Choosing Tarkett linoleum

Tarkett linoleum is one of types of the synthetic materials used for internal finishing works as a floor covering. The brand of the world famous brand has high performance properties, has a wide range of colors and textures, besides, it is produced in various size and price ranges. It is used for indoor use in residential, commercial or industrial type.

The quality and characteristics of linoleum are regulated by the interstate standard - GOST 7251-77 in Russia and the CIS countries, as well as by the international standards EN 548 and EN 685.In addition, there is an indicator UPEC, the data of which report information about the operational properties of a particular model of linoleum. The main characteristics of any linoleum are such parameters as wear resistance, thickness of the protective layer, combustibility and toxicity at ignition, insulating properties, structure of the composition and typical size.

Polyvinyl chloride lamination layer of linoleum is directly dependent on its resistance class. The thickness of this protective layer for household linoleum is from 0.1 to 0.3 mm, semi-commercial brands have a layer from 0.4 to 0.6 mm, and commercial linoleum has the thickest protective layer - 0.7 mm.

The thickness of the linoleum, considered as a coating, also has various options. Since linoleum is most often laid directly on a concrete floor, its thickness will in the future determine the manifestation of its performance, on which the service life depends. Most common range of manufactured brands varies in thickness from 2.0 to 3.5 mm. Household brands make 1.0 - 2.0 mm thick, semi-commercial - 2.0-3.0 mm, and commercial ones have a thickness of 2.0 - 3.5 mm, an example of which is the Tarkett brand.

The dimensions of linoleum often play an important role in its selection.The standard width of the produced linoleum, has dimensions of 2, 3 or 4 meters. In addition to the width, take into account the parameters are long. A typical roll of linoleum can be 15, 45 or 60 meters long.

Linoleum is a product made from polymeric synthetic materials. Materials obtained by chemical means are quite diverse, depending on their use in the production process, linoleum has a different composition:

• Polyvinyl chloride composition - polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used as a binder component, which combines plasticizing and stabilizing components, fillers, coloring pigments, as well as other components. The basis is a foamed backing or woven or non-woven fabric. In addition, models with a single-layer or multilayer base are produced, and there are also variants without any basis. The only disadvantage of such linoleum is that while it is being laid, PVC material gives a slight shrinkage.

• Nitrocellulose composition - Asbestos fiber, vegetable cellulose, gypsum binder, minium, plasticizing and stabilizing substances are used in the production. The material is made without using the base.The shelf life of such linoleum is 3-5 years, it has a low degree of resistance to fire, it reacts poorly to changes in temperature, shrinks during installation, but is elastic and moisture resistant.

• Glyphthalic composition It is made by applying alkyd resins, a coloring pigment and various fillers to the fabric base of the components. Its service life is up to 6 years, however, over time, the resin, which is part of the material, begins to crack, and during operation, the substrate fabric can be stretched along the lobes, so the linoleum web changes its geometric shape. However, according to the characteristics of thermal and sound insulation, such linoleum has qualities higher than its PVC equivalent.

• Rubber compound - products with this composition has two layers: a layer of crumb rubber mixed with bitumen mastic is used as a substrate. The top layer is made of a rubber mixture with a coloring pigment, most often rubber is used synthetic. Linoleum has a mass of useful qualities - durable, highly resistant to wear, has a cushioning and anti-slip effect. The disadvantages include the high cost and limited colors.

• Natural composition - the most expensive type of linoleum, which is considered to be ecological. It is produced on a substrate of natural jute using the following components in several layers: crumbs of cork, linseed oil, resin of coniferous trees, chopped wood, natural dyes. The material is durable enough, antistatic, resistant to fire, has antibacterial properties. The service life with proper operation can be at least 30 years.

Modern technologies for the production of the multi-brand international company Tarkett make it possible to produce various types of linoleum used in household or commercial premises, in addition, specialized models are used for vehicles. All this range is made under the brand names: "Sinteros", Polystyl and Tarkett.

Tarkett products occupy leading places not only in our country, but also in the European market of flooring materials.The manufacturing experience over 120 years allows to produce household, commercial and specialized assortment of materials:

It is represented by the brands DISKOVERY, ADMIRAL, GALAXY, CAPRICE, FORCE, IDYLLE NOVA, PASTORAL, MODA, DIVA, SPRINT PRO, ILLUSION, GRAND, ABSOLUT, MAESTRO, MAGIA VIVA, EMPIRE, PREMIUM, ENERGY, “EUROPE”, the “EUROPE”, the “EUROPE”, the “EUROPE”, the number, PRESTIGE".

The most used product type is Tarkett. The material is reliable and serves for a long time in modern living conditions, responding in its properties to the requirements of the “semi-commercial” class. A wide range of colors and imitations for natural materials allows you to use it for any design ideas. During operation, the material does not emit toxic substances, and when laying does not create problems.

There are two types - a group of collections iQ and a group of collections PLUS.

