Yes, but there are several things you need to consider before installing a hardwood on top of the linoleum.

• The height difference in other rooms.
• Make sure the hardwood does not go over to the sliding doors of the deck.
• Make sure you have enough space on top of the refrigerator, or stove.
• It is difficult to replace dishwasher.

General

• What’s the difference between a laminate and a hardwood floor?
• Is it okay to spill water on the hardwood floor?
• What causes the cupping of a floor?
• Does a hardwood have a dye-lot like a carpet or a ceramic tile?
• How many square feet of a hardwood do you need in order to cover 100 square feet of a room?
• Do you move the furniture and piano?
• I have a single family home. How long does it take to install my entire first floor which is about size of 1500 square feet?
• What can I do to fix a gap or the squeaky floors?
• What is the difference between Red Oak and White Oak?

Installation

• Why do you install a hardwood perpendicular to the joist's direction?
• Can you install a hardwood under a stove, or a dishwasher?
• Do you just lay the hardwood on the plywood?
• Can I install the hardwood on top of the linoleum?

Finishing

• How long does it take the finish to dry before I could walk on it?
• How many coats does a pre-finish hardwood have?
• Can you sand a pre-finished hardwood floor?

Care

• How should I clean my hardwood floor?
• How do I remove scuffed marks and chewing gums?

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