How to put a parquet board on linoleum

Sometimes on top of linoleum there is an opportunity to lay down a parquet board from above. But how to do it right? Is it possible to? Let's look at all the nuances of this difficult process.

Preparation of linoleum before laying the floorboard

Start with the fact that linoleum should be carefully prepared before laying parquet on top.

1. It should not be moist and soft or too dirty.
2. It is advisable to treat the old surface with antifungal detergents.
3. It should be smooth, if there are bulges and potholes, it must be leveled using a special flooring or additional substrates.
4. Do not rush to put the floorboard you just bought, let it stay indoors first.

After you level the linoleum, eliminate all the shortcomings and shortcomings, as well as eliminate possible fungi and infections, you can proceed directly to the process of laying the parquet board.

ATTENTION: If linoleum is bedded for a long time and can be called dilapidated, do not rush to clean it. It is enough to buy a substrate made, for example, of a material such as cork. By laying it, you will protect it from swelling, and it will serve as additional protection against moisture

How to put a parquet board on linoleum

First, let us define what a “parquet board” is. In fact, this product is made of wood, a material durable and environmentally friendly in all respects. To lay it on linoleum, you will need a special glue for bonding.

It is also worth knowing that parquet board is an excellent choice for an apartment. You can lay it in any room, with the exception of the bathroom. She does not tolerate high humidity. It is also distinguished by such characteristics as excellent quality and long service life.

But in order for it to please you for many years, you must correctly carry out the styling process. This should be done, observing the following recommendations:

• purchased material must be “aged” in a warm room for at least a day;
• outline a rough drawing of how he will arrange it in the room;
• determine the size in order to avoid mistakes;
• choose a laying method: you can put it straight, or you can put it diagonally;
• but it’s better to dwell on the direct way of laying - this is the simplest process.

After making preliminary calculations and choosing a laying method, we proceed directly to the working process.

1. To begin with, we spread the adhesive mass and prepare it, thoroughly mixing.
2. We put a fairly thick layer of glue on linoleum, also lubricate the surface of the boards.
3. We lay the first board near one of the walls, at a distance of about four hundred millimeters, we install special inserts made of plastic or wood. They will be useful in the future, so that with a high moisture content in the air, the parquet does not expand and swell.
4. Using a spatula, apply another layer of glue.
5. We begin to lay the boards according to the drawing made and taking into account the selected laying method.