As for the current project I'm working on, the linoleum removal, it hasn't been as boring as I thought. I have 2 hours into it so far, and would expect a good 12 hours left. The process is to first try with a wonder bar that is great with removing the somewhat loose tiles. If that doesn't work, I throw a wet towel over the tile, and heat it up with an iron. Then use a putty knife to scrape the top of the tile off. Later, I'll have to go back over those sticky tiles with adhesive remover.
I expect my arms to be massively huge when it's all said and done.
Here's where I'm at as of 9pm Monday the 3rd:
2 comments:
Oh how I feel your flooring pain. I would bet that you are in a pretty similar situation. We tried all sorts of removers but they just didn't work. Heat made it way to gummy to do anything with. If anything did help it was "Krud Kutter " bought at the HD.
Here is a link to our adventure in flooring. We had to do it all by using the back end of a small wonder bar / crowbar. It took a long time and we did burn off some beer calories. http://oldstonehouse.blogspot.com/2006_04_01_oldstonehouse_archive.html
best of luck
I just went to your website and it looks like you have (had) the EXACT same linoleum pattern that I do. I'll have to check that out some more when I have more time. Like at the office.
Regarding the beer calorie removal comment, I think the only way to get through this linoleum removal project is to drink beer while doing it. So, I expect to come out even.
Thanks for the comment.
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