufficiently durable, regardless of the temperature difference. Parquet in such conditions diverges in three or four years. The time of using linoleum is at least seven years.

Stacking order

The first thing that needs to be done is to remove the surface. It should be clean, dry and, of course, smooth. If the surface has unevenness, then they must be removed by a dry screed or pour the floor.

The laying order is simple. To begin with, it is necessary to spread the roll on the floor and leave it in this state for a few days for the acceptance of a smooth coating. Only after the linoleum has completely crawled, it can be fastened to the floor.

When choosing a material, great attention should be paid to the protective layer (more precisely, its value), because this depends on the durability of the coating used, and its appearance.