Linoleum specific weight: weight of 1 m² of covering

Linoleum is widely used as a floor covering in residential interiors and administrative spaces. The material is practical, requires minimal maintenance, is fairly durable and, if used correctly, will last a long time. It is a material with an effective price-quality balance. A large variety of textures and colors allows each buyer to choose the desired option.

Types of Linoleum

Depending on the layers that make up linoleum and the technical characteristics of the material, several classes are distinguished. The main criterion is wear resistance. The European classification system for this material involves marking the wear resistance level and the intended type of premises.

The manufacturer must put two digits on the material. The first indicates the expected place of linoleum use:

• household use, meaning installation in residential premises with low traffic, is marked with the number 2;

• semi-commercial use with more intensive traffic is marked with 3;

• commercial use is marked with 4.

The second digit indicates the allowable load degree in ascending order from 1 to 4.

For example, linoleum marked with wear resistance class 31 belongs to commercial coverings for low load and is often used in small offices, private offices, hotel rooms and similar premises. It can also be used in residential rooms with a reserve of wear resistance, but ordinary apartments often only need household classes if they match the protective layer thickness and use conditions.

For a kitchen or hallway, it is appropriate to buy a covering with wear resistance level 23. High traffic in these areas of the home requires an abrasion-resistant protective layer. Class 21 can be laid in a bedroom, and class 22 is sufficient for children’s rooms.

Material marked 41-43 is used exclusively in industrial premises such as workshops and warehouses. Its thickness may exceed 8 mm, and a thick protective coating with special additives allows it to withstand loads from vehicle movement.

How Much Does Linoleum Weigh?

Materials with a backing have not only higher wear resistance but also greater weight. This should be considered when planning transportation and carrying the material into the building. A roll of linoleum can be quite heavy, and in large rooms it is appropriate to lay the floor covering in one piece, if possible without seams. Material width can range from 1 m to 5.5 m, with length up to 25 linear meters.

To calculate how much labor will be needed to deliver the material, it is necessary to know the weight of 1 m² of linoleum. For this, you need to know the total material thickness and the protective layer thickness separately, whether the material is synthetic or natural, the wear resistance class, and the parameters of the cut or roll. These data are usually specified in accompanying documents.

The table shows average values for the weight of 1 m² of linoleum depending on covering and base thickness.

It is worth noting that natural materials are often heavier than synthetic ones. Natural linoleum is usually made from linseed oil, wood or cork flour, resins, mineral fillers, pigments and a jute backing. At 2 mm thickness it may weigh about 2.6 kg/m², 2.5 mm material about 3.4 kg/m², and 4 mm covering about 5.2 kg/m².

To determine linoleum mass, multiply the weight of 1 m² by its area, remembering to add 10-15 cm on each side as a safety allowance.