Having selected linoleum that matches the properties of your room, you can proceed to the design of the future floor.
Room design is a creative matter; there are no universal solutions. The same color looks different in the shade and in the light, under natural and artificial light. Also, the same design looks different in a large and small room. However, there are several recommendations, the observance of which will allow you to create an interior that is correct in terms of color and geometry of the room.
Linoleum and its types
Linoleum is a floor covering made from polymer materials. Each type of this material differs not only in characteristics and properties, but also in advantages and disadvantages.
Popular linoleum manufacturers 2022
Expensive linoleum is not always a symbol of quality. When looking for good material, you should rely not on the price, but on the name of the manufacturer. The following brands are recognized leaders in the segment:
- Tarkett. One of the most famous companies among Russians, which focuses on safety, environmental friendliness and innovative technologies. Each line is carefully developed and tested. As a result, a product with an increased level of wear resistance and meeting all modern standards and requirements enters the market.
- Forbo. This manufacturer is unique in its kind, as are its collections. The main goal of the brand is to create an environmentally friendly product. Therefore, the material contains natural components that provide an extended service life - up to 3 decades. Also, all brand positions have antimicrobial properties.
- Grabo. The market leader is also the oldest “player” on it. Its linoleum has increased strength. And the design solutions will delight any consumer!
- Armstrong. An international brand with attention to detail. Its range includes all categories of flooring. Linoleum is known for its strength, thermal insulation characteristics and resistance to stress.
- Juteks. If you need a material that is resistant to fading and stress, then pay attention to this manufacturer. It produces high-tech products that are immune to almost any trouble.
- Artens. An option available to everyone. The manufacturer produces cheap and simple collections that do not differ in design diversity.
- Gerflor. A well-known French brand that produces only products of the highest quality. The company makes developments that form the basis of each line. This is facilitated by the presence of our own laboratories and production workshops, equipped with the latest technology.
Classification of modern linoleum
Domestic. This linoleum is distinguished by its affordable price. Able to withstand medium loads.
Commercial. Abrasion resistant and can withstand heavy loads.
Semi-commercial. It has a dense layer and excellent wear resistance. It contains a felt base that retains heat well.
Width of linoleum sheet: size standards for different models
When choosing the right coating, not only color, texture and thickness are important, but also the width of the roll. The production standard in this regard ranges from 1.5 to 5 m in increments of 0.5 m. Not all manufacturers produce linoleum in different sizes. For example, the width of the Tarkett linoleum sheet is 2.5 m, 3 m, 3.5 m and 4 m, and this size of the covering from the Forbo collection is 1 m or 2 m.
Width is one of the most important characteristics of linoleum, which must be taken into account when purchasing
Household-grade coverings generally do not exceed three meters, and linoleum 5 meters wide is found only in industrial series. For apartments, the most common widths of linoleum are 2 meters and 3 meters. A covering of this size can easily be laid in one piece without joints in small living spaces. It is necessary to select a roll with some margin on one side.
For spacious rooms, a linoleum sheet 4.5 meters wide is sometimes required. It is almost impossible to buy it for domestic use. Only a few manufacturers produce series of household linoleum with a four-meter width. Linoleum 4.5 meters is proof of this. This is a polyvinyl chloride coating that has a number of installation and operational advantages.
One-piece panel when laid on the floor eliminates welding work
Tarkett linoleum is resistant to various mechanical damage and is an excellent alternative to many coatings in cases where it is simply impractical to buy linoleum 5 meters wide. In addition, more expensive models from the commercial and semi-commercial classes have these sizes.
The width of the linoleum affects the total cost of the coating: the larger it is, the more expensive the price of linoleum per linear meter. That is why sellers set the price of linoleum per 1 sq. m. meter so that buyers can compare rolls of different widths and different qualities.
The thickness of the material ranges from 1.3 to 4.5 mm. The length of rolls from various manufacturers can range from 12 to 27 meters; for industrial needs, rolls up to 100 meters in size are produced.
The total thickness of linoleum determines the service life of the material
Types of linoleum
Today there is a wide variety of materials:
- Rubber. The front layer of this material is made of rubber, has a lining, the base of which contains crushed rubber and bitumen.
- Alkyd. This type of linoleum is also called glyphthalic. It consists of a fabric base on which an alkyd resin is applied. Contains oils, fillers and pigments.
- Natural has a natural composition, contains tree resin, wood flour, lime and natural pigments to give color.
- PVC has a fabric base and can be multi-layered. It has low thermal conductivity, so it can be cold. But the material is non-toxic and resists the formation of mold and mildew well.
Its performance properties depend on the type of material. The stronger the linoleum, the longer it will delight you with its strong and aesthetic coating.
Types of surfaces.
- Smooth gives the floor a flat surface. Perfectly complements and completes the interior.
