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How to remove old black lino tile backing from pine floor before sanding? bumblebee2560@gmail.com 06-09-2007
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Posted by Big_Jake on June 10, 2007, 12:31 am
wrote:
> I've tried cold scraping, hot water....too messy, think it cools too
> quickly,have to keep wiping up. hair dryer, last night tried steam
> iron held just above pitchy stuff, sometimes it worked and I was able
> to peel a liitle off down to floor boards but mostly some top layer
> moved but then I'm left with lower layer still.
> So far it looks unbeatable, then I thought maybe I'm not the only one,
> so I'm hoping someone has already solved the problem in a manageable
> way and can offer advice.
> I understand the sanding man won't touch it as it gums up his brushes/
> sander.
> Hoping
> Robyn

I did this several years ago with Adhesive Remover, bought by the
gallon at Menards. It was seriously nasty stuff, containing Toluene
and MEK, I believe. Did the trick, but probably causes cancer even in
states other than CA.

JK


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