Concetti Chiave
- Linoleum is available in various colors, qualities, and patterns, with inlaid types being the most durable.
- It offers a shiny surface and is produced in thin sheets, making it a practical flooring option.
- Linoleum is cost-effective, easy to clean, and some high-quality types are durable.
- Compared to carpets, linoleum is less warm and comfortable and can be prone to dents and scratches.
- Proper maintenance includes sweeping, using warm soapy water for cleaning, and avoiding extreme heat and alkali exposure.
Characteristics of linoleum
Linoleum are available on different colours, qualities and patterns. The best are the inlaid types because the pattern is taken right through the thickness of the linoleum. Therefore the pattern of the inlaid linoleum does not disappear with wear. The printed types are cheaper and wear badly. Linoleum is a type of material that is produced in thin sheets and it has a shiny surface.
- it is healer than carpets.
- it is easy to clean.
- very good qualities can be hard wearing.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of linoleum?
- it is less warm and comfortable than a carpet because of its smooth surface.
- it can be debated and scratched.
Maintenance of linoleum
- sweep with a soft brush or broom to remove surface dust.
1) sweep to remove surface dust.
2) clean with floor-cloth wrung out in warm soapy water.
3) do not use a scrubbing brush.
4) rinse thoroughly and dry using a clean cloth.
5) rinse stubborn stains with paraffin or turpentine.
6) polish lightly with the right polish.
7) protect linoleum from extreme heat, alkali and water. This is because:
a. Great heat causes drying and cracking.
b. Alkaline substances cause rotting and cracking.
c. Water can penetrate and cause swelling.
8) spills and stains should be wiped off as soon as they occur.
Domande da interrogazione
- What are the key characteristics of linoleum?
Linoleum is available in various colors, qualities, and patterns. The inlaid types are considered the best as their patterns run through the thickness, preventing wear. It is produced in thin sheets with a shiny surface.
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