RE: The Old Linoleum Had To Go

[Starcraft Dad]

 
I just couldn t take it anymore. The old white linoleum was stained, showed dirt and was just plain ugly. So yesterday I changed it out and put in new tile. Got it at Home Depot for forty-nine cents a square. Take a look:
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[madrone]

 Starcraft Dad
It really brightens up the inside of your pop-up.  Brings out the warmth of the wood.
 

[CampChief]

 Starcraft Dad
Nice job Dad. Did you rip up old tile or just cover it with new. Also how did the new ones cut, and what did you use. Inquiring minds want to know.

[vjm1639]

 Starcraft Dad
wow...that sure does make the interior warmer looking! Very nice.

[Starcraft Dad]

 Starcraft Dad
It took me most of saturday to do, because of the cutting and measuring and cutting and measuring.  Not everything is square in the PU so a lot of measuring had to be done.  I just put it over the old linoleum.  You just have to make sure that the old linoleum is very clean with no dust, dirt, oils or anything else that might make the adhiesive backing not hold to the floor.  I thought the sticky adhiesive on the back would hold better than on the bare wood.  I just purchased the cheap tile since it doesn t see much traffic.  It was very easy to cut with a box cutter but I had to change blades a couple of times to keep them sharp.  The tile I got at Home Depot for 49 cents a square or $23.00 for a box of 45.  I have about 7 extra just in case and actually messed a couple of them up from not measuring properly.  I had never done tile laying before so it was a challenge but fun and well worth the end results.

[NCSunshine]

 Starcraft Dad
It looks wonderful.  Even though mine doesn t need it, it makes me want to do it because it really does make the inside rich looking and inviting.[][] Great Job!!!

[tlhdoc]

 Starcraft Dad
Nice job on the new floor.[]

[jstaddwtr]

 Starcraft Dad
Looks really good!   Enjoy!!!!!![]