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Re: Removing a linoleum floor

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Subject: Re: Removing a linoleum floor
From: Jim Franklin <jamesf@groupwbench.org>
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 23:41:44 -0400
On Oct 14, 2005, at 11:04 PM, Bill Gilroy wrote:

>
> Any tips for removing a linoleum floor that is glue directly to 
> concrete?

Besides "Don't"? ;-)

>  I
> want to know what to expect before I start on the task

It depends on what was used to glue it. I removed vinyl from wood with 
water (after trying many petroleum-based solvents). But as concrete 
transfers moisture you probably have a non-water based glue. Also, if 
it's vinyl (many people misuse linoleum when they mean vinyl) have it 
and any glue tested for asbestos.

jim




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