In an effort to make their home more comfortable and cozy, many people install a “warm floor” system in their apartments and houses. Heated floors are divided into several groups: electric, infrared and water. Depending on the type, the finishing coating is selected. Linoleum to this day remains one of the most popular finishing materials, the reason for this is primarily its low price. There is a wide range of this coating on the market, including special linoleum for heated floors.
There is an opinion among consumers that this coating is harmful because it can release vinyl chloride, phenol and other dangerous substances when heated. However, this is only possible if the material is used incorrectly, or if the coating is chosen incorrectly. If you choose your coating wisely, you can find modern options that are safe and will last a long time.
What kind of linoleum is there and which one is better to lay in the house?
- Rubber (relin). A two-layer coating consisting of rubber, synthetic rubber, and bitumen. Not suitable for use in residential areas as it does not tolerate heat well.
- Vinyl (PVC). The cheapest and therefore the most popular. There are several types of PVC coating. If you plan to lay linoleum on a heated floor, then it is better to use semi-commercial or commercial material, since they are more durable and easier to use than household material. Professionals do not recommend using a coating with a heat-insulating base, because it will become an obstacle to the passage of heat from the heating elements into the room. Accordingly, the efficiency of the “warm floor” system will be greatly reduced. It is better to opt for a coating that has a thin fabric base or no fabric at all. Do not forget that vinyl material is of synthetic origin, so when it is heated, an unpleasant odor may appear, but then it will disappear.
- Colloxylin (nitrocellulose). Thin, single-layer coating is highly moisture resistant. But it has a significant disadvantage - it ignites easily.
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- Glypthal (alkyd). Linoleum, which has a fabric base and has very good thermal insulation properties. But just like relin, it does not tolerate heat and may lose its original shape over time.
- Natural(). The coating is completely safe and natural. It contains only natural ingredients: pine resin, lime powder, crushed cork, linseed oil, natural dyes. That is why when it is heated, no unpleasant odors are felt and no harmful compounds are released. Among its advantages are fire resistance, durability, antistatic, and high resistance to deformation. In addition, it does not fade when exposed to ultraviolet rays and does not lose color over time. This material is more expensive than other types of linoleum.
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As can be seen from the technical characteristics of the types of linoleum covering, not everything can be laid over heated floors. It is best to use marmoleum or, in extreme cases, a vinyl type. Experts do not recommend using glypthal, colloxylin or rubber materials in combination with heated floors.
Operation of linoleum with heated floors
To make the right choice of one or another linoleum for heated floors, you do not need to study the types of material, their composition and characteristics. Manufacturers always indicate information on the packaging, based on which you can easily choose the most suitable option.
The maximum temperature that the coating can withstand is always indicated next to the brand. So, for PVC it is +30 °C. Exceeding this value will cause the material to lose color, swell and deform. In this case, you can feel a pungent odor and phenol will begin to be released.
As for natural linoleum, the maximum heating temperature is +27 °C. As the temperature increases, the marmoleum will melt, become soft, and as a result its surface will rupture.
Types of heated floors under linoleum
If you are planning to lay linoleum, you need to responsibly consider a heated floor system. Which heated floor is best suited for finishing with linoleum? In private homes, the most preferable option is. Such a system has a high rate of inertia. The pipes take a long time to heat up, but they also do not cool down immediately. Since there are no sudden temperature changes, the material does not experience stress. Therefore, the combination of water floors and linoleum covering can be called optimal.
The flooring system is essentially a large-area electrical appliance that generates a magnetic field. How it affects the human and animal body, and whether it is harmful, is still not known exactly. In addition, the magnetic field attracts all sorts of particles, as a result, dust will always collect on the floor covered with linoleum. In addition, electric floors quickly heat up and cool down, which can lead to deformation of the coating.
As for, this is a good option. Graphite strips act as a heater here. When the system is connected to the electrical network, gradual, uniform heating occurs, which prevents deformation of the linoleum. For proper operation of linoleum, a sheet with a power of 60-150 W/m2 will be sufficient.
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And, of course, when choosing heated floors, do not forget about the financial side of the issue. Installation of water floors will require significant costs, but operation is very economical. Installing electric floors will cost less, but energy bills may increase. Leave your comments on the article in the form below!
