What comes first: wallpaper or linoleum

When carrying out repairs, we often think about how to plan the order of the work. Failure to follow the correct process can increase completion times and costs. Therefore, it is important to answer the following questions: what work is done first, where should you start - with wallpaper or linoleum?

Two repair options

Repair specialists have a divided point of view on this issue.

REFERENCE. Most people are inclined to think that you need to start with the wallpaper and only then proceed to the floor.

The reason for this decision lies in the need for the entire area of ​​the room when pasting.

There are two styling techniques. To understand which is more convenient for you, we will describe both methods.

Method No. 1

Carrying out work with a prepared floor base. For implementation it is necessary first of all make the coating clean and smooth. Fences must be leveled and plastered. If everything is ready, then you should proceed to the following types of work.

• Wallpapering.
• Then proceed to install the linoleum.
• Weld the seams at the intersections of the flooring elements (if a solid covering was not used).
• Secure the baseboard.

Method number 2

If rough work has not been carried out (the surfaces of the floor and walls are not level), then this method is for you.

The sequence of work will be as follows:

• Using finishing materials we level the walls.
• We prime the floors and walls.
• We prepare the floor for installation of linoleum (pour the concrete mixture, install plywood, etc.).
• We cut the flooring material into pieces.
• We are laying wall decoration.
• We strengthen the linoleum with glue.
• We install the baseboard and weld the seams.

Let's start with the walls: pros and cons

The problem with any wallpaper is excess debris from ongoing repairs.. This is due to pruning rolls (around ornaments, door frames, etc.) moistened with glue. It dries quickly and pieces of wallpaper become difficult to remove from the surface. You have to soak the material with water for a long time. Therefore, if you skip ahead the work process with walls, you will be able to avoid problems with the new flooring.

Wallpaper glue itself can ruin the floor surface. Even careful handling does not exclude the possibility of glue particles getting onto the floor.

IMPORTANT! If you hesitate a little and do not wipe the glue with a damp cloth, then difficult-to-remove stripes will remain that spoil the entire appearance.

And the last problem is the legs of the stepladder, which can scrape the surface and ruin the floors. If scratches from stepladders remain on the concrete, then one stroke of putty is enough to remove the defect.

The only disadvantage that should be highlighted is the risk of damage to the canvas when rolling out linoleum rolls that exceed the width of the room. The edges of linoleum can damage the wallpaper and it is not possible to eliminate such a defect.

First floors, then walls: pros and cons

To lay linoleum, you need to trim the boards using a jigsaw. This type of work forms a large amount of wood debris, which settles on the surface of paper-based wallpaper. If they are not yet on the walls, then nothing will harm the quality of the wallpaper.

ATTENTION! On finished laminate or linoleum, you can work with rolls without any problems, lubricate them before gluing, without the risk of getting dirty with construction dust.

This way it is much more convenient to work than on concrete or cling film, which is usually placed before wallpapering.

Which option to choose

What you do in the end is up to you. If you are sure that gluing wallpaper on a wall is a simple procedure for you, then leave it for the last stage. Tackle the floors first.

Being careful and carrying out preparatory work is the key to successful repairs. For example, to prevent a stepladder from damaging the floors, cover the surface with plastic film (preferably several layers). This will also solve the problem of glue spillage.

IMPORTANT! Before you start laying linoleum, it is recommended to trim it and lay it over the area of ​​the room before gluing the wallpaper.

After measurements, simply roll the material into a roll, so you do not risk anything. True, possible discrepancies during subsequent laying of the material will have to be covered with decorative items.

The choice of sequence of actions depends entirely on the experience and skills of the specialist. None of the methods have obvious advantages or disadvantages that indicate a clear choice in favor of one method or another.