Installing Linoleum Flooring in the Bathroom

Installing Linoleum Flooring in Bathroom

Like other resilient flooring, linoleum telegraphs the shape of whatever’s underneath. Glue tiles to existing vinyl only if it is a single layer, relatively smooth and not cushioned.

Otherwise, prep the floor:

Option 1: Install underlayment (special plywood with all voids plugged, one surface sanded and edges milled to interlock). Forbo recommends dispersion-type staples; nails can pop up. Fasten every 4 to 6 inches in the field and every 2 to 3 inches along seams. Sand seams flat.

Option 2: If the old flooring is in relatively good shape and not too cushioned, fill gaps with a floor-leveling compound made with Portland cement and a liquid latex binder. Do not use gypsum-based fillers; they may harbor mildew and interfere with the linoleum adhesive.

 What is Marine Grade Plywood?

Installing Linoleum Flooring in the Bathroom, can be a bit of a concern due to the damage that water exposure might do to the material, as well as the subfloor and possible warping of material. If you choose a good quality Linoleum Flooring Material however, your concerns should be minimized by the extraordinary durability and toughness of today's linoleum flooring products.