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Linoleum got its name from the linseed oil from which it was originally made. Now the finishing material has many types and a large selection of colors. It is possible to choose a pattern in the form of stone, parquet, carpet, metal.

The best semi-commercial foam-based linoleum

semi-commercial linoleum Tarkett Magia Viva quite a bit different from the commercial one. He is not afraid of heels and furniture legs. It is mainly used in rooms with a large influx of people.

Its structure consists of several layers:

1. The top one is protective. This is a PVC layer that prevents the pattern from fading.
2. Finishing plain or with a pattern.
3. The basis for the drawing.
4. Fiberglass, which increases strength, reliability and does not allow the material to deform.
5. Polyvinyl chloride foam layer.
6. The lowest with all markings.

Pros:

• Warm.
• Waterproof, easy to clean.
• Hides small irregularities and cracks in the floor.
• It is suitable for rooms where there is high traffic and can withstand heavy loads.
• Easy to fit.
• Withstands high temperatures and does not rot.

Minuses:

• It is undesirable to lay in the children’s room.
• It is sensitive to temperature changes and shocks.
• It cannot be attributed to an environmentally friendly material.

The best semi-commercial linoleum for the kitchen

Tarkett Sinteros withstands heavy loads. Installation does not require special knowledge and skills: it must be laid on the floor and allowed to lie down for a day.

Advantages:

• Affordable price. Its cost is much lower than that of tiles or other coatings.
• Quality. It withstands the claws of animals, after furniture pits do not form.
• Heat resistant and waterproof.
• Strength. It lasts a long time because it consists of several layers.
• Soundproofing. Does not spread the noise in the room.

Disadvantages:

• synthetic base. If people with allergies live in the family, it should not be laid.
• Sometimes it is necessary to process with special mastic.

The best anti-static semi-commercial linoleum

Antistatic coating Top Extra well suited for different bases and has a wide range of applications.

Advantages:

• Does not require effort in installation and operation.
• The price available to each client.
• Resistant to impact and abrasion.
• Moisture resistant and resistant to all chemical compositions.
• Non-slip surface.
• Fireproof.

Disadvantages:

• In the main cases, a synthetic base.
• To extend the service life, sometimes the flooring requires treatment with a special mastic.

The best semi-commercial linoleum without foundation

Juteks Optimal Bourbon very thin – its thickness is not more than 1.6 mm. On baseless linoleum, the pattern is located throughout its thickness, so it does not wear out.

Advantages:

• Does not require experience and effort in installation.
• Waterproof.
• Suitable for high traffic areas.
• Withstands impacts, wheels from stretchers, it does not leave traces of furniture.
• Has soundproofing.
• Affordable price.
• Has a range of colors for every taste.

Disadvantages:

1. If it is not covered with special mastic, the service life will be 5-7 years.
2. It doesn’t retain heat.

The best semi-commercial heterogeneous linoleum

Alex-3 LUX has a more complex basis. It has an operating class of 33 with a protective layer of 0.15 mm. The structure reaches six layers, the thickness of the homogeneous coating is 2 mm. The width of flooring rolls reaches 1.5-5 m.

Advantages:

• Reasonable price.
• Waterproof.
• Does not require special knowledge for installation.
• Has soundproofing.
• Long service life.

Disadvantages:

1. synthetic base.
2. To extend the service life of the floor covering must be treated with a special mastic.

The best homogeneous semi-commercial linoleum

Jutec Falco produced in strength class 33 with a protective layer of 0.2 mm. Its pattern is applied to the entire thickness of the PVC. It is made of a solid canvas with the addition of PVC granules and dyes.

Advantages:

• Easy to install, does not require special knowledge and effort.
• Reasonable price.
• Waterproof.
• Soundproofing.
• Withstands heavy loads.

Disadvantages:

• The width of the roll is 2 m, if the room is slightly wider, you will have to cover the floors with a seam.
• If it is not treated with special mastic, the service life will become shorter.

The best semi-commercial linoleum for the home

Semi-commercial linoleum for the home Tarkett Idyll Nova CHARLSTON consists of five layers:

• PVC, which is responsible for the quality.
• Pattern layer.
• Polyurethane layer that creates a strong base, soundproofing and waterproofing.
• The frame in the entire structure is fiberglass. Then the remaining layers are attached to it.
• Foamed PVC is used on the substrate, felt or jute is less common.

