There are two layers on top of plywood. I know it will include sweat, but can you think of any tool or chemical that can help?
2006-08-08 04:40:02 · 8 answers · asked by ferry2sd 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Get a scraper at your local hardware store. It has a long handle and a flat pc of metal at the end. Your right alot of sweat, but at least you don't have to be on your hands and knees. Good Luck
2006-08-08 04:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most vinyl is laid down with adhesive (separately applied glue or adhesive that was applied to the vinyl at the factory. I
n any case, you will want a large scraper. Imagine a large drywall knife on the end of a broom stick. Go to Lowe's/ Home Depot/local hardware store and purchase one. Typically, the older the vinyl, the easier to remove (because the adhesive has degraded).
Heat and/or steam definitely helps the process, but sometimes it takes more time to apply heat/steam, then scrape, then heat/steam/ then scrape....then just scraping up the old by hand.
2006-08-08 04:51:32 · answer #2 · answered by IknowNothing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what adhesive was used. If it's black, you might want to bring in some extra bodies with scrapers... I've used Ice chippers with about an 8" wide blade. It helps to score the floor with a good quality utility knife before hand... Other than that, its just alot of grunt work.
2006-08-08 04:48:49 · answer #3 · answered by jules 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pry bar? I have vinyl flooring as well, it is not the plywood that's the problem. it is the asbestos that would be released if I tare it up.
2006-08-08 04:47:21 · answer #4 · answered by BONES 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the few times i've done it the best thing i've found while it can be a bit pricey is dry ice. it freezes the vinyl and the adhesive underneath making it easier to seperate from the wood.
2006-08-08 04:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by thermaljames2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe, I have seen where they use a special heat gun to heat the adhesive underneath and use a heavy duty putty knife to life it.
The heat guns get very hot and can scorch or burn wood, so you must be careful.
2006-08-08 04:49:14 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do if it's not too thick is to lay hardboard over it and then you can put wood, vinyl, or tile over that.
2006-08-08 09:23:07 · answer #7 · answered by Geri H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just pulled up one last week by grabbing one end and yanking it up. Almost dislocated my back but it worked.
2006-08-08 07:25:22 · answer #8 · answered by Chris. S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