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We have this discolored linoleum flooring - the one that comes in rolls. Could I cover it in laminate interlocking flooring? The floor is also dipping in one area of the room ever so slightly.
It's an older house, and we're on a tight budget. It's not a huge priority, as I have area rugs all around.
probably be best to remove the linoleum 1st. And since no floor covering is going to look the well when put over a bad floor, might be better to save your pennies until you can do both.
We have this discolored linoleum flooring - the one that comes in rolls. Could I cover it in laminate interlocking flooring? The floor is also dipping in one area of the room ever so slightly.
It's an older house, and we're on a tight budget. It's not a huge priority, as I have area rugs all around.
Thoughts?
Yes you can install laminate over a linoleum floor because the laminate is a floating floor. I would just make sure to cut off any broken or ripped pieces of your vinyl if you have any.
As far as the dips, I guess it depends how bad the dips are. You "can" put the laminate over it but it is possible that the seams will split...maybe you can add some extra underlayment in the dips Dips are also better than humps At least you can fill dips.
You need to be sure that the sub-floor beneath the linoleum is sound, too. If the linoleum floor is moving, then the laminate floor will fail because it requires a solid sub-floor beneath it.
Also ... I've seen laminate floors installed over other flooring systems where the laminate height was enough to block the removal of other appliances due to clearance issues ... such as a dishwasher, or a stacked stove unit with a second stove overhead that had to clear a cabinet above it. The stove could not be lifted up over the threshold of the laminate floor, so the cabinets had to come out before the stove could be lifted and moved. You might also have threshold clearance issues with doors or adjoining spaces, so be sure to check that before building up the additional floor height.
probably be best to remove the linoleum 1st. And since no floor covering is going to look the well when put over a bad floor, might be better to save your pennies until you can do both.
The linoleum should be left in tact if its attached good as it will act as a vapor barrier.
You need in install a floor leveling compound to the area that has a dip, let it dry a day. After it's dry tape a one foot square section of visqueen over the patched area and check it the next day for moisture. If its dry you're good to go, if not let it dry longer and re-check for moisture before installing you new flooring.
The linoleum should be left in tact if its attached good as it will act as a vapor barrier.
You need in install a floor leveling compound to the area that has a dip, let it dry a day. After it's dry tape a one foot square section of visqueen over the patched area and check it the next day for moisture. If its dry you're good to go, if not let it dry longer and re-check for moisture before installing you new flooring.
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How old is your house? And How picky are you? There just might be a nice old wood floor under there.
In my 1850's house I removed layers of old kitchen linoleum etc to reveal old wide pumpkin pine flooring. Its not perfect but I think the dings and mouse holes add to its charm. Also all it cost me was a lot of elbow grease and some floor finish. JMO. I prefer old and beat up to new and shiny. Other peeps are more into shiny. To each his own.
Yes you can install laminate over a linoleum floor because the laminate is a floating floor. I would just make sure to cut off any broken or ripped pieces of your vinyl if you have any.
As far as the dips, I guess it depends how bad the dips are. You "can" put the laminate over it but it is possible that the seams will split...maybe you can add some extra underlayment in the dips Dips are also better than humps At least you can fill dips.
How old is your house? And How picky are you? There just might be a nice old wood floor under there.
In my 1850's house I removed layers of old kitchen linoleum etc to reveal old wide pumpkin pine flooring. Its not perfect but I think the dings and mouse holes add to its charm. Also all it cost me was a lot of elbow grease and some floor finish. JMO. I prefer old and beat up to new and shiny. Other peeps are more into shiny. To each his own.
Ya know, i thought about this. I can clearly see what it looks like in my closet, and it aint pretty. But maybe i can not see beyond what it looks like. Ots got large gaps in between the planks. I'll try to take a snap shot and post.
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Dips are also better than humps
At least you can fill dips.
