Top 5 linoleum manufacturers

Overview of the most popular manufacturers of linoleum

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The best PVC linoleum for home and office
The best natural linoleum
The best inexpensive linoleum

Author: Zalina Cheldiev

Modern linoleum can no longer be called the budget equivalent of parquet or ceramic tile. It is a durable, wear-resistant and completely safe finishing material, which accounts for almost a third of the total sales of floor coverings. To know which linoleum to choose, read our ranking of the best manufacturers, compiled from expert reviews and regular buyers.

Category	A place	Name	Rating
The best PVC linoleum for home and office	1	Tarkett	10 / 10
	2	Grabo	8.0 / 10
	3	Juteks / Ideal	6.7 / 10
The best natural linoleum	1	Forbo	9.6 / 10
The best inexpensive linoleum	1	Komiteks LIN	6.0 / 10

The best PVC linoleum for home and office

Tarkett

The company Tarkett - the world's largest manufacturer of floor materials with 130 years of history produces one of the highest quality and durable coatings - PVC linoleum. Its factories are open all over the world, including in Russia. Since 1995, in the town of Otradny of the Samara region, there has been a plant producing

The household rolled floors intended for use in residential conditions;
Semi-commercial materials used in the premises of medium terrain (offices, halls, conference rooms);
Commercial homogeneous (homogeneous) and heterogeneous (multi-layer) flexible PVC used for commercial, industrial facilities.

In domestic stores, Tarkett products are sold under 4 brands:

Tarkett - the most expensive segment of the best high-quality linoleum class 23, 31-33 and 41-43. In the assortment of more than 20 collections of domestic, semi-commercial, commercial and special purposes. A characteristic feature of the series is the variety of designs, as well as an interesting appearance with a plausible imitation of the textured surface of the parquet, solid wood, porcelain, etc.
Sinteros - the budget version of household and commercial PVC coatings 21-23, 31-34 classes. The advantages of linoleum - versatility, practicality and durability. The analogue of this line is the production of the Ukrainian Vinisin plant.
Polystyl - vinyl material of 23, 31-34 and 41 classes, combining an affordable price and Tarkett quality. Available in 6 collections, the range is selected so that each design can be used in any type of premises.

Thus, Tarkett company produces high-quality PVC linoleum in a huge assortment for every taste, color and wallet.

Main advantages:

High level of linoleum resistance to abrasive and tensile loads. Due to the transparent polyurethane tarsnaparta and additional protective coatings Extreme Protection, Titanium, R.MAX and others, the material surface is inert to water, aggressive household chemicals, abrasives, shoes. And the use in the composition of fiberglass ensures the stability of the floor finish to deforming factors.
Sanitary, fire safety and environmental friendliness. Tarkett products are the only ones in the Russian Federation that received the certificate of voluntary eco-testing "Leaf of Life".
A huge selection of designs and structures for parquet, solid wood, marble, ceramics, natural stone, textiles and much more. In the assortment of more than 1000 decors of various shades.
The possibility of choosing linoleum on a felt basis or on the basis of foamed PVC. The first one is warmer, it is recommended for use on the screed. The second is universal.
Approved for use in preschool, educational and medical institutions.
Easy installation and maintenance.
Available in many collections price.
Long service life - from 10 to 40 years.

Minuses:

The high cost of specialized products;
Budget products at first exude an unpleasant smell that quickly disappears.

10 / 10

Rating

Reviews

Lined in an apartment Tarket linoleum under the laminate. It looks so believable, even rough to the touch, that no one believes that it is not a board, but just PVC. Very good linoleum, easy to clean, dense, not slippery, does not rattle when walking.

Grabo

Almost 110 years ago, a tarpaulin and oilcloth factory was opened in Hungary. Gradually developing, the company grew into a group of companies from 4 factories that produce floor and wall coverings made of wood and PVC, including good popular linoleum under the Grabo brand.

The company focused on specialized coatings, including:

Transport roll vinyl;
Sports elastic products;
Acoustic and bacteriostatic products;
Anti-slip coating;
Homogeneous and heterogeneous industrial PVC;

The assortment also has a good selection of household coatings for residential and public buildings of 21-23 and 31-32 wear resistance classes. The base is foamed vinyl or non-woven fabric made of polyethylene filaments, forming a warm, noise-scattering layer - synthetic felt.

Main advantages:

High quality products complying with European CE safety and health certification standards.
Wear resistant coating with non-slip embossed. Fiberglass is included to prevent deformations between the upper and main layers.
A great selection of various designs, from classic boards and ceramics to avant-garde prints. Interesting such series as children's, primary and others.
Easy care and easy installation.
The best price for specialized and domestic coatings.
Service life - from 10 to 25 years.

Minuses:

Small selection in Russian stores. Favorite decors will have to wait at least a month.
It is impossible to use linoleum on the systems "electric heat-insulated floors".
It is advisable to use special care chemicals, as over time, dirt can enter the surface.

8.0 / 10

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Reviews

In order not to warm the floor, we chose Grabo linoleum on a combined basis - PVC and felt. The cold from the concrete is almost not felt, the color is pleasant, the smell disappeared in the first few days.

Juteks / Ideal

The history of the group has nearly eight decades. During this time, the enterprise has grown from a small-scale factory for the production of packaging materials into one of the largest European manufacturers of PVC linoleum. Since 2009, one of the factories has been opened in Russia (Kameshkovo, Vladimir region). At its capacity, a new project was launched - the production of low-cost rolled coatings under the Ideal brand.

