I will be having a go at fitting lino in my bathroom, what should I stick it down with?

Cheers

why should it be stuck down is it going to move about ?

I'm not an expert, but I believe you should use carpet tape, which is like extra-strong double-sided sellotape.

What I'd like to know is how to cut the stuff to shape? I've tried doing it in the past, working out the distances to walls, into alcoves etc, but whatever I do it always comes out looking really shoddy and not quite matching up. Perhaps it's just my measuring skills.

On the subject of lino, did anybody hear today's News Quiz on Radio 4? At the end, Linda Smith read out an article from a local newspaper about somebody whose flat had been broken into. The intruders laid new linoleum in the kitchen; that's it, they didn't steal anything, just broke in and layed new lino. Problem was, they'd done a really bad job of it, and he couldn't take it up because they'd glued it onto his existing floor, ruining it in the process. The police told him there was nothing they could do about it, as no offence had been committed.

Originally posted by tinker
why should it be stuck down is it going to move about ?

I dont know can it just be laid down without glueing or anything?

Originally posted by DanSumption
What I'd like to know is how to cut the stuff to shape? I've tried doing it in the past, working out the distances to walls, into alcoves etc, but whatever I do it always comes out looking really shoddy and not quite matching up. Perhaps it's just my measuring skills.



I think its best to measure over size then trim with a stanley knife.

Glue! (http://www.uktvstyle.co.uk/index.cfm/uktvstyle/StandardItem.step/aid/113.shtml)

I heard the news quiz thing, too! Weird or what?

When fitting Lino you need a decent stanley knife and lots of brand new blades. Change the blade after only 4 cuts. [you should also do this for carpet]

Professional fitters use hundreds of blades, it's the trick for accurate cutting.

If you take up old lino, use it to make a template for the new stuff.

I never have much trouble cutting things around funny shapes in the bathroom, I am extremely patient though, and like to take my time and make a really great job of it.

Originally posted by muddycoffee
I never have much trouble cutting things around funny shapes in the bathroom, I am extremely patient though, and like to take my time and make a really great job of it.
Ah, that'll be the problem then. Impatience is my middle name :)

Originally posted by micksheff
I dont know can it just be laid down without glueing or anything? yes why not ? if its not going to be slipping around or if necessary eg, in the doorway just a small amount of adhesive available from hardware store , and as advised a sharp blade essential , also best to lay it and cut it when it is warm it makes it more flexible and easier to lay less chance of it cracking , good luck

The carpet layers I've watched prefer scissors for lino. If you're not a professional, you'll probably feel mor comfortable with a pair of scissors too.

Less likely to lose any finger tips too :thumbsup:

(Edge it in silicone to stop any drips from penetrating the foam back after a good weekend sesh ;) )

Use a lino blade in the stanley knife instead of a normal blade - try to make sure you don't lop a finger off though - if you've seen a lino blade you'll know what I mean :hihi:

Dan - if you try measuring it you'll never get it right - as someone else stated just cut it oversized then trim once in place :)

You could buy a template thingy from most diy stores. They're like a bunch of lollipop sticks held together which you offer up to the edge which you're trying to fit.

Alternatively, pm me and I'll try and find mine.

ANY more advice out ther please how to fit and cut lino and What NOT TO DO!

Not just in bathrooms but in kitchens etc.

Thanks

If you're mad enough to choose a stanley knife for the job, be careful with your kitchen kickboards - or better still - remove them and run the lino underneath :thumbsup:

Fitted my first lino in the toilet, I know its a hard place to start.
Did template round loo.
Quite please with the result.

So went on and did the kitchen.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I pressume we're talking about vinyl flooring here. Linoleum has to be glued to the floor and is hard to lay unless you know what you're doing. When it is put down it has to be rolled with a heavy (100lb) roller and the seams have be glued with a special seam adhesive.

Also, linoleum should not be used in a bathroom as it is porous.

OOPs

Yes its vinyl.:thumbsup:

could anyone tell me if its easy to fit lino on stairs and would it be safe for kids thx