- Embossed creates a soft atmosphere in the room. Gives your home a homely feel.
- Matte looks simple but elegant. The light on such a surface is scattered, this allows you to mask minor defects and unevenness of the floor.
- Glossy has an attractive shine and helps to visually expand the room.
Thus, a certain floor covering can create a different atmosphere in the room.
Tips for purchasing linoleum
When choosing linoleum, you should adhere to the basic rules:
- Look at the notations. Each type of coating has its own marking, consisting of two numbers. The first of them means the class of linoleum: 1 - for premises in which traffic is minimal, 2 - household, 3 - semi-commercial, 4 - commercial. The second number indicates the degree of load that the coating can withstand: 1 - minimum, 4 - maximum.
- Pay attention to the smell. Low-quality linoleum with a high content of harmful substances will have a sharp, specific odor and an unhealthy shine (not to be confused with a natural coating that smells of linseed oil).
- Try folding the edge of the cover. On thin, cheap linoleum there will be a mark from the bend, on high-quality linoleum it will return to its original shape, on natural linoleum it will break.
When measuring a room to purchase a certain amount of material, take into account a margin of at least 5 cm, including niches under the radiator, a place near the door, so that the floor covering is not smaller than the room itself.
Regardless of how many rooms you are going to decorate with one type of covering, linoleum should be purchased in one piece. Otherwise, there is a possibility that they may sell you pieces from different batches that differ in color and texture. Don’t forget to ask sellers for quality certificates for products.
When transporting material from the store to the premises, under no circumstances fold it in half - traces of bending will remain. Carefully roll it up with the right side facing inward.
Pros and cons of linoleum
All finishing materials have their own advantages and disadvantages.
Pros:
- Affordable price.
- Easy installation.
- High heat and sound insulation.
- Moisture resistance.
- Resistant to household products.
- Durable yet soft texture.
- Resistance to deformation.
- Ability to hide uneven surfaces.
Minuses:
- May have a toxic odor.
- At low temperatures it becomes brittle.
- May deform under heavy loads.
General recommendations
- Green and yellow colors will help relieve fatigue.
- Beige and dull yellow shades will help create coziness and warmth in the room.
- To create a sleepy atmosphere, it is customary to choose blue and light blue colors.
- In contrast to the previous point, orange and red colors will lift your spirits and encourage you.
- To pair with white, you should take a bright shade.
- You shouldn’t fill the entire room with black; it looks especially harmonious in small quantities.
- Gray color will help you get into a working mood.
- If the floor could not be made to match the color of the door, then it should match the furniture.
How to choose the right linoleum
For dark rooms, it is optimal to use a coating in light neutral colors. In rooms where there is a lot of sunlight, it is more appropriate to use cool, dark shades.
A linear pattern on the wallpaper will help visually enlarge the room. It can be located on the surface across the walls or diagonally.
The tiled pattern also does a good job of visually expanding the space and gives the coating an interesting look.
Recommendations for choosing floor colors in different rooms
The right choice of colors for the flooring will allow you to create an individual style in the room and set the right mood.
| Room | Peculiarities | Photo |
| For kitchen. | In order to create a warm, pleasant and family atmosphere in the kitchen, choose linoleum in light brown, dark beige, gray-brown, red-brown or green shades. Also, with the appropriate design of the walls, a floor in moderate blue tones or a darker coating with a pattern that echoes the light stripes would be appropriate. | |
| In the hallway and corridor. | Here, commercial or semi-commercial flooring material in neutral shades is often used, since dirt is less noticeable on them, or a variegated multi-colored speckled coating is used. | |
| For the bathroom. | The choice of shade for linoleum in the bathroom depends entirely on the overall stylistic decision of the room. An excellent solution could be a floor in light green, turquoise, blue, light grey, lavender, yellow or pink. | |
| For the living room. | The most popular colors for the hall are amazing wood shades, for example, bleached oak, walnut, beech, ash, wenge and others are suitable here. | |
| For a children's room. | In children's rooms, coatings in light green, pink, blue and other bright colors are mainly used. |
Which linoleum is better, light or dark?
The choice of tone is determined by personal taste preferences and performance characteristics.
A selection of light linoleum in the interior
Light shades are an excellent light reflector, thereby creating a visual increase in space. This color scheme gives the environment a clean and fresh feel and is especially suitable for decorating bedrooms and living rooms.
The photo shows a bedroom interior with light sand-colored linoleum on the floor.
Linoleum in light or bleached colors not only compensates for the lack of natural light, but also fits perfectly with any furniture, and is also more practical, since dust and stains are less noticeable on it.
Photo of dark linoleum in the apartment
A dark coating gives the design some stability, style and bright contrast, especially if the wall decoration and decorative elements are made in lighter colors. However, this design technique is more suitable for spacious rooms with sufficient natural light, otherwise the interior will look gloomy.
