How to join two pieces of linoleum. How to connect linoleum joints at home. Hot welding using cord
Linoleum is a fairly popular and unpretentious floor covering. But despite the fact that it is practical, wear-resistant and easy to care for, over time the joints between the canvases begin to separate and swell. Therefore, when laying and repairing the material, it is important to decide how to connect the linoleum joints correctly.
Methods for joining floor coverings
Even an inexperienced builder can cover the floor with this material. The process is simple and not very labor-intensive; you just have to take into account some of the nuances and subtleties that will help you decide how to join the linoleum so that the seams end up being strong, reliable and aesthetically pleasing.
You can glue the edges together with double-sided tape, or with strips made of rubber, metal or plastic. But the tape very quickly becomes unusable, and moisture and debris accumulate under the slats.
It should be noted that linoleum, according to its characteristic qualities, is divided into two types: household (for home use) and commercial, which is more suitable for production areas.
Household linoleum is soft and made exclusively from PVC and has an abrasion-resistant structure. Commercial canvas can be made from both PVC and natural materials: linseed oil, jute, resins, chalk. The width of linoleum varies from 1.5 to 6 meters. The material is sold in rolls, so there are no problems with the length of the piece: as much as the client needs, they will cut it. But questions may arise with the width: the room has a width greater than the same parameter for the material. Some lay the canvases without gluing their joints, which after a short time becomes deformed due to debris and moisture getting into the seams. There are two options for preventing such a nuisance: hot and cold welding of linoleum. Some points influence the choice of method, namely: the type of linoleum and the complexity of the seam.
Hot welding
Simple glue will not be able to glue the joints of linoleum for the reason that it is a very dense and unyielding material. Welding is perfect for it, the type of which will depend only on the type of coating.
- It is better to glue heavy-duty commercial linoleum by hot welding. If the floor is covered with a simple soft household coating, then this gluing method can hopelessly ruin it by melting the treated areas. For such linoleums, other methods of joining the edges should be used.
- You can start hot welding only after gluing the coating to the floor surface.
- Most often, welding is performed with a construction hair dryer equipped with various attachments. With its help, the material is heated to 350–400 degrees. The device is connected to the mains. You will also need a knife, preferably an arc-shaped one, a chisel and a welding cord.
- Pieces of material are tightly fitted to each other. At the junction of the linoleum sheets, you need to cut a groove for the cord, then tuck the cord itself into the welding gun. The heated device is pressed into the groove with the tip, while pressing start. As a result of quick and correct actions, the cord should instantly fuse end-to-end across the entire canvas. The resulting seam will not be smooth, so the protruding excess should be cut off with an arcuate knife before the welding compound has cooled. After complete cooling, the seam is sanded so that it becomes one with the linoleum.
Note! The material contains a large amount of volatile solvents, so when performing welding work it is necessary to organize constant ventilation.
Cold welding
Cold welding involves gluing sections of linoleum with special glue of two types: A and C. Glue A is used to work with newly laid material, and Glue C is used for canvases that have already been in use for some time.
- Cold welding with type A glue.
First of all, the gluing areas should be thoroughly cleaned of dirt and dried if water gets there. To process the joints with glue A, it is necessary to use adhesive tape to secure the sheets. The tape is then cut with a falsetto (construction) knife, and the cut is very carefully filled with glue, which passes through the guide from the tip of the tube. For this purpose, it is better to purchase a wide tape, which can not only provide good fixation, but also protect the rest of the coating. When working with glue, you must use gloves. The height of the protruding strip of glue above the surface should not exceed 4–5 mm. After the gluing procedure, the tape is removed after 10 minutes. The glue dries completely in 30–40 minutes, after which you can walk on the coating.
- Cold welding with type C glue.
When working with glue C, adhesive tape is not needed, because the consistency of the solution is thick and does not flow. The gluing process is similar to working with glue A.
Note! The disadvantage of this method is that C adhesive is not suitable for material with an insulating layer or if the linoleum is multi-layered, since the joints look very noticeable and the base partially comes off the floor or does not stick at all.
