The article describes the main advantages of natural linoleum, as well as its variety and composition. Natural linoleum is a unique type of floor covering, as it consists mainly of natural raw materials. In the manufacture of linoleum, jute fabric is used as the basis. The main advantages of this material are environmental friendliness, a variety of collections and brightness of colors, which is why linoleum is appreciated all over the world.
Linoleum is made from a mass that consists of crushed lime, linseed oil, resin and wood flour from coniferous trees. Within a week, this mass matures in bunkers. Then natural dyes are added to the mass. The resulting mixture is pressed in a calender machine, and then cut into meter-wide strips, laid on a jute base with an overlap, and then pressed again in a calender. Further, in drying chambers, the material matures for two weeks and linoleum is obtained from it. By treating linoleum with a special system called "easy to clean", they achieve an increase in the practicality and durability of the material.
Linoleum is produced either in the form of rolls no more than 5 meters wide, or in the form of tiles. The durability of linoleum depends on its thickness, which is 1, 5 - 4 mm.
Natural linoleum is characterized by such properties, as high wear resistance, fire safety, antistatic, good resistance to various chemical influences.
Flaxseed oil contains vitamin F, which prevents the multiplication of various types of pathogenic bacteria, and therefore is a powerful therapeutic and prophylactic agent. That is why natural linoleum has antibacterial properties. This material does not require complex maintenance and is completely harmless to human health, which is why in many medical, health and children's institutions, this material is used as a floor covering.
Natural linoleum is fire resistant
thanks to which it is used as a floor covering where there is a possibility of fire or damage to the coating, for example: in bars, cafes or discos.
Antistatic properties allow linoleum to be used in rooms with special equipment. There are also conductive and acoustic varieties of linoleum. In addition, natural linoleum is resistant to alkalis, solvents and fats. With proper care and use, natural linoleum has a lifespan of over 20 years. If we add to this all its positive qualities, then we can understand why the area of application of linoleum as a floor covering is so wide.
It is better to entrust the laying of linoleum to a professional, since it is quite time consuming.
Linoleum manufacturing companies annually offer to the market new design options and shades of this floor covering that will satisfy the tastes of everyone who wants to give originality and originality to the interior of their home or office. Embossed linoleum imitated for cork, wood, washed out sand or crocodile skin will not leave anyone indifferent. For connoisseurs of art, designers can offer linoleum with patterns similar to the canvases of great artists. Natural linoleum has become the object of numerous design experiments precisely because of its relevance.
Thus, if you decide to opt for natural linoleum, then you have made the right choice. A durable, durable and resistant to all kinds of environmental influences floor covering, striking a variety of colors and originality of design will delight you for many years.
