Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Painting floors can significantly change the look of a room, and at a relatively low cost, give old floors a new look. From walking, floors are much more likely to wear out than other painted surfaces such as walls, cabinets or furniture. It is very important to take measures to protect the object to be painted. When it comes to painting linoleum, the smooth surface can prevent the paint from adhering to the surface after it dries. Moreover, kitchen floors need special care, as they are most often affected by moisture. Follow the tips below to paint your linoleum floors in your kitchen.

Steps

1. 1 Inspect the floor to see if it is in good condition to be painted. If you find cracks, make sure they are not chipping, otherwise the problem will remain after painting the linoleum, negating your painting. In addition, if the linoleum is unusually wavy, it is likely to collapse from underneath. In this case, you should consider replacing the flooring.
2. 2 Clean the floor.
   • Thoroughly scrub the floor with a brush and a strong sodium triphosphate cleaner (available at hardware stores and tool stores) to remove all grease and dirt. This is especially necessary for the paint to adhere to the linoleum floor in the kitchen.
   • If you find the linoleum surface is still shiny, use a grease remover or wax remover to remove the final protective wax from the surface.
   • Rinse the floor until there is not a trace of cleaning agent on it and then let it dry.
3. 3 Sand the floor. Take a fine to medium grit sandpaper and sand the floor surface before painting. Make sure to sand the entire floor and don't forget the edges and corners. This will remove any remaining traces of wax that you might not have noticed and prepare the floor so that the paint can adhere better.
4. 4 Apply a primer.
   • Purchase a special floor primer and apply it with a roller or brush to the floor surface.
   • Apply as many coats as necessary to obtain a smooth finish for linoleum painting.
   • Allow the primer to dry as much as indicated in the instructions. This can take up to several days.
5. 5 Paint the floor. Use a wide roller and brush to paint the floor, remembering to paint around the edges and corners of the floor. For kitchen floors, you should use acrylic or epoxy paint.

Tips

• If your floor is quite old, it may have cracks and grooves that are usually invisible during the day. After you prepare the floor for painting by cleaning it, wait until night to inspect the floor with a flashlight. If you find obvious gaps and cracks, fill them with putty before sanding.
• Choose a primer that is close to the color of the paint. This will avoid streaking and streaking.

Warnings

• Even if the floor feels dry, it is very important to let it dry completely before putting heavy furniture back in place. Linoleum floors in the kitchen need a week to dry. Otherwise, heavy appliances can damage the floor that is not yet dry.

What do you need

• Trisodium Phosphate Cleaner
• Fine to medium grit sandpaper
• Rollers
• Paint brushes
• Floor primer
• Acrylic or epoxy paint