A guide to lino fitting

Fitting lino flooring is quite an easy task for most competent DIY enthusiasts. This material has been popular within home flooring ideas particularly for kitchens and bathrooms for many years in the UK. It’s popularity is partly because of its affordability and long lasting qualities. To learn how to fit lino, read the guide below.

Prepare your sub-floor

Ensure a smooth surface First prepare your sub-floor by removing all nails or other protruding objects that could potentially cause damage or tears to the lino once laid. Any bumps in the existing surface should be sanded smooth or flat and any holes filled to give you a flat and even surface upon which to lay your new flooring material. Alternative surface If your sub-floor is badly damaged or very uneven, it may be a better alternative to install a layer of plywood across the top to help act as an underlay as well as being a solid even base. Visit your carpet shop Having first taken the measurements required, visit your carpet shop to choose the design or style of lino that you wish to purchase. Add an additional few inches or centimetres to allow for cutting and placing when installing.

Fitting the lino.

Positioning the lino into place Place the lino onto the floor ensuring that it is correctly positioned with small overlaps around each edge of the room, particularly at doorways where it may meet other surfaces.
Divide the room in half Roll back half the line and glue this section of the sub-floor. Carefully position the lino onto the glued section of the floor and using a floor roller, gently roll across the entire area ensuring that a good seal and no air bubbles exist. Continue until all the air is removed. When placing the glue onto the floor, leave a border around the edges free of glue. Repeat with the remainder of the room Repeat your actions of the first part of the room ensuring that you have a good air-free surface across the entire floor. Allow the glue to dry naturally. Cutting the edges Carefully remove the excess lino with a sharp carpeting knife. The lino should be cut so that it fits flush with the skirting board. Once the cutting is all done, you can then carefully glue and roll these edges into place.