The modern building materials market offers a huge range of different linoleum floor coverings. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages, which should be taken into account when choosing a particular material. Warm floors for linoleum should be chosen very carefully, since the wrong material can cause certain problems.
Linoleum for heated floors
The thickness of the coating significantly affects the quality of thermal conductivity, but at the same time, a thin coating does not hide the imperfections of the floor on which it lies. Every existing unevenness will sooner or later make itself felt, so before laying thin linoleum it is recommended to keep it at room temperature for 24 hours. If you are using a heated floor under linoleum, then the exposure time should be increased. The linoleum is placed on the floor (without fastening), after which the heating system is turned on.
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We should also talk about fixing linoleum to the floor. In such cases, it is recommended to use double-sided tape or adhesive mastic. When using heated floors, you should use mastic, as it can provide a more uniform thermal field.
When choosing linoleum for a heated floor, you need to pay attention to some points that are a mandatory feature of any good quality floor covering.
First of all, high thermal conductivity must be present. In addition, there must be high resistance to discoloration and fading, as well as resistance to deformation resulting from exposure to high temperatures.
As such a coating, you can use multilayer polyvinyl chloride linoleum, which goes well with almost all types of heated floors. It has a huge number of colors and can decorate the interior of any room. Of course, in addition to the advantages, this material also has disadvantages, the most important of which is the inability to use it at too high temperatures.
The most popular heating method is electric underfloor heating under linoleum, which is divided into cable and infrared types.
Cable and infrared heated floors for linoleum, reviews of which will allow you to more accurately determine the desired type of heating, cope with the task at the highest level. However, it is worth noting here that when combining them with linoleum, the materials should be selected extremely carefully, since they must transfer heat well and be resistant to high temperatures.
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Thick linoleum (with an additional thermal insulation layer) can slightly reduce the level of heat output from the heated floor. For this reason, the use of such linoleum is not always effective. The ideal option would be to use a heated floor under linoleum, which has a small thickness and high resistance to mechanical and chemical influences.
The ideal solution that is suitable for almost any type of flooring is an infrared floor heating system.
Infrared heated floors under linoleum completely transfer heat through the floor covering and also provide high-quality ionization of the air in the room.
Read about how to choose a warm floor by following the link.
Warm floor under linoleum - installation and installation
- First, you need to determine the configuration and area of the floor area that will be heated in the future. Measurements should be taken only in areas where household appliances or furniture will not be located. The IR film must be placed along the entire length of the room, which will avoid too many connection points for installation wires. If electrical wiring runs inside the floor, it should be at a distance of approximately 50mm from the IR film and insulated from the floor or wiring with heat-insulating material. There must be a distance of at least 200mm between heat sources (pipes, ovens, fireplace, etc.) and the IR film.
- Then you should start preparing the heating elements, for which the heating film is cut along the cutting lines along the heating strips every 250 mm. It is prohibited to cut the film along any other lines. Contact clamps are installed on the finished heating elements. In those places where current-carrying copper strips and a two-layer film pass, the tip of the wire is installed so that it is located on the contact strip inside the thermal film. Then a grommet is inserted into the hole, which must be riveted using a special stapler or hammer.
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- The cut lines of the contact strip are insulated on both sides using a waterproofing strip. Protected copper wires with a cross section of 1.5 sq. mm. are brought to the tip and clamped using pliers. After this, the junction of the copper busbar and the electrical wire with the tip on both sides must be insulated with a waterproofing strip. Parts of the heating film must be connected in parallel to each other, and the highest total power of the heating elements that are connected to the thermostat should not exceed 3500 W.
- When connecting the heating system, be sure to take into account the presence of other electrical appliances that can also be connected to this network.
- If the total power of the heating system is more than 3500 W, it is advisable to make the connection using separate electrical wiring, which is protected by a separate circuit breaker. In addition, heating devices should be connected using a magnetic starter.
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- Then you need to lay thermal insulation with a reflective layer and secure it with tape.
- Heating elements are laid on the thermal insulation with copper strips down. They should be laid in such a way as to avoid contact between adjacent strips. The heating elements are attached using tape, a stapler or furniture nails, which will minimize the likelihood of the strips moving during installation of the coating.
- Heating elements should only be attached through the transparent rim located on the sides of the element. The heating element should be located approximately 5mm from any supply section of the element, which also includes copper electrical bars. The wires should be positioned so that the main ones are under the baseboard. In those places where the contact strips are insulated and thickening of the system is observed, cuts are made in the thermal insulation in order to level the surface for the final coating.
