Can I use linoleum on my shop floor?

[Altarboy]

My shop is in an area where it gets moisture up through the floor. Can linoleum lay down well on a floor like this? It is concrete and really doesn't see a lot of traffic. Or, do I need to break down and get the expensive rubber shop floor snap-tiles?

[El Laton Caliente]

I have linoleum in my small shop. When I get the big shop up it will be painted concrete.

The only problem I have with linoleum is you can't burn & weld over it.

[Gunner1558]

Some of the older lino wore very well.

That said, I would be a bit leery of covering an area that you say "gets moisture up through the floor."

Sounds like a mold trap to me.

If you are looking for a cushioning effect, I might consider "Duck Boards" as an alternative.

They would let the area breathe.

:2cents:

[l921428x]

I agree with gunner about the moisture.

[El Laton Caliente]

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/can-seal-damp-concrete-floor-25335.html

Just seal the concrete...

[5.56NATO]

If it's not padded like in some kitchens it might be a good idea, the padded types do not stand up to abuse very well. Also it might be a good idea to put some plastic sheeting under the floor in the crawlspace or whatever, either layed on the ground or tacked to the floor as a moisture barrier.

[Altarboy]

Thanks Guys. I guess I need to wait till I can get the good thick rubber tile that snaps together.

[El Laton Caliente]

You use a dehydrator and/or a space heater to dry the concrete, then roll on a concrete sealer. No moisture. The linoleum will work, but you could just use a floor paint and put a rubber pad just where you are standing to work at the time.

[Sherman]

http://www.ucoatit.com/ucoat/

I have this stuff on my shop floor. Very durable. Just where work the most ( around the vise ) has worn through and that took 10 years of abuse.