Posted 16th Nov 2021
I have this blue sparkly lino stuff that was laid when the house was a council house Its gritty and awful I want to lay self adhesive vinyl floor planks over it Do I need anything special in it or will it go on top ok Or should I spray adhesive as well Hate the spray stuff as it gets everywhere bit not keen in the goop you need to spread I like DIY but not a power tool person so this type of flooring seems OK to see if I can lay it myself using a Stanley knife and a rubber mallet if needs be Any advice welcome Thanks in advance
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sorted byIf doing it in kitchen or bathroom use marine ply.
Not just council houses, most new builds of the period with concrete floors (which is nearly all) were topped with asbestos tiles!
I'm sure there will be plenty of YT videos to give you hints and tips for laying too! Good luck
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Yes its bumpy so when u mop it you see hairs wrapped in the stupid sparkly bits Thanks for your reply
I cant do the plywood thing as stated I don't use power tools like cutting implements nor would I be able to get plywood No car I know there are ways but I'm really trying to get a nice enough floor on a budget and in the easiest way possible I could order lino and have it installed but it would get ripped in the kitchen with chairs scraping back and forth etc Not too worried about when it comes up to be fair Thanks for your reply (edited)
The house is about 13 years old its a massive roll of sparky pebbly feeling rubbish Obviously cheap and durable
Thanks will do