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I remember once seeing a program where they said that you don’t need to throw away scraps from linoleum, that you can make excellent glue from them. But I don’t remember what exactly needs to be done. Who made this glue, tell me? And is it really so good that you can use it to glue shoes?

Good evening. In the 90s, linoleum was poured with acetone and the result was something like glue (in fact, it is not glue at all, as is commonly believed, but dissolved, not the most environmentally friendly, liquid PVC). Nowadays you can’t do this from linoleum; the quality of the material won’t allow it. And why, if specialized liquid PVC is now sold in tubes and is used mainly for sealing cracks in windows and doors, something like PVC sealant. An excellent thing, it should be noted, but not harmless.

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We glue the linoleum ourselves, with our own hands. Gluing, butt gluing.

My practical experience in butt gluing linoleum.

Homemade glue from linoleum and acetone

Seam quality, problems and solutions that I found. (10+)

We glue linoleum ourselves, with our own hands

Linoleum sometimes has to be glued

I was unable to find linoleum for a room measuring 4.5 x 4.5 m to lay it without gluing. And the delivery of such linoleum would cost a pretty penny. I settled on two panels: 3 and 1.5 meters wide. Such rolls can be delivered in my car.

For gluing I purchased linoleum glue - cold welding. They say that linoleum can be glued with almost any universal glue, but we need glue that sticks well and is transparent after drying. So it’s better to use a special one. This glue dissolves linoleum. After drying, the glue vinyl and the dissolved edge of the linoleum form a single, very strong connection.

Problems with gluing linoleum

The floor in the room was, of course, not perfectly level. So the factory smooth edges of the linoleum still did not match exactly. I had to cut it. It was definitely not possible to cut it. Maybe there are seasoned professionals who can do this with one continuous movement of the hand. But I assure you, most people will not be able to cut two pieces of linoleum with an accuracy of tenths of a millimeter. I cut it quite carefully, but still here and there a very small gap, no more than half a millimeter, formed. When gluing, a sufficient amount of glue did not flow into this gap, since it was covered with masking tape.

The masking tape had peeled off in some places and the glue had flowed underneath it. The excess glue was then removed with a knife.

The linoleum along the joint lay unevenly, with a very small, but still noticeable wave. This is due to the curvature of the floor. This wave stuck him together. The view turned out to be monstrous.

What to do?

Thank God, I managed to carefully cut the seam again and remove the protruding glue, so I didn’t ruin the linoleum. Now I have discarded the idea of quickly gluing the entire 4.5 meter seam.

I started gluing it sequentially, in half-meter pieces of the seam. Placed heavy objects around the piece to be glued so that the linoleum was stretched.

I glued masking tape along both edges to be glued at a distance of 1 mm from the edge. By the way, in the glue package itself, the instructions say exactly that, and not the way I did it on the advice from the Internet (glued one tape, then cut it). I made sure that the tape adhered well to the linoleum and did not come off.

I applied glue with a needle and made sure that the glue filled the small defects. Excess glue was immediately wiped off with a piece of cardboard. Let it dry for 40 minutes. IN minor defects the glue went deep and grabbed only at the very bottom of the seam, closer to the floor. The second time I placed a little glue into the defects, removed the excess, and again let it dry. I did this for three iterations. Now the seam is smooth and durable. Moved to the next half-meter section. Spent three days on my stitch. The result was not excellent, but acceptable.

Conclusion: you can glue it normally, but you will have to work hard. In any case, if you decide to glue linoleum, know that the seam will be clearly visible and will stand out on the linoleum.

Added 08/15/2013. I slightly changed my technique for gluing linoleum. In order not to glue in half-meter sections, but to do the entire seam at once, I first put good adhesive tape under the seam. I glue both pieces of linoleum to it. This tape with reverse side linoleum plays two roles. Firstly, it prevents the glue from leaking onto the floor and gluing the linoleum to the base. Secondly, he fixes the sheets relative to each other for a while. This type of fixation is unreliable. After some time, the tape will come off. But while we are gluing, he will hold it and replace the load for us. So, let's take a good sticky tape, stick it on the back side along the joint, make sure that the sheets fit snugly against each other and lie the way we want. Now we glue using the method described above.

