Installation Of Linoleum
Unless a strict procedure is followed, the installation of linoleum can be an awkward process!
The best procedure, without doubt, entails the use of a professional flooring contractor (only joking!).
The best procedure entails the use of templates.
A template is made from paper feltine, a sheet of thick paper, usually 1m or 2m width, specifically
manufactured for this application.
The idea is to lay the paper covering the entire area, cutting as close as half an inch to the skirting, or, in the
case of a WC, as close around the fixtures as possible to about half an inch (12mm).
Then, take an implement such as a ruler, and lay this flat on the floor, pressing tight against the skirting,
marking a pencil line onto the paper at an exact distance all the way around, including all fixtures and
architrave's.
Next, with the correct length of lino laid flat out on the floor, ease the paper template up and lay this in
position on top of the lino.
Then take the same ruler as was used to mark onto the paper, and, using the new pencil mark as your guide, mark
exactly where the original skirting met...Hey Presto..
Then, with a sharp knife and a clear conscience, cut the lino exactly to this mark.
When complete, lift the lino and ease into position in and around any fixtures.
Not finished yet!
With your lino laying flat in position, ease back one half, then with the recommended adhesive, stick the lino
down.
When one half is done finish the other, taking care to ease out any air that may have got trapped between the
adhesive and the back of the lino!
Take note!
The use of a professional fitter is highly recommended!
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