How do I lay floor linoleum?
Answers:
On a budget, you can get by with:
Tape measure
Hammer
chisel
wide putty knife
nails
self leveling filler
trowel (they have teeth on one or two edges)
razor knife
pencil
cardboard boxes
tape
linoleum
adhesive
Use the putty knife to remove your old linoleum, and the hammer and chisel to get rid of the sub-floor section that is rotten (you chisel out the filler over the nail heads, and then use the hammer to pull the nails. If a section is really bad, or your nail heads have deteriorated, you may also need a pair of pliers)
(Make sure your plywood underneath is not also rotten! If so, you will need to strip the floor down to the rafters and replace it as well.)
You need to determine what your thickness of sub-floor is, and make sure you buy the same thickness to replace the missing piece.
Place a new piece of sub-floor in the gap, nail it on, and fill the edges and hammer marks with a self leveling filler using your putty knife.
Once cured, you may lightly sand this if needed.
Then, I cut a pattern out of the cardboard boxes (most grocery, appliance, or liquor stores will give you boxes), taping it together, and showing exactly how I need to cut my linoleum.
Take your pattern, flip it over, and trace it on the backside of your new linoleum. Slowly and carefully cut out your flooring using the razor knife (on a surface the razor will not damage). Roll the piece up.
Clean the stripped floor using a vacuum hose attachment, and then sweep as clean as possible.
Apply the adhesive to a section of the floor per the instructions on the side of the can, using the trowel with the teeth. It does not take very much adhesive! Spread it out evenly in a section you can reach (kind of like you mop a floor - you can't walk on the wet stuff!). Allow open time per the instructions on the can of adhesive.
When ready, place your roll leading edge, and smooth the top, applying pressure. If it's a small area, you may use a damp towel over the surface of the linoleum with even pressure to spread it out. On a larger area, you will want to buy or rent a roller!
Repeat applying the sections of adhesive, and unrolling your floor until you are finished. Continue to smooth out your adhesive.
If possible, it's a good idea not to put any furniture on your new floor for a day or two, until the glue completely cures. Otherwise, you can end up with divets later. Also, note that if you're doing a bathroom, you will want to remove the toilet before you floor. That will require additional tools, and a new wax ring.
Good luck!!
Other answers:
u will need a utility knife, square,a 1/16by16 inch trowel and a 100lb roller.in the spot of wood that is rotted it must be removed and replaced.if the rest of the floor is OK u do not need to remove it just put 1/4 underlayment over the top for a nice smooth finish vinyl is very picky if their is any imperfection on the floor like dirt,bumps underlaymnt Staples sticking up u will see it and it will never go away. u must also use a filler for the joints on the underlayment were the pieces join together like dependable its a skim coat and it a must. just on the seam and just enough to fill the joints do not leave any excess. when u go to install the vinyl do not fold or crease it or u will break the backing and this to can cause bumps under the vinyl. when u spread the glue do not leave any excess it doesn't take much when done roll it good to make sure of a good bond. this should be enough to get u started if u have problems u can email of im me i do this for a living good luck have fun lol
u will need a utility knife, square,a 1/16by16 inch trowel and a 100lb roller.in the spot of wood that is rotted it must be removed and replaced.if the rest of the floor is OK u do not need to remove it just put 1/4 underlayment over the top for a nice smooth finish vinyl is very picky if their is any imperfection on the floor like dirt,bumps underlaymnt Staples sticking up u will see it and it will never go away. u must also use a filler for the joints on the underlayment were the pieces join together like dependable its a skim coat and it a must. just on the seam and just enough to fill the joints do not leave any excess. when u go to install the vinyl do not fold or crease it or u will break the backing and this to can cause bumps under the vinyl. when u spread the glue do not leave any excess it doesn't take much when done roll it good to make sure of a good bond. this should be enough to get u started if u have problems u can email of im me i do this for a living good luck have fun lol