What Are the Causes of Lumps Under Linoleum?
Laying linoleum is a great way to renew the look of your floor; however, you must avoid getting air pockets under the linoleum so that your floor doesn't end up having unsightly bumps. Does this Spark an idea?
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Air Pockets
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Air pockets can cause bumps in a linoleum floor. Be sure to check to air pockets when sizing the linoleum and laying down the flooring.
Damaged Base Floor
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Damaged base floors can cause bumps in linoleum. If the surface that is being covered has damaged areas, treat them prior to laying the new flooring.
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Raised Nail Heads
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If placing linoleum over sub flooring that used to have carpeting, leftover nail heads may cause bumps in your linoleum floor.
Expert Insight
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It is strongly recommended to hire a professional to lay your linoleum floor if the surface that you are are covering is damaged, old or uneven.
Fun Fact
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An English rubber manufacturer, Sir Frederick Walton, invented in linoleum in 1861.
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