Dear James: Our kitchen linoleum floor is discolored and worn but is still sound. Can a linoleum floor be refinished with paint, and can I do it myself?—Nora H.
Dear Nora: Yes, a linoleum floor can be painted with a solid color or a unique pattern. People often rip out linoleum because it is scuffed and worn, but otherwise still in good condition and can be painted. The cost of the paint is much less than having a new floor installed.
Painting the floors is usually a simple do-it-yourself job even for the inexperienced homeowner. If you have a creative artistic flair, the floor will probably look better than when it was new. Some of the newer formula paints are extremely durable and will last for years….