On Sat, 15 Jul 2006 08:00:26 -0500, "patscrafts"
wrote:

Hi
My home was built in th 1920's with original hardwood floors thruout. But
was completely carpeted when I moved in. As I had started to remove some
carpet sections in dining room and living room, I found the old padding
has hardened to the wood floor. I tried scraping with putty knife, and
soapy water, which only helps a little. THis padding is REALLY crystalized
to the floor, and scraping takes ALOT of elbow grease and time. It took 2
of us 3 full days to finish the small hallway section.
I was told an enzyme cleaner will help, and I tried that with the hallway,
but again, that is only a small help. We still have the rest of the 2
rooms to go! It seems the high traffic areas have the worst hardened
padding.
Does anyone know of any type of product I can get to make this job easier??
or any other way???
Or would be really expensive to get a professional to do the job??
PLEASE HELP!!!!

thank you, Pat


If you aren't too worried about the floors final condition, they sell
floor scrapers that you can use standing up. They have sharp razor
blades for the edge. Check with your home depot, they might actually
rent them.

later,

tom @ www.FreelancingProjects.com