Linoleum for laminate: types, colors, design ideas, pros and cons

Types of linoleum with a laminate pattern

There are three main types:

• Commercial. Single-layer or multi-layer commercial linoleum, has high wear-resistant, fireproof and durable qualities. It is based on polyvinyl chloride and special additives that significantly exceed the positive characteristics of the coating.
• Semi-commercial. It has an attractive appearance and is a kind of hybrid that combines a commercial and a household look.
• Domestic. It is a natural or synthetic soft PVC covering on a fabric and foam base, with a thickness of about 4 mm and having excellent sound and heat insulation, practical, aesthetic qualities and a low price.

In the photo, household matte linoleum under a brown laminate in the interior of the kitchen-living room.

Linoleum colors

The most popular color scheme.

Grey

Due to its neutrality, it is not accent and allows you to transfer attention to other interior items, providing them with the perfect background.

In the photo, the interior of the dressing room with light linoleum under a gray laminate.

White

With the help of such a luxurious design, it turns out to add spaciousness, lightness to the room and give an elegant appearance.

The black

It is considered a very elegant solution that perfectly complements the interior and favorably emphasizes the uniqueness and style of the entire environment.

In the photo, black linoleum imitating laminate flooring in the interior of a modern kitchen.

Beige

Refined shades of beige or sand color will give the space a special sophistication and create a cozy atmosphere.

Brown

It has a lot of interesting shades from nutty to chocolate and, depending on the incidence of the luminous flux, can acquire different colors.

In the photo there is a living room with a floor tiled with brown linoleum under a laminate board.

Wenge

The noble and slightly austere color of wenge will undoubtedly add sophistication and high cost to the atmosphere.

In the photo there is dark linoleum with imitation of black laminate in the interior of the kitchen.

Blue

Various shades of blue evoke associations with silence, tranquility and freshness, cool the room and give it volume and spatial depth.

In the photo there is a floor decorated with linoleum on a gray-blue laminate.

Photo of linoleum in the interior of the rooms

Competently selected high-quality linoleum, taking into account the color and direction of the stripes, depending on the dimensions of the space, will outwardly resemble the original laminate board as much as possible and will become a real decoration for any room.

To the kitchen

In the interior of the kitchen, such a universal design of the floor always looks very stylish, natural and fits into any design. With the help of warm colors, you can fill the kitchen space with a special comfort, and due to the coating in cold shades, imitating a laminate laid diagonally, you can give a small room a spaciousness.

The photo shows the interior of a modern kitchen with linoleum under a laminate of a light wood shade.

In the hallway and corridor

For the hallway or corridor, a semi-commercial roll cloth with a thickness of about 3 mm is often chosen. Since this room needs frequent cleaning, it will be especially appropriate here to cover in dark and discreet colors with a small texture pattern.

In the photo there is a semi-commercial linoleum with imitation of laminate on the floor in the corridor.

In the living room

Linoleum of a household class with imitation of noble wood species, such as luxurious bleached oak and others, is suitable here. Also in the hall, it is advisable to lay the most durable floor material that can withstand heavy loads from furniture.

In the children's room

For a nursery, it is better to choose a natural household or semi-commercial coating, which is especially resistant to various damage and shock, and also has a reliable protective layer and retains heat well.

Bedroom

Since this coating has excellent sound absorption, it is often chosen for decorating the floor in the bedroom. Light shades and warm tones are more suitable for this room, which will create a soulful and cozy atmosphere.

Linoleum design

Particularly popular is a relief coating with a tangible textured surface with embossing, thin lines, curves, frayed areas, chamfers and other various nuances. Due to this design, it turns out to create certain visual effects, for example, semi-antique, and give the floor volume.

In the photo there is a bedroom with a floor decorated with textured linoleum with imitation of laminate.

This laminate finish is also capable of imitating the colors and textures of various types of wood, such as ash, oak, beech, walnut, cherry, mahogany and others. This design gives the atmosphere a solidity and rich appearance.

Pros and Cons: Comparison with Laminate

In this comparison, linoleum differs in its advantages and disadvantages.

Each of the materials has its own unique characteristics, advantages and disadvantages and can be applied under certain conditions. Before choosing, first of all, take into account the intensity and nature of the load on the floor surface, as well as your own taste preferences.

In the photo there is linoleum with imitation of a laminate board in the interior of a small living room.

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Linoleum for laminate flooring allows you to easily update and refresh the design of any interior, while not spending a lot of time and without making additional efforts.