Does linoleum need a cork substrate?

The flooring is the first stage of facing work, due to this it must be carried out carefully. To date cork substrate for linoleum Potential consumers are chosen most often. Such a choice is not accidental, since the material is durable and a long service life. It is quite difficult to choose material for finishing work, since the main load is on the floor, and therefore the cork substrate is installed.

A cork substrate under linoleum is mounted only after the surface is performed. Pieces of plywood or pegs can be used as undergrounds, but they must be fixed with nails. After you can start installing the lag along the entire surface area. You need to place them perpendicular to the boards. The distance between the lags should be 50 cm. Speaks are performed from below, and the lags are attached to the very surface with dowels. At the end of the installation of the lag, it is necessary to fasten them in order to prevent the discrepancy during the laying of the boards.

Now you can proceed to mount the coating itself. Boards are attached with self -tapping screws. With a thickness of them not exceeding 35 millimeters, you can use self -tapping screws 60 mm. If old boards are used, then they must be installed in an inverted state, that is, the wrong side. But a more acceptable option is the use of new boards, since this will fully eliminate the presence of rot, as well as harmful microorganisms on the material. In the process of selection, they must be ensured that there are no knots, various defects on them. After all, the appearance of linoleum depends on this.