- Cold welding with T-type glue.
For polyester-based PVC flooring, professionals often use Type T cold welding, which is less common than previous methods. T-type glue has a consistency that perfectly connects the edges of new and used material. It is often used as a base.
Cold welding is an indispensable thing in repair work, but you should remember about the chemical activity of the released substances, which are very harmful to the human body. Before starting work, it is necessary to take personal protective measures: put on gloves and make sure that the room in which the work is performed is ventilated.
Note! When choosing the direction (along or across) for joining the canvases, you should take into account the angle of light and the size of the seam - the shorter the seam, the more reliable it is. For gluing complex applique seams, the cold welding method should be used.
Floor finishing is often done by combining different materials. Taking this into account, linoleum should be joined carefully, carefully, taking into account the characteristics of the product and its appearance.
Compounding laminate and linoleum
One house or apartment has several rooms that differ in purpose and therefore have different floor coverings. In modern apartments, a combination of laminate and linoleum is most often found. No less often it is necessary to join linoleum and tiles. Coatings made using these materials are of high quality, but they require appropriate design of the joints. This affects both the strength and functionality of the finish, as well as its aesthetics.
Let's consider an example when the thickness of linoleum is several times less than the thickness of the laminate on the substrate. There are two connection options for this case: single-level and multi-level joints.
- A single-level joint of different flooring materials looks much better than a multi-level joint. Under a thinner fabric, in this case linoleum, a layer of dense material of the required thickness is laid. Builders most often use multilayer plywood (No. 3–5) for this purpose. But even a perfectly smooth joint between laminate and linoleum will have to be decorated with a molding or threshold to protect it from damage and deformation.
Note! Molding is best suited for single-level connections and is made from aluminum, durable plastic or wood. Aluminum is more durable, despite the skepticism of designers.
- Multi-level joints are made when connecting floors of different heights. To connect surfaces of different thicknesses, it is better to use thresholds made of plastic. They can be of different shades, which allows you to combine them with any color of flooring. If the part is installed correctly and accurately, then defects in the joint line of materials will become invisible, and the floor surface will acquire a beautiful and aesthetic appearance.
The design of the room affects the shape of the connections of the canvases. To design a curved, round, semicircular or other joint, you need a special threshold that can easily take any shape. Profiles intended for such installation are called flexible or curved.
Such thresholds are based on rubber and are made of aluminum and plastic. The parts are fastened with self-tapping screws or dowels. During operation, the elements are adjusted, the joining surfaces are adjusted to each other.
There are prefabricated and solid thresholds. The prefabricated structure consists of a removable cover and fastenings. The one-piece plank has an adhesive base that guarantees a tight fit to the floor.
Methods of fastening thresholds and strips:
- Through fastening involves screwing the plank to the floor through the through holes in it using dowel-nails or self-tapping screws.
- When performing a hidden fastening, the screw heads are mounted in a groove located on the back side of the plank, and then, using a hammer, the structure is pressed into the plastic dowels provided in advance.
- Adhesive fastenings are used mainly when joining laminate and tiles.
Carefully selected decorative joining details, such as moldings, thresholds, strips, will carefully and aesthetically cover the edges of the laminated panels and the edges of the substrate, securely and efficiently fixing the edge of the linoleum.
When joining pieces of linoleum with each other or with other materials, it is important to remember one nuance: linoleum is a material that can change its size under the influence of temperature and humidity, which means it cannot be fixed tightly. Craftsmen who finish floors and walls often use aluminum profiles or flexible profile thresholds with a rubber base when joining materials of different densities. You just need to choose the right color.
Note! Plastic thresholds and cork gaskets, construction foam and sealant will also help to make the joint invisible and neat.
The cork expansion joint will allow you to maintain the dimensions of the joint along the width of the coating. Typically the thickness of the part is 1 cm, but varies up to 5 mm at expansion and contraction. Before installing the cork gasket into the joint between the tile and linoleum, you should carefully measure and align the edges of the coverings. This will allow the compensator to be inside the seam, strictly at the level of the tiles and linoleum.
