Laying new lino on top of old lino?

[simondyntDBeK]

Hi

We're replacing the lino in the bathoom - is there any advantage to leaving the old one down to add extra cushioning?

Simon

 

[noseall]

i think maybe two impervious floor coverings will only seek to trap any moisture between the two.

a recipe for bacteria and smells maybe?

 

[mattysupra]

You should not do this. The two products can react with each other , causing pattern bleach between the two. Also if make to soft , they will warp out of shape. And yes they can sweat unless fully bonded together. Guess you mean vinyl not lino. Which should be loose laid.

 

[simondyntDBeK]

Thanks all.

 

[simondyntDBeK]

I've lifted off the lino and binned it - it didn't appear to be stuck to the floorboards very well.

When I buy the new stuff does it just get laid down or should there be some sort of adhesive?

Cheers

Simon

 

[mattysupra]

If vinyl it should be loose laid. If lino you glue it down. And you should also plywood over your floorboards.

 

[simondyntDBeK]

My DIY book says to lay 3mm plywood too - there wasn't any down before - is this an absolute must?

 

[mattysupra]

If the subfloor is very smooth, then no you dont. But it is very rare to get this. Its up to you if you decide to plywood or not. Always a better finish if you do.

 

[simondyntDBeK]

sorry - didn't mention that the floor is just t&g floor boards.

 

[mattysupra]

I plywood every floor. Like i said. Up to you if you plywood or not.