You need to glue linoleum along the stripes of its pattern. If you can’t get by with one piece, then choose linoleum with stripes and glue along these stripes.

Glued linoleum with a 'Board' pattern. The gluing location is shown by an arrow.

Glued glossy linoleum with a non-directional pattern. The place of gluing is visible without explanation.

You can make your own linoleum glue

To do this, you need to dissolve linoleum trimmings in an organic solvent. Acetone or P-4 is usually suitable as a solvent. But for each specific linoleum you need to try. Place pieces of linoleum in a solvent in a jar. Let's close. Stir occasionally until completely dissolved. If it turns out liquid, then add linoleum, if thick, then add solvent. Select the thickness yourself, practicing on small test pieces. Homemade glue will not be transparent. It will turn out to be the color of the linoleum base (since this is the bulk of the vinyl) with a tint of the top layer.

Keep in mind that the solvents contained in both homemade and store-bought glue are poisonous and dangerous if they come into contact with the eyes. Be careful.

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What to glue linoleum to - choosing glue and working with it

A zealous owner puts everything into use, even seemingly unnecessary small trimmings, which are difficult to find a use for.

You can make an excellent universal glue with your own hands from scraps of linoleum, but only if it does not have a fabric base.

To make glue, you need to put the scraps in an oil paint can and fill them with acetone so that the linoleum scraps are completely covered.

How to make glue from polystyrene foam or linoleum - detailed instructions

After 15 hours, the glue is ready for use, it can glue everything, including metal, ceramics and porcelain, and if you add chalk flour to this glue in a ratio of 1:2, then it will make an excellent putty for sealing cracks in the floor and on the walls , and if you add chalk flour to the glue in a 1:1 ratio, then you can glue tiles onto this mixture, even to a covered wall oil paint, which, by the way, cannot be done with a regular mortar, but which tiles are laid, so with this glue everything is possible, it’s just a matter of choosing good tiles, and one of the best is rightfully ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles Grasaro. The products of this company differ from analogues more high quality And huge selection color palette, shapes and textures, which allows you to realize any design solution into reality. In addition, the undoubted advantage of Grasaro tiles is their increased strength and durability; moreover, in the manufacture of ceramics from this company, only environmentally friendly materials are used. clean materials. And, of course, one cannot ignore pricing policy companies - prices for ceramic tiles and Grasaro porcelain tiles are quite affordable and accessible to the average person.

And one more tip - to seal the seam when laying linoleum, you can lay long pieces of linoleum in the cracks, melt them with a soldering iron, and then level and smooth them.

Preparation of glue

To obtain effective glue, you will need a piece of old linoleum, from which the lining (base) is torn off. The lining does not dissolve in acetone, as it is made from other materials. To obtain an effective adhesive, the material must be clean: all large and small dust is removed from the surface.

Pure linoleum is cut into small pieces. The smaller they are, the faster the acetone will dissolve them, and the substance will turn into glue. If there is no need to save time, then you can cut the linoleum into 0.5-1 cm squares.

To turn the mixture into glue, any glass container with a tight-fitting lid is suitable. Linoleum is poured into a jar and filled with acetone. For density, place a plastic bag under the lid. The jar needs to be shaken periodically.

Dissolution of linoleum in acetone begins almost immediately. Regardless of the size of the pieces of material, it dissolves within a few days. The resulting product should be stored in a cool and dark place in closed containers. The jar in which the glue was prepared can serve as such a container. Universal adhesive is suitable for gluing porcelain, metal, wood, paper, rubber, plastic.

This list could go on forever. After all, even many natural furniture made of expensive wood (not chipboard) and is held in place with glue in individual parts. And the nature of chipboard or MDF itself is also adhesive. The glue, despite its external fragility, can hold almost any material. Not only paper, cardboard, plywood, but even metal, glass, stone! In particular, many glues are good at gluing porcelain fragments, even quite large ones.

Of course, due to such a variety of functions of glue, it has multiplied accordingly, and there are special glues. Some are for thin, “paper” work, others are for working with wood. Everyone has their own recipe, there is casein glue, there are celluloid glues, there are natural and synthetic ones.

