How to connect the linoleum and tiles on the floor: the union of two different floor coverings

Modern design solutions used in the design of the floor covering may cause some difficulties for the common man. Suppose you decided to combine two types of floor coverings, tile and linoleum. At the junction will drop or clicking. What to do in such a case, to abandon ideas? There are solutions to this issue.

Combining two different floorings

Is it possible to be interesting and nice to combine the two different types of flooring in one room or in the transition space? It's all very real. There are various materials that allow to solve the problem to hide the joints.

Close the seam is necessary. First of all it will be much more attractive look, and secondly - in the seam will not be engraved dust and debris, which then remove will not be easy. Based on this - when you combine two different floor coverings will not necessarily forget to take out the right seam.

REFERENCE. The simplest solution would be to place sealants sealing compounds, but there are more interesting solutions.

What to choose at registration

The easiest way to combine different materials, if they are at the same level. Of course, if the decorative trim performed on the rough surface, the drop in height of the base you will not escape.

REFERENCE. In order to align the base tile can then lift the subfloor by means of special mixtures. It is also possible to lay sheets of plywood for smoothing and raising the base.

There are various options how to hide the place where two different floor coverings. Consider the main ones.

Stykovanie aluminum doorsteps

By choosing this option, you will need to purchase this same nut.

• Cut the element required size.
• On a concrete base will need to make a mark where the fixing is carried out.
• Drill holes for fastening elements.
• Follow the installation.

REFERENCE. In the market you can buy a model with a hidden mounting option.

Choosing a flexible profile

They are made of metal and PVC. Plastic profiles are made of two elements: a fixing and decorative. Algorithm processing PVC profile, as follows:

• Cut the profile desired size.
• The bottom member is attached using glue or screws.
• Heat the decorative part in warm water.
• Wear on the decorative element and snap fastening profile.

If you choose a metal profile, follow the following algorithm:

• Note the joint border.
• Give the required shape profile.
• Lay the tiles on the joint line.
• Elements place simultaneously. It is necessary to insert it into an available slot.

How to work with glue

If you decide not to use any connecting elements, in this case the seam layout needs to be done carefully and thoroughly. When you work with straight joints should follow the rule: laying tiles should start from the seam, it will prevent the need to trim it in the joint.

When performing complex patterns, it makes no difference which side will start docked, because in any case it will be necessary to trim the material. Perform the first thing the layout, it will be better if the edges will not remain small elements.

The algorithm of your actions:

• Glue elements leaving the edge portion.
• Roll the linoleum and lay it with a small overlap on the tiles.
• According to the previously prepared template mark the joint space and crop linoleum.
• Tile laid on a dry basis, counting is performed with respect to the contour of linoleum.
• Follow the mounting adhesive.
• When the glue is dry, joints are treated by the sealant.

IMPORTANT. The joint must be strong, because it affects the aesthetics and the quality of sound and heat insulation.