What materials can not be put linoleum

Linoleum is the most affordable and popular flooring. It is characterized by a long operational resource, is able to maintain its pristine appearance for a long time and is sold at an affordable price. Below we consider what materials should not be laid on it.

Bitumen floor

Such a floor is found in old houses, it is extremely not recommended to lay linoleum on it. In general, bitumen is quite harmful to the human body, because it contains toxic substances and it is better to eliminate it, however, it is quite difficult to do this. It is best to lay plywood or chipboard on a similar floor, and then walk along the seams with putty on wood.

Concrete floor

This base must necessarily be leveled with a primer. To completely dry the floor, you will need to wait at least one month.

It is forbidden to lay linoleum on wet concrete, as this will lead to deformation of the material. In addition, such a floor can not be leveled by applying plywood sheets, particleboard or other wood material, since they absorb moisture and are destroyed during operation. It is better to use a layer of hardboard.

Old linoleum

Do not put material on old linoleum, the main reason for this is the surface roughness. In the presence of mechanical damage, waves, dents and other serious defects that form the reliefs, it is better to remove the coating.

If the old linoleum is in normal condition, and the waves are very small, you can iron it through a soft cloth with an iron and lay on top of the new material. Also, the surface in front of the flooring should be degreased and then glue is applied.

Wooden floor

Wood is a "breathing" material, and linoleum does not allow air to pass through, so putting material on it is undesirable, but not prohibited. This should be done only after careful preparation.

If in some places the boards are shifted, or creaks are made, it is necessary to nail them to the lags. To level the surface, the slabs are cleaned and the floors are cropped using a manual planer or a grinding machine.

Before flooring, it is necessary to clean the coating from dirt and dust.

Laminate

It is not quite suitable for linoleum, but if there is no other option, you can lay the material on it. In addition, the laminate will become a good heat and sound insulating base and will perform the function of cushioning and leveling the floor.