How to Paint a Linoleum Kitchen Floor

Painting a linoleum floor is a great inexpensive way to update your existing kitchen floor. Painting your linoleum floor is an easy project that almost anyone can do in a weekend. Best of all paint allows you to choose the décor that fits your kitchen. Here is how to paint your linoleum kitchen floor as well as a few tips on decorating ideas.

The first step to painting your kitchen floor is to clean it. You might assume, this step, but just incase I added it. The next step is to sand your linoleum floor lightly. Sanding your linoleum floor will allow the paint to stick properly and ensure a long lasting life. After you have sanded the linoleum floor, you should clean it again. Make sure all dust is removed and the surface is smooth. Any dirt will show through the paint and make your linoleum floor look lumpy.

After the sanding you are ready to paint your linoleum kitchen floor with oil base primer. Using an oil base primer will help your work lasts. You can use a water base primer, but you may not be able to reap the rewards of your labor quite as long. Don’t forget you will be mopping and cleaning your painted linoleum floor on a regular basis and oil repels water.

Now you are ready to paint the base coat of paint on your linoleum kitchen floor. After the base coat dries you can tape it off in different designs to create the look you want in your kitchen.