We had some very old-style linoleum that we removed, but there is still a thick layer of a paper-like material and glue under that. It's very difficult to remove. We have a product that is supposed to remove the glue, but the paper is taking forever. Advice?
2006-11-21 09:07:36 · 7 answers · asked by alan p 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
one other word of caution- alot of old linoleum contains asbestos
2006-11-21 09:16:44 · answer #1 · answered by tamumd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We bought a 100+ year old house that had very old linoleum in the kitchen. We took out the linoleum, and also had a thick layer of the black paper stuff and glue. We couldn't get it all out of there.
Since we were not doing tile (floor was slightly uneven because of 100+ years of settling) but rather a new set of linoleum, we took out what we could using scrapers and hot water. We then added the filler to even out the floor so one couldn't see bumps, then we cut one huge sheet of linoleum to match the footprint of the floor (so there would be no lines for dirt to accumulate in). We then put the glue down, quickly lay down the linoleum sheet, then used rolling pins to get rid of air bubbles before the glue set (20 minutes - what a race that was!).
So, the answer is take out as much paper stuff as you can, but don't expect to get it all. Hope this helps.
2006-11-21 09:15:29 · answer #2 · answered by DMBthatsme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an impossible question you ask. If your hardwood floor and your kitchen floor are the exact same height you would have to either put a raised threshold or rip out the existing floor. If you would be thinking of ceramic tile you would be talking a 3/4 inch difference or vinyl a 3/8 inch difference in the floor. I would suggest that you check with a custom woodworker in your area. They could manufacture you a very nice custom threshold or there is a company in New England that makes very nice thresholds called Nelson Watsons that I get from a local carpet store. If you decide to rip out the floor, you would have to rip out more than just the vinyl and you would be talking a lot more expense than getting a custom threshold. Do not be surprised what a skilled woodworker can do.
2016-05-22 09:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rent a painter's heat gun, which is very effective at removing whatever is stubborn. Ventilate the room. The heat gun works very quickly. Get a high powered gun. Try Home Depot's rental department.
2006-11-21 09:25:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go get a floor scraper or a wall paper scraper with new blades it's 4" wide that's all you need and scrape and keep changing the blade that's the only way you need to take it up in small pieces it will come up that don't try to take up a huge piece it will take longer just take it up in small pieces with that scraper you have to work at but it will come up good luck
2006-11-21 09:21:44 · answer #5 · answered by george e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is stuff you can but at a hardware place. Or use really hot water. That will denaturize the glue.
2006-11-21 09:12:56 · answer #6 · answered by spool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak the paper thoroughly and it will lift off much easier.
2006-11-21 09:12:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