we are in the process (finally!0 of removing the very old, very ugly lino from our kitchen.
we have scraped the two layers (i dont know which was uglier) off the floor, but are left with this ugly blue stuff. i think its the bottom of the lino.
how can i get rid of it, short of spending the next few days sanding it off? ************************************************************ 08-10-03, 03:37 PM K.K. The way I have seen this done most frequently is by using a straightened garden hoe. You may also want to gain access to a heat gun to soften up the old glue by heating the surface of the tiles, but be careful, they look like hair dryers but can start a fire in a hurry! Smile
08-10-03, 04:00 PM bedstor Depending on what lies beneath this floor Is solid concrete/stone, You can use as KK suggests a garden hoe, but if it looks as it can peel then I suggest a flat spade and a bit of elbow grease! However If there are patches sticking then look at this forum which has some removal tips infotile.com.au/ubb/Forum
08-10-03, 06:46 PM mattlynda thanks for the suggestions. we did use an ice scraper (just like the hoe, but every single person in canada owns one), and that took the lino off, but this blue stuff is almost embedded in the wood. its just plywood down, but it was last replaced in the 80s, so is stuck good.
we have a couple of 'scraping' tools that we used when removing the crud from our hardwood flooring, but this stuff seems to be part of the plywood. Mad i hate lino.
08-10-03, 10:07 PM Tree Hey lynda!
Check to see if anything HERE may be of any use to you!
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08-10-03, 11:58 PM bedstor Here is an alternative thing you could try instead of using a heat gun or blow torch use a combination of a scaper and a wallpaper remover or steam cleaner that uses steam heat to soften up the adhesive Only side effect your floor will get a bit wet They can be Hired out at a tool hire store quite cheaply Wink 08-11-03, 02:12 AM mattlynda ! of course! i am out to buy a wallpaper scorer, and rent a steamer first thing tomorrow.
i really dont mind if the floor gets a bit damp, apparantly it survived a pipe break about 10 years ago and seems to be fine.
08-11-03, 03:31 PM aminator2002 Just a question... why are you removing it if it is bonded to the plywood?
It's pretty standard practice to not even remove the linoleum but to just go right over it with new flooring... if you've got it mostly gone I would call it good and move on to the floor finishing.
Steam can really damage a plywood surface... I would be very careful and do not cover the floor immediately if you plan to steam it. You may get mold if you do and it might warp up if moisture is trapped. If you had a water leak a few years ago that is different than infusing the wood with steam... the linoleum may have helped you out when there was a leak since it isn't porous.
08-11-03, 03:48 PM mattlynda we are painting the floor.
new lino will cost (at the cheapest i can find) almost $600. we do not have $600, however, we do have floor paint. so paint it is.
08-11-03, 11:03 PM DvdGStwrt How about a sander?
That blue might just be the linoleum glue, in which case renting a floor sander will make the job go much faster.
You will need to sand after stripping the floor anyway.
Since you are planning on painting it, I would strongly suggest going with a epoxy instead of an oil based or latex paint.
Cheers
David
09-11-03, 11:11 AM clarebear Just buy some new plywood and screw it down on top of the old stuff. You'll be starting fresh. Smile
09-11-03, 11:21 PM mattlynda lol claire!!
ill defiantly keep that in mind next time i do ANYTHING with the floors in this place.
the kitchen turned out to be more work than we could have ever imagined, but it looks great now!
now all we have to do is level the floor. Roll Eyes
11-19-03, 01:49 AM sand I'm just looking for some ideas on how to finish my plywood floors. I would like to paint them, but not really sure what kind of paint or designs ai just need some ideas
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