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- Then you need to carefully inspect the system, as well as check the reliability of the insulation and fastening of the wires. After this, it is necessary to measure the resistance of the heating strips. If there are sources of possible short circuit in the system, they should be eliminated, and then the performance test should be repeated.
- Using adhesive tape, a temperature sensor is attached under the cutting line (where there is no heated section of the film). Heating elements and a sensor are attached to the thermostat.
- Then you need to turn on the thermostat and leave it for a few minutes. Place your hand against the heating element - the heated film floor under the linoleum should generate heat at a pleasant temperature.
- After this, the infrared film is covered with a vapor barrier material, and the joints are secured with tape.
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- Fiberboard or plywood sheets are laid on the vapor barrier material, which are attached to the primary screed using screws and carefully leveled. Sheets of plywood are attached only through a transparent rim located along the cut lines of the IR film and the sides of the element. The element should not be attached closer than 5mm from any supply areas of the elements.
- Next, linoleum material is laid on a warm floor under linoleum, the price of which will be lower than, for example, under a laminate covering, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Modern manufacturers of construction products offer customers many different flooring options, and linoleum occupies a special place in this list. This type harmoniously combines quality, reliability and reasonable cost. It must also be said that today it is also used to cover water-heated floors. But in order for the result after laying linoleum to be positive, it is necessary to become familiar with some important aspects of this material.
Peculiarities
Compared to many types of flooring, linoleum has a number of distinctive features. To begin with, it is worth saying that the material has fairly high-quality performance characteristics. One of the main advantages of linoleum is the ease of installation. This also applies to installation on a heated floor.
Linoleum is easy to care for, compared to many common floor coverings. That is why this material is often used for high traffic areas. To clean linoleum, you do not need to use special expensive detergents, as is the case with parquet or laminate.
The peculiarity of some types of this floor covering is the presence of a special water- and dirt-repellent impregnation. Thanks to this, moisture does not affect the surface.
It is worth noting that when using linoleum for a heated floor, you don’t have to worry about the material deforming or losing its properties.
Temperature influences do not affect high-quality coating, which can be identified as one of its main advantages.
Kinds
When choosing linoleum for a heated floor, you need to familiarize yourself with the main types of this floor covering. It is worth noting that each option has individual features and technical characteristics.
The first and highest quality type is natural linoleum. It is often called marmoleum, but this does not change its technical properties. The material is absolutely safe, since it is based exclusively on natural ingredients. The characteristic properties of this type include durability and antistatic properties.
But experts are still debating whether this option is worth using for a warm water floor. The material is susceptible to the negative effects of moisture and is also capable of deformation under the influence of temperature.
The next option is PVC linoleum, which is considered the most common and budget option. The flooring has decent performance qualities, which explains the incredible demand among buyers. But this type is not recommended for use with heated floors. This is due to the fact that when heated, the floor covering emits a not very pleasant odor.
Another common option is alkyd linoleum, the peculiarity of which is its fabric base. The advantage of the coating is the presence of good thermal insulation qualities. But this is not the most suitable option for heated floors, since the material deforms when heated.
Another popular type is rubber linoleum, consisting of two layers. It’s worth mentioning right away that the coating does not tolerate heat well. Such linoleum is rarely used in apartments and houses.
Taking into account all of the above characteristics of coatings, we can conclude that not all options are suitable for laying on a warm base. The most suitable type is natural material. In second place are PVC coatings.
All other options are quite rarely used for installing a non-warm system on the floor.
How to choose?
When choosing linoleum for a warm water floor, you need to pay attention to several important characteristics. As already mentioned, for such a base it is best to use a natural option. If you prefer this type, pay attention to the quality of the coating during the purchasing process.
You need to know that the base of the material consists of linseed oil, pine resin and natural dyes. If all these components are present in the linoleum, you can safely make a purchase. With such a base, the coating will not release harmful toxins into the air, as happens with other types.
Be sure to pay attention to the labeling of linoleum. The product always indicates the maximum temperature at which the material can be used. Basically, natural linoleum is used at temperatures up to 27 degrees. If the temperature is higher than the specified mark, the material begins to gradually deform, which leads to damage to the surface.