And there are universal adhesives. For example, PVA will glue wood, paper, and that’s not all. But who's stopping you from making your own universal glue? Properly prepared glue at home is no worse than store-bought glue, and even better. After all, you monitor the process and are responsible for quality. But no one is particularly responsible for the quality of glue bought in a store - you take a pig in a poke.

If you want a conscientiously done renovation, in which the wallpaper will not roll back into rolls straight from the walls, and the linoleum will not rise with bubbles, then cook the glue yourself.

You can weld glue for any work, but it will take quite a long time. However, if you don’t want to fuss around for so long, and you need glue “at a time”, without long storage in a jar, you can prepare a quicker glue. There are several recipes for acetone-based adhesives. Acetone- a truly magical thing, he will dissolve whatever he wants.

So, the first option. Take a jar, pour a little acetone - half a glass, maybe even less. Now take some unnecessary foam packaging from something. Break it into small pieces and gradually throw acetone into your jar. Acetone dissolves them instantly, and you, as the pieces disappear foam plastic, feed more and more acetone until the jar is full and there is no acetone at all. The result is just a thick mass. This glue is good for gluing linoleum and other coatings.

Option two - again acetone, again linoleum, but in a different capacity. Linoleum will be part of the future glue. To do this, you need to finely chop it (let's say you laid the floor and you have an unnecessary piece left), removing the base. After this, again take a jar, pour acetone into it and begin to gradually add linoleum shavings. Acetone will dissolve it, the mass will become thick and sticky. It needs to be left covered for half a day so that it reaches its condition. This glue is more versatile. He glues metal and wood, ceramics, porcelain and fabric, and even glass.

The third version of acetone glue is made using photographic films. Nowadays, few people use this method of photography; perhaps you have old, unnecessary film. First, thoroughly rinse the film with a rag under heated water, removing its emulsion coating. Then, again, cut it and crumble the bankus with acetone. There should be 3 times more acetone than the film itself. That's all. The finished glue holds paper and wood, as well as fabric, well. This glue is not afraid of getting wet. Water will not weaken his steely grip.

If you need to glue plastic, the most the best option – casein glue y. You can buy this substance, or you can prepare it yourself. To do this, take low-fat milk and let it sour in the sun. After this, filter through a blotting cloth, not gauze. A substance similar to cottage cheese is almost casein. Wash it and tie it in a knot - and boil it on the fire. This is how unnecessary fat disappears. What remains is casein, which dries into powder. Take borax and 10 times more casein, mix, add a couple of glasses of water to form a dough-like mass. Then - the same amount of water. That's it, the glue is ready.

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During repairs, at any time you may need a universal tool with which you can connect various parts. But what to do if you can’t urgently run to the store? That's right, make your own linoleum glue.

Required Ingredients

Surely, if you look carefully, most people have small pieces of old (or new, why not) linoleum. They gather dust on balconies or mezzanines, and yet for this flooring there are wonderful uses. After all, you can make glue from it yourself. Moreover, doing this is no more difficult than choosing a suitable product in a construction supermarket. And the price of such a product will obviously please you, since you only need a couple of simple ingredients. Any flooring will do. For example, Tarkett or another manufacturer.

Read also: Instructions for gluing flooring - linoleum.

What you need to prepare the glue:

Before starting the process, the linoleum must be separated from the fabric base. The fact is that the lining consists of components that do not dissolve in acetone.

How to make linoleum glue

The step-by-step instructions are as follows:

Remove dust and other dirt from the coating. If you do not maintain cleanliness, then foreign impurities may form in the future glue. They will only interfere with the work process. If liquids were used for cleaning detergents, then the flooring should be wiped with a dry cloth and allowed to dry thoroughly.
Cut it into small pieces. To do this, you can use sharp scissors or a knife. The smaller they are, the faster they will dissolve, and accordingly, the less time it will take to get the finished product. It is advisable to cut the linoleum into fragments of 0.5 centimeters or less.
Place the chopped pieces in any lined jar. Please note that this container must be tightly closed, clean and dry. Do not use plastic under any circumstances - acetone will dissolve not only the flooring, but also the container.
Fill everything with solvent. There are no exact proportions here. You just need to make sure that the liquid completely covers the linoleum.
Close the container. If it seems that it does not close tightly enough, then you can put a PET bag or a piece of film under the lid.
Dissolution will begin almost immediately. But the final result will be achieved within 10-24 hours. The amount of time depends on how finely the coating pieces were cut. But it is better, nevertheless, to withstand the maximum amount of time.
After the jar with the “mixture” is closed, set it aside and shake the contents periodically. “Shaking” can speed up the process and make the mixture more homogeneous.

