How Do You Lay Linoleum Floor Tile?
Linoleum floor tile sometimes gets a bad rap, because of the cheap, thin, peel-and-press versions of it that are out there. But if you go with a thicker, better-quality linoleum tile, and install it properly, it can actually be a very good-looking, durable alternative to ceramic tile (and, yes, a lot less expensive). The fact that you don’t have to grout linoleum as you do ceramic makes installation far easier and quicker. With proper planning, it’s something you can realistically do yourself in a weekend. Lay the first piece of plywood in one corner of the room. Sink 1-inch galvanized drywall screws every square foot or so across the board’s surface. Bury the screw heads completely. Continue laying and screwing in plywood boards over the whole floor, cutting them as needed on your table saw. Stagger the ends of the boards from course to course so they don’t line up. Spread leveling compound over the lines between the boards, using a wide drywall knife to smooth it out. Let it set over
