We have a really old linoleum floor that has torn apart in places. We cannot even come close to affording to replace it. We are looking for some cheap patch tiles to cut and match to the current floor until we can repair it. Does anybody have any ideas that are easy to install and affordable? Any other suggestions?
2006-08-31 14:23:34 · 6 answers · asked by npsems 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
A throw rug.
Tiles change from year to year, so finding a match can be difficult. And even if you found a new one that did match, it would stand out since it's new.
What's under the linoleum? If you're on a slab, it might look better to pull up all the tiles, clean the floor well and apply an epoxy coat to the floor. One of my neighbors in CA did that; it looked OK.
Think about putting your own ceramic tiles down; it's a good DIY project and can be done cheaply if you're willing to buy tile on sale.
2006-08-31 14:38:12 · answer #1 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Fill in the torn areas with a paintable silicone. First clean all the floor area good with TSP or another good cleaner. Make sure all wax is off. You may have to do a little light sanding to the floor so it will hold a primer paint. Then give it 2 or 3 coats of latex paint. Then apply at least 3 coats or more of polyurethane to protect it. The more coats of polyurethane the better it will be protected.
2006-08-31 23:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by yellowflash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
throw rug would be the cheapest I guess dont know about patching linoleum it wouldnt match. If you know someone who can lay it down for you linoleum is pretty cheap we did our kitchen for $100 its pretty small though about 8x8 feet of floor space. I dont recomend sticky tiles especially not in the bathroom.
2006-08-31 21:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by violet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Huge red flag -- really old linoleum. If it's more than 30 years old there's a good chance the backing and/or mastic contains asbestos. Which is fine as long as it's in one piece. But if it's damaged then it can become a health hazard.
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/asbestos/ for more info
2006-08-31 22:19:02 · answer #4 · answered by Gitchy gitchy ya ya da da 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you could cut perfectly square 12x12 sections of the damaged lineoleum out, you could put a peel and stick tile in it place, but it will look pretty cheesy
2006-08-31 22:07:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree about the throw rug. It will be difficult to match your flooring, especially if it is old.
2006-08-31 21:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