Laying Laminate Flooring Over Linoleum

Peel away the paper from the adhesive strips on the row of cuts so your first full length row of planks adhere to the strips.

Laying laminate flooring over linoleum.

Applied with a straightedge trowel the embosser will create a smooth surface to support the new floor. Based on what you described to us you can go ahead and install laminate flooring over the old vinyl that is glued to the subfloor. Pry bar vacuum cleaner mop mild detergent foam underlayment flush cut dovetail saw utility knife duct tape 1 4 inch spacers glue rag tape measure circular saw safety goggles tapping block hammer painter s tape and a jigsaw. Linoleum or vinyl flooring.

Over the top ceramic and stone tile vinyl and laminate flooring tile and sheet linoleum hardwood planks and decorative concrete can all be installed over existing linoleum. This provides a smooth even surface for the linoleum to rest on bypassing the problems of using a damaged or worn floor entirely. Sheet vinyl can be laid over old linoleum or vinyl flooring if the existing floor is in good condition. Laying laminate over linoleum can be a tricky job made easy with the right equipment.

If the old floor has a rough texture or some indentations use a coat of embossing leveler. First uninstall the existing vinyl and clean off the subfloor making sure it is flat smooth and dry. Install your first full row along the length of your first row of cuts. Cut 1 4 inch 0 63 centimeter underlayment grade plywood to fit the floor area you plan to cover with linoleum then lay this over the existing floor or subfloor.

Make sure you have the following at hand for a smooth job.