Replacing linoleum and adhesive.
Replacing linoleum floor with laminate.
Use these steps to replace linoleum floors.
Linoleum is a resilient durable type of flooring typically used in kitchens and bathrooms.
Replacing linoleum involves removing it and installing new flooring.
Remove all self sticking vinyl tiles with the floor scraper and then make another pass across the subfloor to scrape away any remaining high spots of adhesive.
How to replace vinyl flooring with laminate.
This process can be very difficult depending on your sub surface.
If your kit comes with ingredients that should be mixed together to form a putty or other filler follow the manufacturer s instructions.
Use your utility knife to cut through the paint around all baseboards and moldings and then remove those features with the pry bar.
When the old linoleum and adhesive residue come up readily and the subfloor is in good shape or you are able to set down a new underlayment over the old adhesive.
Use the marker crayon putty or pencil in the kit to fill in the scratch.