My boyfriend had already ripped most of it off but it was just the top layer leaving a white layer that is difficult to remove.
2006-08-19 09:20:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
warning: depending on how old it is you may have aesbestos to deal with (which means having to dispose of the materials safely).
The layer is pretty normal. Most contractors just put down a new subfloor that's level over it.
2006-08-19 09:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by Loresinger99 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you live in a house that has hardwood floors and they put lino on top of that, they usually put a wood subfloor over the hardwood, then the lino. If you have a circular saw adjust the blade to 1/4" and make cuts like you would a tic tac toe board and then use a chisel and hammer to remove the squares to expose the hardwood. If you have cement floor... there is no easy way to do it but like the some already told you, they sell a tool for that (possibly rent them also) with a big blade on the end. good luck
2006-08-19 12:07:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a specific tool made for ripping linoleum off the floor. It's a long handled flat bladed stick like thing that you shove up under the linoleum in short pushes that brings the stuff right up.'
2006-08-19 09:26:20 · answer #3 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That White Layer is the glue and remaining backing form the original floor covering. If it was really old i would recomend you simply resurface the area with 1/4" plywood (or Silimar subfloring)afixing it firmly to the area and apply your finished product onto that.. This will give you a very smooth secure surface whith which to work.
Best of luck!
Greg
2006-08-19 10:36:10 · answer #4 · answered by Greg B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lowes and Home Depot both rent an electric floor/tile scraper. It's simple to use, not to heavy, and is much easier and faster than the manual scraper. It will work on concrete or wood floors. Good luck
2006-08-19 10:25:09 · answer #5 · answered by kamenfire49 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a floor scraper. It's like a garden hoe but strait If it's just a small aria you can use a 4" scraper and a paint stripping gun.Good luck
2006-08-19 09:30:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than likely that thin layer is the old adhesive. get all the old flooring off and sand it smooth. don't forget to vacuum and tack cloth. then install the new floor.
2006-08-20 10:32:02 · answer #7 · answered by ph62198 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try "TSP" a chemical available at the local hardware store. TSP is Tri Sodium Phosphate. Apply liberally, let stand, and then remove. It is not "easy" but it does work.
2006-08-19 09:26:35 · answer #8 · answered by dont_call_me_sweet_pea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with loresing99. Check the age of the floor. You don't want to end breathing asbestos.
2006-08-19 09:31:37 · answer #9 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a dutch hoe use as a scrapper good for stripping wall paper as well
don't laugh till you have tried
2006-08-21 05:35:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