How Do You Repair And Replace Damaged Linoleum Tile?
Linoleum tile can easily develop stains, surface defects and curling, but remedying such damage is not necessarily difficult. Even if the defects are irreversible, linoleum tiles are easily enough replaced. Step 1 Remove stains that may have developed on the tile. Food and grease spills should be wiped up fairly quickly to prevent staining. If a stain does develop, everyday household cleaners such as bleach, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, rubbing alcohol and even nail polish remover are particularly effective in removing stains. Step 2 Repair any scratches or dents found on the tile. Find a scrap piece of the same tile and scrape the surface of it. Mix the powder that results from the scraping with a varnish or lacquer to create a paste. Apply this paste to the area of the tile that needs repair. Wait for the paste to dry and then buff it with fine steel wool. The tile should look as good as new. Step 3 Flatten any curled tiles. Linoleum tile has a tendency to curl at the edges.
