Hi, my husband has laid lino before in our bathroom. It ended up with some hard lumps and some ?bubbling. He rolled it when he did it, but I don't know if it was rolled to hard, much, or not enough. Cutting it wasn't a problem. We are moving and want to do it in that bathroom and a porch, but want to avoid the same problems we had last time. It will be on new subfloor. Any tips about rolling, amount of glue etc. would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
2007-10-19 15:24:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
With all due respect is it LINO, or Vinyl sheet stock. I'm still amazed that Lino is even sold anymore.
The Type of adhesive used and the method of instally, might have caused the LUMPS; unless certainly there was residue on that floor; or a dogs squeak toy; or a dead mouse? (teasing). It's actually pretty easy to find residue as the adhesive is applied, as the trowel often leaves a scrape line specific to the type of residue. small wood chip; nail/ screw head to high; tip of a Q tip; etc.
Without knowing at all HOW the adhesive was applied, or the type used; it should have been spread with a notched trowel using probably 1/6 teeth; Certainly no greater than 1/8; and evenly spread as to cover the entire sub floor. Rolling isn't strictly neccessary, although I use a Rubber wheeled roller on an extendable handle.
Again; without knowing at all the substrate the first time; the adhesive used; or the method of the install; you might re-think those factors for the next install.
Steven Wolf
2007-10-20 00:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure there are no nails sticking up out of the subfloor or they will pop up later. The secret is not to roll the linoleum if you can help it. Some people only apply the glue to the outer edges of the linoleum, but it's best to apply it to the entire backside of the linoleum. (instructions for amount of glue should be on the can)
2007-10-19 16:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you heard of this? An ounce of prevention. In my business the more time you spend preparing the surface for a new covering is essential.. Your husband sounds knowledgeable enough this would make sense to him. Bubbles and hard lumps are probably due to too much glue. The teeth on the trowel are important, don't use a cheap one from a building center. I don't allow too much open time for the glue. Spread it lay the vinyl and broom the bubbles with a push broom. It's easier than a roller and you won't push glue into a lump or bubble. If you still have bubbles you can take care of them without laying a new floor. If you will e-mail me through yahoo answers I will give you my secret, but will not give secrets out in general forum. Good luck to you and have fun.
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2014-09-27 01:20:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they mainly make two different types of vinyl flooring........
one you either loose lay or glue the whole thing.........
the other you either glue or staple around the edges and it pulls itself tight......
most people buy the kind you that you glue the whole sheet and if that is what your husband installed and is going to install one thing you need to make sure of is to buy the correct trowel for the glue....some leave to much and will leave lumps......look on glue bucket and it will tell you what the proper notch size should be........
as far as rolling it out......it is recommended but for a DYI I would just push the puckers or air pockets out with your hand........I install floor covering for a living and 80% of the time I do not use a roller on vinyl flooring........also give your glue bucket some open time............
lof of stuff to know......read the bucket and ask the salespeople...............
2007-10-19 17:03:43 · answer #5 · answered by don_vvvvito 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check this site out and maybe print it to read it to whomever is gonna lay the flooring.
http://forum.doityourself.com/archive/index.php/f-33.html
2007-10-19 15:32:46 · answer #6 · answered by jessica marie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it to a pro...the difference in cost is not that much and you get a better looking job.
2007-10-19 15:59:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