Every year, the popularity of using natural materials for decoration is growing. This is much better for the health of all households, but at the same time they have a rather high cost. However, you can always find completely affordable materials that will please not only their price, but also environmental friendliness. One of these is marmoleum, such an unusual and new word is hidden behind natural linoleum.
The production technology of such material appeared in the middle of the XIX century, at about the same time the manufacturing technology was patented and the usual linoleum. At that time, manufacturers drew attention to the fact that if you add fibers of linden plants, then the material is much it will retain its strength and attractive appearance for longer, especially if the fibers and tows of it are impregnated oil.
A little later, this technology was further refined; a marmoleum appeared, consisting of cork, chalk, vegetable resins, lime, wood bark, oil and other natural materials. All this was mixed together in certain proportions until a homogeneous mass was obtained. The finished mixture was pressed and dried. All materials that are part of the composition are exceptionally cheap, therefore, unlike ordinary linoleum, no it makes no sense to save on them, which means that the material is environmentally friendly and really high quality.
How to choose marmoleum
Like ordinary linoleum, natural has wear resistance classes. However, you should not think that the higher the class, the better and better the material will be, first of all, it should be chosen according to personal needs, taking into account the characteristics of your premises. For urban apartments, 21-23 classes are quite enough, even the legs of heavy furniture will not leave any marks and dents on it.
If your room is modest in size, then you should not choose a coating with large patterns, it will further indicate a small space.
You can choose several colors of marmoleum, this will allow you to zone the room, and the seams between them are rubbed with a special tool.
Given that the material is colorized, minor scratches are invisible on it, this characteristic will especially appeal to families with pets. Given that only natural components are used in the production, marmoleum is absolutely safe for human health, which can not always be said about artificial material.
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