A modern interior implies the creation of a beautiful and original finish on all surfaces. This also applies to gender. Linoleum is a time-tested material that can transform any room. It is actively used by professional designers and ordinary citizens who independently repair their homes. They often have different questions about the use of this coating, for example, how to lay linoleum on a wooden floor.
There is a certain technology for laying linoleum on a wooden base. It is quite simple, does not require special building skills. However, it is possible to note moments in it, the knowledge of which will allow you to carry out the work correctly and enjoy the result for a long time.
The technology of laying linoleum on a wooden floor includes several important steps:
- measurements, calculations and acquisition of the main material and related components;
- ground preparation;
- the actual laying of the coating.
Each of them has its own characteristics.
Acquisition of linoleum and related components
Before buying linoleum measure length and width repaired premises and in the construction market choose the material of the right size. Modern manufacturers have learned to produce standard width coverage. As a rule, it corresponds to the parameters of the rooms of most apartments. With correct calculations, the consumer can not worry that the material will remain, and he will spend extra money.
In addition to linoleum, you will need funds for which it will be attached. The flooring can be glued to a wooden base with special glue or construction tape. For additional fixation, a plinth is used. It will also hide the gap against the wall.
In order for linoleum to lie flat and serve for a long time, different substrates are used. In the case of a wooden base, this is especially true. Natural cork is used as a layer between the boards and the floor product. But it is expensive, so you can get by with a cheaper polyurethane foam backing.
Methods for preparing a wooden base
Natural wood is a living material. Therefore, the wooden base may lose its stability, deform during operation. Before laying linoleum, it is important to properly prepare it in order to get a good result.
Preparing a new wood floor
Laying a coating on new boards is a pleasure. Such a floor does not need to be specially leveled. It is enough to walk on it with a grinding machine and eliminate minor defects. To make the base perfect, you can nail to the floorboards, but it is better to glue the sheets plywood. They should be positioned “in a run”, tightly pressing the edges. The resulting cracks are recommended to be puttied or covered with sealant. On a base covered with plywood, it is not necessary to lay a substrate under the linoleum.
Preparing the old foundation
If the wooden floors have been laid for a long time and a replacement of the finishing layer is required, first of all, the condition of the entire structure is examined. In many houses, the old coating is enameled or oil-painted boards or linoleum. Depending on this, further repair work is being built.
Painted boards are cleaned from the color coating using a grinder, sandpaper or liquid compounds that dissolve the components of the old paint. With full confidence that the wooden floorboards are well preserved and free of defects, the paint layer can be left. But then there is no guarantee that the adhesive composition will not react with the previous floor covering. In order not to test the new coating, it is better to remove the old paint.
Linoleum, which has severe damage, cuts, gusts must be removed.Old faded, but whole canvases can be left, but before laying new material on it, the wooden base is carefully checked. Therefore, in any case, the coating that has served its time will need to be twisted.
When the wooden floor-base acquires its original appearance and color, it is carefully examined. It is important to see all the defects in order to avoid damage to the coating later. After the inspection, measures are taken to eliminate defects:
- rotten floorboards are carefully removed and new ones put in their place;
- small cracks are covered with putty on wood;
- on large ones - inserts are stuffed or filled with rope bundles soaked in an adhesive mixture;
- the protrusions are cleaned, smoothed and leveled;
- dents on the boards are filled with special putty;
- protruding nail heads are driven flush;
- lastly, they pass over the entire surface of the base with a grinder, creating an ideal canvas.
Linoleum flooring and fixing
To properly lay a new linoleum on a wooden floor, you need to prepare a simple set of tools:
- sharp clerical knife;
- putty knife;
- heavy roller;
- drill and screws for mounting the plinth.
The linoleum purchased in the store is brought into the apartment, unfolded over the entire surface and left for 2-3 days in this state. He must "lie down" and straighten out. This is especially true for insulated and thick commercial and semi-commercial products. After the “addiction” process, the canvas is folded and transferred to that part of the room from where the installation will begin.
When using the substrate, it is first laid and attached to the boards. To do this, use glue or masking tape. The edges of the canvases are combined and connected with adhesive tape.
There is no fundamental difference from where to start laying linoleum. After laying, you can move freely along it, and the pattern and color of the entire product are the same.
It is necessary to glue the canvas on a wooden surface in stages. They smeared a section of the floor with glue, distributed it evenly with a comb spatula and turned away the edge of the canvas. When it connects to the base, you can coat the next strip and unroll the roll further. So they reach the end of the room. The resulting excess cloth is cut off with a sharp knife. After that, it will be correct to walk on the new floor, roll a heavy roller or any object similar to it on it. Lastly, a plinth is attached around the perimeter of the space. It will additionally fix the coating and close the joints at the wall.
When using adhesive tape, they act differently. Masking tape is glued around the perimeter and in several places on the floor. Next, gradually unfold the linoleum and remove the top protective layer of adhesive tape. At the end, they also walk on the surface, trying to ensure that under the weight of all the elements are thoroughly fastened together, and mount the plinth.
You can, of course, nail linoleum to wooden boards with carnations. But it is outdated and not aesthetically pleasing. This is what they did in the last century.
Linoleum is the best coating for non-professional work. To properly lay it on a wooden floor, you need to make a minimum of effort and skill.