To avoid such problems, you need to pay attention to the underfloor heating system itself. It is best to choose options that come with special thermostats.
These devices monitor the heating temperature throughout the entire period of operation.
Installation
Installing linoleum on a warm floor is somewhat different from the usual installation scheme. Particular attention must be paid to this issue if the material needs to be laid on a wooden floor.
Compared to many types, laying linoleum on a warm water floor can be done without a screed. This is due to the fact that the coating itself is smooth and does not require additional corrective elements.
During installation, you need to decide in which areas the underfloor heating system will be placed. There is no need to use elements over the entire surface, since heating the area under the furniture will be useless.
After installing the heated floor, you can lay linoleum. Please note that some specialists still use plywood sheets in their work. This is necessary if there is a risk of damage to the heating system.
You need to lay the flooring on top. According to reviews from experts and people who have already been involved in a similar process, it is recommended to first warm up the linoleum. Only after this can the coating be fixed to the base.
Please note that after purchase it is recommended to leave the material on a flat surface. The optimal time is 24 hours. Thanks to this, the linoleum will take its normal shape and the installation process will not be so difficult. Pay special attention to the temperature in the room while using the flooring.
Pre-install a high-quality thermostat to avoid problems later.
Otherwise, exposure to high temperature will cause the coating to begin to peel.
You will learn more about linoleum for water heated floors in the following video.
When choosing a heating system for a private home, preference is increasingly given to underfloor heating. Such systems are efficient, allow for comfortable operating conditions in the rooms and can be created by the owner independently. When installing a heated floor, you have to especially carefully consider the further covering of the surface in order to make the floor attractive and the heating network safe. The design of heated floors with linoleum will be discussed in this article.
What materials are suitable for covering heated floors?
The possibility of using linoleum for heated floors, contrary to popular belief that such finishing work is inadmissible, is determined in each case individually. The correct choice of facing materials makes it possible to guarantee the creation of a high-quality, attractive, reliable and safe floor covering that will not cause problems during the operation of a house or apartment.
Is it possible to lay linoleum on a warm floor? It’s definitely possible, but when choosing a facing material, you should take into account the properties of linoleum, the possibility of releasing all sorts of unpleasant substances due to its heating, for example, phenol, toluene or vinyl chloride, as well as the ability of the facing to withstand heat and not change relative to the original dimensions.
First you need to consider the types of linoleum on the market:
- 1. Marmoleum. Modern facing material made from natural, environmentally friendly materials. Marmoleum contains wood flour, linseed oils, cork chips and pine resin. The basis of marmoleum is jute fabric. This composition determines the technical and operational advantages of the material - it is completely safe, has high fire resistance, does not shrink and has bactericidal properties. The only drawback of this type of finishing is its very high cost; it can be more expensive than standard types of parquet boards.
- 2. Alkyd linoleum. It is made on a fabric basis, therefore it cannot emit harmful substances when heated, but under the influence of high temperature it can shrink in length and expand in width.
- 3. Vinyl. Such linoleum cannot be laid on a warm floor, since it was this that gave rise to the widespread opinion that the material releases harmful substances when heated. Vinyl is not recommended for cladding warm surfaces, although some types of such finishes are considered completely safe.
- 4. Nitrocellulose materials. It is characterized by high elasticity, low thickness and water resistance. Heating cannot cause deformation of the coating, but it is highly flammable and therefore not suitable for finishing.
- 5. Rubber. A flexible and water-resistant material that, when heated, quickly breaks down and emits extremely harmful and foul-smelling fumes. In everyday life it is used exclusively for cladding utility rooms.
Linoleum can be used for a warm water floor, but only if you choose a suitable material for this. Marmoleum is ideal for heated surfaces. If financial resources do not allow you to purchase such cladding, you can try using alkyd linoleum flooring, having first checked with the manufacturer what temperature a certain brand can withstand without deformation.
Before covering the surface, be sure to check the materials for thermal insulation characteristics. Some PVC products and other finishes may simply prevent heat from the heating system from entering the apartment, as a result of which the installed heating supply itself may be disrupted.
