5 reasons why it is better to choose linoleum for the kitchen
When repairs begin, everyone wants to find the optimal solution between beauty and practicality. There are at least 5 reasons why linoleum in the kitchen is better than tile.
Affordable cost
Linoleum costs about 2 times cheaper than tile. You can lay it yourself without the help of workers. It is enough to cut a piece of the right size and lay it on the floor (some manage to do this without removing the old coating).
In the case of tiles, you have to prepare the surface, hire workers, buy tile glue, grout and special tools. Of course, all this costs money.
Practicality
Linoleum is a three-layer material made from polyvinyl chloride. It is strong, resistant to wear and durable (with proper installation it can last up to 30 years). The material is not afraid of sunlight, moisture, sudden changes in temperature. Crumbling and various kinds of deformations are unusual for him.
Food is constantly being prepared in the kitchen, and fat inevitably falls to the floor. Tiles get dirty quickly and need regular maintenance. The least practical is the dark tile. Immediately after washing, stains appear on it, and after a few days, dust and ugly spots appear. In addition, it may be difficult to remove dirt from the tile joints.
Linoleum - seamless coverage. To clean it from dirt, just wipe it with a damp cloth moistened with water or detergent. On light linoleum, dirt and dust are not visible, which allows less frequent cleaning.
Impact resistance
If linoleum is not afraid of mechanical impact, then a tile with a strong impact can split into several parts or crack. You will have to look for a suitable tile in the stores and call the wizard to replace the damaged segment.
Dishes that have fallen on a hard tile cover are scattered into dozens of small pieces. On linoleum, it may not break.
Warm coating
Linoleum - the material is warm and soft. You can walk on it barefoot at any time of the year.
The tile is hard and cold. With the onset of late autumn or winter, you will have to put on slippers or lay a carpet. Some solve the problem by installing underfloor heating, but it takes money.
Quick styling
You can cope with laying linoleum yourself in a couple of hours. In the absence of relevant knowledge and experience, time will take a little longer.
As for the tile, its laying time can reach 1 week. During operation, you will have to level the floor, cut and glue the tiles, grout the joints. If you can walk along linoleum right away, then in the case of tiles you have to wait a few days. Failure to do so will result in material displacement or damage.
The flooring in the kitchen should be strong, durable, practical and easy to clean. Linoleum meets all these requirements.