If you add the same amount of chalk to the finished glue, you will get mastic for tiles. And if you replace the chalk with wood shavings or sawdust, you will get putty or putty for windows.

Storage

If provided the right conditions content, then the shelf life of such glue is unlimited. Remains of the finished glue are stored in dark place, since the rays of the sun can have a bad effect on it. In addition, the container must be tightly closed during storage. Otherwise, the acetone will quickly evaporate and the mass will harden. Also, do not expose the glue to high temperatures– this factor contributes to the rapid evaporation of the solvent and a change in its properties. And most importantly: keep the container with glue away from fire. Acetone is a flammable substance.

Read also: Proven recipes for salt dough with PVA glue.

What is glue used for?

For anything. Therefore, it can become a very versatile assistant. Homemade linoleum glue connects plastic, wood, paper, metal, and tiles. And that's not yet full list materials.

How to use homemade glue

This composition can be used like any industrial one - apply a thin layer to one of the surfaces, attach it to another object and press a little. You can use a brush or spatula. Ready. The parts are securely connected.

Read also: How to make liquid plastic for filling.

Finally

Now you have all the information to make your own glue from scrap materials. If you liked the article on how to make glue from linoleum and acetone, share it on in social networks. If you have any questions or suggestions, leave a comment under this post.

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How to make glue from old linoleum with your own hands

Anastasia | March 16, 2015 | Design and construction | |

Old linoleum can be useful for various purposes. One option is as a raw material for making homemade glue. Moreover, linoleum glue is surprisingly strong and reliable. It is suitable for gluing almost all known materials, so it is fair to call it universal. So, how to make universal glue from old linoleum?

If you have old linoleum and a little acetone in stock, glue can be made simply. Almost any linoleum you can find will be suitable for this. First you need to tear the linoleum off the backing. Today, almost all or even all types of linoleum without exception are made with backings. The substrate is not suitable for making glue and, on the contrary, will interfere. Therefore, it must either be torn off or cut off. A piece of linoleum without a backing is thoroughly washed, for example, with soap. The linoleum must be clean so that there is nothing extra in the glue, no foreign impurities or dirt. Then the linoleum is wiped clean with a clean cloth and dried.

The prepared piece of linoleum is then finely chopped. To do this, you can use any convenient and familiar tool. It is convenient to cut linoleum with large scissors or sharp knife. The main thing is that the fragments are really small. Ideally, you should cut the linoleum into strips a millimeter thick, and then crumble them into small cubes. Of course, the fragments may be larger, but in this case you will have to wait longer for the glue. The preparation of linoleum is completed. Now you need to find a glass jar that screws or closes tightly. You can put cellophane folded in half under the nylon cover. The jar should be small in size, clean and dry. Finely chopped linoleum is poured into this jar, and then acetone is poured into it.

After linoleum, cut into small fragments, falls into acetone, it will immediately begin to dissolve in it. The jar is quickly closed with a tight lid and taken somewhere dark and relatively warm. From time to time the contents of the jar are checked. It also needs to be shaken occasionally. This will make the process of dissolving linoleum much faster.

After about a day, the linoleum will completely dissolve in acetone and the glue will be ready for use. This glue is easy to use. It is simply applied to the surface of the parts to be glued and distributed evenly over it. Then the parts are pressed and fixed for a few seconds. At the same time, the acetone will begin to quickly evaporate from the linoleum and as a result the glue will completely harden.

This glue can be used to glue almost anything. It is well suited for paper and cardboard, glass and ceramics, metal, plastics, wood and many other materials. In other words, glue made from linoleum and acetone is truly universal. And one of its main advantages is that you can make such glue with your own hands and at any time. Sometimes it's important.

