Knives for linoleum

During the interior decoration of the room, special attention is paid to the floor. To make it look beautiful and practical, many people prefer to lay linoleum. Properly chosen design of the material, as well as special knives for linoleum contribute to high-quality styling and impeccable appearance. The choice of such tools is quite diverse, so it is possible to purchase the most suitable copy.

There is a wide variety of construction tools on the market today, including special knives for linoleum.

These products are characterized by the following features:

• well suited to work with material that is located in a vertical or horizontal position;
• there is an opportunity to change blades;
• cuts turn out as much as possible equal;
• blades are durable;
• reliable blade attachment system;
• Some models are equipped with rubberized overlays on the handles that prevent the hand from slipping.

The world market offers a wide range of linoleum knives, each of which is in its own way high-quality and functional. There are several types of these products, such as:

• Construction. Such models do not have a fixed blade width, so they are most often used for cutting not only linoleum, but also wallpaper. The blade is perfectly sharpened in them, which contributes to maximum comfort in the working process. It is made in the form of separate fragments that can be broken off in order to preserve the performance of the object.
• With removable blade. The blade width is 25 mm and the thickness is 6 mm. This blade has a long service life without losing its original qualities. This model is absolutely not suitable for figure cuts.
• Special. They have a specially selected blade shape for a full and accurate trimming of linoleum. Such instances are great for performing both straight and curly lines.

The following types are still often used:

• Stationery with replaceable edges which are intended only for thin material.
• Monthly, used for almost all types of linoleum, including on a felt basis.
• Cutters made for linoleum with a thick base.
• Electronic, battery-powered, the principle of operation of which does not differ from other types.

For the proper laying of linoleum it is recommended to use special knives. As you know, there are a large number of options for knives for linoleum, so you need to know about the purpose of each category of these tools. All models are distinguished by individual features that you need to know so that the cuts have a neat and presentable look.

Everyone is familiar with the stationery knife.Often it is used at home for cutting paper or wallpaper, but few people know that it is also used to work with thin linoleum. But this option can only be used for even cuts due to the relatively soft blade.

A construction knife is considered one of the best options. It can be safely used even after the direct laying of linoleum. The retractable blade function helps to quickly and easily remove excess material. This type of blade is more thick compared to the stationery, and the process of working with it is carried out as quickly and conveniently as possible. This knife is used most often, as it can cut linoleum of almost any thickness.

The universal version copes with straight cuts perfectly, but it is not recommended to be used for figured works. If the product has high quality indicators, then the lines will be smooth and neat.

To work with linoleum does not turn into a complex and lengthy process, it is necessary to choose the right knife for a particular type of floor material.

A quality cutting knife should have the following characteristics:

• sturdy handle made of metal or wood, with a blade made of high quality and stainless steel;
• the product should be comfortable, with the thickness of the blade can be from 0.6 mm to 1 mm;
• The ability of the trimming object to withstand heavy loads is one of the most important features.

To properly trim the linoleum, you need to follow certain rules that will help achieve excellent results.

They consist in the following:

• Preparation of linoleum to work. After buying the material, the roll should be left unfolded for 24 hours. The temperature in the apartment must be at least 10 degrees, so that the product does not deform.The width of standard rolls is in the range of 150 - 400 cm, so when buying it is recommended to choose the option with the width of the room and an additional margin of 8 cm.
• For the implementation of laying linoleum will need tools such as: a ruler or a square, a pencil, a spatula with notches and a knife.
• Each side is cut with an allowance of 6-7 cm, which will allow you to adjust or trim the pattern if necessary. In addition, linoleum is characterized by shrinkage, and this must be taken into account.

• After leveling the coating is laid on the floor and is subject to adjustment. In the case of a perfectly flat room without elements that require additional cuts, the material does not need to be adjusted, but you can immediately begin finishing trimming.
• To simplify the adjustment of angles at 45 degrees, it is recommended to use a special line of the square, which allows you to create the most accurate and even cutting of the material.
• If the pattern is complex or in the form of an ornament, then linoleum can be cut only from the front side.
• Starting the work process is necessary from the window.
• The joints should be almost invisible, then the whole canvas will look like a single composition.

The basis in the form of linoleum is perfect for any carpet, but it depends only on the quality of its laying how smooth and beautiful it will look on the floor.

There are some nuances of working with linoleum on the floor, the essence of which is as follows:

• The roll is placed in such a way that one edge fits tightly against the wall, and the second one turns on it.
• The cover must be flattened to create a clear cut line. As an option, a level is used for accuracy, which presses the coating against the wall, leaving a small gap for the passage of the knife blade.

When working with linoleum in a vertical position, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the walls often have obvious unevenness.

Observing a few simple rules, you can easily make any cut:

• To have a neat appearance, it is worth using a special cutter with a durable blade.
• The maximum allowable gap can be no more than 1 cm, so that later there are no problems with the installation of plinths.

Qualified experts in the field of laying linoleum recommend that you carefully choose the knife to work with this material. Only a professional approach will allow high-quality cutting of the product without damaging it.

When laying should take into account other recommendations:

• Pay particular attention to wear class. The thicker the transparent coating layer, the higher the class and quality of the product.
• Equally important is the composition of the material on which it depends how easy the workflow will be. It can be of two types: heterogeneous and homogeneous. The first option can have up to 7 layers, and the second is characterized by increased resistance to wear, due to the presence in the composition of special substances. It should be noted that it is much easier to work with the first type.
• To obtain the most accurate joint, you need to connect two sheets with a small gap and cut them in the middle along the junction with a suitable knife. Only in this case, the edges will ideally converge with each other, and will have a presentable appearance.

All these recommendations must be taken into account when laying linoleum. Properly chosen knife and compliance with a certain technology will achieve the desired result in the form of an even and beautiful floor covering without visible flaws. It depends on the quality of the tool that depends on how long a particular type of linoleum will last without losing its original features, and the joints will be almost invisible.

Review of the knife for linoleum TRUPER, see the following video.