Among the variety of floor coverings on the construction market, antistatic linoleum stands out with its characteristics. The production technology includes inclusions of carbon or carbon threads in its composition. Through this process, it has the property of dissipating static electricity. This type of coating refers to the type of commercial linoleum.
Varieties of anti-static coating
This type of linoleum is classified as antistatic on the basis of electrical conductivity:
- Insulating coating with a resistance of 109 ohms or more: walking on it should not cause an electrical charge above 2 kW.
- Current-dissipative type of linoleum - resistance is 106-108 Ohm, used in x-ray rooms.
- The conductive coating has a resistance of 104-106 ohms.
Specifications
There are certain requirements for flooring. Antistatic linoleum must have wear resistance, strength. In addition, it must be even and of the same thickness. When laying itthe surface should be carefully leveled so that an even distribution of the electric charge occurs. In order to ensure the electrical safety of the premises, antistatic linoleum is periodically tested for uniform absorption of electrical voltage. They produce flooring in rolls or tiles with a large range of colors. Service life - more than 15 years.
The commercial anti-static linoleum "Tarkett" has high technical characteristics. It has the highest strength and a special protective layer, which is 0.7 mm and above. The thickness of the web is 4.5 mm. Antistatic linoleum, whose price per square meter is 11.90 euros, has the best consumer reviews.
Scope of application
Antistatic linoleum is laid in places where high-frequency electronic equipment works:
- in the pharmaceutical, electronics industry;
- in telecommunications and data centers,
- in research laboratories;
- in medical facilities;
- in enterprises where flammable and explosive substances are used;
- in server rooms.
Feedback on the benefits of anti-static linoleum
According to consumer reviews, the main advantage of linoleum with antistatic properties is the ability to dissipate an electric charge over the surface when used in rooms where high-precisionequipment. Eliminates the accumulation of static voltage on the human body, minimizes malfunctions in the operation of electronic equipment, and also reduces the dust content of the antistatic coating and complies with sanitary standards. Users note that other types of linoleum do not have such qualities.
This coating is highly durable and reliable. According to buyers, it is possible to lay antistatic linoleum in any premises. Humidity does not affect the conductivity of the electric charge. Antistatic linoleum, the price of which is higher than usual, has an average cost of 290 rubles per square meter.
Styling requirements
Special requirements apply to the installation of this flooring. The thickness of the product and the surface of the base must be of high quality, perfectly even, as this affects the uniform distribution of the electric charge. When preparing the base, you should ensure the correct grounding, its correctness is guaranteed by a special copper tape for antistatic linoleum.
Equally important is the quality of the glue and its method of preparation. It is necessary to apply the adhesive immediately after dilution, as its quality deteriorates if it is not used for some time. Before laying, linoleum is preliminarily laid out on the surface for leveling and adaptation for at least a day. To avoid problems later, when unfolding, check for kinks or folds on the cover. Room temperatureinstallation of linoleum should be 18 degrees, and humidity - about 60%.
How to lay linoleum
Laying anti-static linoleum is different from laying conventional flooring. There is no particular difference in laying rolled and tiled material. Antistatic linoleum does not have a specific pattern, so the material consumption will be minimal and depends on the area of \u200b\u200bthe room. This flooring must not be kinked or wrinkled.
Laying of antistatic linoleum is carried out by gluing to the base with a special adhesive with high conductivity. The surface of the substrate must be smooth, clean, solid, without defects. Linoleum installation technology provides for the beginning of laying tile material from the middle of the room, and the roll coating is laid in such a way that the strips lie parallel to the sun's rays. The basis of the surface is treated with a conductive primer, grounding is carried out by laying a copper tape. To ensure better contact between the linoleum and the floor, the entire surface of the material should be smeared with glue.
The copper tape is placed on the adhesive parallel to the strip joints 20 centimeters from them. Strips are placed across the flooring, connecting them to the tapes, and then to the grounding system. When laying tiled material, copper plates are placed under each row. The transverse strips are connected by another one with a step distance of about 10 meters. Linoleum should fit snugly to the base. Its smoothing is carried out by a specialskating rink.
