What’s the best way of removing old lino covered with parquet? The original floor seems to be painted red, then the lino which has a green felt(?) backing, then the parquet and the glue that stuck that on. Should I scrape it all off at once, or in layers? Is there some sort of product that will lift it off more easily?
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take it off in layers ...
lot less work...
other than quality scrapers... no products that I know of...
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Have a sample tested for asbestos before you go hog wild tearing that stuff off, might make a difference how you attack it. Don't want to be short of breath in your old age.
Remodeling contractor who once visited the Glass City.
Yes, I've discovered all the discussions about asbestos....I'll get a sample in for testing and then if I'm unlucky, be prepared to wet it down, suit up and have a good respirator. If you can't sand away the backing (mine is dark green) on the lino the options are dry ice (not an option for me as I live on an island that doesn't sell the stuff) or heat. Right?
I usually rely on heat. But I also take as much care as I can to isolate the room from the rest of the building, too. Fan in the window, another window open to create air flow. Close off any return air ducts to a central heat system. Bottom line though, is to leave it undisturbed if you have the chance. New fir flooring isn't that expensive compared to long term health risks.Remodeling contractor who once visited the Glass City.
I've done some of this, start prying with a flat-nosed transfer shovel or shingle shark type tool and then a razor sharp floor scraper works well when you finally get down close. Then sand the rest--but be prepared to go thru lots of belts.
Fein Multimaster has a nice scraper and it buzzes thru stuff quite well also.