Birthday of linoleum

Linoleum's birthday or World Linoleum Day is a rather unusual holiday that is celebrated every year on December 19 This type of flooring is quite popular due to its properties and performance characteristics This day has been celebrated in various countries of the world, including Russia, since 1863, when a new method for producing this type of flooring was patented This discovery belongs to the British chemist and inventor Frederick Walt On this day, it is customary to hold various kinds of public events of a cultural and entertainment nature, as well as thematic exhibitions and conferences dedicated to new achievements in this field The holiday is very popular among workers of factories and factories that produce linoleum, as well as its sale The name of this material reflects the main components from which it is made This is the fabric that serves as the base, and the oil that is used for impregnation This provides a significant increase in the strength of the finished material and increases its protective properties Currently, Russia ranks fifth in the world in the production of linoleum of various types and purposes Modern technological solutions make it possible to create a material that has certain unique characteristics and is intended for certain specific purposes Among other things, such flooring can have absolutely any color, as well as a wide variety of ornaments and patterns, which allows you to create a stylish and interesting design in the room In addition, our country is a leader in the use of this floor covering for flooring Thus, material of this category can be found in almost every sixth room In the twenties of the last century, a material such as linoleum could completely disappear from the market This was caused by a shortage of rubber raw materials, which were used for the production of tires and wheels for cars In this regard, the cost of flooring was maximum However, in 1949, manufacturers created a special type of canvas, thanks to which the production and sale of linoleum returned to its previous levels Therefore, such a material as linoleum has deserved its celebration over such a long period of its existence