How To Install Linoleum Flooring Over Linoleum

Linoleum or vinyl flooring.

How to install linoleum flooring over linoleum.

If the old floor has a rough texture or some indentations use a coat of embossing leveler. In some cases the linoleum must first be covered with another. It s also possible to install a new linoleum floor after removing your existing linoleum floor provided there s a subfloor that remains. To install linoleum flooring first let the flooring rest in the room for a full day so it acclimates to the room s temperature.

Next cut the pieces of linoleum so they ll fit in the places you want to cover and lay them out on the floor. Spread vinyl tile adhesive over the old linoleum with a trowel and press the tiles into place in the pattern and layout you determined earlier. Work backwards out of the room to let the tiles dry. You can accomplish this removal with a chisel or hammer.

Sheet vinyl can be laid over old linoleum or vinyl flooring if the existing floor is in good condition. If the linoleum is bubbled warped curling or lifting it must either be repaired or replaced before you install the new floor. If the subflooring is thin and lacks stiffness one remedy is to install a layer of new plywood subfloor over the resilient flooring followed by a layer of thin cement board. Applied with a straightedge trowel the embosser will create a smooth surface to support the new floor.

Natural linoleum is a great flooring option because it s made from renewable resources and is anti bacterial making it ideal for areas that have a lot of kid traffic. Once you ve removed the existing floor and properly disposed of it sweep and mop up any debris allowing the area to sit overnight until it fully dries before you place new material. When you re ready to install tile over linoleum a thin layer of mortar should be spread over the floor s surface with a flat edged trowel.