Natural and modern flooring - Marmoleum [Tips with a photo]

Marmoleum - coating on the floor of a roll type. It is made of natural raw materials. Analog is a canvas impregnated with oil that appeared in the XVI century. Production of material was started in England.

Description of Marloleum

Unrivaled value lies in the aspect that only natural ingredients are used as part of the finishing material:

• resin of coniferous trees;
• flax oil;
• wood;
• chopped plug;
• Natural chalk;
• Haired in water lime.

It is worth noting. Natural dyes are used for staining, which contains no hazardous substances. Homogeneous coating is the structure of the material or a single layer applied throughout the area.

The technology is an advanced version of the usual linoleum. For the manufacture of a building material was originally used: linseed oil and zhivitsa. Gradually, the technology was improved, and analogues of these ingredients were made on the basis of tropical breeds, which made it possible to save on the production of material and undoubtedly improve performance. After a layer of genuine tube was added to improve the strength and stability of the coating. The manufacturing technology has changed, and began to be used a hot dry press.

Ultimately, the name became marmoleum, which is in demand for buyers.

Product specifications

The technical characteristics of the marmoleum are higher, compared with polyvinyl chloride linoleum:

1. The load on the floor reaches 160 kg / cm2, and the residual deformation remains after it.
2. 1 m2 is contained - 2.5-3.5 kg.
3. Malloleum thickness from 2 is 30 years old, but with proper operation.

Floor coating classification:

1. 21-23. For use by everyday life. Material thickness is 2 mm, the cost is low. Recommended for flooring in accommodations for housing, as it is resistant to the loads of different character.
2. 31-32. It is designed to cover the floor in industrial premises, has an increased resistance to static loads. Top layer up to 2.5 mm.
3. 41-43. Used in premises with increased penetration of the people. The coating thickness is 3-4 mm. Used at airports, clinics and bus stations.

Important. The material class indicates not only the technical parameters, but also on the scope and quality. It turns out that thick marmole does not need to buy for laying in residential premises.

Material is manufactured by the following dimensions:

• Roll width 2 m;
• Tile size 0.3 * 0.3 m or 0.5 * 0.5 m;
• The size of the panel is 0.9 * 0.3 m.

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If you plan the laying of the coating yourself, it is not recommended to acquire a roll material. In the rolled form, linoleum has a lot of weight, and this is difficulties with delivery. During transportation, it is necessary to observe special caution, as the material is fragile.

When purchasing a material in the form of tiles there is a significant plus: the lock system allows you to lay a person without experience.

Advantages and disadvantages during operation

List of benefits:

1. Ecology.
2. Hygienicity.
3. Resistance color coloring.
4. Providing isolation.
5. Low cost.
6. A variety of color hammes.

Disadvantages of material:

1. Increased fragility (special in the corners).
2. With incorrect laying on the floor, the risk of fuses and deflection increases.

When laying the marcholeum on the surface, the experience is welcomed, as the material can be badly cutting, and get a smooth sliced ​​edge is necessary . In this regard, the firms simultaneously offer their services so that the warranty on the material acted.

Marmoleum (1 video)

Marmoleum in the interior (8 photos)