Sheet linoleum flooring is inexpensive and easy to install. If you take care of the sheet linoleum flooring it will last for years. It can even outlast stone or wood. Sheet linoleum flooring is made from vinyl and produced in 12-foot wide rolls. You can cut (or have someone else do it) the vinyl to fit the size that you need. If the space to cover is wider than the width of the roll of sheet linoleum flooring then you will to piece 2 pieces together. When you do this, there will be a seam, and it is this seam that typically comes up off of the floor first. When laying down sheet linoleum flooring, you will want the seams to be as hidden as possible. Most people will use a carpet or table to hide the seam. The article below will show you to seam sheet linoleum flooring so you do not have to worry about it being too noticeable.
What You'll Need
What You'll Need
- Straightedge
- Painters tape
- Trowel
- Sheet linoleum floor adhesive
- Utility knife
- Seam roller
- Assistant
- Dough roller
Step 1 – First Piece
Always use as much of a full piece of sheet linoleum flooring as possible. The more you use the less chance you have of having an unbearable seam. Apply the adhesive to the back of the sheet linoleum flooring. Carefully turn it over and place it on top of the floor and flush against the wall. Use the straightedge to press the back end of the linoleum down. Use the dough roller by rolling it over the linoleum. This will distribute the adhesive as well as press it down fully.
Step 2 – Place the Second Piece
The space from the end of this sheet to the wall is where the seam of the sheet linoleum flooring should be. Do not cut the linoleum just to create a seam that is centered because that will make them more noticeable. Choosing a doorway threshold is also a great place for the seam. Place the new piece of linoleum on top of the first piece. Move it down until the edge of the new sheet is overlapping the first sheet by an inch. Look closely at the design on the installed sheet linoleum flooring and adjust the new sheet until the pattern matches. Tape it down with painter’s tape.
Step 3 – Trim the Sheet Linoleum Flooring
Put the straightedge on the sheet linoleum flooring where you would like to cut it. It needs to be within that 1-inch overlap where you placed the tape. Use a utility knife by placing the blade beside the straightedge. Cut through both sheets of linoleum. Move the straight edge along the width and then cut with the utility knife. Do this until the entire length is cut.
Step 4 – Affix the New Sheet
Apply the adhesive to the back of the new sheet of linoleum and then flip it over and line up the edges. Use the straightedge to press the linoleum down along the wall. Use the seam roller and dough roller together to remove pockets of air and to press it down.
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