I could cry:( We just put new linoleum in our kitchen about two weeks ago. I went to move my fridge and gouged the linoleum. I've heard it can be repaired, but will it look good? Should we do it ourselves or hire a pro? Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks:)
My boss did the same thing the same day her new floor was installed! The pros fixed it and she said it looked great.
I would hire a pro. In my line of work we see lots of people trying to do the DIY thing, yes it's rewarding if it works; but it is alot better to hire a pro and have it done right the first time. Think of it like this, you can waste a weekend playing, or you can have a pro fix it in 30 min. or less. Results of repairs may vary but all in all DIYers will most likeley fail every time due to lack of time learning the craft of the repair process.
From: Sandys husband
I'm a construction manager, and we get called out all the time to fix linoleum and VCT floors. Definitely hire someone, since there IS a learning curve to doing it and having it turn out well. But it will look fine once the repair is done! Don't worry!
I had the same thing happen with the new flooring and a new fridge. We had it professionally done. Since I knew it was there I could find it, but to others it was not noticeable.
my husband did this exact thing. and we both sat down and just stared at it. sigh....... so much work to put it in and in a second 2 big gouges. not to worry. if your linoleum has a pattern the repair won't even show. ours was an off white color with zigzag lines (think late 80's early 90's lol) the trick is to take a piece of linoleum and lay it over the gouged place turn it till the patter matches then using a very sharp utility knive you cut a square out that is bigger than the gouge then pull up the newly cut out square and drop the new one in. you will have to use the glue etc to stick it down but you won't be able to see it at all when your done. now if your linoleum is wood floor type not sure what you do but ours turned out good.
It's okay. These things happen.
Linoleleum is actually really easy to repair. My dad was in construction and I watched him do it a million times.
Hire someone to do it. It won't take hardly any time and you'll never know the difference.
The first time my sister drove their brand new truck, she was so careful when she went get my mom for lunch and go to the store. She parked away from everyone else, etc. They came out with their groceries and a cart had rolled and hit the side of the truck. Made a little dent and a scratch. She cried and cried. Her husband just said, "Well, if you hadn't gotten the first dent, I would have." One of his buddies with a body shop fixed it and you couldn't even tell.
Everything will be okay!
