How Do You Color Match And Patch Linoleum Tears And Holes?
If you make a small hole or tear in your linoleum floor, it can be patched without cutting the linoleum. If you are careful with the color matching, the result will not be very noticeable. Step 1 If you have accidentally made a small tear or hole in your linoleum floor, try this repair before trying to cut away a section and patch it. Even if the patch is a piece of linoleum that matches perfectly, which is unlikely, the cut line that surrounds the patch will collect dirt and be quite visible. Besides that, you would have to buy a large piece of linoleum for a small patch. Step 2 Determine the color of the area that needs patching. If possible, snap a picture of the damaged area with a digital camera and take the photo with you to an artist’s store. At the store, purchase a tube of acrylic paint that closely matches the area to be patched. Next go to a hardware store and purchase a tube of silicone caulk. This must be 100% silicone, such as that made by GE. The best color usually would