Neighbors massively remove laminate, too fed up with it and want to replace it with linoleum

Floor options are now for every taste and wallet. Laminate and linoleum are the most popular options. They can afford most buyers. When it comes time to make repairs, involuntarily think about what is better: laminate or linoleum. Today we will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of these types of flooring.



Which is better: laminate or linoleum and laminate, and linoleum comes in different shades: from light to dark. Tree drawings look good here and there. In operation, the coatings are very similar. To understand what is better to choose, you need to compare the characteristics of linoleum and laminate.



Laminate coating is an alternative to natural wood and in operation surpasses parquet. The laminate consists of several layers: water-resistant base, decorative paper, wood board and stabilizing layer. The thicker the outer layer, the longer the laminate will last.



The coating does not absorb paint, is not afraid of animal claws. But testing falling heavy objects can fail. Caring for laminate is simple. However, some owners of this coating complain of divorce and the fact that on the dark floor you can see the smallest pollution and wool of animals. You can avoid divorces on the floor by using special detergents for floor washing.



Laminate is installed simply without the help of specialists, although longer than linoleum. It is also compatible with a warm floor. And if several boards are damaged, they can be replaced with new ones. Although there is a moisture-resistant good laminate, even it is susceptible to water due to the presence of joints. If water constantly falls on the laminate, over time it will deform in some places. Therefore, it is not placed in the bathroom, hallway and kitchen.



Linoleum Top layer of polyurethane, then transparent protective, front layer, top foam layer, fiberglass and bottom foam layer. Linoleum can be laid on the rough floor, unlike laminate, which is placed only on the substrate. It is pleasant to walk on linoleum, the claws of animals do not knock on the surface, and there are no divorces during wet cleaning.



Linoleum is not afraid of moisture and does not slide, but if the furniture stands on the surface for a long time, depressions are formed, this defect cannot be corrected. Despite its longevity, linoleum is afraid of fire. It ignites easily, in this it loses the laminate.



Where linoleum is placed, there should be good ventilation. Otherwise, in places of moisture accumulation under linoleum, mold will appear. Before laying linoleum, you need to accurately measure the room and cut the desired piece, this is another inconvenience. Also before you lay linoleum, it must be laid out on the floor and allowed to lie in a warm room so that it aligns. If you do not use a special glue for laminate, over time it can swell. And if it is wrong to put linoleum with glue, then you can not fix anything, you will have to buy a new piece.



As you can see, both coatings have advantages and disadvantages. Compared to laminate, linoleum is more moisture resistant. But if we talk about safety, it is better to choose laminate. Materials can be of different strength and wear resistance, take this into account when buying a particular coating. What kind of flooring do you prefer when renovating?