Linoleum in the kitchen: tips for choosing, design, types, colors

How to choose linoleum for the kitchen?

When selecting a coating, the following recommendations should be considered:

• Choosing this product an important role is played by its hygroscopicity.
• The coating should have minimal glide even when wet, be resistant to abrasion and stress.
• Using a thin linoleum cloth, in order to avoid defects and imperfections on the surface, it is necessary to carefully level the base.
• For the design of a small or narrow kitchen, it will not be appropriate to lay a variegated coating. It is better to use the flooring in bright shades with a glossy surface or a diagonal pattern.
• It is desirable that the coloring of linoleum fit the headset.
• When choosing, you should pay attention to the marking, since the kitchen coating should have increased antiseptic characteristics.

The photo shows the interior of a small kitchen with light linoleum on the floor.

Pros and cons of linoleum in the kitchen

The main advantages and disadvantages.

Types of linoleum for the floor

By thickness, susceptibility to abrasion and the presence of a protective layer, coatings are divided into three main classes:

• Commercial. It is made of polyvinyl chloride and most often has a single layer structure without an additional substrate. The commercial type is hygienic, refractory and has a powerful protective layer, which can significantly increase the strength and durability of the product.
• Semi-commercial. It is considered quite durable. It consists of a felt and synthetic base, due to which this coating better keeps heat in the room.
• Domestic. Versatile, moisture resistant, flexible, easy to care for, has a wide range of colors and has a foam and felt base.

In the photo there is a blue semi-commercial linoleum on the floor in the interior of the kitchen.

Material Guidelines

Natural ecological linoleum in the composition contains lime powder, cork conglomerate, linseed oil, resin and natural coloring pigments that are applied on a jute and linen base.

Among the artificial ones, the glyphthalic, rubber, colloxylin type is distinguished, as well as the hypoallergenic and safe PVC coating, which has high moisture resistance, strength, elasticity, resistance to mechanical stress and a huge number of colors and patterns. It can be multilayer heterogeneous or consisting of one layer - homogeneous.

In the photo, the interior of the kitchen is with linoleum PVC-coating of red color on the floor.

The main advantage of liquid bulk linoleum is a smooth and even surface without seams.This material is made from high quality polyurethane and epoxy resin.

How to choose the color of kitchen linoleum?

Choosing a color scheme for a kitchen coating also requires a competent approach.

The black

It is a sign of respectability and undoubtedly turns into the main detail of the whole room. Black luxurious flooring, especially in combination with light walls and high-quality lighting, will form a concise and harmonious design.

The photo shows black dark linoleum in a Scandinavian-style kitchen.

White

It will give a feeling of lightness and purity, visually expand the spatial boundaries and focuses more on furniture items.

Brown

It has a stylish, solid and luxurious look and is a classic solution to give the interior a worthy and majestic image.

Green

A natural grassy green hue will give the atmosphere notes of freshness and will become the most noticeable, bright and spectacular decorative design of the room.

In the photo, the kitchen floor is decorated with green linoleum.

Gray

Due to its neutrality, it is considered a fairly common color, which always looks very noble and stylish.

Yellow

Charges the atmosphere of the kitchen with a positive and good mood, and also compensates for the lack of natural light.

In the photo, the kitchen is combined with the dining room with the floor, lined with a matte linoleum flooring in yellow.

Beige

It will give the atmosphere individuality, aristocracy, good taste and give space a warm and positive energy. In addition, in case of yellowing, on a beige coating it will be less noticeable.

The photo shows light beige linoleum in the interior of a Provence style kitchen.

Linoleum design in the interior

Thanks to all kinds of design, you can choose the most suitable design that will perfectly complement the overall interior picture.

Tile Linoleum

It is a fairly popular design solution that allows, at low cost, to obtain a coating with high-quality imitation of the texture of tiles, troughs and tile joints.

Laminate flooring

Linoleum for a laminate, parquet or board has a very reliable appearance, is distinguished by a wealth of visual effects and a variety of color shades from light wood to dark wenge, due to which it is possible to form a calm and cozy interior. When choosing this product, it is important to take into account the correct direction of parquet or laminate stripes and colors, depending on the characteristics of the kitchen.

The photo shows the interior of a modern kitchen with linoleum with imitation of a laminate board.

Combined floor in the kitchen

Linoleum goes well with other finishing materials, such as tiles, porcelain stoneware, laminate or parquet. Thus, it turns out to create a certain interior composition, focus on the desired spatial areas and implement visual zoning of the kitchen. You can also add a special personality setting if you combine linoleum of different colors, textures or patterns.

Marbled

It will give the design originality, a certain exoticism, it will further emphasize the style and original interior design, as well as become an independent decoration creating a magnificent and presentable atmosphere.

In the photo, linoleum flooring with imitation light marble in the interior of the kitchen.

Imitation weed

It looks like natural grass, which allows you to create a beautiful, natural and maximally natural atmosphere in space.

Geometric patterns

Fashionable prints with zigzags, squares, ovals, circles, rhombuses, in a cage or striped coverings can not only set a specific character for the kitchen, but also affect its spatial perception in different ways.

Geometric or abstract figures can set the atmosphere, both rhythm and dynamics, and calm restraint and peace. With the help of large patterns it turns out to create the necessary accents in the room, and thanks to small drawings, it is possible to add space and airiness to the space.

In the photo there is a kitchen floor decorated with linoleum with a geometric pattern in the form of multi-colored rhombuses.

Patterns and prints

A variety of patterns, ornaments and unusual abstraction make it possible to dilute the strict and monophonic kitchen design and fill the atmosphere with a certain mystery and coziness. Linoleum with 3D prints, has the illusion of three-dimensional space and realistically convey the volume of the picture.

Linoleum wall finishing options

For decoration of walls or an apron, a product made of polyurethane polymer is used, which, due to its high elasticity, makes it possible to clad a wide variety of surfaces, corners, bends and protrusions. Wall linoleum is considered a very promising and creative way of decor and can imitate natural fabric, masonry, leather, tile and other materials.

What is better to choose for the kitchen: linoleum, tile or laminate?

To decorate the kitchen, linoleum is very often used, but many also prefer tile or laminate as a cladding. Each of the varieties of coatings has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Compared with laminate and tile, linoleum cloth is a better option for the kitchen.

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Linoleum has a lot of positive qualities and is the most practical modern material that can be used in any kitchen spaces, both in the apartment and in the house.