Hubert88
2021-01-27 23:44:04
- #1
Hello dear house-building community,
I need advice on floor renovation in a 60s newly built apartment. I am an amateur and have just been reading up a bit, but this has raised almost even more questions.
I have already searched the forum for answers but haven’t quite found what I’m looking for.
I want to renovate (beautify) the floor, which is otherwise in good condition, because the colors are no longer nice. (Only in the hallway are some vinyl tiles missing). The apartment is currently unfurnished and afterwards I want to rent it out. The renovation costs should be kept low because the rent index in the area is low and I will hardly be able to recoup high renovation costs, but of course it should not be a botched job!
I have a linoleum floor in the kitchen, a vinyl floor in the hallway and WC (fully glued).
My idea would be to lay a CV covering loosely over both floors, i.e., fix it with tape.
Is it really that simple, or am I forgetting something?
(sound insulation, vapor barrier, can I use any double-sided carpet/floor tape, etc.)?
Attached are some photos.
I am really looking forward to your suggestions and opinions.

I need advice on floor renovation in a 60s newly built apartment. I am an amateur and have just been reading up a bit, but this has raised almost even more questions.
I have already searched the forum for answers but haven’t quite found what I’m looking for.
I want to renovate (beautify) the floor, which is otherwise in good condition, because the colors are no longer nice. (Only in the hallway are some vinyl tiles missing). The apartment is currently unfurnished and afterwards I want to rent it out. The renovation costs should be kept low because the rent index in the area is low and I will hardly be able to recoup high renovation costs, but of course it should not be a botched job!
I have a linoleum floor in the kitchen, a vinyl floor in the hallway and WC (fully glued).
My idea would be to lay a CV covering loosely over both floors, i.e., fix it with tape.
[*]My planned approach:
[*]With the doors, another layer of CV covering will fit
[*]I clean the floor and make sure it is even
[*]Then I simply lay the CV covering on, as shown in YouTube videos
Is it really that simple, or am I forgetting something?
(sound insulation, vapor barrier, can I use any double-sided carpet/floor tape, etc.)?
[*]What do you think of my idea? How would you approach my goal of a cost-effective floor renovation?
Attached are some photos.
I am really looking forward to your suggestions and opinions.