How to update linoleum

Linoleum is the most common and popular flooring material. With a long service life, the coating loses its attractiveness and presentation. To avoid unexpected financial expenses, you can use restoration in several ways. They will help transform linoleum and restore its attractive appearance.

How to update old linoleum at home without changing it

Any material needs updating over time. The outer surface of the flooring is regularly exposed to aggressive influences. This leads to the fact that linoleum wears out and becomes untidy in a short time. In order to easily update and transform your flooring, several methods are suitable.

Options:

1. Regular cleaning of the surface from stains and dirt will help maintain its original shine.
2. Elimination of minor defects (scratches, chips, cracks).
3. Returning natural shine and color using professional products and folk methods.

Using a few simple methods, updating linoleum is quite simple. This will help not only restore the aesthetic appearance of the flooring, but also maintain its natural shine and attractiveness.

 Addition: The advantages of these methods also include an increase in the service life of materials.

Restoration of linoleum

After choosing the appropriate option, you can start working. The initial stage is preparation. In order to return the material to its original shine, it is necessary to prepare the required tools.

Tools for work:

• warm water;
• soft sponge;
• dry soft rags;
• composition for cleaning dust and old polish;
• mop - a brush with short but soft bristles;
• polish.

After preparation, you can begin the update process. First of all, linoleum must be thoroughly cleaned of dirt and remnants of the old coating. A special tool is suitable for this - a stripper. It penetrates deep into the structure of the top layer, pushing out the remaining stubborn dirt. A mop or soft sponge is suitable for the job, with which the cleaning composition is distributed over the surface of the linoleum.

When finished, the product must be washed off. To do this, use clean warm water and a soft sponge. It is recommended to wipe the floors with a soft cloth to absorb any remaining moisture and avoid streaks. For thorough cleaning, you should wash the floors several times.

 Reference: When washing, it is not recommended to use sponges or rags with a hard or metallic structure. They will significantly damage the surface and cause scratches and cracks.

For a thorough and high-quality distribution of polish, you will need a brush with short and soft bristles. The composition is distributed over the surface of the linoleum at a distance of about two meters from each path. To thoroughly and evenly distribute the polish, it is recommended to guide the mop in a figure eight pattern.

 Advice: When purchasing polishes, you should pay special attention to the dry residue indicators.Experts recommend choosing a product with the highest values.

 After application, the product should be absorbed. The exact absorption time is indicated on the packaging or in the instructions. During the drying process, it is forbidden to walk on the linoleum to prevent the formation of streaks and to allow the product to be thoroughly absorbed. The re-coat must be applied perpendicularly. This will help correct imperfections and hide possible stains that could have formed during the formation of the first layer.

The number of layers is selected independently. Here you should focus on the chosen product and the purpose for which the room is used. For example, when working in a hallway, it is recommended to choose a larger application quantity. Linoleum in the hallway is exposed to more aggressive influences and quickly loses its attractive appearance. After complete application, the material must dry thoroughly for several hours.

Linoleum is a rather fragile material, so damage in the form of cracks or holes often forms on its surface. In this case, it is not necessary to change the floor covering, since the defects can be corrected.

Cracks or scratches are the most common problem. Every linoleum owner encounters them. To remove scratches on the surface, putty that matches the color is useful. The product is applied to the damaged area. After complete drying, the surface is treated with fine-grain sandpaper.

 Attention: Such work must be carried out before treatment with polish.

Torn areas can occur as a result of impacts or moving furniture on the floor. If the repair site is small in size, it can be glued.To do this, the floor under the material is thoroughly cleaned of dust and dirt. The torn area is treated in the same way. Special glue is applied along the edges of the linoleum and carefully pressed against the main surface. It is recommended to place a small weight on the treated area so that the glue adheres firmly.

Conclusion

Properly selected linoleum will help complement and emphasize the overall interior of the room. Long-term use and negative factors cause the coating to begin to wear off and lose its former attractiveness. By using several methods and minimal time investment, you can update linoleum and extend its service life yourself.