Is it ok to cover a kitchen counter with linoleum?

Question

We want to do a very inexpensive counter top for a 23 year old trailer...Would it be ok to use linoleum, as long as you don't cut on it? We were thinking about the 12" squares?

Answer 1

For cheap, consult with the paint supply guy and ask about epoxy paints. one gallon might be all it takes - say $50. you'll need to prep the old counter, but your labor is free!

Answer 2

Linoleum has been used as a countertop covering for decades, and will work just fine, but don't use tiles, if you can even find them. Most tiles are vinyl.. Use roll linoleum to reduce seams. I grew up in a house that had linoleum counters-my dad put a 45 degree angle cut board at the back, and just carried the linoleum up the backsplash so it was one piece. Lived there 20 years, never had any problems with it, smart enough not to cut anything on it directly, use a cutting board. Ours was an unusual brownish-coppery color, so it worked well as a countertop covering.

Answer 3

I don't think I would spend any money at all and go through the trouble of laying 'linoleum' on a countertop just because I know its just not right. That linoleum will never be any better then whats already on the countertop now even if its just plain wood. You can tile that counter yourself for less than $8 per running foot of counter using inexpensive ceramic tile. And thats including mortar and backer board.

Answer 4

If the linoleum is badly worn, I think your best bet is to replace it with laminate or formica. You will be preparing food on these countertops, so aside from their appearance, they could present a health hazard if there are cracks in the linoleum where germs lurk. If you can't afford regular countertop material, you might get by for a while by replacing the old linoleum with new linoleum, or smooth stick-on tiles. Check with the people at your home improvement center. They might have other ideas that are more affordable.

Answer 5

No No No ..... that will not work.... I have redone trailer counters.....and I have seen stick tiles they are awful after a few months, which leaves you with a huge mess. A tip is to get a ceramic tile. Most trailers were done with formica laminate counters, probably a butcher block look. To save yourself the headaches later, remove your sink and sand the counters lightly to remove sheen, get mastic and tiles.....you can often find 12x12 for under $1 a piece. You could do a 13 ft counter for little over $80 total (mastic, tile and Grout) You will regret sticky back tiles. please dont do that for you own sake.

Answer 6

All of the above answers are correct, however, if there are no other cost effective ways, and it's only temporary till you can afford better, I would go for it. The tiles, I would shy away from because of the germ problem. Allot of carpet outlets have remnents they will sell cheap, just to get ithem off inventory.

Answer 7

Don't use "sticky tiles" on a countertop, ANY water that gets under the tiles will cause them to lift and make a bigger problem than you already have.
A one piece installation would be much better.You can pick up a piece of laminate very cheap.

Answer 8

It will not be "melt-proof" and a single sheet of linoleum would be better than squares for cleanliness reasons.

Answer 9

It will work and look nice for a 23 year old Trailer, but find a waterproof glue, you will need some sort of Edging and they make a metal one. Good luck.

Answer 10

I would say no when they get wet eventually I would think lift I used contact paper on the back walls and counter when I lived in new York I think be a better option no one knew at a glance it wasnt wood