Can you put linoleum directly on subflooring?

Question

I was wondering if those individual self adhesive linoleum tiles work directly on subflooring because I need to put a new floor covering in my room.

Answer 1

Yes and no. If the sub-floor is smooth like plywood its ok.
But if you have tongue and groove flooring you will need to but thin plywood down,"I use 5.2 mm" or the tile will show all bumps and dips.
Its called telegraphing.
Do you mean vinyl tiles instead of linoleum? Linoleum typically is a glue down installation.
The thicker the tile the bettor. Follow all directions and good luck.

Answer 2

Probably not, subfloors aren't usually very thick, and tend to be "bouncy". Plywood is pourous and will eventually absorb the glue and your tiles will begin to move around and or lift up. If however, the subfloor is substantial enough that you don't feel it flex under your weight, you can seal it, make sure it's level first, then apply your tiles.

If you need to build up the subfloor, particle board is pretty cheap, and works better than the plywood sub will, you'll still need to seal it though.

Be aware however, there's a reason why peel and stick tiles are the cheapest flooring choice. This is America, and you get what you pay for. Those tiles, no matter how well you prep the sub floor, will before not very long, begin to "unstick"

Answer 3

Yes, as long as the subfloor is clean, dry and does not have depressions or rises that would transfer through the tiles when walked on.

Answer 4

Yes you can, make sure the subfloor is clean and dry when you install the tiles.

Answer 5

You may have to seal the subfloor first.

Answer 6

yes just make sure the floor is clean of oil and such that might be soaked into the wood

Answer 7

Yes. Go to Lowe's or somewhere like that and they will show you how.

Answer 8

i always glue peel-n-stick tiles.. the glue on them suks