IQ collection includes a wide range of brands that differ from each other in color and design solutions - MELODIA, MONOLIT, ZENITH, EMINENT, GRANIT, MEGALIT, OPTIMA.

PLUS collection - this is the optimal combination of quality parameters relative to the price of the material sold under the brands PRIMO PLUS and STANDARD PLUS.

They are used where there is a high flow of people.The concept of homogeneity refers to the homogeneity of the material in all its layers. The public and sports type of premises is often decorated with commercial linoleum.

Presented by the brands ACCZENT PRO, ACCZENT ESQUISSE, NEW ACCZENT TERRA, TRAVERTINE, PRISMA.

This type of floor material is used where daily it will be subjected to stress from a high flow of human traffic. The top layer consisting of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), made thickened, which increases the durability of the material and makes it durable. The floor covering does not require any special care.

The heterogeneity of the material lies in the fact that its lower part - the substrate acts as a carrier of the pattern, and on top of it is covered with a thick transparent layer of PVC.

The materials used in areas where special parameters are needed for floor materials are grouped into several general groups:

Antistatic - represented by iQ TORO SC (conductive material), iQ GRANIT SD (current-scattering material), ACCZENT MINERAL AS (antistatic material):

• Soundproofing - represented by the brands iQ GRANIT ACOUSTIC (noise absorbing properties), EXTRA (noise insulating properties).
• Skid resistant - represented by iQ GRANIT SAFE brands.T and ACCZENT UNIVERSAL with anti-skid and wear-resistant properties.
• For rooms with high humidity - brand iQ GRANIT MULTISAFE, which has a special corrugated pattern that prevents falling in wet rooms.

The brand "Sinteros" is represented by brands of household and commercial homogeneous linoleum, and Polystyl, besides these brands, also has commercial heterogeneous varieties.

According to the standards adopted in Europe, the wear resistance of linoleum is divided into classes:

• from 21 to 23 class - low level of stability, designed for domestic use at home, with a small load on the patency of several family members;
• from 31 to 34 class - the average level of durability, called semi-commercial, designed for medium or high intensity operation in conditions of institutions and domestic premises;
• from 41 to 43 class - a high level of resistance to abrasion, called commercial, used in industrial premises, shopping centers, train stations and similar areas with high traffic of a large number of people.

Such marking is read as follows: the first digit indicates the type of premises (2 - domestic purposes, 3 - commercial purposes, 4 - industrial purposes). The second figure shows the kind of load that a material can experience, the scale consists of indicators from 1 to 4, that is, from minimum to maximum.

For example, a floor covering of class 44 will indicate that linoleum is intended for use in a production area and has the highest resistance to abrasion.

When choosing the width of linoleum, you must take into account the parameters of the room for which it will be used. In addition, it is important to know whether a monolithic coating is necessary in this room, or the presence of joints is permissible. So, if in a room 3 meters wide there is a niche 30 centimeters deep and a doorway equal to 10 centimeters, then linoleum needs to be chosen 3.5 meters wide.

Tarkett linoleum let out from 2 to 4 meters wide. The standard maximum width of 4 meters, but if necessary, the production has the ability to make linoleum, whose width is 1.5 or 5 meters. The length of the rolls in various Tarkett collections is on average from 20 to 45 meters.

The weight of linoleum is calculated per 1 square meter in kilograms. But the thickness does not affect the weight of this flooring, since the determining factors here are the components of which it consists, having different densities. The minimum weight of Tarkett linoleum is 1.4 kg / m2, and the maximum 2.8 kg / m2.

For example, a coating with a thickness of 2 mm has a weight of 2.8 kg / m2, and a thick linoleum of 3 mm weighs 1.8 kg / m2.

The colors of Tarkett linoleum depend on its application class. Household linoleum has a wider range of models, which are produced in a single-color version, with an ornament or pattern imitating natural materials - wood, stone, jute, sand. Commercial and semi-commercial models are more restrained in design and have mostly uniform color. As an example, consider several options from the Tarkett floor collection:

It has several color shades, which are combined into groups:

• Modern - has an ornamental pattern, tones are light gray and brown.
• Classic wood - color palette pastel shades, there are options - light, dark, bleached oak, black and others.

• Palace tree - in a shade of light gray and light brown, imitating a natural parquet with a floral ornament.
• Abstraction - pastel shades with graphic and floral design.
• Palace Tiles - made in two bright colors with a fantasy pattern in the form of tiles.

It has several color shades: sand, blue, green, brown, dark gray.

Tarkett brand linoleum not only has reliable performance properties, but also has a very rich color range of colors of its models.

When choosing a floor covering - linoleum, it is necessary to consider the following parameters:

• What is the appointment he needs to perform and for how long?
• What is the load of the material given its durability?
• Positive and negative qualities of the material.
• Is it suitable in terms of your interior design?

