How expensive is it usually per square foot?
Are they easy to install yourself?
Theresa
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vinyl flooring (almost no-one sells actual “linoleum” flooring anymore)
flooring.
(Linoleum at HD and Lowes is Vinyl… Not really linoleum)
Real linoleum is a “green material” and is more expensive than vinyl. Be sure to know what you are purchasing.
Yes. Very easy to install yourself. You can typically find it well under $1 per sq. foot (for vinyl)
Lokk under Flooring. Expence depends on quality, but is the most in-expensive to get. No it is not for some one with no knowledge.
Flooring, but they may not have it. Linoleum is not widely used anymore and it’s not really a DIY project unless you are very handy.
Search for floor coverings or sheet vinyl flooring. Material prices vary. I don’t think installing sheet vinyl flooring is a do-it-yourself project.
look under “floor covering”..type it in the search box and it is there
Do you actually want Linoleum? or are you simply using the term (as many do) to describe a sheet vinyl floor? If so youc an search for flooring or vinyl sheet goods…But Not a big fan of buying any type of flooring from lowes or home depot. selection is limited, and assistance is usually inferior. If you want real linoleum search the web for forbo or marmoleum which is our preferred brand, tarkett and armstrong alos make a true linoleum. Not know the difference? will help. research here and get guidance where to go next.
If you want REAL linoleum, which is composed of cork and linseed oil, and having a more mottled, organic pattern….you won’t find that at Lowe’s or Home Depot. A flooring specialist will have access to Forbo, Marmoleum or Armstrong. Real linoleum is a very heavy flooring material, and because of this, the rolls are only 6′6″ wide - giving you more seams in your room. Installing real linoleum is best left to the pros. Real linoleum is rather pricey and can run between $5-7 per foot - material only ($45-63 a yard). Also, don’t freak out when it’s first unrolled and has a yellow look to it….that’s normal, and will go away when the linoleum is exposed to light.
Regular sheet vinyl, which is probably what you’re looking for,
has many various patterns, which mimic ceramic or wood is easy to care for and comes 12 ft wide. I’ve personally installed the sheet goods before, it wasn’t the most pleasant thing I’ve ever done, matter of fact it was a pain in the butt, but it’s do-able for DYI, if you’re handy and have help. Just make sure to have all the proper tools…knives, 100 lb roller, etc. Pricing ranges based on the grade, anywhere from $1.25 a foot to $5.00 a foot
If you really want vinyl, and want to install it yourself. Look at the vinyl tiles. They come in 12 x 12 squares, so they are easy to manage. I prefer the ones without the peel and stick back from Nafco. Put the glue on the floor, put the tile in the glue….I’ve found this gives a much better hold. (Usually around $3.50- $4.00 per ft.) The ones at Home Depot or Lowes with the peel and stick backing, I’ve seen for as low as .99 per ft.
As many people said, vynil sheet flooring is relatively inexpensive as far as materials. However, laying the product can be difficult. you need to ensure the subflooring is perfectly level, any imperfections will come through the floor. Also you need to ensure there is not any bubbles in the floor. And finally, you do need to deal with seams if your floor is too large in area. Usually sheet vinyl flooring is the most expensive to lay in terms of labor, usually around $13.00 or so per sq. ft. to lay. As far as getting more info, look in the Installed Services section of both HD and Lowe’s website.
