How to Replace Linoleum in a Camper

Linoleum floors are a good choice for flooring your camper or RV. They are easy to clean and will not get stained as easily as carpet. Over time they may be gouged with small cuts in the linoleum requiring them to be replaced. Replacing the floor in your camper will not only add to the resale value of the camper, it will also give the camper a clean updated appearance.

Things You'll Need

  • Utility knife
  • Adhesive remover
  • Linoleum floor adhesive
  • Mop
  • Roller
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Instructions

    • 1

      Park your camper in your drive way and secure the wheel with chocks to prevent the camper from rolling. Remove any furnishings, cabinets and drawers from the camper to give you easier access to the floor.

    • 2

      Pry up a corner of the floor and work across the entire floor lifting the old linoleum as you go. In some areas you may need to cut the linoleum away from the floor with a utility knife.

    • 3

      Apply adhesive remover across the entire floor. Allow the remover to sit for the recommended amount of time. Scrape away any flooring with a utility knife. Sand the floor with a power sander until you have flat smooth surface.

    • 4

      Sweep away debris. Apply an even coat of linoleum adhesive to the floor. Start in one corner and lay the new linoleum flooring down. Gradually unroll the flooring onto the adhesive. As you progress across the floor of the camper look for any areas where the floor is not laying flat. Smooth out with a roller. With a utility knife, cut around any fixtures of furniture you could not remove from the camper.

    • 5

      Wash the new floor with a mop and warm water to remove any dust or residue. When the floor has dried, replace the furnishings and fixtures you removed and your camper is ready to go.