Today, flooring is very often used linoleum. It is very simple to lay it, it is easy to take care of it, there are no problems when using the coating. It is important that such a floor look harmonious and serve faithfully for a long time. That's why you need to properly lay the selected coating. To complete the installation, you should know how to make a joint of linoleum. The quality of work and the final result depend on this.
What is docking and process features
Docking is a fairly simple manipulation. But you need to perform it, adhering to certain rules. The choice of the type of junction of linoleum between rooms directly depends on the features of the coating and how it is laid.
Today it is possible to purchase linoleum of two types - household and commercial. They differ in thickness. The commercial type is thicker than the usual household option. That is why combining it is much more difficult. But at the same time, it is durable and durable. Before laying, you need to choose the type of linoleum that is right for you. If desired, it is possible to buy a semi-commercial type, which is intermediate.
The disadvantages of overlapping
Canvases can fit butt-to-butt or overlap. The second option has several disadvantages:
- Water can get under the canvas. As a result, dampness will appear.
- Layering will lead to the formation of a small step. It will interfere with walking, as the surface will be uneven.
- If the sheets are not fixed, trash will fall under them. When bonded with glue, the sheets will stick up over time.
This is why you should not use this method. It is better to connect linoleum canvases between rooms joint to joint. It is important to do this in such a way that water and debris do not penetrate under the material. Today, there are various options for performing work.
Methods of joining sheets
Processing the joint of linoleum between rooms is necessary in order to achieve a number of goals:
- Give the flooring an attractive appearance.
- Make it holistic.
- Run a neat and even floor.
- Protect roughing from water and debris.
- Protect the basement from moisture.
If you do not know how to close the joints of linoleum, choose one of four possible docking options. For work, different types of glue are used, as well as additional elements. Sutures are performed using:
- classic double-sided tape;
- decorative sills;
- cold welding;
- hot welding.
Features of cold welding
Joints between two pieces are treated with glue specially designed for such work. The composition acts on the material, penetrates its structure and solidifies. A reliable connection of the paintings is provided. The glue is toxic, so it is important to work with it very carefully. Observe safety precautions. Mandatory ventilation of the room is required. Otherwise, you will be poisoned by harmful fumes.
The method is quite simple. A reliable connection of commercial and domestic linoleum is guaranteed. This option is only suitable with a small gap between the pieces. To perform this technique, you do not need to purchase equipment. It is possible to create seams that are completely invisible to the eye. Such welding is not suitable for linoleum with an insulating felt layer. It is not used for multilayer linoleum.
Today, there are different types of glue that are suitable for cold welding. They are used for seams of a certain type.
In the process, it is important to ensure that the composition does not fall on the front surface of linoleum. This will cause imminent damage. Glue droplets cannot be removed by erasing. It is worth waiting for them to dry, and then cut with a knife.
Hot welding
Hot welding of linoleum joints is the most difficult method. Moreover, it is the most reliable. Its implementation requires special equipment. That is why in everyday life it is used very rarely. Suitable for commercial use only. For household coating of small thickness, it is completely unsuitable. When welding is performed, the coating melts.
Equipment and materials are heated to 450 0 C. Initially, you need to glue linoleum to the prepared draft base. Only after the glue dries, you can start joining pieces of linoleum. In this case, the canvas is not overlapped. Maximum tight docking is required. For work, a special tool is needed:
- a cutter to create a groove;
- apparatus for coating welding;
- sickle-type knife to remove excess glue.
The role of the docking material is the cord. It is made of PVC. The thickness is 4 mm. It is sold in specialized construction stores. It is possible to choose a cord of a suitable color. At high temperatures, the cord melts and fills the distance between the webs. After cooling, it acquires characteristics identical to linoleum.
Other docking methods
It is possible to process linoleum joints between rooms using other materials. It can be double-sided tape, profile or sills. The simplest material is tape. To perform work with it, a lot of time is required. Financial costs are also minimized. This method does not allow to create a high-quality connection. It is required to stick adhesive tape to the prepared draft base. Then linoleum is glued on top of it.
Porozhki
Often for joining two pieces of linoleum between rooms, decorative spoils are used docking for the floor. They perform the following functions:
- Provide protection against dirt and moisture. Linoleum will not delaminate, mold will never appear under it.
- Do not allow rupture of linoleum at the junction.
- Become an unusual decorative element.
- Improve the perception of different coatings. Different material options look like one element. This eliminates contrast in hue, texture and color.
- The threshold for the linoleum junction becomes a good connecting bar between two rooms.
Types of docking sills
Today, different docking sills for the floor are used:
- Straight lines are used for joining materials located on the same level.
- Differential are used for materials of different heights. Suitable for joining linoleum with parquet, laminate and tile.
- Finishing stacked at the end of the coating of linoleum. Typically, these options are used in openings.
The sills are narrow and wide in size. Narrow are less noticeable, and wide are used to close wide gaps.
These elements are made of different materials: metal, plastic, rubber and cork.
Metal
The most popular metal options. They can be used for a long time. Externally, the models look very presentable. These products are available in aluminum or brass. Aluminum lining is more common, as it is more affordable. Such strips have one drawback: they are slippery. It is better to give preference to aluminum sills with a corrugated strip in the middle.
During the manufacturing process, metal thresholds are painted in colors that imitate gold, silver or bronze. Lamination allows you to create skirting boards with the texture of stone, wood or other materials.
Plastic
Plastic sills made of polyvinyl chloride are no less in demand. The rich color palette of these elements is impressive. Paint is added to the original composition. Typically, such products are used to connect carpet and linoleum.
Another advantage of plastic skirting boards is the ability to bend. That's why they are perfect for curved joints. The service life of these products is not so long. Over time, the attractive appearance is lost. After some time, replacement is required. The cost of plastic sills is low, so you will not harm the family budget.
Rubber and cork strips
Two versions of rubber thresholds are also used: completely made of rubber and with an aluminum base. They are used when it is necessary to minimize the sliding of the coating to a minimum. Rubber skirting boards are suitable for joining curved seams.
Cork strips are ideal for joining linoleum. This material has excellent cushioning properties. Their other name is compensation rails. Today cork sills of various sizes and shapes are made.
Mounting
Correct installation of the sills is required. Often they are mounted on dowels. In this case, a plinth with an aluminum strip is used. This type of mount is hidden. The dowels are hidden under the pad. The flooring looks perfect.
To fasten the sills when laying linoleum with arched or curved joints, you can mount the trims in two ways:
- Use a flexible skirting board attached to the floor. They put on a decorative bar. Such products are easily bent, which is very convenient.
- The aluminum profile hides joints of small width.
Porozhek will complete the design of the cover and will give the opportunity to realize various ideas in terms of design.
Docking with laminate and tile
Combining two pieces of linoleum is quite simple. It is much more difficult to connect the edge of this material with tile or laminate. High-quality docking requires the solution of several problems:
- height difference;
- selection of a similar or contrasting color;
- tight connection of materials.
If such docking is required, it is worth using a nut. This method is suitable when the materials are located on the same level. If a step is planned, it is possible to use an angular profile.
If the joining of linoleum between the rooms is done correctly, the coating will always be dry and clean. In this case, outwardly the material will look very attractive. Performing the work is quite simple. You can do it all yourself. This will not cause any problems.