the layer on the bottom is a one piece sheet and the top linoleum is the squares. what can i use to get the goo and the squares off the bottom layer? the floor on bottom is in good condition. THANKS!!
2007-03-23 02:21:01 · 7 answers · asked by njshoregrrl25 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
you can't just get the squares on top and not the hole thing you have to dig to the bottom layer and start scraping from the bottom get a floor scraper with a 4" blade on it it's going to take lots of elbow grease before every thing comes up but it will
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2007-03-23 11:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by george e 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me as if you want to salvage the linoleum on the bottom this might prove to be futile because there might be damage on the vinyl underneath that you haven't found yet. However here is the best chance of trying to salvage the lino underneath. First off any scraping will indeed gouge the floor underneath so use a heat gun to heat off each tile, then use mineral spirits and plenty of rags to get up the old adhesive which should be just a very thin layer of it left behind . Sounds like you have self stick tiles and they had very little adhesive. But you will go through a lot of rags patience and elbow grease will accomplish your task. Then hopefully murphys law wont get ya and upon removing the last few tiles notice the the vinyl is indeed damaged underneath.
2007-03-24 07:01:50 · answer #2 · answered by stephenmwells 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the subfloor is in good shape, it may be easier to just pull both layers off. It will take forever to scrape the glue off the first layer.
2007-03-23 04:20:34 · answer #3 · answered by biscuitperifrank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the squares are easy , use a flat shovel and they come right up even better when they are cold . however the glue that is left i have no idea so i ripped up that floor to and started all over again!
2007-03-23 02:26:05 · answer #4 · answered by gands4ever 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a heat gun to warm the glue and remove the tiles.
2007-03-23 04:30:42 · answer #5 · answered by rriv61 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.rfci.com/int_ARF-TechInfo.htm
go down a bit and you'll see you can download a manual on removing resilient flooring. The asbestos claim is something to read about.
2007-03-23 02:43:02 · answer #6 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
floor scraper ... they have varying grades & weights 7 sharpness'. the black goo - mineral spirits & mop, it is flamable, but not so as laquer thinner, you may need some, paint thinner-(not much diff. than mineral spirits), or laquer thinner
2007-03-23 02:29:55 · answer #7 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