Often it happens that we start light cosmetic repairs, for example, we just want to re-paste wallpaper on the walls. But then we do not like the combination of new walls with the old floor, and the repair work is tightened, winding up and growing like a snowball. And here the question may arise whether it is possible to lay linoleum on linoleum in order not to remove the old layer and, if possible, avoid large damages and accompanying dust and dirt. The answer to this question you will get in our article.
Is it possible to lay linoleum on linoleum?
This question is very individual, and the answer to it depends on many conditions. But still in some cases, the old coating allows the laying of a new one without serious preparatory work.
When it's possible? The most important thing is that the old surface is smooth and smooth. Linoleum, as a plastic and not very thick material, will certainly repeat all the irregularities of the floor and old linoleum. But the aesthetic side of the question is not even the most important one.
What's more frightening is that in places where there are strong drops (more than 2 mm) or ruptures on the old coating, the new linoleum will be damaged in the process of operation, so that not only will you not save, but will also have to spend again on remaking the floor.
But if the old cover is in good condition, it will even play into your hands. You do not need to waste time removing the dilapidated layer with its dusty back side. In addition, you will save on the substrate, which is certainly needed under the linoleum.
To decide whether to lay linoleum on linoleum or to remove everything "under zero", you need to carefully inspect the existing coating. It should not have torn areas, torn pieces, deep cracks. But the erased areas are not dangerous, so they are not taken into account.
Rules for laying linoleum on old linoleum
If you came to the decision to put a new linoleum on the old, you still have to do a number of preparatory work. At a minimum, you need to remove the plinth. Will you reuse it - it's up to you. Maybe he will not come up to a new linoleum. Also, it is necessary to dismantle the existing connectors.
Also, if on the old coating there are wide cracks that cause fear, you can fill them with silicone sealant, handle with a rubber spatula and allow it to dry thoroughly.
Thin linoleum needs an additional substrate to exclude the possibility of its damage in places of irregularities on the old coating. If as a new coating is a linoleum with a good substrate, additional flooring can not be put.
Choosing linoleum on the floor, you need to take care not only about whether it breaks with time or not, but other characteristics. For example, its integrity, moisture resistance and heterogeneity. For home use, enough material with a working layer of 0.25 mm. All these parameters directly affect the life of the linoleum.
The process of laying linoleum
After proper preparation of the floor, the laying of a new linoleum is done just like on the floor: it needs to be spread out by attaching one edge tightly
If you want to connect two pieces, you can apply hot welding with a construction hair dryer, A-type or C-type cold welding or hand-made welding with an iron.
As an adhesive for gluing linoleum to linoleum, it is better to use not water-dispersive, but special contact adhesive, which is suitable for all surfaces. Lubricate both glued surfaces, after which they must be pressed firmly until the glue dries completely.