9 best linoleum manufacturers

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Linoleum is considered a commonly available floor covering in Russia today. It does not concede its position in the market to laminate, tiles, solid and parquet boards. The material is appreciated by consumers for a reasonable price, ease of installation, a large selection of colors and designs. In addition, linoleum allows you to preserve fallen dishes, insulate the floor, and additionally provide soundproofing of the room. Over the years, the flooring does not crack, and dirt can be easily removed. To choose linoleum, experts advise considering the following criteria.

How to choose the right linoleum

The collection you like should be suitable for the conditions of a particular room. What's good for a hallway isn't always good for a child's room.

1. Wear resistance class. Different series of linoleum are seriously different in terms of wear resistance. If one person lives in the apartment, then you can choose the softest models. But if office employees walk on the floor every day in shoes, then the most durable coating should be preferred. To make it easier to navigate the world of flooring, an international classification was invented. For residential premises, material of class 21-23 is suitable, and in offices, coatings of 31-34 classes are used.
2. Additional properties. When buying linoleum, some users want to get a number of additional benefits at the same time. For example, noise absorption, environmental friendliness, water resistance, dirt repellency.
3. Design. In a wide range of textures, patterns and colors, it is important to choose the flooring for the design of your room. Someone is better suited to imitation of stone or wood, but somewhere a plain canvas will look better.
4. Thickness. The thickness differs significantly in different types of linoleum. If the base of the floor is perfectly flat, then you can buy the thinnest material. And to save money on leveling the surface, it is easier to buy a floor covering with a decent thickness.
5. Material. Various raw materials are used for the manufacture of linoleum. Recently, the leading positions are taken by their PVC products. There are more and more fans of natural flooring material.

Our rating includes the 9 best linoleum manufacturers. When selecting applicants, the opinion of experts and consumer reviews were taken into account.

What is better laminate or linoleum

Floor covering type	Advantages	disadvantages
Laminate	+ convenient transportation + environmental friendliness + gaps do not form over the years + UV resistance	– afraid of excessive moisture – does not keep warm – more complex installation
Linoleum	+ low price + high resistance to moisture + ease of installation and cleaning + softness and elasticity	– persistent pungent odor – traces of black shoes remain – seams diverge over time

Rating of the best linoleum manufacturers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	Rating
The best PVC linoleum for home and office	1	Tarkett	4.9
	2	Grabo	4.8
	3	Gerflor	4.8
	4	Alpine floor	4.7
	5	Juteks	4.7
The best natural linoleum	1	Forbo	4.9
	2	Armstrong	4.8
Best inexpensive linoleum	1	Komitex LIN	4.7
	2	Bazis astoria	4.6

The best PVC linoleum for home and office

PVC-linoleum occupies a leading position in the flooring market for home and office. It perfectly combines qualities such as richness of collections, durability, ease of maintenance. The experts identified several manufacturers of modern material.

Tarkett

Rating: 4.9

The famous Tarkett company specializes in the production of flooring materials. The assortment also includes high-quality linoleum. The enterprise boasts a 130-year history, a large number of branches in different countries, including Russia. Several brands of flooring are available in stores.

The most expensive is the Tarkett brand. The products are of high quality, the catalog contains 20 different series.

The budget segment is represented by the Sinteros brand. Experts refer to the advantages of the lineup as versatility, durability and practicality.

The combination of reasonable price and good quality is observed in the Polystyl brand. You can choose linoleum for any room design.

The manufacturer becomes the winner of our rating.

Advantages

• huge assortment;
• durability;
• easy care;
• environmental friendliness.

disadvantages

• unpleasant smell of cheap linoleum.

Grabo

Rating: 4.8

The Hungarian linoleum manufacturer Grabo also has a rich tradition. More than 100 years ago, a small company was organized that made oilcloth and tarpaulin. Today, 4 factories operate under one brand; a wide range of floor coverings are produced in their workshops. The production chain uses natural materials such as rubber, beeswax, linseed oil. Thanks to synthetic additives, it is possible to achieve an affordable price and high performance of the floor covering.

Experts attribute high quality, durability, ease of installation and operation to the advantages of Hungarian linoleum. The manufacturer also has disadvantages, for example, a small assortment is presented in Russia. Therefore, the company is in the second position of the rating.

Advantages

• high quality;
• affordable price;
• wear resistance;
• ease of styling and maintenance.

disadvantages

• modest assortment;
• laying on a warm floor is not allowed.

Gerflor

Rating: 4.8

For about 70 years the French company Gerflor has been creating floor coverings. A distinctive feature of linoleum of this European manufacturer is the sophistication and originality of colors. Many collections make even seasoned designers admire. A variety of textures allows you to choose linoleum for the interior of any room. The company focuses on the requirements of European buyers, so domestic users also have no complaints about the quality of products.

For manufacturing, materials with deep processing are used, so that floor coverings do not pose a danger in the form of toxic chemical compounds. Experts pay attention to the antistatic properties of linoleum, which is important for rooms with sterile cleanliness.

