Forget parquet and laminate: this new flooring is five times warmer, cosier and more affordable
A new alternative to traditional floor coverings like parquet and laminate is winning over a lot of homeowners. Linoleum on a felt backing promises to be warmer, more affordable and generally cosier, so it’s an attractive option for anyone wanting comfort without breaking the bank. It’s especially appealing in colder regions and older buildings where keeping heat in can be a proper headache.
What it’s made of and why it’s warmer
This flooring is a layer of linoleum bonded to a natural pressed fibre base (a felt backing), which brings inherent thermal advantages. The felt is the key: it makes the flooring five times warmer than typical alternatives. That means you can have a warm floor without extra heating systems such as electric mats or underfloor pipes, which is handy in colder areas or during shoulder seasons. It’s a good fit for older housing stock, rural homes, or properties that rely on individual heating systems (like room heaters or small boilers), where maintaining a steady indoor temperature can be tricky.
It also works well for insulated balconies and loggias, helping retain heat in winter while protecting the surface from temperature swings. In short, it’s warm but adaptable to different living situations.
Comfort and health: what to expect
Besides the warmth, the linoleum on felt gives a slightly springy, soft feel underfoot, reducing strain on feet and joints. That makes it a safer, more comfortable surface for daily life — handy for families with kids, older people, or anyone who prefers walking barefoot at home. The natural felt base doesn’t release harmful substances and isn’t irritating, so it’s suitable for all rooms, including children’s bedrooms.
Installation is straightforward and doesn’t demand professional skills or heavy kit. Prepare the substrate, unroll the material and fix it down with adhesive or double‑sided tape. Because it hides minor floor imperfections, produces no dust or noise, and can be fitted quickly, a full job can be finished in just one day.
Style and practicality
Modern linoleum ranges come in plenty of designs — from faux wood and stone to concrete and tile looks — and often match the appearance of pricier materials. That lets homeowners achieve a clean, contemporary finish without the extra cost, while benefiting from a durable and low‑maintenance surface. Under normal use it’s expected to stand up to daily wear and last up to 15 years.
It suits most rooms: it improves quietness and comfort in bedrooms, offers a soft, safe surface for kids’ rooms, and handles moisture and heavier footfall in kitchens and hallways. In short, it’s a versatile choice for many parts of the home.
Cost and how it fits your lifestyle
Linoleum on a felt backing positions itself as a sensible alternative to parquet and laminate, pairing modest cost with practicality and comfort. It needs little upkeep and avoids complicated care or extra investment, making it a solid pick for anyone wanting a calm, warm and functional home.
More people are choosing this warm, soft linoleum instead of colder floor coverings. It fits contemporary Czech interiors and lifestyles particularly well and benefits households, renovators, DIYers, families with children, older residents, and owners of older flats or rural homes. Compared with laminate — which tends to cool down quickly — this linoleum delivers a similar look at a lower price, with easier installation and maintenance.
Overall, linoleum on a felt backing is shifting how people think about flooring. Affordable, durable and versatile, it blends cosiness with practicality and could well reset expectations for residential floors.