How To Install Linoleum Flooring Over Linoleum

To install linoleum flooring first let the flooring rest in the room for a full day so it acclimates to the room s temperature.

How to install linoleum flooring over linoleum. 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. Sheet vinyl can be laid over old linoleum or vinyl flooring if the existing floor is in good condition. 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. In some cases the linoleum must first be covered with another.

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. Next cut the pieces of linoleum so they ll fit in the places you want to cover and lay them out on the floor. Linoleum or vinyl flooring. 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.

You can accomplish this removal with a chisel or hammer. It s also possible to install a new linoleum floor after removing your existing linoleum floor provided there s a subfloor that remains. Applied with a straightedge trowel the embosser will create a smooth surface to support the new floor. If the old floor has a rough texture or some indentations use a coat of embossing leveler.

If the linoleum is bubbled warped curling or lifting it must either be repaired or replaced before you install the new floor. After the thin layer has dried which should take about 30 minutes use a notched trowel to add a second layer over the first layer taking care to create even ridges over the surface. Work backwards out of the room to let the tiles dry.