Today there are many options for insulation of floors in a room or house in the whole house, but not all of them are popular, and some have a high cost, others have not a very good reputation due to incorrect use and operation. A relatively new method of floor insulation: a warm floor under linoleum, still does not have a particularly high demand among consumers, but this is not a bad option, regarding price and quality.
So is it possible to install warm floors under linoleum? The correct installation of the warm floor system can favorably interact not only with the tile surface and linoleum, but also with the laminate, unless of course, follow all the recommendations and rules for installing the heating system. Depending on the sphere covering additional heating sources in the room, the maximum size of the repairs budget and other nuances, you can choose the perfect floor heating for each case.
The most common is the warm floor for linoleum, because it has the characteristics that are optimally suitable for demanding materials.
What linoleum is suitable for floor heating?
Among many types of linoleum, not everyone is suitable for a warm -based styling, because each type of coating is characterized by separate quality characteristics. There are simply 5 main types of linoleum on the market today:
• natural: linoleum safe for health because it is made of natural materials; refractory, antistatic, size does not change during styling;
• rubber: waterproof material, due to excellent flexibility, can be laid in hard -to -reach places, although it does not tolerate heat well;
• based on fabric or foamed material; Pluses low cost; Cons stretches greatly, has a peculiar smell of prolonged action;
• nitroglycerin: the ideal material for waterproofing, but all the same, is very inflammable;
The most suitable for floor heating among the listed types of linoleum is natural, but its main advantage is the absence of emissions of harmful substances when heated. Other quality characteristics do not exceed the advantages of other types. In principle, with warm floors you can lay almost all types of linoleum.
What types of warm floors can be used?
There are also a number of strict requirements for the installation of warm floors under linoleum, the ignoring of which will lead to damage to the material or to an unstable heating system.
• The maximum temperature of the heating surface of the warm floors should not exceed 28-30 degrees, an increase in temperature can lead to changes in the color and shape of the flooring, but also entail the release of harmful substances from linoleum. I would like to note that during the use of heat -resistant linoleum, which does not differ in terrible intensity and frequency, visual changes in the quality of the flooring during installation will not be visible. However, harmful substances from such linoleum, first of all, phenol will be released when heated and fall into the air that you and your family breathe.
• The heating structure should be smooth and thin, since the existing elements and irregularities will be very visible on the surface.
• a warm floor should have excellent thermal conductivity; A great option is a system with graphite heaters.
• A significant advantage will be the ease of installation of a warm floor under linoleum, if based on the above rules. An ideal option would be a warm infrared floor for linoleum, having all the necessary characteristics.
During the installation of underfloor heating for reliable and high -quality laying of linoleum on the warm floor, it is necessary to be guided by the following simple tips:
1. The main task of the master is to align the floor using a cement screed. If suddenly the floor is accidentally tilted in one direction or the slightest inequality occurs even in a small area, this will affect the uniformity and speed of heat distribution.
2. The first layer of flooring is a rigid framework in which a layer of thick plywood, chipboard and other stable materials can be laid.
3. It will be good if you add to the first layer, for example, foil, and for insulation of foam.
4. After that, you can start laying warm floors. It is worth remembering that the film sheets in any case should not be applied to each other, and their compounds should be carefully isolated.
5. Installed warm floor, you can connect to the mains according to the instructions.