The photo shows a dark brown linoleum floor in the interior of a modern living-dining room.
Dark brown, black flooring or wenge-colored linoleum have a noble appearance and can be an elegant option for a wide variety of rooms, from the bedroom to the office.
The photo shows a spacious kitchen with a floor decorated with dark matte black linoleum.
There are no strict rules when choosing dark or light linoleum, since the color is selected taking into account the comfortable stay in the room, well-being and mood. Dark tones can make someone feel cramped and constricted in space, while too light colors can cause a feeling of coldness and excessive sterility.
Location of linoleum
There are several ways to place material:
- Floor. This is the most common option. With this method, the floor acquires a smooth and high-quality surface.
- Walls. Sometimes this material is used to decorate the surface of walls. It looks quite original, and also helps keep the room warm during the cold season.
- Doors. Helps hide minor surface defects and insulate it.
- Stair steps. This option gives the room a homey look. For these purposes, it is optimal to use elastic PVC linoleum. In combination with a decorative threshold, the interior becomes complete.
Selection of colors taking into account the interior
The shade of the coating should contrast with other items. Therefore, the material is chosen in a different color, and not the same as the floor.
If the living room, kitchen or hallway looks uncomfortable, you should create decorations with warm shades. Both the floor and the walls should be in yellow-brown tones. This especially applies to living rooms, where there should be a friendly atmosphere.
To wallpaper
It is more pleasant to look at the surroundings if the walls are darker than the flooring. This rule applies to both light and muted interiors.
To the door
If the doors and flooring are painted the same, the room looks visually wider. Moreover, wallpaper can be either minimalistic or contrasting with a variety of patterns. The main thing is that all elements look organically combined with each other.
If there is a contrasting pattern on the linoleum, the doors should be minimalistic. When the latter are too bright and have a pattern on the surface, the room looks tacky. The same applies to other elements that are located next to the doors. You can add originality and elegance not with patterns, but with a beautiful shade. So, lemon yellow color gives the room gloss and sophistication.
Other recommendations for choosing a tone:
- brown - in a spacious kitchen;
- pastel - for a bedroom of any size;
- black with a pattern - in the hallway.
But don’t mindlessly follow the recommendations. It is necessary to rely on intuition, personal experience and preferences. This will help in arranging the rooms.
How to choose the color of linoleum
There are several practical tips for choosing:
- For linoleum to look advantageous, it must be darker and more contrasting than other interior items, such as walls and furniture.
- Material in neutral and pastel colors will help harmonize the interior.
- Dark-colored linoleum will complement light-colored furniture and doors.
- In rooms with a small area, the best option would be light-colored linoleum with a glossy surface.
To the kitchen
The following materials are most often used:
- beige, brown like wood or parquet;
- imitating marble stone;
- plain;
- with an abstract pattern.
In the case of the kitchen, both light and dark colors are suitable. It all depends on what shade predominates in the room.
Linoleum in the kitchen
Current colors of linoleum
Thanks to the large selection, you can easily decorate a room in any stylistic direction.
Wenge
The wenge color allows you to achieve a certain severity and restraint in the interior, which is especially appropriate for the minimalist style. This range has a rich color palette from dark burgundy to chocolate and almost black.
This linoleum goes well with wood patterns, giving the interior a luxurious, fashionable and modern look.
Green
This multifaceted shade can have a dual effect on a person. Depending on the intensity, it can be both invigorating and relaxing.
But in any case, this color looks very harmonious and helps balance the interior. Green, natural and natural, will be a new trend in the coming year.
Grey colour
Gray is considered a neutral shade and suits almost any interior design. It looks strict and restrained, so it is suitable for any interior style.
Beige color
It is universal, because depending on the shade it can be either cold or warm.
Beige has many shades, for example:
- Sand.
- Caramel.
- Cream.
- Cappuccino.
All shades can differ in intensity and saturation, due to this each time they look new.
Black linoleum
Black is an elegant and strict color. Using it in the interior is always a bold decision. Black may look gloomy, but if you choose the right furniture and other interior elements, it will perfectly harmonize the space and look stylish and original.
Linoleum plays an important and final function in the interior. Therefore, you need to approach his choice responsibly.
Beautiful combinations of different colors and shades
There are many attractive two-tone combinations, for example, a beige and pink combination, which does not create sharp contrasts and allows you to create a relaxed, soft, warm and very cozy interior, or a classic black and white and elegant gray and blue duet, which makes the design much more convincing.
The photo shows linoleum with a black and white color combination in the kitchen interior.
The gray-beige and gray-brown combination always looks very restrained, but at the same time gives the space a certain attractiveness and aesthetics.
The photo shows a living room with a floor lined with linoleum in gray and beige tones.
