As far as I have found so far, there are two companies that offer liquid linoleum: "Liquiddesign" and "Corques Liquid Lino." Ecology is important to me. Both are said to be made from "natural materials" such as cork and biopolymers.
Two advantages of liquid linoleum are, first, that it is seamless, and second, that it is easy to work with for "regular tradespeople." Sheet linoleum is not easy to install, and if the installer is not highly skilled, the result can have "corresponding weak points."
Has anyone already installed or applied this?
Two advantages of liquid linoleum are, first, that it is seamless, and second, that it is easy to work with for "regular tradespeople." Sheet linoleum is not easy to install, and if the installer is not highly skilled, the result can have "corresponding weak points."
Has anyone already installed or applied this?
Mellina schrieb:
@manohara
Yes, we have liquid cork flooring in the kids’ rooms and the basement... We moved in about a year ago, and I’m still quite impressed. The only downside so far is that when the floor is very wet, it becomes very slippery; so if the kids rush in straight from the pool without drying off, it can be dangerous 🤨
But otherwise, the look and feel are excellent, and it’s also very low-maintenance. So far, no scratches, dents, or discoloration.Hello Mellina, we just recently installed a Corques liquid linoleum floor from Duracryl.
During my research, I came across this post, and your experience, along with the many positive features mentioned by the manufacturer, encouraged me to choose this flooring.
We also viewed the floor at a contractor’s showroom and really liked the appearance and feel.
However, it didn’t turn out the same in our home as it did in the showroom.
We have many “bumps” and raised areas, and sometimes inclusions as well.
I’m attaching a few pictures.
Now my question to you: Have you experienced this too?
The contractor says, “This is normal, it’s a natural product.” But it didn’t look anything like that on the display floor.
Best regards,
Angela
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Buchsbaum11 Sep 2023 22:38How can you remove liquid linoleum once it has worn out?
Buchsbaum schrieb:
How do you actually remove liquid linoleum when it eventually wears out? According to the manufacturer, it can be removed without leaving any residue.
Since it is not glued, I think you simply cut it and then take it out piece by piece.
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robinio_hh7 Mar 2024 15:28AnKoGe_ schrieb:
According to the manufacturer, it can be removed without leaving any residue.
Since it is not glued, I think you just need to cut it and then take it out in pieces.Hello Angela,
I have the same issue with the floor. Could you tell me which installation partner installed your floor and whether a solution was found in the end for the problem with the bumps?
Best regards from Northern Germany
robinio_hh schrieb:
I have the same issue with the floor. Can you tell me which installation partner laid your floor and whether a solution was eventually found for the problem with the bubbles?The installer was a company from Marl in NRW.
They have now offered to carry out some repairs as part of an insurance claim (the kitchen fitter scratched the kitchen floor while installing the kitchen).
The problem is, the floor then cannot be walked on for 6 working days due to the multiple steps involved.
This is basically not feasible.
More spots keep appearing. The floor is nowhere near as durable as the manufacturer describes.
By the way, the repair of the scratch (about 35 cm (14 inches) long) costs a hefty 3500 EUR. And it is only superficial, with possible visual imperfections remaining.
I wouldn’t choose this floor again.
@ AnKoGe_:
I will put it cautiously like this:
If a 3mm (0.12 inches) thick top layer, regardless of the material base, is loosely laid on a supporting layer (usually screed) and then used, you must expect that the top layer will start to warp after a short time due to thermal and mechanical stresses caused by foot traffic—much like a large sheet of paper, or rather how low-cost "resilient flooring" has behaved in recent years.
The covering you purchased and apparently installed yourself is advertised as 3mm (0.12 inches) thick and installed seam-free.
If you take a closer look at the product data, the forces that ensure the cohesion between the components and the binder naturally also affect the surface of the substrate.
The manufacturer of "Corques Liquid Lino" describes it as follows:
“Biopolymers and natural materials act like a natural adhesive and can be combined with other reinforcing materials such as mineral particles or natural fibers, resulting in a polymer matrix, i.e., a composite material.”
From this, it follows that it is a misconception that this top layer can be removed again without residue and/or without problems!
That is definitely not the case!
The foreign body inclusions are due to the substrate not having been sanded and vacuumed before the liquid material was applied.
There is no other explanation if the warping cannot be pressed down by applying pressure (for example, with the tip of a knife).
If they can be pressed down, they are air bubbles that also originate from the substrate, trapped in pore openings at the time of installation.
Specialist companies will prime the substrate after sanding and apply a scratch coat, which is sanded again briefly (and vacuumed) after curing.
Only then does the application of the liquid material begin.
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We summarize two points as a result:
1. The “liquid cork” is a 3mm (0.12 inches) thick composite construction (so it is not “loosely laid” and quickly removed!), and
2. the bumps, whether fixed or compressible, are workmanship-related and due to the condition of the substrate at the time of installation.
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Hoping I have expressed myself clearly,
greetings to the community: KlaRa
I will put it cautiously like this:
If a 3mm (0.12 inches) thick top layer, regardless of the material base, is loosely laid on a supporting layer (usually screed) and then used, you must expect that the top layer will start to warp after a short time due to thermal and mechanical stresses caused by foot traffic—much like a large sheet of paper, or rather how low-cost "resilient flooring" has behaved in recent years.
The covering you purchased and apparently installed yourself is advertised as 3mm (0.12 inches) thick and installed seam-free.
If you take a closer look at the product data, the forces that ensure the cohesion between the components and the binder naturally also affect the surface of the substrate.
The manufacturer of "Corques Liquid Lino" describes it as follows:
“Biopolymers and natural materials act like a natural adhesive and can be combined with other reinforcing materials such as mineral particles or natural fibers, resulting in a polymer matrix, i.e., a composite material.”
From this, it follows that it is a misconception that this top layer can be removed again without residue and/or without problems!
That is definitely not the case!
The foreign body inclusions are due to the substrate not having been sanded and vacuumed before the liquid material was applied.
There is no other explanation if the warping cannot be pressed down by applying pressure (for example, with the tip of a knife).
If they can be pressed down, they are air bubbles that also originate from the substrate, trapped in pore openings at the time of installation.
Specialist companies will prime the substrate after sanding and apply a scratch coat, which is sanded again briefly (and vacuumed) after curing.
Only then does the application of the liquid material begin.
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We summarize two points as a result:
1. The “liquid cork” is a 3mm (0.12 inches) thick composite construction (so it is not “loosely laid” and quickly removed!), and
2. the bumps, whether fixed or compressible, are workmanship-related and due to the condition of the substrate at the time of installation.
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Hoping I have expressed myself clearly,
greetings to the community: KlaRa