I need advice on how to do my floors. I am on a budget. Please help.

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I have the same floors in my bathroom as well. I do not like them at all. I was wondering what I should do? I am on a budget. Please help.

Michele Eures · Answer

Hi Elizabeth! I saw a post on here recently about someone who painted their floors and then stenciled them. I'll try to find it for you so you can check it out. I'm considering it for a bathroom floor, actually. Found it. She gives the product she used, too. There are also checkerboard patterns on here that some have done, too. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/rooms/diy-painted-and-stenciled-linoleum-floor-2555012

Darla · Answer

Sheet vinyl is probably the least expensive, except for painting or paper bag floors. If you can get stick-on tiles on sale, they can be inexpensive and they are easy to install yourself.

Karyn Workman · Answer

Paint it!

Patti Sodini Wilson · Answer

Use your favorite color floor paint, go to town...

Moxie · Answer

paint them!

Judy Farrar · Answer

Paper sacks torn into different shapes, glued to your vinyl, then poly sealed.

Kathy H · Answer

Rip up the floor. If there is a wood floor with boards below you can sand it and stain, then add a coat of polyurethane. Could cost you less then $100. If no boards beneath that is when costs of supplies increase. Get a flooring expert to come in and give you advice.

117135 · Answer

I love how the paper bag floors look! Cost savings, but probably time consuming! Google them, they look great!

Rebecca B · Answer

I have a really ugly kitchen floor so we removed the linoleum and were left with even worse looking plywood subflooring. I am currently glueing brown wall liner (similar to brown paper bags but thicker) onto my kitchen floor. I bought brown wall liner paper from Lowe's found in the paint department. It comes in large rolls and is easy to tear, glue and place on floor. When it is completely dry I will use a beige polymer paint to 'stain' it then stencil a contrasting color on it before sealing with the polyurethane brand called Varathane floor finish. I am using Elmer's wood glue. It cost me $43 for the floor finish, $8 for the paper, $14 for the gallon of glue. Much less expensive than the cost of replacing the old linoleum with new linoleum, ceramic tile, or other floor materials. I paper bagged the hallway 7 months ago and it still looks beautiful.

Grammie Linda · Answer

Allure vinyl plank flooring at Home Depot - better than peel and stick tiles because they overlap and are waterproof. Several budget options. Hubby installed them in 2 bedrooms and it was easy. Wood look, tile look, you name it. Highly recommend. Have had a Shaw brand in our l-shaped living room and hall for several years now. Super easy to clean. AND get a few extra in case of accidents - easy to replace..

Wendy Johnson · Answer

Great ideas, I might have to try one myself.

Elizabeth Green · Answer

Thanks everyone. We are currently looking at  everyone ideas on google. I appreciate everyone's help. Enjoy your day

Susan · Answer

The cheapest easiest thing to do is to paint or stencil them. You will need to add several coats of non-yellowing polyurethane over the top. You could also buy some plywood and make wood floors from that: http://www.pinterest.com/mpsouthworth/plywood-floors/

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