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Wood floor over vinyl / linoleum jmyszka 08-16-2006
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Posted by jmyszka on August 16, 2006, 2:33 pm
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


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Posted by Keith Williams on August 16, 2006, 2:59 pm
jmyszka@sbcglobal.net says...
> 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?

I wouldn't (and didn't).

> 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.

You have to push it. It's goes easier if you pay a kid a hundred
or two to do it. ;-)

--
Keith

Posted by on August 16, 2006, 3:11 pm

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


Posted by jmyszka on August 16, 2006, 3:15 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


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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