Linoleum Over Hardwood

Solid hardwood or engineered wood for example can bridge gaps holes and seams as well as smooth over surface embossing.

Linoleum over hardwood.

Bumps or dips. The entire area is currently covered with a single layer of well installed linoleum. If the old floor has a rough texture or some indentations use a coat of embossing leveler. Consult an asbestos testing company if you aren t sure when your floors were installed.

Even worse large holes could cause parts of the vinyl flooring to form craters over time. The bottom layer is often cork which gives the linoleum a. If you have a hardwood embossed cushioned buckled or uneven floor it will require an underlayment. Sheet vinyl can be laid over old linoleum or vinyl flooring if the existing floor is in good condition.

Ceramic and stone tile vinyl and laminate flooring tile and sheet linoleum hardwood planks and decorative concrete can all be installed over existing linoleum. Tweet installing vinyl flooring over the existing floor in your room isn t especially difficult and can usually be done as a diy project however if you re working with existing wood flooring then you ll have to follow a slightly different method than you would with existing vinyl flooring or laminate flooring. Do not attempt to lay hardwood flooring over linoleum that was installed before 1980. I am having hardwood floors installed in my living room front entry way and dining room.

Many floors installed before that time have asbestos in either the tile or the adhesive. With vinyl flooring any one of those imperfections could transfer or telegraph to the vinyl flooring above. My preferred contractor says that he would recommend installing over the linoleum that it will result in a better floor less squeaks and will. Linoleum or vinyl flooring.