Floor Repairs

Knowing how to repair a rip or tear in vinyl flooring can save time and money. My step father has helped me to get my deposit back at many apartments. He has an excellent technique for repairing...

Linoleum flooring is a cheap alternative to ceramic tiles or hardwood floors. Linoleum is also a uniquely eco-friendly product as it combines linseed oil, sawdust, limestone and other minerals....

Cement, which is the main ingredient in concrete floors, is a strong, durable flooring material. Its strength makes removing glued-on linoleum a bit easier when compared to removing glued-on...

Despite your best efforts, linoleum tile floors can become gouged, scratched or marred to an extent that cannot be repaired. The enormous benefit of installing a linoleum tile floor in the first...

Linoleum flooring is installed atop a foundation, or subfloor. A common subfloor in homes and industrial buildings is concrete, which provides a solid base for linoleum sheeting. When removing or...

Stripping the wax off a linoleum floor is a messy and time-consuming project. It does not have to be completed often, but when it is time, it will take a couple hours to finish. Strip the floor...

Linoleum flooring is typically installed to provide a smooth, durable surface on which to walk. It is easy to clean and simple to install. A linoleum floor must be laid over a foundation, often...

Linoleum flooring is known for being resistant to scratches and staining. It is easy to clean and requires rather simple installation and maintenance. Another convenience to this method of...

Linoleum is typically installed over hardwood floors by applying a thin layer of glue then laying down the linoleum. When it's time to remove the linoleum you must first pull up the linoleum from...

Linoleum floors are favored by many homeowners because they come in a vast array of styles and colors, lay down easily and are simple to maintain. A common problem is having black soled shoes...

Mobile homes are an ideal home choice for many people. Like any home, you can renovate and improve a mobile home. One popular conversion is to remove carpet and install linoleum. The subfloor of...

Linoleum floors, vastly different in composition from petrochemical vinyl floors, are an earth-friendly flooring choice for many homeowners. Linoleum is made from layers of linseed oil that have...

Linoleum flooring has many benefits that make can make it a good choice for your next project. It is easy to install, long lasting, and requires very little maintenance. In order to fully realize...

It's annoying to look at your floor and see bubbles. If your linoleum floor is bubbling and is less than 1 year old, contact the manufacturer. If it is older, there is a way to fix this unsightly...

Unless you happen to get very lucky and your old linoleum was improperly glued, you are probably in for a long and tedious job of removing old linoleum and its adhesive from a wood floor. While...

Linoleum can be tricky if you've never worked with it before, as some comes in rolls, while other types come in squares or sections. In order to create the best appearance of your new linoleum...

Removing carpet tape adhesive can be difficult and frustrating, and removing the tape can often damage the finish of surfaces, so knowing a few tips and tricks will help make the task easier. The...

Learning how to take care of your hardwood and linoleum floors will preserve the appearance and lengthen your floor's life. Basic maintenance tips apply to both types of floor, such as keeping...

Rust stains on linoleum typically generate around stoves and refrigerators. The pedestals, or feet of the appliances are made of metal. Every time that you mop, moisture gets underneath the feet....

The preparation of concrete for a linoleum floor is crucial to having a beautiful linoleum floor that will give you many years of enjoyable use. Spending a few hours getting the surface prepped...

Removing a linoleum floor can be challenging because of the glue that is applied to the subfloor to holds the linoleum. It can take several hours to remove this type of flooring.

Sticky-backed linoleum tile doesn't look nearly as tough or permanent as ceramic---until you try to remove it. The glue on the back of linoleum sets with age while the tiles get hard and brittle,...

When you have decided that it's time for that old cracked linoleum floor in your kitchen or bath to go, there are several ways of removing it. The linoleum itself is generally not hard to pull up...

Installing a new linoleum tile floor in one or more rooms in your home is one of the quickest and least-expensive ways to make a huge difference in the appearance of your home. Your home will...

Linoleum is manufactured by combining wood flour or cork dust with linseed oil. Unlike layered flooring products, the color and quality of linoleum remains uniform, even after excessive wear...

When it becomes time to replace a linoleum floor, the hardest part of the job is removal of the old linoleum. Let's make the removal as easy as possible.

If you make a small hole or tear in your linoleum floor, it can be patched without cutting the linoleum. If you are careful with the color matching, the result will not be very noticeable.

It just takes a single tear to turn a lovely linoleum floor into an irritating eyesore. But you don't need to spend money calling in a professional---repairing it yourself is a relatively simple...

You want to lay sheet linoleum in your kitchen or bath, but how do you start? How do you easily cut the large awkward sheet to fit around cabinets or other obstructions? Easy - make a pattern.

When laying roll linoleum, a common mistake is trying to cut it to fit AROUND a door molding. Don't do it! You will mess it up every time.

If you are putting in new flooring, you may need to remove old linoleum. This project can be labor intensive, especially since after you pull up the linoleum, you won't yet be ready to put in the...

Linoleum tile can easily develop stains, surface defects and curling, but remedying such damage is not necessarily difficult. Even if the defects are irreversible, linoleum tiles are easily enough...

Clean the linoleum floor very well. Sweep it clean and then mop the floor with soap and water. Allow the room to dry. Use sandpaper or a steel wool pad to circular-scrub the entire linoleum...

Your kids walk on the linoleum floor with their socks on and slip on their butt. Your dog comes running through the kitchen on the linoleum floor and slides trying to stop himself before he hits...

Linoleum flooring is an inexpensive solution for updating the look of a home on a budget. There are plenty of colors, styles and textures to choose from. Unfortunately, linoleum is not extremely...

Linoleum is fairly easy to remove, but linoleum adhesive is another story. Though there are several methods for removing this sticky mess, the best tool is patience. What type of floor is...

Removing tar adhesive on linoleum can be a difficult and tedious task. It is important to find out the age of the linoleum first. Prior to 1986, vinyl and linoleum floor tile was made with...

You've moved in to your new house and now that you've unpacked the kitchen and settled in you notice that there are gaps on the floor where the linoleum tiles are supposed to meet the walls....

DIY projects at home sometimes turn up a surprise. You can take out an unwanted carpet and find a linoleum floor in good condition, but full of glue residue. Whether you plan to use the linoleum...

Linoleum is not an initially solid product. It's made primarily from linseed oil. The oil is mixed with cork or sawdust and then heated and pressed into shape. It's naturally clear. Patterns and...

Cut or ripped linoleum floors can look terrible and are much more expensive to replace than to repair.

Linoleum derives it meaning from two Latin words: "linium" meaning linseed and "oleum" meaning oil. These are the primary ingredients in linoleum. Linseed oil and resins form a binding material...

Laminate flooring offers a homeowner the look and feel of more expensive flooring with easy installation and little or no maintenance. In basements, laminate flooring can brighten dark rooms or...

Removing linoleum from floors is not an easy project and you will need to have some aspirin on hand when you're done. It isn't so much the linoleum that gives you the trouble but the adhesive used...

Whether you just moved into a new home, or are trying to remodel your current home, removing linoleum from hardwood floors can be difficult. You already knew it would be a hard job, but until you...

Highly trafficked areas can wreak havoc on a linoleum floor. It’s not necessary to replace the entire linoleum just because you managed to dig a hole in your linoleum by moving furniture....

This method isn't as much a repair as it is a remodeling, but it's the most dramatic way to improve the look of a linoleum kitchen or bathroom floor. Instead of trying to refurbish those cracked,...