Preparation

• Prepare the floor to be tiled. Strip off all existing linoleum pieces and use a scraper to remove bits of old adhesive or glues from the sub-flooring. If you take it down to the cement slab, make sure the floor is level. Use a level to make sure the flooring has no slight dips. If you find any uneven surfaces, apply a thin layer of mortar to level out, leaving adequate drying time before application of linoleum.
  
  

Supplies

• Have all your supplies ready. You'll need your linoleum tiles (double check square footage and make sure you have enough linoleum tiles to finish the job before you start) and adhesive. Some linoleum tiles come with adhesive, which will require you to peel off protective sheet layers on each tile. You might want to use extra adhesive however, especially in high-traffic areas prone to exposure to water, such as bathrooms and kitchens. You'll also need a sharp utility knife to trim linoleum tiles or sheeting as necessary, as well as a fine-toothed trowel to apply the linoleum adhesive.
  
  

Measure, Measure, Measure

• Make sure that you have laid out the floor in your mind's eye before you start. It's best to start by finding the center of the room and applying the first tile there, working your way toward the walls. However, measure the room and your tiles or sheeting to determine ahead of time where seams or edges of your tiles near the edges of your room will end up. If necessary, you may need to start at the far end of the room and work your way in one direction toward the door. Remember that you want the flooring in the most exposed and visible areas to look best, so if you have to alter your starting point to do so, then go ahead and do that. If you're using tiles, take the time to lay out the floor as it will appear finished so that you can get a better idea of seam alignment before you apply that coat of adhesive.