The art of modern repair: adhesives for linoleum

Today linoleum is considered one of the most common floor coverings. In many respects this is facilitated by ease of installation and a long service life.

Quite often, discussions are held: should linoleum be glued? Specialists answer: "Needed." This is the only way to lay the floor evenly.

Advantages of Using Glue

Glues for linoleum can rigidly fix the material. Consequently:

• Over the entire service life, seams will never be scattered.
• With this method of laying, there are no swellings that may leave the legs of the chairs.
• If you decide to move the furniture, you will be insured against the occurrence of a wave, which is possible with free-standing linoleum.
• The flooring will last much longer.

Thus, laying linoleum on glue will save you from many problems in the future.

Varieties of glue for linoleum

Today in the market of building materials there are various adhesives for linoleum. But all of them can be divided into 2 large groups:

• dispersed (in other words, acrylic);
• reactionary.

Dispersion adhesives

They are made on the basis of water. They are distinguished by their non-toxicity and lack of smell. If it comes into contact with the skin, it is easy to wash them off with ordinary soapy water. The main types include:

1. Acrylate. Suitable for laying linoleum in rooms where there is an increased or average passability.
2. Bustilate. Most often used for insulated linoleums, the basis of which is felt.
3. Gumilaks is used when you need to fix natural linoleum.

In addition to these compounds, mastics are often used - dispersed or bituminous. Their use is justified for laying linoleum with a fabric base.

All of these linoleum adhesives are recommended to be applied to the floor with a spatula. There is one caveat. When using dispersed compositions, linoleum is laid immediately. If we are talking about tools based on bitumen, then it is advisable to lay the flooring after a while (15-20 minutes).

Reaction adhesives

The reaction glue is a mixture of epoxide and polyurethane. Its peculiarity is that when connected to the floor, a chemical reaction begins to occur, resulting in bonding. Such adhesives for linoleum are resistant to moisture and well tolerate heavy loads. However, they have a pungent odor and are flammable.

Often laying with such an adhesive is called cold welding. Depending on the type, age of the material, several types are distinguished.

1. A-type welding. Such glue is especially often used for linoleum joints. It is quite liquid, leaving behind an opaque seam that can only be detected by touch.
2. C-type welding. Used in cases where linoleum is laid for a long time and the seams are a little apart. It has a thick consistency.
   
   When applied, forms a new strip of flooring in place of the gap.
3. T-type welding. Its use is justified when laying linoleum based on polyester.

Glue for Tarkett linoleum

Today, Tarkett linoleum is in great demand . It has commercial and semi-commercial options, but is also used for residential premises. For laying this type, it is best to use the Tarkett adhesive of the same name. It has many advantages:

1. hardens quickly;
2. frost resistant;
3. not afraid of moisture;
4. non toxic

As you can see, choosing the right glue for linoleum is not difficult. You just need to consider the features of the flooring.