Lino Flooring

When you have laminate flooring, keeping it clean can be a challenge. Whilst it may be easier in some cases, for example with spillages you can easily wipe them up. In some cases, it can be more challenging.

When there are crumbs over your laminate flooring, it can be difficult to get them up. With most people choosing to use their normal vacuum cleaner and struggling. You will find that you struggle as a general vacuum cleaner is not made to work on laminate flooring. You can purchase vacuums that as specific for laminate flooring. But a cheaper option is to simply use a dustpan and brush to sweep all of the crumbs You can sweep these into a pile and then vacuum them up using a handheld attachment with your normal vacuum.

It doesn’t need to be so challenging, you just need to find ways around it. And remember, vacuums have not been designed for laminate flooring.

Lino flooring is becoming an increasingly popular choice of flooring in many homes, in kitchens and bathrooms in particular.

The quality of lino has improved considerable over recent years, and the old reputation it once had is well and truly in the past. Lino is a durable and hard-wearing flooring option, and that’s why it is so popular in those high traffic areas of the home. It is easy to clean making it perfect for bathrooms and kitchens which require particular attention cleanliness.

Lino flooring cannot be directly laid onto damaged flooring, so if you have broken concrete or uneven floorboards they will need to be prepared first before the lino in laid. You can even out the floor by placing a thin layer of MDF to flatten out the bumps, alternatively you could get the floor screeded to even out the bumps. Once prepared the lino can be placed on top on a underlay to provide extra comfort for your feet.

Redesigning your kitchen should be a fun and exciting time, and the includes sorting out the right flooring too. Kitchen flooring needs to be durable yet stylish and there are popular choices to choose between; Lino or Tiles.

Tiles- Tiles are certainly durable and once in place, they shouldn’t need replacing for a long time. Fortunately, you have to opportunity to choose from an array of tile colours and patterns, making it easy to find one suitable for your kitchens interior. Tiles are easy to clean with a mop and bucket, meaning suborn stains and oil marks can be easily removed. The downside to tiles is cracks, these can be caused by dropping heavy items with a pointed edge directly onto them, this would then require a replacement of a tile.

Lino- If you are on a tighter budget, opting for a lino flooring is a great option. Lino flooring has improved in quality over recent years and usually come with a 5 or 10-year warranty. This type of flooring is also easy to clean and the cushion underlay can provide more comfort to your feet too.

Lino also known as ‘linoleum’ has been around for about 150 years and is made from natural materials. Lino is naturally biodegradable and is perfect for anyone looking for an “eco” floor for their kitchen.

The benefits of lino flooring for your kitchen:

Price- Lino is cheaper than other materials such as wood, ceramic or stone. If budget is your primary concern, then linoleum is your best bet since it is cheap to install, rip out and replace.

Ease of cleaning- It is easy to clean with just a slightly damp mop. Just vacuum or sweep periodically, remove food stains with hand using a rag and a mild detergent, then dry immediately.

Durable- Lino floors can handle high traffic without major wear and tear making them an excellent investment for your kitchen.

Installation- Lino is available in sheet form, meaning fewer pieces to lay down and easy installation on your kitchen floor. However, the lino sheets must be pressed down harder to remove bubbles.

Designs- Lino flooring comes in a variety of colours, textures, and designs, which can brighten your kitchen, giving it a unique look.

If you are considering having a lino flooring in a particular room in your home, it is important that the base it will be fitted to is ready and prepared. Although underlay is not necessary underneath lino, the floor that it is placed onto needs to be smooth and flat.

If you have pulled up an old carpet and found that the floor boards have ridges or bumps along them, or if the concrete below is chipped and damaged, you will need to smooth this out before laying the lino flooring. The best ways to prepare the area, is by screeding the floor or by lying some 6mm ply wood. Each of these options is dependent on the original flooring.

Once smooth and fully prepared, the lino is ready to be laid. It is recommended to hire a professional to fit your lino, as they are able to cut and fit the lino in whilst producing a professional finished look.