Thus, today it is possible to meet the products of the concern under several trademarks:

Juteks (Belgium, Slovenia, Russia);
Beauflor (Slovenia, Russia);
Ideal (RF).

In the range of vinyl linoleum for domestic, semi-commercial and commercial purposes. That is, all types of classes, from 21 to 34. For expensive collections using textured anti-slip embossing. Economy class PVC flooring is distinguished by low price and acceptable quality.

Main advantages:

Excellent wear resistance of the top layer to water and abrasive loads through the use of various protective coatings Protective Coating, Wear Resistant, PU Guard. Fiberglass is used as the middle layer, which prevents stretching and tearing of products.
Certification of sanitary and hygienic condition and fire safety of PVC linoleum. Some collections (Emperor, Forum) undergo voluntary environmental testing.
More than 40 collections with a variety of monochromatic and textural decors for wood, cork, artificial and natural stone.
Release vinyl on two types of bases: polyester (warm felt) and foamed PVC.
Easy to care and styling.
Reasonable price of household and semi-commercial series.

Minuses:

In economy collections there is a low base density, a slippery surface and an unpleasant odor that disappears for a long time.
High price on premium line.
Dirt may be eaten into the embossed surface, therefore it is necessary to purchase in advance the PVC care products.
Cannot be used in combination with an electric floor heating system.

6.7 / 10

Rating

Reviews

They took Yutex linoleum from an expensive series. Cheap did not inspire confidence, too loose structure. But this one is quite dense, it is easily swept and washed. Furniture legs and wheels of chairs leave no traces like scratches and dents.

The best natural linoleum

Forbo

One of the divisions of the Forbo group of companies is the Forbo Flooring Systems concern. The main direction of its activity is a series of floor coverings for all types of premises.

For more than 20 years, the company is the leader in the production of natural linoleum. This product has been produced by 7 European plants since 1928 under the brand Marmoleum. In 2012, a similar plant was opened in the Kaluga region.

Marmoleum is made from:

Linseed oil;
Pine resin;
Ground limestone;
Wood flour;
Jute base;
Special pigments.

Linseed oil and pine resin are mixed in special vats, heated, then limestone, flour and pigments are added. The formed colored granulate is pressed onto a jute canvas and undergoes a long drying stage. The resulting product is Marmoleum. Available in the following load classes:

21-23 (for home use);
31-34 (offices, conference rooms, trading structures);
41-43 (premises with heavy loads - industrial facilities, public and commercial buildings).

It is because of the composition of linoleum Forbo has a number of advantages over competitors:

100% natural and environmentally friendly;
Bacteriostatic and color fastness.
A wide choice of designs - more than 300 types of plain and multi-colored decors on marble, plank, natural stone, flock, etc. In the range there are even fantasy and abstract collections.
High wear resistance without the need for additional protection.
Heat capacity and stability of linear dimensions.
The admission to use in medical institutions and children's organizations.
Constant quality control and certification for compliance with health, environmental and fire safety standards.
Easy installation and easy maintenance.
Long service life even with intensive loads - up to 30 years.

Minuses:

High price.
The need to wait for the order of many decors within a month.
Inflated base requirements - perfectly flat, sanded wet or dry pre-assembled screed, no drops, dimples and tubercles.

9.6 / 10

Rating

Reviews

We purchased marmoleum for the children's room. The material is pleasantly warm, dense. In the process of laying it was necessary to suffer a little, because the coating is rather heavy, it is difficult to stick alone. But I was pleased with the result - it was beautiful, the color was not too bright, the room had an unobtrusive, pleasant smell, like aromatic oil.

The best inexpensive linoleum

Komiteks LIN

The plant for the production of rolled PVC products began its activity in 2002 in the Komi Republic, Syktyvkar. For production needs, a line was launched for the manufacture of nonwoven polyester backing. Calendered laminated film is purchased at one of the largest factories in China.

Komiteks OJSC is a full member of EDANA (European Association of Manufacturers of Hygiene Products and Nonwovens), as well as ASINEMS (Association of Nonwovens Manufacturers). All products are certified in accordance with Russian standards of sanitary, hygienic, fire safety.

Komiteks linoleum corresponds to 21-23 and 31-32 classes of abrasion, available in the standard set:

Household PVC coatings in 5 collections;
Semi-commercial roll products 3 series;
1 line of commercial heterogeneous vinyl.

All products have a non-woven (felt) basis, so it is undesirable to use it for wet rooms.

Main advantages:

The top layer is resistant to water, household chemicals, and foot loads.
Certification of individual collections is carried out for compliance with production technical regulations, as well as sanitary and hygienic conditions.
The assortment of 9 collections of classical decors under the marble chips, wood and ceramics.
Easy to clean, easy installation.
Reasonable price for all series.
Service life - from 5 to 15 years.

Minuses:

Low density of the coating, which is why dents and creases quickly appear on the surface.
Small service life of household PVC products.
The unpleasant smell disappears for a long time.
Cannot be used in combination with floor heating systems.

6.0 / 10

Rating

Reviews

For temporary flooring chose Komiteks. It is easy to lay it down, but it’s almost impossible to remove the unpleasant pungent smell. Does not help washing with soda or vinegar solutions. Dents from chairs are quickly formed.

We have listed the best manufacturers of linoleum, offering the most interesting products in the price-quality category. To keep your repair eye-catching for a long time, choose wisely and use our advice.

Updated: 30.11.2016

Attention! The accuracy of the information and the results of the ranking is subjective and is not an advertisement.

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