My plywood base is not perfectly level as the home is 100 years old. Can I install linoleum or must I level the floor first? Thank you
2006-12-10 12:26:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I want to use the 12x12 squares that have the peel off stickum does that help?
2006-12-10 12:55:13 · update #1
Not sure whats on the market today, but in the late 80's, there was and still is a powder that when mixed with water could be applied to the top of your plywood. It would harden and then you applied the linoleum. The idea is to get a flat surfac which allows the flooring to last longer. Some installers glue the entire area, while others only glue around the edges of each room. It would be best to at least level out the worst areas. Good luck
2006-12-10 12:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take the time and install a sub-floor. Luan is what the manufacturer recommends. It comes in 4x8 sheets and you can fasten it with either screws or staples (my personal recommendation). This will help "flatten" out your floor. If there are areas where you have one piece higher than the other I recommend using drywall compound to even it out just like on the walls.
If you do not do this, over time your floor will contor to what's under it and in some cases crack and break.
If your talking about the actual pitch of the floor, that has to be addresses throughout the structure. You may need to level the whole house if every floor slants the same way.
2006-12-10 12:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by Ann S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lineoleum is pretty thin, therefore it's "unforgiving" for showing imperfections below.
Uneven board transitions will show really bad and the floor will wind up creasing there.
If the floor just slopes one way....well, that's kinda expected in old settled houses.
2006-12-10 12:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to sand the floor first.
Then use a vinyl flooring. I would go with tile, rather than linoleum, since it will better conform to irregularities in the floor.
2006-12-10 12:44:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not exactly.... entirely.. sure of what you mean.. The floor does not have to be entirely level but that is the FLOOR... from one side to the other.. BUT.. it would be best if the floor was level from one board to the other.. IF YOU know what I mean
2006-12-10 12:32:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is really unleveled you probably shouldn't, but if it is just slightly it would be OK! (i think) :-)
2006-12-10 12:38:33 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