Applying linoleum floor with double sided taped...?
Question:For my kitchen, I want to buy this linoleum floor (a Versa Domco floor), but to install it you must put double sided tape along the sides of it. I have linoleum flooring in my kitchen that is glued on at the moment.. I'm wondering if I should take off the current linoleum flooring, then apply the new floor? Or is it okay to put in right ontop of my current floor?
Also, does anyone have a taped linoleum floor in one of your rooms? If you do, does it work well and stay in place?
Answers:
With all due respect, WHY?
I'm constantly amazed by those wanting fast, easy, a bargain, when it regards the largest, most important investment in ones life.
Also, in my opinion, and again, no offense meant, but I haven't seen, installed, or known of anyone to install Lino since Vinyl sheet stock came on the scene.
if your current floor is secure and in good shape, make sure it is clean and free from grease before you apply another layer. Use TSP to clean it- find it at Home Depot. If your tiles are cracked and broken- remove them and follow above for cleaning- removing any glue.
Why not put a wood floor down?
I would never use tape to secure linoleum- what happens if it gets wet?
Although I have never used it personally, I have placed self adhesive vinyl tile over lenoleum and it worked just fine. Just make sure that you clean the surface with something that will remove any dirt and oil from the floor prior to installation, also if you can get ahold of alot of cardboard, lay cardboard out across the floor area you plan to cover and tape it together to form an exact template of your kitchen, then cut the lenoleum to match the template! Good Luck!
I have never heard of taping Linoleum or Vinyl before...
I would assume if the instructions for the flooring say to tape it then you should be ok. I just don't picture double sided tape being strong enough.
You can apply the new floor over the old floor. If you choose to do so, be sure to carefully clean the existing flooring to remove any dirt, wax, cleaner, etc. You want to ensure that the tape or glue will properly adhere to the floor, not any junk that may be on the surface. Also, scoring the existing flooring with coarse grit sand paper will help provide a better surface for the adhesive. A light to moderate brushing with 50 grit sand paper will do the trick.
If you have not commited to the linoleum, consider ceramic tile. If you get a good deal, it can run 60-80 cents/sq. ft. It is easier to lay down than it seems and looks 200% better than linoleum... If you shop at Home Depot or Lowes they can walk you through all the steps.
Good Luck
Not a real fan of double stick tape for flooring jobs, if possible take up old floor and use an adhesive to put new floor down
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