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Do-it-yourself foam and linoleum glue - manufacturing methods

There are situations when you need to glue something together, but you don’t have the necessary product at home. It is not necessary to buy an adhesive composition. You can always make it yourself if you have the simplest materials. “Folk craftsmen” make glue from polystyrene foam and solvent. The result is a product no worse than store-bought, suitable for a variety of purposes.

Adhesive on foam plastic - application

Foam glue, despite its homemade composition, has powerful strength characteristics. It has a good adhesion to different surfaces. Here are the main areas of its application:

sealing roof cracks, slate and roofing felt joints;
gluing interior items, utensils, household products, furniture;
fixation ceiling cornices, skirting boards;
connection of slabs, individual pieces of extruded polystyrene foam.

The service life of the product is long - you don’t have to worry about detaching fastened parts. There is only one caveat to using homemade glue. It is suitable for hard materials, but it is better not to use it on rubber and other soft materials. The product will cause unnecessary hardening and may damage the product.

Get a solvent. The adhesive composition is made from gasoline and acetone; other solvents (toluene, xylene) are also suitable, but they have strong toxic properties. The easiest way to dissolve polystyrene foam is with gasoline.
Prepare polystyrene foam. The larger the pieces, the thicker the adhesive mass will be.
Pour the solvent into a small jar. Gradually add foam, broken into crumbs.

Polystyrene will begin to dissolve in the liquid almost immediately, leaving only a viscous mass. You can continue adding crumbs to make a large volume of glue. It is also allowed to take a viscous mass from the solution and use it for its intended purpose.

It is recommended to glue the products without delay. The composition is applied to the surface with a brush, leveled, and the parts are pressed tightly against each other. Leave until completely dry (the process lasts 24 hours). Excess glue that has come out must be removed immediately - after drying, you get ingrained streaks that are difficult to remove.

There is another method for preparing glue. The foam should be crumbled directly where the defects are supposed to be glued. Next, the solvent is carefully poured onto the pieces. The material melts, becomes like honey and begins to stick. It fills cracks, joints, and serves as an excellent sealant. The better it is mixed ready-made remedy, the stronger and more reliable the adhesive seam will be.

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Features of the adhesive composition

The use of solvents always poses a safety risk, so it is important to take all precautions. Gasoline and acetone are flammable materials and are highly flammable. Work is carried out away from sources of fire; smoking nearby is strictly prohibited! It is advisable to work for fresh air or in a well-ventilated room. Otherwise, there is a risk of inhaling solvent vapors.

You can also use glue as protective film on wood products and other materials. You will have to make the solution more liquid, without adding too much foam to it. It is not worth preparing a large portion of the product, it instantly hardens and loses its properties. The drying speed depends on the thickness of the adhesive layer: for quick gluing, apply the mass with a thin stroke.

How to replace foam in the composition if it is not available? Anything will do plastic product, for example, a tennis ball cut into pieces. The technique for preparing glue is similar.

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What kind of foam is needed - features of glue preparation

There are several types of polystyrene foam. Pressless (granular) looks like a lot of connected balls that crumble a lot. It is the one that is best suited for making glue. Pressless foam quickly dissolves in acetone or gasoline, becoming an adhesive mass.

Pressed polystyrene foam is not so easy to crumble. It can also dissolve, but due to the difficulty in preparation adhesive compositions not used. Extruded polystyrene is durable, homogeneous, with smooth surface. The material is not suitable for making adhesive mass.

enjoy foam glue possible on an ongoing basis - it lasts a long time, is not afraid of frost and heat. Using the product, you can save on repairs if you follow the tips and rules.

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Instructions for preparing linoleum glue

Linoleum is not only a beautiful, practical floor covering. There is a recipe for universal glue; it is prepared from the remains of old flooring. Do this home remedy quick and easy, no special components required. Do-it-yourself linoleum glue is a reliable, strong composition that is suitable for joining the following materials:

ceramics;
metal;
wood;
plastic;
glass;
rubber;
cardboard;
paper;
porcelain.