It is possible to connect these two materials without using thresholds. The method is a little more complicated than others, but quite effective. When making such a connection, tiles and linoleum are laid at the same height. The linoleum extends slightly onto the tiles. After the adhesive composition of both materials has hardened, you need to make a cardboard template that follows the shape of the joint. A line is drawn along the surface of the linoleum, made strictly according to the template attached to its canvas lying on top of the tile. Excess material is cut off. We do the same with the tiles. When fixing linoleum when laying with adhesive, it is advisable to leave the edge of the material free from it. This is necessary for subsequent sawing of the tiles along the line outlined according to the template. Having removed the excess tiles, we finish laying the linoleum, which should be glued to the floor surface at a distance of 15 cm from the tiles. This is done without fail, regardless of the connection method. Sometimes silicone is used instead of glue. After drying and hardening, the seams are rubbed down and the strength of fixation is checked.
Carefully and correctly executed combined installation of floor coverings will make the floor in the room warm, beautiful and aesthetically pleasing.
Video
You can see how to make joints correctly and accurately in the video:
Linoleum is one of the most popular finishing materials. The scope of its application is not limited to residential premises, apartments, houses, cottages. Linoleum has good performance characteristics, therefore it is widely used for finishing floors in public institutions with high operational load. There are several ways to hide the joints between linoleum sheets. We’ll talk further about how to create a beautiful, invisible sealed seam with your own hands.
Options for joining linoleum with your own hands
There are several methods for joining linoleum. The choice of one or the other is based on the individual characteristics of the room, the type of linoleum covering and the installation method.
Let's take a closer look at the methods of joining linoleum:
1. Double-sided tape. Prepare the surface for work, clean it from dirt and dust. If necessary, prime. Check the connection of the joints, it should be as accurate as possible. If necessary, adjust them using a utility knife or scissors. Place tape on the floor, gradually remove the protective film and glue the linoleum. This method is quite easy and low-cost, however, during operation there is a possibility of joints diverging. In addition, this method is unreliable; when the floor is washed with water and moisture gets between the joints, they diverge over time.
2. Thresholds. This method is relevant when moving from one room to another. It is based on the use of a special threshold that hides the joint between two sheets of linoleum. To fix the threshold, use special screws or plugs made of plastic. In this case, you can get a reliable connection at an affordable cost. Among the shortcomings we note:
- difficulties in choosing the color of the threshold;
- threshold projections above the floor.
When connecting linoleum to a felt base, only this method is used, since the thresholds reliably fix the coating, unlike glue or tape. Using glue is a more expensive process; in addition, it often contains toxic substances that are released during operation. Thresholds, compared to the adhesive method, are safer and do not require periodic ventilation of the room when connecting linoleum joints.
3. Hot welding method. This method is highly labor-intensive and requires the use of special tools and skills to work with them. However, the result is a complete, seamless coating that performs well during operation.
In the process of joining linoleum using the hot welding method, you will need:
- high-power hair dryer;
- special PVC-based harness;
- knife and attachment.
The linoleum is installed with a slight overlap, then a recess in the form of a groove is cut along the length of the joint. Using a construction hair dryer, the surface is heated to a temperature of 450 degrees, and then a special nozzle is used to install the harness into the groove and heat it until a perfectly smooth joint is obtained. After the seam has cooled, trim it with a knife.
As a result, it is possible to obtain a seam that is practically no different from the linoleum itself; the connection is airtight and reliable. Among the shortcomings we note:
- the cost of performing the work;
- long process and the need to ventilate the room;
- the use of this method for joining the household version of linoleum is excluded, since it melts under the influence of high temperature.
4. Cold welding method. One of the simplest and most reliable options for connecting linoleum joints. To complete this you will need:
- masking tape;
- knife with measuring ruler;
- adhesive composition for welding.