Advantages

• wear resistance and durability;
• environmental friendliness;
• resistance to mechanical deformation;
• originality of colors and textures.

disadvantages

• high price.

Alpine floor

Rating: 4.7

The largest manufacturer of vinyl-based flooring is the South Korean firm Alpine Floor. Until recently, the company had to defend its positions in the Asian market, but today the products are in demand among Americans, Europeans and Russians. Quartz-vinyl floors, which have been produced since 2010, have become the main feature of the manufacturer. The assortment includes different colors and textures. The products are sold on the domestic market at an affordable price, which is an attractive factor.

User ratings are mostly positive. Among the advantages are often mentioned beautiful design, moisture resistance, ease of installation and operation. Of the minuses, the lack of a guarantee and quality certificates is noted, which does not allow the company to take a higher place in the rating.

Advantages

• warm and soft flooring;
• resistance to mechanical stress;
• noiselessness.

disadvantages

• substandard products come across.

Juteks

Rating: 4.7

The Slovenian plant Juteks began its production activity in 1939 with the production of jute fabric. Today the company is one of the world leaders in flooring. To meet the needs of the Russian consumer, a branch was built in the Vladimir region, where, in 2009, the production of competitive products began. To expand the range, as well as to improve the quality of manufacturing, the Russian plant was modernized.

Experts believe that the main feature of the Juteks soft coating is a polyurethane coating, which increases the service life of linoleum, reliably protects the material from many external factors. Of the shortcomings, it is worth noting the need to order certain types of linoleum.

Advantages

• a wide range of;
• modern design;
• reliable protective coating;
• long warranty period (5-10 liters).

disadvantages

• not all models are on sale;
• linoleum gives off an unpleasant odor.

The best natural linoleum

More and more adherents of environmentally friendly home decoration are becoming in Russia. When choosing floor coverings, they prefer natural linoleum. Here are some companies that are famous for their safe products.

Forbo

Rating: 4.9

The Dutch flooring manufacturer Forbo has focused on the production of natural linoleum. To accomplish the tasks set, all plants of the concern were modernized, new linoleum formulations were developed. One of the most popular types of flooring material has become a development called Marmoleum. Since 2012, it has been produced in the Kaluga region. Among the constituent components are only natural materials (wood flour, pine resin, linseed oil, limestone). The catalog contains collections for home use, for decoration of offices, retail outlets, industrial facilities.

Users are flattering about environmental friendliness, naturalness and color fastness. The company becomes the winner of our rating.

Advantages

• environmental friendliness and safety;
• rich model range;
• dimensional accuracy;
• long service life.

disadvantages

• high price.

Armstrong

Rating: 4.8

The assortment of the international concern Armstrong includes both synthetic and natural types of linoleum. In the manufacture of environmentally friendly flooring, the manufacturer uses only natural raw materials. Finished products are sold in rolls of various widths. To create an even and smooth finish, you need to weld the joints. The collection includes different color solutions, from monochromatic to original patterns. The German manufacturer pays a lot of attention to quality control, so cases of buying defective products are extremely rare.

Users appreciated the naturalness of linoleum, its resistance to deformation. Sometimes you can find complaints about a persistent odor, so the manufacturer takes the second place in the rating.

Advantages

• environmental friendliness;
• rich assortment;
• high quality;
• resistance to deformation.

disadvantages

• high price;
• persistent smell.

Best inexpensive linoleum

In the budget segment, there are several manufacturers who produce good quality linoleum. The experts included the following firms in our rating.

Komitex LIN

Rating: 4.7

Budget types of linoleum are produced by the domestic manufacturer Komiteks LIN. The enterprise has been serially producing products since 2002 in Syktyvkar. The base is made on its own line, and the factory buys the laminated film from China. The products of the Russian company have quality certificates and comply with sanitary and hygienic standards. The buyer is offered a standard set consisting of household, semi-commercial and industrial collections. The manufacturer deservedly becomes the winner of our rating.

Experts and users first of all note the affordable price of linoleum, the resistance of its top layer to moisture and household detergents, and ease of maintenance. The weak side of the product is considered to be a short service life and a persistent smell.

Advantages

• affordability;
• easy installation;
• easy care;
• availability of certificates.

disadvantages

• low density;
• short service life.

Bazis astoria

Rating: 4.6

Another Russian manufacturer Bazis Astoria was included in the rating of inexpensive linoleums. The main purpose of the flooring material is living quarters of apartments and private houses, where there is no serious mechanical stress on the coating. Linoleum has such useful properties as heat and sound insulation, unpretentious operation. Due to the elastic foam, a cushioning layer of the base is formed, which makes the linoleum pleasant to walk. The company implements different designs, from monochromatic options to wood imitation.

Users rate the flooring highly for its affordable price, beautiful design and softness. But in terms of resistance to deformation, linoleum is inferior to competitors. In addition, the surface becomes slippery when exposed to moisture.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• beautiful appearance;
• heat and sound insulation.

disadvantages

• dents are formed from chairs;
• moisture must be removed quickly.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.