Alas, the life of linoleum from the owners almost does not depend. You can lay it on a perfectly flat floor and walk around the house on tiptoe, but if you miss it with a choice, after a couple of years it will still be covered with scratches and dents and lose the old gloss. And it will always be on the conscience of the manufacturer who has not taken care of the protection and increase the wear resistance of the coating. However, you also have to decide: are you ready to pay a little more per square meter in order to forget about the problems with the floor for the next 10-20 years? If yes, then you need linoleum from well-known manufacturers, who in their work use the latest technology to guarantee maximum durability and durability of coatings.
The best manufacturers of natural linoleum
Forbo
The company from the Netherlands at one time was one of the founders of natural linoleum. Now she has many subsidiaries in 7 developed countries, each of which produces a certain type of coating - two plants are located in Russia.
Over the past 20 years, Forbo seriously modernized the technology of linoleum production and expanded the model range, and the high quality of the floors of this brand has long been known in the European market.
Pros:
- The company produces coatings of commercial and home class (differ in the degree of wear resistance);
- A huge range - 460 types of linoleum in different designs;
- There are acoustic (sound-absorbing) series and models with anti-slip surface;
- Spectacular and juicy colors;
- Forbo products are easy to find in hardware stores and megastores;
- Easy care and good resistance to water and cleaning products.
Minuses:
- The price is extremely high;
- Delivery of some collections have to wait several months.
In the production of Marmoleum, the company uses only natural raw materials: linseed oil, pine gum, ground limestone, wood flour, jute bases and non-toxic pigments.
Armstrong
The international concern produces not only modern PVC linoleum, but also natural coatings, which are distinguished by increased strength and wear resistance of the material.
The main "chip" of the brand is the color variety and a huge selection of designs, as well as strict adherence to environmental standards in the preparation and processing of raw materials.
Pros:
- Large assortment - only natural linoleum presents 17 collections;
- Attractive and colorful design;
- Absolute environmental friendliness of the raw materials used;
- Quality control in enterprises and the complete absence of marriage;
- Good durability and resistance to abrasion;
- Linoleum does not deform under heavy furniture and thin heels;
- Moderate resistance to external factors (water, household chemicals).
Minuses:
- High price;
- There are rare complaints about the smell of "fresh repair", which does not evaporate for a long time.
The people of natural products Armstrong is also called Marmorette - after the name of one of the popular series in Russia of this manufacturer.
The best manufacturers of artificial linoleum
Grabo
This Hungarian company produces one of the best types of artificial linoleum. Glass fiber, beeswax, rubber resins and linseed oil are used for its production. The rest is various synthetic additives, due to which the price of the finished material drops significantly compared to natural products.
The company is constantly improving production technology, modernizing equipment and monitoring product quality at all stages, and the characteristics of its linoleum is always at its best.That is why it has already gained popularity in 70 countries around the world, including ours.
Pros:
- A huge range of different types of linoleum - there is even a highly resistant transport and stage;
- Large selection of colors;
- Despite the "chemistry" in the composition, the coating meets all international safety requirements;
- Long service life of linoleum and reasonable cost;
- Official dealers Graboplast work in 30 major cities of Russia.
Minuses:
- Not all collections are imported in the Russian Federation, but they can be ordered from suppliers;
- On the market there are fakes.
Juteks (Beaulieu International Group)
The manufacturer of PVC linoleum has been working on flooring for almost 80 years, but only the last 8 are engaged in vinyl materials. However, this was enough for the Slovenian company to become popular on the European market.
Today Juteks produces high-quality and affordable products. And the main highlight of this linoleum was a special PU coating that protects it from the effects of external factors and, accordingly, increases its service life. The company offers a wide range of materials: 2 collections of commercial linoleum, 5 semi-commercial and 11 for home use.
Pros:
- A wide range, where all the popular classes of linoleum;
- Modern and interesting colors;
- The multi-layered structure of linoleum with a durable but elastic coating;
- Increased service life of products;
- Manufacturer's warranty 5-10 years;
- Official representatives in many countries and an extensive dealer network;
- Acceptable prices.
Minuses:
- Some collections are not commercially available, but there are under the order;
- Sometimes a weak chemical smell emanates from linoleum.
Tarkett
One of the few companies that produces all imaginable types of flooring - including artificial linoleum. This is a real transcontinental corporation operating in all parts of the World, and its products are always on sale in hardware stores.
Under the Tarkett brand, several types of PVC linoleum are produced: home, commercial (divided into homo and heterogeneous), transport and special. The latter include coatings that protect against static electricity, especially waterproof, anti-slip and acoustic.
Pros:
- The range of Tarkett presents all existing varieties of linoleum;
- Products are highly resistant to abrasion and bursting;
- Even in the production of artificial surfaces, natural components are used to the maximum;
- There are 36 collections of the most diverse design in our market;
- Reasonable price for goods of such quality.
Minuses:
- Some models need to be glued;
- The smell may be present at first, but it is weathered quickly.
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