I'm putting in laminate wood flooring throughout my house. I have to remove the carpet, but do I need to remove the vinyl tile underneath? I've heard that asbestos can be released when removing old vinyl tile. Any advice would be appreciated.
2006-10-20 15:41:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
No worries as to contamination as it's been a long time since asbestos has been used in the industry. Vinyl contains 0% and even the stuff that is used in more industrial conditions such as schools and hospitals (you know, that 12x12 kind with a solid color and the little swirls and flecks of an opposing color)is a petroleum based product.
I did floors for 5 years and my advice is to just rip that junk up and get ready to put down some truly beautiful flooring. Just so you're prepared you may need to put down some 1/4 sub flooring just to achieve a clean and level surface upon which to lay the new material but hey, no pain no gain. Really though, it's not to difficult so have at it and good luck.
2006-10-20 15:52:08 · answer #1 · answered by Sphinx 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-22 06:31:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are all wrong. You do not need to do anything with the old vinyl. As a matter of fact if you do mess with it you may well need to deal with asbestos according to your state reg.s. The best thing to do with asbestos is bury it under another layer of whatever. In this case laminate pad and laminate. If you do not have more than 1/4 inch variation in height you will be fine. That is the ANSI standard for your application.
2006-10-23 12:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by mmpots.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think asbestos is a problem in flooring. You may need to check the thickness as far as doorways go. Make sure the flooring you are putting down won't be a lot higher or lower than the carpet. Also, you should ask where you are buying the flooring. If the tile is in good shape you may not need that layer that goes down before the new flooring. Ask an expert about that. you could call and ask questions in general without buying anything from a flooring place to be sure. Good luck.
2006-10-20 15:52:17 · answer #4 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My daughter and I put in a laminate floor in our kitchen and, after we removed the linoleum, found out that wasn't necessary. The floor must be vacuumed or swept but not scrubbed. It is necessary to put down a moister barrier (sold in the same stores as the flooring at about $20 a roll). Just follow directions with the spacing. Our floor used glue and the excess must be removed before it dries completely or it won't come off. Also, remove all moldings (quarter round/mop boards that are on the actual floor area) prior to making your cuts and replace them after. This hides a multitude of errors. Just remember, do not nail laminate as it "floats". Also, DO NOT let water get between the seams as this will ruin the "boards". Good luck!
2006-10-20 15:52:15 · answer #5 · answered by grandmutt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laminate flooring is a floating floor. You simply put down a 1/4' foam not stapled but tape the joints. You do not glue the floor down just click the parts together leaving a gap of @3/8" around the outside for expansion.
2006-10-21 07:29:38 · answer #6 · answered by egotist61 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any sign of asbestos, you might want to just remove it while you can. Start with a clean surface! for the Laminate flooring. Home Depot or Lowes will have better advise.
2006-10-20 15:52:39 · answer #7 · answered by kitkatish1962 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
allthough I am much more versed in solid nail down flooring, I dont think you need to remove vinyl . The vinyl may help as additional moisture gaurd. You may want to deal with any loose, broken, curled pieces before getting started.
2006-10-21 00:22:00 · answer #8 · answered by floors1958 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-20 22:27:28 · answer #9 · answered by philski333 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't want to sand the old vinyl, but you can safely remove it.
2006-10-20 15:43:05 · answer #10 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