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Types of linoleum: choose the right one
Is the linoleum natural?
The technology of manufacturing this material has long been a step forward, but the opinion of people on account of the fact that this floor covering is completely synthetic exists up to now. But linoleum manufacturers are now offering their products, based on absolutely natural ingredients - resin, wood flour, jute or flax. Linoleum in the bedroom or in the nursery must be natural, you should not save on health. And the floor covering of wood or flax is not less durable and durable than its analogue made of PVC, only you will be sure that you have an environmentally friendly floor. Natural linoleum is also good because it will withstand high temperatures, for example, accidentally dropped cigarette, soldering iron, the traces of paint or glue are easily washed off the coating. Of course, for such a floor covering you will need to pay a fairly large amount, but it's worth it.
Types of linoleum, depending on the thickness of the protective layer
Semi-commercial linoleum is designed for flooring in rooms with large cross-country (hallways, corridors, conference rooms), and therefore has better wear resistance. The thickness of the top layer in it is in the range of 0.5-1.6 mm. The cost of a roll of such a floor covering is several times higher than that of a roll, but of a domestic linoleum.
And, finally, commercial linoleum can be seen at stations, in shops, cafes, on the floor in gyms. Its protective layer exceeds 1.7 cm, such a floor is designed for operation for a period of several decades.
So, different types of linoleum perform certain functions, and now you know it, and therefore, make the right choice.
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