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Posted by Al Bundy on August 16, 2006, 8:44 pm
> Paul,
>
> I've thought about this, but unfortunatly my floors would then be
> uneven - I'm going for a nice smooth flow throughout the entire area.
> I've already laid one room - I should have looked at this in the
> beginning!
>
> Thanks!
> jm
>
> flans...@hotmail.com wrote:
>> jmyszka wrote:
>> > Thanks to all those who have helped me on this project so far!
>> >
>> > My next question: The vinyl/linoleum floor in the kitchen looks to
>> > be a miserable job to rip up and remove all the adhesive. Does
>> > anyone know if it would be possible to glue the bamboo directly to
>> > the existing floor after a good cleaning? If it won't be, can
>> > anyone recommend a great adhesive remover? I've purchased a
>> > long-handled scraper, and it just doesn't seem to do the job on its
>> > own.
>> >
>> > Many thanks!
>> >
>> > Joe
>>
>> Go out and buy enough 1/4" luan and nail it down over the exsisting
>> floor. Once done, then put down your new floor over the luan. Have
>> done this several times without an issue.
>>
>> Paul
>
There are various types of "transition" pcs that can be used depending
on your situation. Try where you bought the flooring or a good sized
flooring store that installs their own products.
Certainly this would be better workwise vs what you are doing!
Or you can have one made at a mill shop out of hardwood. It'll run some
bucks.
Still would would be better workwise vs what you are doing!
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