The components for making glue are linoleum scraps and acetone. You will also need glass jar 1 liter or larger capacity with a tight-fitting lid. Eat important condition: if the flooring is without a backing, it is used in its original form. If there is an insulating layer, it must be torn off.

Step-by-step technique manufacturing:

Wash a piece of flooring with soap. The material must be completely clean.
Dry the linoleum by wiping with a cloth. Cut into small pieces (a few millimeters) with a sharp knife or scissors.
Take a dry, clean jar. Fold in the cut pieces.
Fill the material with acetone so that it completely covers the trimmings.
Place the closed jar in a dark, not cold place.

Linoleum begins to gradually dissolve in the solvent, the whole process lasts about 24 hours. The more often you shake the contents of the jar, the faster the composition will be ready. Within a day you can glue any surfaces or parts with it. To do this, apply a little product to the base, distribute thin layer, press the product and fix it.

This glue is easy to use - it dries as the acetone evaporates in a few seconds. Add an equal amount of wood chips to create a quality wood putty or window putty. The introduction of chalk (1:1) will allow you to prepare an excellent mastic for laying tiles. The cost of such glue is very low, and the quality is not inferior to store-bought, so it can be used everywhere.

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Universal linoleum adhesive. How to make glue at home?

Old linoleum can come in handy, so don't throw it away.

One way to use old linoleum is to make glue. The glue made with one's own hands from linoleum is very effective and glues various materials well.

To prepare linoleum glue, you need to separate the backing from it, wash it thoroughly and dry it.

Now the prepared linoleum needs to be crushed; to do this, you need to cut it with scissors, first into strips, then into squares. The smaller the pieces, the faster the glue will prepare.

After the linoleum is crushed, it must be placed in a jar with a tight lid and filled with acetone, the acetone should completely cover the pieces of linoleum.

It is important that the jar closes tightly; you can seal it plastic bag, putting it under the lid.

Mix acetone with linoleum and put the jar aside for about a day; the contents must be stirred periodically by simply shaking the jar.

In a day the glue should be ready.

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Homemade glue from linoleum and acetone

With the arrival of spring comes renovations. This is a difficult process that requires financial and physical effort. Some people change wallpaper, some change windows, and some build small houses. And it may happen that some materials will run out, and there will be no more money. Let's take glue, for example. What to do if it runs out? And here the author suggests making homemade glue, which is almost worse than store-bought glue. And what is needed to make this glue? Yes, the simplest ones! When renovating, you must have these items. As the author of this homemade product assures, this glue can glue transparent plexiglass, metal, ceramics, wood and even felt fabric.

Materials for making homemade glue: 1) Linoleum (the author advises using it without a fabric base) 2) Acetone

First you need to cut the linoleum into small pieces with scissors and dump it into a glass jar with 0.5 liters, and pour acetone just above the linoleum.

Then close the jar for about 15-20 minutes. Then, as the author assures, the solution will settle, which can already be used

Thank you for your attention! Have fun with your DIY!

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DIY linoleum glue

We glue the linoleum ourselves, with our own hands. Gluing, butt gluing.

My practical experience in butt gluing linoleum. Seam quality, problems and solutions that I found. (10+)

We glue linoleum ourselves, with our own hands

Linoleum sometimes has to be glued

For gluing, I purchased linoleum glue - cold welding. They say that linoleum can be glued with almost any universal glue, but we need glue that sticks well and is transparent after drying. So it’s better to use a special one. This glue dissolves linoleum. After drying, the glue vinyl and the dissolved edge of the linoleum form a single, very strong connection.

Problems with gluing linoleum

The masking tape had peeled off in some places and the glue had flowed underneath it. The excess glue was then removed with a knife.

The linoleum along the joint lay unevenly, with a very small, but still noticeable wave. This is due to the curvature of the floor. This wave stuck him together. The view turned out to be monstrous.

What to do?

Thank God, I managed to carefully cut the seam again and remove the protruding glue, so I didn’t ruin the linoleum. Now I have discarded the idea of quickly gluing the entire 4.5 meter seam.

I started gluing it sequentially, in half-meter pieces of the seam. Placed heavy objects around the piece to be glued so that the linoleum was stretched.