Sheets of linoleum are adjusted until a perfectly even seam is obtained. The edges are aligned and trimmed if necessary. The edge of the linoleum is covered with tape. The coating is cut through and filled with a special compound in the form of cold welding. After the weld is completely dry, the masking tape is removed.
Please note that contact with cold welding on linoleum leads to its destruction and the appearance of marks that cannot be removed. Therefore, special care must be taken when working with this material. If cold welding does get on the linoleum, wait until it dries completely and then remove it from the surface using a knife.
Among the advantages of this method we note:
- ease of independent use;
- no need to call a home technician;
- possibility of repairing linoleum coverings.
If you want to get a reliable and hermetically sealed connection between linoleum joints, we recommend that you choose the last two connection options - cold or hot welding.
Do-it-yourself linoleum cold welding technology
One of the most common methods of gluing linoleum is the cold welding method. It is based on the use of a special adhesive composition that forms a colorless coating that perfectly seals the joint. Among the advantages of using cold welding to connect linoleum joints with your own hands, we note:
- obtaining a monolithic, neat and reliable connection, which is externally invisible and is felt only through tactile contact;
- does not require special equipment; a standard set of tools is sufficient for operation, thus reducing the cost of laying linoleum flooring.
There are three options for adhesive compositions for cold welding of linoleum:
- adhesive composition A type;
- adhesive composition C type;
- type T adhesive composition.
We suggest that you familiarize yourself with each type separately. When choosing one glue or another, take into account the characteristics of the linoleum coating and the accuracy of the joints.
The adhesive composition for cold welding, type A, is liquid in consistency, as it contains a large amount of solvent-based substances. Thanks to this structure, the edges are effectively delaminated for joining. However, it will not be possible to connect joints with large joints to each other, since the adhesive composition is too liquid in consistency.
Therefore, type A adhesive composition is used to join seams with minimal discrepancies. The adhesive composition is an ideal solution for newly purchased linoleum, which was cut in the factory.
Type C adhesive composition is characterized by the presence of a large number of PVC-based substances in its composition. The adhesive composition has a thick and rich consistency, so it easily fills wide gaps between sheets. An excellent solution for repairing previously used linoleum flooring. It does not require an ideal adhesive to fit the sheets and easily fills large gaps. After drying, a neat, almost invisible connection is formed.
T-type adhesive composition for linoleum is used very rarely and only by professionals; it allows you to connect sheets of multi-component linoleum options.
Instructions for connecting linoleum joints using cold welding:
- High-quality welding of linoleum joints allows you to obtain a seam with ideal density, which is not subject to mechanical stress, as well as moisture and chemicals for cleaning floors.
- In place, double-sided adhesive tape is installed to connect the two canvases, so the cold welding does not get on the linoleum.
- A strip of tape is allowed strictly along the seam, while trying not to touch the coating itself.
- A special needle-shaped attachment is placed on the adhesive composition, which makes the seam less noticeable.
- Place the needle inside the cut and fill the gaps with glue. When glue appears on the tape, move further in the direction. Fill the entire seam in this manner.
- The drying time for cold welding is indicated in the manufacturer's instructions and is usually about fifteen minutes.
- After this, remove the adhesive tape from the linoleum and check the condition and smoothness of the joint.
For the fastest and easiest gluing, read the recommendations for soldering linoleum with your own hands using cold welding:
- when buying linoleum, take into account the fact that it is necessary to connect the sheets with an overlap of at least 5 cm, thus, you will be able to achieve the most even joint between the sheets;
- For work, use rubber gloves; contact of cold welding with skin is undesirable;
- be sure to use a needle nozzle for glue; with its help, the joints between the canvases will be filled as quickly and accurately as possible;
- When the glue comes into contact with the linoleum covering, wait for it to dry completely and then remove it with a stationery knife.
How to solder linoleum at home: technology for hot welding linoleum
To perform hot welding, you must have equipment for welding linoleum. A special hair dryer with a nozzle heats the fabric to the required temperature. The linoleum is first glued to the base.
