Posted: 1/22/2002 1:33:05 PM EDT
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We bought some of the 12"x12" self adhesive linoleum squares and am getting ready to install them now. The box says that it is ok to install them over the existing linoleum floor. Has anyone else ever done this? Do the tiles stick when you follow the instructions to strip and clean the floor before adhering the new squares? Or do I need to start from scratch and rip up the existing floor? Anything else I should know that wouldn't be listed on the box? Thanks for the help. |
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Do a layout before you start. Arrange your layout so you don't have sliver pieces and you should be fine. I would snap a few lines to keep your first row on layout. Also take a look at the tile to see if it's a patterned tile or random. If random, then you may want to checker board the tile. |
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i ripped out the old shitty squares but didn't scrape the pavement smooth. there was still some dark brown crap on the floor. but the good thing about it was that you could still see the position of the old tiles. so i just stuck the new stuff where the old stuff was. |
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Quoted: We bought some of the 12"x12" self adhesive linoleum squares and am getting ready to install them now. The box says that it is ok to install them over the existing linoleum floor. Has anyone else ever done this? Do the tiles stick when you follow the instructions to strip and clean the floor before adhering the new squares? Or do I need to start from scratch and rip up the existing floor? Anything else I should know that wouldn't be listed on the box? Thanks for the help. Follow the layout suggestions above. Clean is the key word here. Excess wax, soaps or grime will diminish the quality of your efforts, but yes, you can go over the the top of the existing flooring. This is assuming that the suface is smooth. Repair any holes or other concave imperfections with a good filler, I use Bondo, as it is tougher that ALL of the products made for this purpose, yet a little bit more exspensive. If there is doubt about the cleanliness of the surface, use a strong soap and maybe some type of abrasive, or even TSP, which will actually etch the surface a little, and help your results. OdT |