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Thanks for all of the replies! Very helpful and I appreciate the time and expertise. Per comments above, the uneven finish was largely due to an uneven floor and uneven adhesion of the new finish to the many nooks and crannies of the old linoleum. I ended up light-sanding the finish to achieve...

Yes, I suspect the uneven floor is contributing to the problem. As I've added new coats of Shinekeeper, the high-gloss areas have expanded. But not by a huge amount. Anything I can do to mitigate this problem? Again, worried about overloading the floor w/ finish.

Thanks to both for very useful feedback. I did strip the floor, giving it a nice clean and even color. After stripping, I added Armstrong Shinekeeper. Unfortunately, after several coats, the gloss on the floor looks uneven in indirect natural light (see picture). Should I add more Shinekeeper...

Hi All. I have vintage linoleum in my kitchen (likely at least 40-50 years old, possibly original to 1954). I’ve attempted to clean the floor using vinegar, baking soda and dish soap, but the results have been uneven. While some parts of the floor yielded decades of wax, others seem to be...