The hot welding method is especially often used for natural linoleum. Additionally, you need to purchase a harness for connecting linoleum joints. The joints between the sheets are sealed during the hardening process of polymer substances, which are preheated with a hairdryer.
Joining linoleum at home using hot welding is quite difficult, especially without experience with this equipment. Therefore, we recommend entrusting this process to specialists to avoid damage to the canvas.
If you still decide to do it yourself, follow the instructions below:
- Prepare all the tools necessary for work in the form of:
- special knife;
- construction hair dryer;
- tourniquet
Treat the end areas on the linoleum with a knife. The result is a groove-like surface that extends to the main part of the linoleum.
- Remove debris and dust from the floor on which the covering is located. Turn on the hairdryer and heat the linoleum to 350-380 degrees. Install a special nozzle in which the harness will be installed.
- After installing the harness, heat the linoleum with a hairdryer, gradually reaching the joint line. The rope should melt gradually and evenly.
- After welding is completed, remove unnecessary sections of the harness; for this purpose, use a sickle-shaped knife or special equipment.
- Make sure that the connections made are neat; the knife is installed parallel to the floor to avoid damage.
- Welding linoleum by hot welding is divided into two stages. Work should begin on opposite sides and finish where the panels overlap.
In addition to the welding hair dryer, do not forget to prepare a special attachment that improves the quality of the work performed and heats only the necessary areas.
Choose a high-quality hair dryer with a maximum heating temperature of 500-600 degrees. To maintain a constant temperature, the device has special sensors. In addition, pay attention to the number of operating modes of the device.
If the amount of work is large, then the welding will take a long time; the hair dryer, in this case, must have sufficient power to complete this process in order to avoid overheating.
Before starting work, a chamfer is removed from the coating strips, thus creating a wedge-shaped depression. It is in it that the bundle will subsequently be located, which, when heated, will turn into a polymer liquid substance. A special nozzle for a hair dryer warms up this particular area. The groove on the nozzle should be pressed firmly against the seam for maximum uniform heating. Please note that the polymer substance should evenly fill the ditch without protruding beyond the floor surface. Only in this case, it is possible to achieve an aesthetically attractive docking. When we hide linoleum joints using the hot method, you should be especially careful when working with a hairdryer. Since excessive heating of the polymer substance leads to the appearance of sloppy butt joints.
Connecting linoleum joints video
Despite the development of technologies and materials, linoleum has been and remains the most popular floor covering. Over the years, this material has proven itself to be an excellent floor covering for commercial premises and offices, as well as ordinary apartments or houses.
This material can be laid quickly and efficiently, covering a large area in a minimum amount of time. If renovation work is being carried out in the room, the linoleum can also be quickly removed. This coating is easy to clean, withstands heavy wear and does not lose its beautiful appearance. Today you can buy imitating different textures. A wide range of colors is also available.
During the Soviet Union, this material was produced in fixed sizes with a width of 1.5 m. Today, the choice of measurements is larger - you can purchase a coating 3 or even 5 meters wide. Despite this, it is often necessary to glue two pieces of material together. Many people would like to learn butt welding at home. Let's look at several technologies.
Why, when and why is it necessary to glue linoleum joints?
This flooring is very hygienic and quite mobile in terms of replacement. It is often used to finish floors in kitchens and hallways - these are places where cleaning is required especially often. These rooms are also places with high levels of humidity and are characterized by sudden temperature changes. The interiors of apartments in old buildings and the layout of the rooms make it necessary to glue the joints of linoleum.
You simply cannot do without gluing when finishing floors in various offices and other similar facilities. In addition, domestic manufacturers still supply the construction market with floor coverings with a width of 1.5 m. For small corridors this is a normal size, but for large rooms this is not the best choice. Therefore, during the laying process, the strips must be glued to each other.
