Gloria Moore and grandson Deontae would like to update his bedroom. Gloria has been so busy, she hasn't had the time or resources. The DIY to the Rescue crew will update the room and tackle much-needed repairs, including patching a large hole, replacing the carpet with linoleum, and adding a new bulletin board and doorknob.
Linoleum InstallationMaterials: Notched Trowel
Linoleum Adhesive
Utility blade
Tape measure
Weights
Prybars
Hammers
Mops
Brooms
- Measure the width of each opposing wall and divide by two. Mark this as your center point on the wall.
- From each center point snap a chalk line down the length of the hall. You will end up with a cross hair in the crook of the "L" as your starting point.
- Use a carpenter’s square to confirm if you have a 90-degree angle.
- Lay the first tile in the center of the cross hair, lining each point of your tile on a chalk line.
- Dry fit several tiles alternating the grain patterns.
- If happy with the pattern and the layout, spread a dollop of adhesive on the floor. Be careful not to lay it outside the area where you will fit the tiles so the adhesive does not dry before you lay out the tiles.
- The last step is to cut the tiles to fit at the wall. Measure from tiles in place to the wall. Transfer those marks onto the tile.
- Use a carpenter’s square and a utility knife to make a straight clean cut.
- Place the cut edge against the baseboard (the shoe molding will cover it if not exactly even).
RESOURCES :
Marmoleum
Miscellaneous Product Information:
- Marmoleum is "not" vinyl. It's made from natural ingredients and it allergen-free.
- The adhesives used to install Marmoleum are environmentally friendly.
- There are 13 standard configurations and 100-plus colors in the design-it-yourself borders and corners.
Forbo Linoleum
Website: www.themarmoleumstore.com
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