Disguise dated vinyl flooring with these tricks from the pros.
Ordinarily, painting linoleum floors or vinyl flooring isn’t recommended.
Plus, painting floors won’t hide holes or dents.
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If at all possible,tear up old flooringand replace it.
Or you need a quick makeover until you’re able to work new flooring into your budget.
In that case, you’re free to dramatically change a room’s look by painting vinyl.
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Learn how to get the best results with our step-by-step instructions for painting vinyl flooring.
If you’re happy with the color,sand the vinyl with 220-grit sandpaperto dull the shine.
Apply Deglosser
Once your linoleum floor is sanded, wipe it clean.
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Use a paint roller with an extra-long adjustable handle to apply a liquid deglosser to the floor’s surface.
This layer will improve bonding with the paint.
This way, you won’t end up in a corner with no way out.
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Once you’ve finished deglossing the floors, let them dry according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Prime and Paint Vinyl Floor
Before painting vinyl flooring, prep the room.
If you’re planning topaint the trim, line the wallswith painters tape.
First, prime vinyl flooring with one layer of primer.
Once the primer is dry, brush on one or two coats of your paint.
You might find it easier to use ahand brush for painting the edgesof the room for better control).
Allow time in-between coats to dry.
Once you’re finished priming and painting linoleum floors, carefully remove the painters tape from the trim.