Technologies for gluing linoleum
There are two options. So, you can use cold welding, which is applied using special adhesives, or a hot version - here a special cord with a hairdryer solders the joints together. Additionally, there are also subspecies. For example, there is nothing easier than gluing linoleum to the floor
They also connect the joints. You can use rubber or metal thresholds, which are recommended for use on other materials.
Hot way
Using this technology, linoleum joints are glued in commercial premises. This requires special welding equipment. You also need a special cord. Instead of welding equipment, you can use a heat gun.
So, a cord is laid at the joints. The laying width should be 2-3 mm. Then, using a hair dryer, which was previously heated to 500 degrees, the wiring is simply soldered to the surface of the linoleum. It must be taken into account that one cord should be no longer than half the part being soldered. The second piece of cord is placed on the soldered one with a small margin of 2-3 cm.
High temperatures allow the cord material to be soldered into the linoleum with the highest quality and hermetically sealed quality. To remove it, experts prefer to use a special tool for gluing linoleum.
This option is highly practical and even more reliable, but is more suitable for harder flooring. Unfortunately, for apartments and houses, manufacturers offer softer materials that cannot withstand such high temperatures. And therefore you need to know other options for how to glue linoleum end-to-end at home.
Cold welding
This is a great way to do DIY joint gluing. Cold welding is often used in everyday life and is considered very popular for such tasks. Why is the process called cold welding? It is carried out by gluing the floor covering inexpensively without the need to “force” the material at high temperatures.
How to glue linoleum end-to-end using cold welding
Its edges should be cut as accurately and evenly as possible. Then they are placed on top of each other so that one joint covers the other by about 3 cm. It is important that they are clean and dry. Before gluing linoleum to the floor, you need to apply paper tape to the material - it will reliably protect the decorative surface from the aggressive effects of the glue. It also serves as a marker for the gluing zone. The tape is applied not only to the top, but also to the bottom.
Next, the lower and upper strips of the flooring material are cut off simultaneously. Any remaining cuttings should be removed. Then both are rolled together using a special roller at the junction so as to level them at the same level.
The glue is applied to the seam area and distributed in doses over the entire length. After spreading it, there should be only a thin strip on the surface of the linoleum. You need to make sure that the glue does not get on the surface of the coating. Unfortunately, it is impossible to withdraw it.
After performing these operations, the glue is allowed to dry for ten minutes. Then the tape can be removed. Here's how to glue linoleum end-to-end at home - there's nothing complicated about it. The advantage of this method is that the seams are invisible, and they themselves can even be figured.
Disadvantages of cold welding
Cold welding is a very effective glue, but it should not be used on linoleum that has a soft base or insulation. In this case, the glue will not help achieve the most accurate joining. The seams will be very noticeable, and their appearance will become unaesthetic.
Glue selection
In the process of using cold welding, everything depends on the materials that are glued together. There are several types for different situations:
- Glue “A” has a liquid form and is suitable for working with hard linoleum.
- Glue "C". It creates a special layer on the surface of the seam and is used for gluing joints up to 4 mm thick.
- Glue “T” can be used to glue polyester materials.
Required Tools
Let's look at what tools you might need. The selection is made based on the type of linoleum. To work using hot technology, you will need scissors and an edge cutter for an even cut. Next, to apply the material, you should prepare a spatula, brush or roller.
Rubber hammers are used for pressing. For hot gluing you need a hot air gun and a cord. If cold welding is performed, then you need glue, a fairly sharp knife, a lot of rags and tape (paper and double-sided tape will do).
During cold welding, the needle from the glue container should be inserted as deep into the seam as possible.
This is necessary to get the required amount of glue. A rag will help quickly remove drops of glue from the surface. It is more convenient to work with the tube with both hands at once. The glue consists of very aggressive substances, so you need to work with it very carefully. After finishing work, it is recommended to ventilate the room. Now you know how to glue linoleum end-to-end at home.
As you can see, the procedure is simple and accessible to everyone. As a result, the flooring will take on a beautiful aesthetic appearance. There is nothing better than well laid linoleum. Gluing the seams will give the flooring an even more aesthetic appearance.