It is recommended to carefully study the thickness of the floor covering you are interested in, the number and composition of layers in it. Single-layer cladding is too thin; it will easily transmit heat from the engineering system into the room, but due to strong heating it can quickly lose its operational and visual characteristics. For warm surfaces made of single-layer materials, only marmoleum is suitable. If you decide to use a PVC coating, then it should have 2-3 layers. Thicker materials should not be used, as they will poorly transmit heat into the premises and will negatively affect the quality of heating of the facility as a whole.
Possibility of using linoleum depending on the type of heating system
Owners interested in the possibility of creating a heated floor system in their home should know that there are three types of such heating networks. The first of them is water, used exclusively in private houses and cottages. To install a heated floor in an apartment, you must first obtain approval from a permitting company, which will not give the go-ahead for installing a water network, since it can reduce the pressure in the public water supply system.
Water networks require the installation of a special screed, due to which the height of the room is reduced by several centimeters, which can be simply critical in already small rooms. But for private buildings, underfloor heating water networks are ideal, as they require minimal costs both during installation and operation. Since the screed provides an indentation for the floor covering being used from the heated heating elements, a warm water floor can be easily lined with various types of linoleum.
The second type of underfloor heating system is electric. It is most common in city apartments, is cheap, and does not require the participation of any systems other than power supply in the process of heating the premises. Cables laid under the floor covering will become very hot and the absence of a screed makes it impossible to use linoleum for covering the surface. Even if you use environmentally friendly materials, they will heat up too much.
The third type of heating network is infrared. Such a system is a thin film with built-in graphite plates that are heated during the use of heat supply. The film ensures uniform heating of the floor covering, unlike the cable (electrical) system, and can be used for finishing linoleum.
Water and infrared systems allow the use of linoleum for cladding, but the service life of the floor covering and its preservation of its visual and operational characteristics directly depends on the stability of the installed thermostat.
All facing materials indicate the external temperatures at which the finish begins to deteriorate. For most types of PVC, the maximum temperature is around 28 degrees. If overheating is allowed, the cladding can swell, become severely deformed and release compounds harmful to humans into the air of the room. Marmoleum can usually withstand temperatures no higher than 27 degrees; higher temperatures can lead to softening and melting of the material.
When deciding to lay linoleum on a heated floor, it is necessary to abandon the installation of powerful heating systems and ensure the installation of a reliable thermostat. The correct choice of heating network elements guarantees a long service life of the coating and a comfortable microclimate in the interior.
Finishing a floor with linoleum, especially if there is an underfloor heating system, is a very difficult task even for experienced owners. To improve the quality of room decoration and avoid serious mistakes, it is recommended to study the professional tips presented below:
- 1. Regardless of the type of flooring used, you need to adjust the heating system so that it does not heat above 26 degrees.
- 2. To fix linoleum, you should not use mastics; they can cause the release of harmful substances into the air of the room, even if the floor covering is made from environmentally friendly materials. If the mastic is not applied evenly, it can cause damage to the cladding due to heating, and can cause swelling and even ruptures of the canvas.
- 3. The cladding should simply be spread on the floor and, if necessary, secured in several places with a stapler.
- 4. You cannot apply infrared film in several layers, even on small areas of the floor; it is better to leave some small areas unheated than to create too much heat in several points.
- 5. The cladding should be laid only when the temperature in the room is above 18 degrees, otherwise folds may form on the canvas.
- 6. You can use linoleum to finish a heated floor only if this system is used as an auxiliary, and not the only heating network in an apartment or house. In order to heat a room to an acceptable temperature with one heated floor, you will have to constantly keep the system heated to a temperature of 28-30 degrees, and this will “kill” any linoleum covering.
The heated floor system must be constantly monitored, and not only by the built-in temperature sensors. Sometimes you should check the surface temperature with a regular thermometer. Such checks will protect the house from overheating of the floor and will allow timely adjustment of the thermostat.
We should probably start our article by stating the fact that among all the types of coverings under which heated floors are laid, there are more and less popular ones.
So we’ll classify linoleum, rather, as belonging to the second group.
Water-based heated floors under linoleum are not so common.
Stereotypes or real weaknesses?
The fact is that among consumers there is a very persistent idea that linoleum, when heated, emits a number of harmful substances, including:
- vinyl chloride;
- toluene;
- phenol etc.
The fears are quite understandable, since such allocations do occur, but only when specific factors coincide.
To summarize, two main circumstances can be formulated:
- choosing the wrong grade of material;
- ignoring the temperature regime recorded in the instructions.
