What is best paint for linoleum floors?

Jan Wiggs
by Jan Wiggs

I would like to paint over my bathroom linoleum floor. What is the best paint to use? Do I need a primer?

  5 answers
  • Fiddledd224 Fiddledd224 on Jul 07, 2019

    Take a photo or flooring sample to the pros at your local paint store and ask their advice...they have the know-how and products to help you.

  • DW DW on Jul 07, 2019

    you can follow a lot of ideas, and i imagine they are good ones, but i’m willing to bet you will never be happy or satisfied..linoleum has a flex and any paint you put on top, with or without primer will crack eventually,...

  • Robyn Garner Robyn Garner on Jul 08, 2019

    I agree that overall, you won't be thrilled with the floor after a short time period. Be cautious though if you remove it as older lino contains asbestos. If you do choose to paint, you'll need to thoroughly clean the floor and then use a deglosser so the paint will stick.


    Yes, you need to prime and use an excellent product! I recommend Sherwin Williams paint stores for expert advice on what paints to use. I've found their paints to be far superior to others especially for a specialty project such as yours.

  • Cynthia H Cynthia H on Jul 08, 2019

    Use primer and paint intended for floors as well as sealer.