I applied glue with a needle and made sure that the glue filled the small defects. Excess glue was immediately wiped off with a piece of cardboard. Let it dry for 40 minutes. In small defects, the glue went deep and grabbed only at the very bottom of the seam, closer to the floor. The second time I placed a little glue into the defects, removed the excess, and again let it dry. I did this for three iterations. Now the seam is smooth and durable. Moved to the next half-meter section. Spent three days on my stitch. The result was not excellent, but acceptable.

Conclusion: you can glue it normally, but you will have to work hard. In any case, if you decide to glue linoleum, know that the seam will be clearly visible and will stand out on the linoleum.

Added 08/15/2013. I slightly changed my technique for gluing linoleum. In order not to glue in half-meter sections, but to do the entire seam at once, I first put good adhesive tape under the seam. I glue both pieces of linoleum to it. This tape on the back of the linoleum plays two roles. Firstly, it prevents the glue from leaking onto the floor and sticking the linoleum to the base. Secondly, it fixes the sheets relative to each other for a while. This type of fixation is unreliable. After some time, the tape will come off. But while we are gluing, he will hold it and replace the load for us. So, let's take a good sticky tape, stick it on the back side along the joint, make sure that the sheets fit snugly against each other and lie the way we want. Now we glue using the method described above.

You need to glue linoleum along the stripes of its pattern. If you can’t get by with one piece, then choose linoleum with stripes and glue along these stripes.

Glued linoleum with a 'Board' pattern.

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The gluing location is shown by an arrow.

Glued glossy linoleum with a non-directional pattern. The place of gluing is visible without explanation.

You can make your own linoleum glue

Keep in mind that the solvents contained in both homemade and store-bought glue are poisonous and dangerous if they come into contact with the eyes. Be careful.

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Adhesives have been used for a very long time. Some of the recipes that can be considered the most successful are presented in this article. Most of them were known and popular long before the revolution, but even today they can help out in some situations.

Syndeticon glue

This glue is suitable for gluing the most various materials, but most often it was used for gluing any materials to wood. To prepare you will need 120 grams of sugar, 120 grams of wood glue, 30 grams of lime and 450 milliliters of water.

First, pour sugar into the water and dissolve it by slightly heating the solution on the burner. When the sugar dissolves and a syrup is obtained, lime is added to it and the heating continues.

How to make glue

After an hour, the resulting mixture is poured into pieces of glue, after which they are boiled together until a homogeneous liquid is obtained. It can be used immediately after cooling.

Joiner's paste

This glue was usually used for gluing glass, stone, wood, and metal. The paste is easy to make; all you need to do is add ash to the diluted and hot wood glue. The mass should be thick.

Waterproof glue

To prepare waterproof glue, just add a little drying oil or linseed oil. For four parts of glue, take one part of drying oil or oil. The ingredients are thoroughly mixed, after which the glue becomes suitable for use.

Casein glue

This glue is great for gluing porcelain, earthenware, wood, ceramics, and plastic. To make it, you need to filter sour milk through cheesecloth. Casein, which is retained in gauze, is washed clean water, tied in gauze and boiled. The boiled casein is then dried in the sun. Next, ten parts of casein should be mixed with one part of borax and two parts of water.

Adhesive for rubber

Glue made from rubber solution is well suited for gluing rubber and rubber-like materials. To make it, take finely crushed rubber and infuse it with aviation (preferably) gasoline for several days. The rubber should dissolve and the solution thicken, after which the glue can be used for its intended purpose.

Linoleum glue

Sometimes you can make glue for linoleum if you have nothing else at hand. To do this, the linoleum is freed from the lining and finely crumbled. After this, the crumbs are poured with acetone and kept in a tightly sealed container for several days.

Paper paste

To prepare the paste, first cold water dissolve flour or starch. One large spoon is enough per liter of water. The mixture is then slowly heated until thickened.

Foam adhesive - application

Foam glue, despite its homemade composition, has powerful strength characteristics. It has a good adhesion rate to different surfaces. Here are the main areas of its application:

sealing roof cracks, slate and roofing felt joints;
gluing interior items, utensils, household products, furniture;
fixing ceiling cornices, baseboards;
connection of slabs, individual pieces of extruded polystyrene foam.

