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removing cork tiles - is there an easy(er) way?
I've got 2 cork floors which need removing. Last time I removed cork
tiles by peeling/prying them off with a scraper (using a hammer for additional force) - this took ages and was v hard work... If anyone knows an easier way of doing this, I'd be VERY grateful. Thanks, Jon |
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Jon wrote:
I've got 2 cork floors which need removing. Last time I removed cork tiles by peeling/prying them off with a scraper (using a hammer for additional force) - this took ages and was v hard work... If anyone knows an easier way of doing this, I'd be VERY grateful. One of these will help a bit, but it still ain't very easy: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...21102&ts=23339 David |
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On 4 Apr 2005 06:51:02 -0700, "Jon" babbled
like a waterfall and said: I've got 2 cork floors which need removing. Last time I removed cork tiles by peeling/prying them off with a scraper (using a hammer for additional force) - this took ages and was v hard work... If anyone knows an easier way of doing this, I'd be VERY grateful. Thanks, Jon No easy way. Just get one of those long handled scrapers and get to it. ( |
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Cheers - a long handled scraper should make for an easier life anyway.
Last time I did it on my hands and knees, which didn't do my knees or back much good... Jon |
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"Jon" wrote in message
oups.com... I've got 2 cork floors which need removing. Last time I removed cork tiles by peeling/prying them off with a scraper (using a hammer for additional force) - this took ages and was v hard work... If anyone knows an easier way of doing this, I'd be VERY grateful. Thanks, Jon You could try burning/melting them? Might make a bit of mess of the room though. Tom |
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Jon wrote:
I've got 2 cork floors which need removing. Last time I removed cork tiles by peeling/prying them off with a scraper (using a hammer for additional force) - this took ages and was v hard work... If anyone knows an easier way of doing this, I'd be VERY grateful. Thanks, Jon A similar thread came up about a week ago. Someone suggested a steam iron on full melted the glue and made it much easier to lift them. I thought I wall paper steam might do a similar job. It's worth a shot I think. |
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I don't think cork melts, unless I'm misreading the post? And yeah,
burning them would make quite a mess... Thanks for the ideas though; the fire option might be more tempting after the first couple of hours work Jon |
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Cheers Doozer, might give the iron a try...
Jon |
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"doozer" wrote in message ... Jon wrote: I've got 2 cork floors which need removing. Last time I removed cork tiles by peeling/prying them off with a scraper (using a hammer for additional force) - this took ages and was v hard work... If anyone knows an easier way of doing this, I'd be VERY grateful. Thanks, Jon A similar thread came up about a week ago. Someone suggested a steam iron on full melted the glue and made it much easier to lift them. I thought I wall paper steam might do a similar job. It's worth a shot I think. I think it'd be a sure-fire way to knacker your steam iron or cover it in white-shirt-unfriendly gunk, so would be well worth hiring a wallpaper stripper to try this out! -- Richard Sampson mail me at richard at olifant d-ot co do-t uk |
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"Jon" wrote in message
oups.com... I've got 2 cork floors which need removing. Last time I removed cork tiles by peeling/prying them off with a scraper (using a hammer for additional force) - this took ages and was v hard work... If anyone knows an easier way of doing this, I'd be VERY grateful. Thanks, Jon You could rent one of these: http://www.speedyhire.co.uk/products...token=23538422 Last w/e we put a 175kg steel beam in the wall which took 5 blokes and several pairs of brown trousers so now I'm into hiring absolutely everything that could possibly help with anything. Alistair |
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Like the look of that big scraper thing not sure if I'd rather pay
the 50 quid or put in the elbow grease, though - will see how it goes.... Jon |
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"doozer" wrote in message ... Jon wrote: I've got 2 cork floors which need removing. Last time I removed cork tiles by peeling/prying them off with a scraper (using a hammer for additional force) - this took ages and was v hard work... If anyone knows an easier way of doing this, I'd be VERY grateful. Thanks, Jon A similar thread came up about a week ago. Someone suggested a steam iron on full melted the glue and made it much easier to lift them. I thought I wall paper steam might do a similar job. It's worth a shot I think. If steam works a good steam cleaner would be better than either of the above, I think. Mary |
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Jon wrote:
Cheers - a long handled scraper should make for an easier life anyway. Last time I did it on my hands and knees, which didn't do my knees or back much good... It will do much more than help the knees and back; it transforms the scraping operation from a 'single-wrist' job to a 'two-arm' job - it's a whole new ball game. Similar benefit to simply adding a broom handle to a paint roller! David |
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Thanks for all the suggestions...now I just have to get round to doing
the work... Jon |
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"Jon" wrote in message oups.com... Thanks for all the suggestions...now I just have to get round to doing the work... What's worse is that you reminded me of a few tiles on our doom box which have been lifting for years but won't leap off voluntarily. Still, it will keep me off the streets ... Mary Jon |
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"Jon" wrote in message roups.com...
I've got 2 cork floors which need removing. Last time I removed cork tiles by peeling/prying them off with a scraper (using a hammer for additional force) - this took ages and was v hard work... If anyone knows an easier way of doing this, I'd be VERY grateful. Thanks, Jon http://www.hirecentres.com/index.php...=196&cat_id=14 !!! |
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Jon wrote: Cheers - a long handled scraper should make for an easier life anyway. Last time I did it on my hands and knees, which didn't do my knees or back much good... I had the same problem, but with those old thick vinyl tiles. I used a carpet bolster and club hammer. This may be somewhat overkill for cork ;-) Cheers, Paul. |
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