Linoleum works well in a heated water floor system in cases where it provides smooth and equally slow heating. For example, with electric heating such conditions cannot be achieved.
We can safely say that using linoleum for a warm water floor is quite safe. And in operation it will seem no less good to you than the more commonly used tiles or parquets.
Linoleum for a warm water floor - looking for the best option
Traditionally, we say that linoleum on a warm floor made from water heating is a vinyl coating in nature, and it is based on many chemical components. This opinion should be considered erroneous. Let's start with the fact that the modern market offers customers five different groups.
We are talking about linoleum:
- Natural (marmoleum). This material is absolutely safe for use in residential buildings, in particular as a coating for water-heated floors. The list of advantages includes durability, fire resistance and antistatic properties.
- Vinyl (PVC). This material is in constant high demand and is inexpensive. It is this option that, when heated, will emit a smell rich in synthetic substances.
- Glyphthalic (alkyd)– has brilliant thermal insulation properties. The highlight of the material also lies in its fabric base. The downside is that it deforms over time, quite noticeably when heated.
- Colloxylin (nitrocellulose)– a single-layer model, characterized by excellent resistance to moisture. The main disadvantage is the tendency to ignite quickly.
- Rubber (reline)- a material in the production of which rubber particles, as well as synthetic rubber and bitumen are used.
This model consists of two layers. It is used extremely rarely in residential premises because it does not tolerate heat well. Thus, we see that only some types of this material should be used in residential premises, especially if we are also talking about installing a water-heated floor.
Natural
If you want to choose a good linoleum for a warm water floor, reviews in this matter can help you, but you should not give them more importance than they deserve. After all, each reviewer describes a specific situation, and it is not a fact that he did everything correctly without making mistakes.
For the optimal installation of warm water floors, you should choose natural linoleum - “marmoleum”. The PVC option is also suitable, but it is slightly weaker in its parameters. All other options are used extremely rarely.
Naturally, “marmoleum” is more expensive. But it contains natural ingredients, which makes it safe for residential premises. In particular, we will find in its content such natural ingredients as linseed oil or pine resin and some others.
“Marmoleum” behaves passively during the heating process and does not emit harmful odors, which makes it the best option for use in creating a water floor. Moreover, its dimensions remain the same, and the risk of deformation is also eliminated. The material is fire-resistant, does not change its color over time, and does not fade in the sun.
At a temperature of 27 degrees, marmoleum will soften. Therefore, if you plan to use this material, you must use a heated floor design with a power of no more than 60W/m2.
Vinyl
In addition to the fact that marmoleum is of high quality, it is still very rarely found on the shelves of our stores. More often, however, they resort to the vinyl version. But it is necessary to purchase not a household sample, but a semi-commercial or commercial type.
Under no circumstances buy PVC linoleum on a heat-insulating basis. This material will significantly reduce the efficiency of your water floor. A good option is a PVC model made with a thin fabric base or even without it.
When laying a floor from a thin PVC sample, care should be taken to ensure that the surface is even and to avoid deformation. For this purpose, plywood or fiberboard is placed under the vinyl covering. Quite a few consumers choose water-heated floors under linoleum. Reviews, it is worth noting, are overwhelmingly positive. After all, if you prepare well, then everything will go as well as possible.
Vinyl linoleum, no matter how high quality it is, is a synthetic option. Consequently, during the first and several subsequent heatings it will produce a not entirely pleasant odor. After a few weeks it will disappear.
Instructions
We are convinced that not all types of linoleum are suitable for the requirements of a warm water floor. It's all about the thermal insulation ability of this or that sample. When choosing the best option, you need to pay attention to the markings, which indicate the temperature conditions of the material.
You need to read the instructions very carefully, because one type may be perfect for an electric floor, but not suitable for a water one. Finally, the operating conditions of linoleum - if they are neglected, then any quality will become unusable.
The durability of linoleum as an element of a warm water floor, its preservation of its visual qualities, depends on compliance with the temperature regime.
In choosing a material such as linoleum for a warm water floor, price plays a major role. This is a cheap option for flooring. At first glance, it may seem that laying linoleum is not difficult. But it’s still better to use the services of professionals who will help you not only lay the floor efficiently, but also choose the optimal temperature conditions, allowing you to maintain the excellent appearance of the coating for many years.