hi, i’m planning to install sheet linoleum in my concrete floor basement laundry room. it seems straightforward, but i’ve only ever installed over plywood. the floor is fully cured, so other than blowing away any dust, can anyone recommend anything not to forget? i’m within 1/4 of level over 8′. side by side undercab washer and dryer. good drainage, so no moisture problems. thanks.
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Well I haven't installed linoleum before but since 95% of my work is heavy commercial all I ever see is concrete floors.
Upper floors standard prep "good cleaning"
Slab on grade I have only seen the floor guys seal the concrete & that's not even done 100% of the time.
But when in doubt call the manufacturer & see what they call for always nice to do when a warranty issue come up.
Every little bit of texture will show through, so if your concrete has trowel marks or other irregularities they will appear in the finished floor. In that case you'd need a leveling compound, either trowel applied or self leveling. Other than that, should be no different.
You should roll the floor with a linoleum roller same as for any other.
I'd agree. Our Marmoleum floor (installed over a radiant concrete slab) show a few reflective discontinuities. Can't be too flat!
Reflective discontinuities?
reflective discontinuities------
Gotta just be specks or marks. Im telling you what, these smart people are taking over the world!
When in doubt, get a bigger hammer!
Sorry Wayne:
What I meant is not only the reflective cracking (cracks that are telegraphed up from the underlying layer) but also the barely noticible changes in the concrete slab surface. With our Marmoleum surface, those catch my eye at certain time of day when the daylight hits it just so. (Maybe my explanation is more confusing?)
No explanation needed. I was just jerking your chain over the humorous choice of words.
thanks for the idea. i would have thought that the viscosity of the adhesive would serve to fill the concrete trowelling imperfections. a thin coat of leveler might be a good safe move.
I would have thought so too. But I learned from real life it doesn't.
Linoleum over concrete
Curious how this turned out. I'm planning on installing linoleum over a very smooth concrete slab, but have heard some concern about water vapor eventually causing the floor to fail and possibly foster mold since linoleum is made of organic material. The slab is in the basement. However the basement is at grade at one end of the house, and only about four feet below grade at the other. It's been dry in the 15 years since it was poured. Any opinions on whether this is a safe application for linoleum?