Insulation of floors under linoleum on a concrete floor

The concrete floor itself is cold. The linoleum that is laid on it should be insulated. There are a number of special materials and methods for this purpose.

What type of insulation to choose for linoleum on a concrete floor

What to put under linoleum on a concrete floor? When choosing a material, you must rely on the type of linoleum, the characteristics of the insulation and material capabilities. But you also need to choose a substrate. It is located between the canvas and the insulation. The modern market offers the following types of substrates:

1. Rolled cork (this is crushed cork oak bark, compressed. It is elastic, protects against fungus and mold, and has good thermal insulation).
2. Jute (natural jute fibers are pierced with a needle and rolled on rollers at high temperature⁰. It is fire-resistant and resistant to fungus formation).
3. Linen (natural linen is pierced with a double needle and then impregnated. It is fire resistant and protects against mold formation).

The following insulation materials are suitable for concrete floors:

• penoplex (has a long service life and durability. It is easy to install. Due to its small thickness, it can be cut with a simple knife);
• Isolon (another name: polyethylene foam. It has excellent qualities, including: waterproofing, environmental friendliness, thermal insulation, wear resistance and vapor barrier.Very popular due to its affordable price).

Insulation of a floor under linoleum on a concrete floor can be done as follows. Thanks to modern technologies, “Warm Floor” systems were released. They warm up the room well. Their installation must be carried out by a specialist familiar with safety precautions. The cost of the system is much higher than conventional materials, but the result exceeds all expectations. Among the most popular:

1. Infrared (film. Takes up little space. Maintains a comfortable temperature in the room).
2. Water.
3. Cable.
4. Thermal mats.

What tools will you need?

For high-quality assembly of materials, it is necessary to prepare the following tools:

• substrate;
• insulation;
• Fiberboard, plywood;
• construction tape;
• polyethylene;
• screwdriver;
• jigsaw;
• knife;
• scissors;
• glue;
• self-tapping screws

How to put the material correctly

To carry out quality work, you need to take the following actions:

1. It is necessary to inspect, level and clean the floor.
2. Install the backing (the height is selected so that the door opens and closes freely).
3. Isolon or penoplex is laid (all joints are connected with tape).
4. Sheets of plywood or fiberboard are laid (attached with self-tapping screws. The fiberboard must be waterproofed. Therefore, a plastic film is laid under it, and the material is primed. Without these measures, the fiberboard may swell).
5. Linoleum is installed on top.

Important! To prevent water from getting inside the canvas, select rectangular-shaped plinths.