It is necessary to join the edges of adjacent sheets as neatly and evenly as possible.
The most convenient way to join linoleum:
- The edges of individual pieces of linoleum that we we want to glue it together, we need to put it on each other friend overlap. There should be overlap 5-6 cm.
In order for the joining of linoleum to be tight and almost invisible, it is necessary to simultaneously cut through two layers of linoleum (the upper one, which overlaps, and the lower one).
If the linoleum is lying on a hard surface, then we advise you to place something softer under the cutting line in order to cut right through the linoleum.
Pressing the ruler firmly along the cutting line, use a utility knife to cut the linoleum. Remove the cut pieces and backing. We connect linoleum. If you cut two pieces at once, you will get an even, invisible joint.
Hot welding technology for linoleum
This method is suitable for joining dense commercial linoleum and guarantees high quality seams. Hot welding is used when the floor covering is already glued.
Sequence of actions when hot welding linoleum
The individual parts of linoleum fit tightly to each other.
It is necessary to cut a small groove along the joint for laying the welding cord.
The surface of linoleum should be degreased and cleaned of dust and debris.
It is necessary to select a welding cord (it is advisable to select it from the same linoleum collection) and thread it into the welding gun.
We run the gun along the groove. When heated, the cord melts and, after cooling, forms a strong linoleum connection.
At home, hot welding is usually not used, since it takes place at a temperature of 300-400 degrees (high temperatures can damage household types of linoleum). In addition, if the patterns and seams being connected are very complex, then it is better to use cold welding.
Cold welding and its types
Cold joining of linoleum is carried out using a special glue, which can be bought at any hardware store. The advantage of this method is that you do not need to call a specialist (which is necessary when gluing linoleum by hot welding).
What glue to use
There are several types of glue for cold joining linoleum.
Cold welding: type A
Type A cold welding is used to join new, solid or commercial linoleum. Thanks to its liquid consistency, this glue allows you to make thin seams. If the linoleum is tightly and precisely joined, then the seam is not visible at all.
Cold welding: type C
When repairing old linoleum and needing to fill wider joints, type C adhesive is used because it is thicker. After drying, such a seam may have a protrusion that should be cut off with a knife.
Cold welding: T type
To connect PVC linoleum to a polyester base, type T welding is used. This type of cold welding is less common, but it is the one most often used by professionals.
How to glue linoleum using cold welding
To work you will need:
Cold welding (glue)
Masking tape
Stationery knife
How to glue linoleum using cold welding
It is necessary to join the linoleum tightly.
Cold welding can damage the front part of the linoleum, so masking tape should be applied to the joints.
Use a utility knife to cut the tape along the joint line.
Apply glue to the seam, connecting the linoleum along the joint.
After drying, we can remove the masking tape with excess glue.
Linoleum is one of the most popular flooring materials. It is unpretentious, practical and resistant to damage. Laying linoleum is a simple task, and anyone can handle it. However, here, as in any other finishing process, there are subtleties and secrets, knowledge of which will greatly facilitate the work and save you some time. Particular attention should be paid to the connection of its joints. The service life of the floor covering and the quality of its installation as a whole largely depend on the correct connection of the canvases to each other.
Since linoleum is a fairly rigid and rough material in its structure, using conventional glue for laying it and joining joints will not work. That is why, to fix it to the floor, use a special adhesive composition, for example, Homakoll or FORBO, and to connect the joints, use the hot or cold welding method, depending on the type of linoleum purchased. If you plan to cover the floor with thick, dense fabric, then use hot welding. If you cover the floor using a soft, pliable cloth - this method is contraindicated, if you resort to it - then the linoleum will simply melt and be completely damaged. In such cases, the optimal way to connect parts of the flooring to each other is cold welding. In any case, before you start joining the linoleum, it should be laid on the floor and excess pieces should be cut off.
Now, knowing all the methods for connecting linoleum sheets to each other, you can choose the right installation method based on the type of flooring and your financial well-being.