Advantages:

• Long service life.
• Reasonable price accessible to everyone.
• Holds heat well.
• It has excellent sound insulation, absorbs steps and noise.
• It is easy to care for, easy to put on the floor.

Disadvantages:

• synthetic base.
• If it is not treated with special mastic, the service life is shortened.

The best semi-commercial linoleum with a protective layer of 0.5 mm

To increase the strength of the flooring in the protective layer at Tarkett Pastoral Nelson add some useful substances:

• EXSTREME PROTECTION – Increases durability up to seven times.
• For an additional varnish layer, TITANIUM is added.
• TUREX gives the pattern a natural effect.

Advantages:

• Reasonable price.
• After installation, there is a minimum amount of waste left.
• It has good thermal insulation and sound insulation.
• Sufficiently long service life.

Disadvantages:

• synthetic base.
• To increase the service life, it must be treated with a special mastic.

The best semi-commercial linoleum with a protective layer of 0.7 mm

Tarkett Force with a protective layer of 0.7 mm, insulated on a foam base, 2.5 mm thick.

If you look at it in section, you can see six layers:

• PVC, which is responsible for the quality of the coating.
• Pattern.
• Polyurethane is a layer that creates sound insulation and water resistance.
• Fiberglass, which creates the frame of the entire structure. All other layers are attached to it.
• foam layer.
• Substrate. It comes with foamed PVC with the manufacturer’s seal.

Advantages:

• Reasonable price.
• Does not require special knowledge and effort for installation.
• Waterproof, has sound insulation and heat insulation.

Disadvantages:

• synthetic base.
• To increase the service life, it must be covered with a special mastic.

The best semi-commercial felt-based linoleum

Semi-commercial linoleum of the company Tarkett Idylia Nova good for all spaces. It consists of a protective layer 0.5 mm thick glued to a felt base.

Advantages:

• First of all, reasonable price.
• Soft, warm and pleasant to walk on.
• It has sound and heat insulation.

Disadvantages:

• Durable top layer.
• Can’t withstand impact.
• Do not lay in rooms with high humidity.
• Short service life.

The best semi-commercial linoleum for parquet

semi-commercial linoleum Tarkett Discovery visually replace the wooden floor. Its thickness is 3.5 mm and its weight is 2.5 kg.

When choosing a coating, you should pay attention to the markings and the meanings of the numbers in the records:

• The first is in which room it is desirable to use it (2 – residential, 3 – office, 4 – industrial).
• The second is load capacity.

Advantages:

• Reasonable price.
• Coloring completely imitates the texture and structure of a wooden floor.
• Waterproof, has thermal insulation and sound insulation.
• Long service life.

Disadvantages:

• synthetic base.
• Sometimes it requires coating with a special lubricant.

The best semi-commercial fireproof linoleum

The basis Juteks Trend consists of foamed PVC, linoleum on a felt or jute basis is less common. There are groups by which the degree of combustion is determined:

• G1 – slightly combustible.
• G2 – moderately combustible.
• G3 – normally combustible.
• G4 is highly flammable.

Non-combustible flooring comes with a G1 mark and should be used on escape routes.

Advantages:

• Flame retardant coating.
• Affordable price.
• Waterproof.
• Requires no effort during installation.

Disadvantages:

• synthetic base.
• Sometimes it requires coating with a special mastic.

The best conventional semi-commercial linoleum

The most common type of semi-commercial linoleum Tarkett Force Avatar. It is mainly used in production and at home. It does not leave traces of furniture.

Advantages:

• Reasonable price.
• Long service life.
• Suitable for high traffic areas.
• High resistance to wear and tear.
• Waterproof.
• Requires no effort during installation.

Disadvantages:

• synthetic base.
• Requires a special lubricant.

The best insulated semi-commercial linoleum

Insulated coating trend It is based on foamed PVC on a felt basis, 3 mm thick and with a protective layer of 0.2 mm. It is used in rooms with high loads. It does not leave traces of furniture and withstands shock.

Advantages:

• Affordable price.
• Warm and pleasant to walk on.
• Does not require much effort during installation.
• Long service life.

Disadvantages:

• Due to the felt base, it is undesirable to lay in rooms with high humidity.
• Requires special coating.

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