Has anyone laid Lino themselves and do you have any tips to pass on please?

Yes I have.  If I could have had someone else do it for me, then I would have!

I got a pile of newspapers and carefully cut and sellotaped for hours until I had the exact same shape that I needed.  I then unrolled my lino, laid it face down on the kitchen floor, and stuck the template on.  Then carefully, on the back of the lino, drew a complete outline in black felt tip.

After all that I cut out my lino.  It took me an absolute age and my finger was blistered from cutting.  Everyone thinks it was professionally laid.  For those of you ladies that don't live alone, and have a man to do it for you, I expect you're laughing at my approach.  But I'm a perfectionist and had nobody to ask, so did what I thought would work.

I wouldn't choose to do it again though.

I do have a husband...he did lay the lino...your way was better.

Then carefully, on the back of the lino, drew a complete outline in black felt tip.

Wouldn't this need to be on the FRONT of the lino as otherwise you would get a left edge cutout on the right when you put it face up???

My thoughts exactly GSDowner, that's why I asked the question! I've now seen Jeans method online and it seems doable. I went out today to buy some but the choice in 3m wide was limited so as an interim I've got some floor paint and see if that's any good first. Trouble is one job leads to another and I've had to replace some chewed architrave first, paint it, then repainting skirtings, walls then the floor. Praying for good weather so the dogs can stay outside!
What I did see on my travels was some wall panels which might be dog proof - they're called Easipanel. Anyone heard of them?

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I have easipanels in my hall and lounge and am very pleased with it. I painted mine but you can varnish or wax them as well. Easy to fit with the help of some no nails. One tip I would give is do not strip the wallpaper off providing it is well attached as if you ever decide to remove the panels you may well take off chunks of plaster as well lol. I also had the dado rail to match and it really finished the panelling of nicely.

My hubby did really well up until he had to cut round the toilet and start gluing.  He accidently sliced too far but its hidden behind the loo. The glue was wiped off where it bled over but has now left dark dusty marks around the edges. Not bad for a man who comes from a country that has never heard of lino....might be more bossy when he tries again!

> I got a pile of newspapers and carefully cut and sellotaped for hours until I had the exact same shape that I needed.  I then unrolled my lino, laid it face down on the kitchen floor, and stuck the template on.  Then carefully, on the back of the lino, drew a complete outline in black felt tip.

That would be exactly how I'd do it, too. Maybe with the addition of one of those gadgets with lots of small pins in, which will mould to any oddly shaped curves and corners, allowing you to trace the contour.

>Wouldn't this need to be on the FRONT of the lino as otherwise you would get a left edge cutout on the right when you put it face up???

Nope.  I can assure you that you would have the opposite of the desired effect.  It would be arse about backwards.  Honestly.

Well it's going to be Lino as the floor paint isn't up to the job. I've ordered some Rhino flooring ( hopefully arrive tomorrow) and I've done my template using a roll of old wallpaper held together by duck tape. Watch this space and I hope it doesn't rain as I'm laying it outside to cut it out.

Smiling because I have far more outside space than inside.   I laid mine on grass (after very meticulous poo patrol.)  Not on kitchen floor as I first said.

I absolutely adore Rhino.  Yes,  it's pretty expensive, but it will last for 20 years.  I've had exuberant Bearded Collies frolicking on mine, and it stood all they had to offer.

I have fingers crossed for tomorrow.  Good Luck, I'm sure you'll love it.  Loved the innovative template.  :-)

Liking the newspaper idea!  My kitchen floor needs replacing, I will employ that next time.  Last time I cut it in place and it's a pretty rubbish job (much like most of my DIY :-P)!

I am looking to get lino but going to go for Beauflor made in Belgium as it's the only one I could find in 5 metre width.
I didn't want to have any joins.
Waiting on getting a sample of one of the other 'wood' shades and then will make decision & order..and get the carpet place to fit it...

Shame Rhino didn't do the 5 metre width...

Well it's down and I avoided the storms. I got a tile pattern and luckily checked that what looked liked my straight starting line wasn't. I also found that scissors at this stage were better than a Stanley knife but used that for a snug fit under the skirtings. I made things easier by removing 2 doors & now they're replaced with baby gates. I got 2 tins of spray adhesive only to find it said not for use on Lino. I found an old can which I'd used previously & it said the same thing so I've used it anyway!

If I do it again I would use newspapers or a fresh roll of lining paper as one of the rolls I used was a bit damp on the edge and had gone a bit crinkly so I didn't trust the measurements completely but it really helped to cut it almost to size (room is 3x3.5m) rather than try and manhandle it all in. Stuck new architraves up -watch out Tommy Walsh!

>Stuck new architraves up

Congratulations!  Just think, when you have your own design programme on TV, I'll be able to say-  I knew her when all she knew was dogs!  LOL  :-)

Like you I ended up favouring scissors.  I was able to handle them much better.