The flooring - linoleum, like all materials, has its pros and cons. Linoleum is the best option for the price-quality ratio, it is good to use such a coating in any premises, and especially for household purposes. Its positive properties are as follows:

• Commercial class models are very durable - they are not afraid of scratches, moisture, they are resistant to shock and abrasion. For the kitchen, this coating option is ideal. He practically does not require any special care.
• Natural linoleum is an eco-friendly option used for a child's room. It not only does not emit harmful substances during the operation, but also has a certain bacteriostatic property.

• Marks of linoleum, which have a reinforced protective layer, withstand any tests and for a long time retain their original appearance.
• Antiskid linoleum can be used in the bathroom, sauna, swimming pool, to give, without fear of material rotting from high humidity.
• Foam-based coating options absorb noise well and can be used for underfloor heating. The floor insulated with linoleum is well equipped in the country, as it is frost-resistant due to its properties.

• Linoleum can replace expensive flooring, imitating them. Now marks with design under a tile, under a laminate, under a tree are issued.
• The seams when joining the canvases of this coating are imperceptible, and its installation does not require special skills and additional equipment.

Material Disadvantages:

• Some time after installation, linoleum may give off the smell of rubber, which eventually disappears.
• Mounting linoleum requires a flat surface.

The advantages of this floor is disproportionately greater than its minor defects, so today, linoleum is the most popular option for most buyers.

Linoleum is used in the interiors of almost any style decision. Each style ranging from carefree high-tech and ending to an elaborate ampir can be displayed in Tarkett linoleum brands:

• Classicism: For this style, design options that imitate tile, parquet made of natural wood, fancy design or a uniform monochromatic coating are suitable.
• Provence style: variants of pastel shades imitating the floor of natural wood are the best suited for this simple and slightly rustic direction.

• Hi-tech style: models of the most unusual colors in mono execution or with a fantasy pattern,will be an excellent solution in choosing flooring for a room where simplicity of forms and minimal attention to detail require the same approach in floor design.
• Empire style: models with a pattern imitating natural stone, palace tiles, natural wood will perfectly harmonize with the elaborate furniture and wall decorations that resemble the Victorian era.

• Baroque style: the leading color of this design is gold, burgundy, dark green, blue. Marble or natural wood is used to finish the floor in such rooms. Tarkett linoleum successfully imitates both of these materials.

Whatever your interior and its styles - in the Tarkett collections you can find linoleum, suitable for each of them, and the choice can be made in any class for durability.

According to reviews of masters engaged in laying flooring and the absolute majority of customers, Tarkett produces very high-quality products in a fairly wide range that can satisfy even the most sophisticated requests:

The most purchased floor covering used in interior design of residential areas.Convenient when laying, durable to use and varied in design. Here are the most popular models:

• DISCOVERY - linoleum from this collection perfectly imitates natural materials: fur, natural wood, bamboo cloth, marble. The wealth of natural materials will be an ornament in the living room, bedroom or children's room, replacing the capricious and expensive natural materials.

• MODA - universal coating, which has good density and durability during operation. Its colors resemble quartz, which sparkles and shimmers on a monophonic background - blue, green, beige. It is well combined with many modern design styles.

• MAGIA VIVA - the collection combines models imitating natural wood, ceramic floor tiles, crocodile leather and marble. The design of these coatings is original and individual, in the room such a coating looks very impressive.

For areas with high traffic flow, the use of such a floor is the only economical and durable option. Linoleum can be combined using its different color variations:

• ACCZENT ESQUISSE - This model is used in children's institutions, hospitals, educational institutions. The color shades are bright, but at the same time calm and soft. The color scheme is quite diverse, each color blends well with each other.

• TRAVERTINE - imitates natural stone, it is used in institutions, offices, banks, premises of a commercial profile. The material has natural colors, blends well with the official business environment, looks presentable.

The appearance of the floor, despite the daily tests, lasts more than one year. In addition, it can be restored, since it consists of a homogeneous layer:

• STANDART PLUS - the material imitates wood fibers, but has a variety of colors from light to dark shades. It is applied in any rooms with high traffic. Reliable, durable, not picky about care.

• iQ GRANIT - the coating imitates granite stone, has a wide range of colors. All colors are soft, pastel, well combined with each other.

The range of Tarkett is very diverse. New items appear every year. The most popular domestic options for linoleum are considered models with foam-based insulation,and for commercial and industrial premises one of the important aspects of choice is the fire safety factor.

The fashion for Tarkett linoleum has been settled in Russia for a long time and reliably. The use of this flooring allows you to create an original and practical design. Various options for combining colors allow you to get individual solutions for floor design in the room.

• Imitation of a laminate from a natural tree.

• Imitation parquet with ornamental pattern.
• Imitation of natural wood parquet.

• Imitation of floor ceramic tiles.

• Fantasy flooring design.

Using Tarkett linoleum, you can bring to life any design solutions, creating very stylish interiors, not overpaying for expensive, capricious in the care and use of materials.

Tarkett floor coverings have earned the recognition of millions of customers around the world for the excellent European quality of their products.

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