Vinyl sheet/tiles over existing lino floor?

[BadlyDrawnGirl]

I've read in several different DIY forums that a cheap and "easy" way to brighten up my kitchen and bathroom would be to lay some vinyl flooring tiles over the existing lino. How easy would this actually be, and is it something you could conceivably do yourself, or would I have to hire some sort of flooring specialist? How do you get a good fit around odd-shaped edges? Will it come out smooth and flat over the existing flooring? Should I use specially-sized vinyl tiles, or can I use regular sheet vinyl? Help!

 

[hadiya]

Vinyl flooring must be installed over a perfectly flat surface. Even if your linoleum appears to be flat, run your hand across the surface to determine if a residual pattern can be detected.The leveling compound generously to your existing linoleum flooring if there is a noticeable pattern. Smooth the leveling compound out with a trowel. Place a piece of underlayment against each door jamb to determine how high your finished floor will be.Roll out the vinyl flooring on a flat surface. Place the paper template on top of the flooring and trace around it. Cut the vinyl into the exact pattern of your floor with a utility knife.Apply vinyl adhesive to one section of the room. If your room is large you may begin at the corners. With a small room, however, you may do one half of the room at a time. Smooth out the vinyl adhesive with a trowel and attach the corresponding section of flooring. Keep the unglued portion of the vinyl away from the floor as you work. Attach the entire section of vinyl in this manner.