ᐅ Linoleum kitchen flooring, available as click-lock planks or rolled sheets
Created on: 8 May 2015 13:34
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Sonnenanbeter8 May 2015 13:34Hello Forum,
We want to install linoleum flooring with underfloor heating in our kitchen in our new build. However, it is only about 15sqm (160 sqft).
My husband only knew linoleum as sheet material, as it was installed that way in his parents’ house. During our research at specialty stores, we were only offered so-called click-together tiles, similar to laminate flooring. One dealer told me that it should be installed as a floating floor, while another said the tiles need to be glued down.
The fact is, the floor should stay in place for quite a long time—let’s say at least 20 to 30 years.
What is also unclear to us is what happens with the seams in these click-together tiles, since the floor is not heat-welded together like sheet linoleum. That means water could potentially penetrate the seams during mopping, drips, etc., and we definitely want to avoid those unsightly "swelling" issues like with cheap laminate floors in rental apartments.
Does anyone have experience with this and can offer advice?
We plan to do the installation ourselves, similar to how we have laid wooden floors, as my husband has carpentry experience with floor installation.
Thank you all!
We want to install linoleum flooring with underfloor heating in our kitchen in our new build. However, it is only about 15sqm (160 sqft).
My husband only knew linoleum as sheet material, as it was installed that way in his parents’ house. During our research at specialty stores, we were only offered so-called click-together tiles, similar to laminate flooring. One dealer told me that it should be installed as a floating floor, while another said the tiles need to be glued down.
The fact is, the floor should stay in place for quite a long time—let’s say at least 20 to 30 years.
What is also unclear to us is what happens with the seams in these click-together tiles, since the floor is not heat-welded together like sheet linoleum. That means water could potentially penetrate the seams during mopping, drips, etc., and we definitely want to avoid those unsightly "swelling" issues like with cheap laminate floors in rental apartments.
Does anyone have experience with this and can offer advice?
We plan to do the installation ourselves, similar to how we have laid wooden floors, as my husband has carpentry experience with floor installation.
Thank you all!
EveundGerd11 May 2015 16:58Since no one has responded so far.....
Vinyl flooring is available both for adhesive installation and as a floating floor. In a new build, floating installation is recommended because the adhesive is water-soluble, and residual moisture in the screed could cause the floor to come loose.
Vinyl, including floating (click vinyl) types, is also suitable for damp rooms. Unlike laminate, the carrier material is moisture resistant.
Installation is allowed from a residual moisture level of 3%.
Vinyl flooring is available both for adhesive installation and as a floating floor. In a new build, floating installation is recommended because the adhesive is water-soluble, and residual moisture in the screed could cause the floor to come loose.
Vinyl, including floating (click vinyl) types, is also suitable for damp rooms. Unlike laminate, the carrier material is moisture resistant.
Installation is allowed from a residual moisture level of 3%.
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Sonnenanbeter14 May 2015 21:59Hello,
Since I specifically asked about linoleum (a natural product), the question of vinyl does not arise. I did not ask about that.
Does anyone else have any information regarding my question?
Since I specifically asked about linoleum (a natural product), the question of vinyl does not arise. I did not ask about that.
Does anyone else have any information regarding my question?
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Bieber081514 May 2015 23:05We have the same question (target: cork). In this case, adhesive installation is recommended because all other systems add too much mass, which could adversely affect the underfloor heating. I’m not an expert, so I can’t say for sure, but that sounds reasonable. Linoleum itself is generally safe for use with underfloor heating. For click-lock panels, you would need to examine the substrate.
For linoleum, I would insist on using roll material that is fully glued down. Any seams should be heat welded. I would have a professional do the installation (maybe your husband?). I wouldn’t buy just any click-lock panel.
Do you already have a supplier? Where do you plan to purchase the floor covering?
For linoleum, I would insist on using roll material that is fully glued down. Any seams should be heat welded. I would have a professional do the installation (maybe your husband?). I wouldn’t buy just any click-lock panel.
Do you already have a supplier? Where do you plan to purchase the floor covering?
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Sonnenanbeter14 May 2015 23:15The plan is definitely to install the linoleum ourselves. He feels confident enough to do it.
Based on our gut feeling, we are also leaning strongly towards sheet flooring.
We are buying our parquet at a natural building materials store. However, like the wood supplier, they only have click-lock systems for linoleum.
Very few manufacturers still offer sheet flooring these days, at least according to my research. It would probably have to be ordered online.
We actually want to glue it down. The parquet will be glued as well.
We would also be interested in experiences with click-lock systems.
Based on our gut feeling, we are also leaning strongly towards sheet flooring.
We are buying our parquet at a natural building materials store. However, like the wood supplier, they only have click-lock systems for linoleum.
Very few manufacturers still offer sheet flooring these days, at least according to my research. It would probably have to be ordered online.
We actually want to glue it down. The parquet will be glued as well.
We would also be interested in experiences with click-lock systems.
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Bieber081514 May 2015 23:16Maybe a quick addition (nitpicking mode): Linoleum is technically not a natural product, but a plastic made entirely (100%) from natural and renewable raw materials: linseed oil, wood flour, limestone, and jute. It was invented by a chemist, so quite "evil" after all .
Vinyl is basically the complete opposite, a product of chlorinated and petrochemical processes (polyvinyl chloride). Although these materials are part of everyday life for all of us, some may find their production and later disposal highly problematic. Plus, plasticizers are included, hopefully not phthalates or bisphenols, but who really knows.
If in doubt, I would choose linoleum . (Note: There are coated types, often with an acrylic layer. That’s no longer pure linoleum, although in my opinion clearly less questionable than soft vinyl ... So be careful when buying).
Vinyl is basically the complete opposite, a product of chlorinated and petrochemical processes (polyvinyl chloride). Although these materials are part of everyday life for all of us, some may find their production and later disposal highly problematic. Plus, plasticizers are included, hopefully not phthalates or bisphenols, but who really knows.
If in doubt, I would choose linoleum . (Note: There are coated types, often with an acrylic layer. That’s no longer pure linoleum, although in my opinion clearly less questionable than soft vinyl ... So be careful when buying).
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