Quite widespread problem for linoleum is its swelling. Intensive operation, the wrong laying can be the cause of swelling. If such situation has happened to you, then having studied some important points, it is possible to correct by all the forces.
Why linoleum is subject to swelling
Linoleum deformation reasons a little. The first - low temperature impact. In the winter linoleum is most often blown up, and with approach of summer linoleum comes to the normal state, but cannot return former form. If air penetration is the reason of swelling, then the small cut becomes and the air is let out. Then in that place where there was swelling, carry out by the hot iron, having laid previously the newspaper. It is possible to add special mastic which when heating will melt, and ostyv to the place of cut, it will be pasted.
The roller or the iron is necessary for holding procedure of smoothing of linoleum and removal of air. Also equal board will approach. That there was no swelling at shift of furniture, it is better to glue it by means of mastic or bilateral adhesive tape.
Linoleum correction options
If linoleum was blown up, that is several simple options for alignment: 1. We heat sack with sand to certain temperature on water bath and we put to the place of swelling. 2. The second option more difficult. For its implementation it will be necessary to remove plinths and by means of board to squeeze out air. If swelling of linoleum has happened because of mechanical influence, then it is possible to correct this situation, having only re-made linoleum. Even at small swellings over time the surface becomes flabby and quickly wears out. The choice of way of repair of floor covering depends on what method carried out linoleum laying. Blistering can be consequence of roughness of floor and plinths. Here not to do without repair of surface of floor and replacement of plinths. Hollows are filled with mixes, ledges – are eliminated. It is necessary to level surface of floor and only then to lay linoleum. When laying, mistakes as a result of which there is inflation of floor covering are also possible.
What are necessary tools for elimination of swellings
So, will be necessary for disposal of bubbles: - sharp knife; - board or plywood; - glue; - bag with sand or salt; - palette. Thus, all process on elimination of defects of linoleum comes down to carrying out the following operations: 1. In the problem place the crosswise section becomes. 2. By means of the palette, glue is removed and new glue is applied on both surfaces. 3. Linoleum nestles on floor and at the same time surplus of glue is removed. For dense diligence stack bag with cargo.