The service life of the product is long - you don’t have to worry about detaching fastened parts. There is only one caveat to using homemade glue. It is suitable for hard materials, but it is better not to use it on rubber and other soft materials. The product will cause unnecessary hardening and may damage the product.

Instructions for preparing glue

How to make glue at home, how to dissolve polystyrene foam to get a quality product? The preparation is simple, but follow step by step instructions you need to clearly:

Get a solvent. The adhesive composition is made from gasoline and acetone; other solvents (toluene, xylene) are also suitable, but they have strong toxic properties. The easiest way to dissolve polystyrene foam is with gasoline.
Prepare polystyrene foam. The larger the pieces, the thicker the adhesive mass will be.
Pour the solvent into a small jar. Gradually add foam, broken into crumbs.

Polystyrene will begin to dissolve in the liquid almost immediately, leaving only a viscous mass. You can continue adding crumbs to make a large volume of glue. It is also allowed to take a viscous mass from the solution and use it for its intended purpose.

There is another method for preparing glue. The foam should be crumbled directly where the defects are supposed to be glued. Next, the solvent is carefully poured onto the pieces. The material melts, becomes like honey and begins to stick. It fills cracks, joints, and serves as an excellent sealant. The better the finished product is mixed, the stronger and more reliable the adhesive seam will be.

Features of the adhesive composition

The use of solvents always poses a safety risk, so it is important to take all precautions. Gasoline and acetone are flammable materials and are highly flammable. Work is carried out away from sources of fire; smoking nearby is strictly prohibited! It is advisable to work in the fresh air or in a well-ventilated room. Otherwise, there is a risk of inhaling solvent vapors.

You can also use glue as a protective film on wood products and other materials. You will have to make the solution more liquid, without adding too much foam to it. It is not worth preparing a large portion of the product, it instantly hardens and loses its properties. The drying speed depends on the thickness of the adhesive layer: for quick gluing, apply the mass with a thin stroke.

How to replace foam in the composition if it is not available? Any plastic product will do, such as a tennis ball cut into pieces. The technique for preparing glue is similar.

What kind of foam is needed - features of glue preparation

There are several types of polystyrene foam. Pressless (granular) looks like a lot of connected balls that crumble a lot. It is the one that is best suited for making glue. Pressless foam quickly dissolves in acetone or gasoline, becoming an adhesive mass.

Pressed polystyrene foam is not so easy to crumble. It can also dissolve, but due to the difficulty in preparing adhesive compositions it is not used. Extruded polystyrene is durable, homogeneous, with a smooth surface. The material is not suitable for making adhesive mass.

You can use foam glue on an ongoing basis - it lasts a long time and is not afraid of frost and heat. Using the product, you can save on repairs if you follow the tips and rules.

Instructions for preparing linoleum glue

Linoleum is not only a beautiful, practical floor covering. There is a recipe for universal glue; it is prepared from the remains of old flooring. Making this home remedy is quick and easy; no special ingredients are required. Do-it-yourself linoleum glue is a reliable, strong composition that is suitable for joining the following materials:

ceramics;
metal;
wood;
plastic;
glass;
rubber;
cardboard;
paper;
porcelain.

The components for making glue are linoleum scraps and acetone. You will also need a 1 liter or larger glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. There is an important condition: if the flooring is without a backing, it is used in its original form. If there is an insulating layer, it must be torn off.

Step-by-step manufacturing technique:

Wash a piece of flooring with soap. The material must be completely clean.
Dry the linoleum by wiping with a cloth. Cut into small pieces (a few millimeters) with a sharp knife or scissors.
Take a dry, clean jar. Fold in the cut pieces.
Fill the material with acetone so that it completely covers the trimmings.
Place the closed jar in a dark, not cold place.

Linoleum begins to gradually dissolve in the solvent, the whole process lasts about 24 hours. The more often you shake the contents of the jar, the faster the composition will be ready. Within a day you can glue any surfaces or parts with it. To do this, apply a little product to the base, spread it in a thin layer, press the product and fix it.