How Do You Deal With Gaps When Installing Linoleum?
Linoleum installation is a quick and affordable solution to add new flooring to an area. Whether you choose linoleum flooring you roll out onto the floor or vinyl tile with a self-adhesive backing, you want the installation job to look professional. When you install linoleum, wall gaps are likely in the area where the linoleum meets the wall. Hiding these gaps requires one extra step in the installation process, but it should only add about an hour to your total installation time. Measure the distance from the point where your linoleum flooring ends and where the wall begins. Measure this gap in different places around the perimeter of the room, and take note of the largest gap. Apply wood trim to the perimeter of the room to hide the linoleum wall gaps between the edge of your flooring and the wall. You can use quarter round that you will install in front of the baseboard, or you can remove your existing baseboards and install new ones that are as thick as the largest gap. Nail wood t
