A couple of years ago, our child had a local flooring store remove a glued
down carpet along with all the remaining glue on the subfloor underneath the
carpet. It cost $50 and was worth every penny. They had the right tools and
knowledge and it took them very little time to complete the task.

We had the squeaky floor problem in our home. In 2001, when we ordered new
flooring, we removed all the old carpets and vinyl and proceeded to place
either a screw (I believe my husband was told to use a carpenter screw) or a
nail where ever we stepped and heard a squeak. Sometimes the squeak was
being heard when we stepped down on the floor, but the actual problem was
several feet away. It took some time to complete the task and tame the
squeaky floor, and we were able to eliminate most squeaks with this method
but not all of them. It's been six years and none of the squeaks that were
eliminated have returned.

We were unable to tackle the problem from underneath (via a basement) since
our lower level has a drywalled ceiling. I understand that this is the
better way to do it if you have open ceilings underneath, but we didn't have
that option.

At that time, we had a laminate floor installed in our kitchen (Alloc). We
discovered that it is absolutely vital to have a level floor. The first
install didn't go well because the installer failed to ensure that the floor
was level. He had to come back and take up the floor and use a leveling
compound. The floor has performed extremely well since then. It's the
easiest floor to clean too by using vinegar and water (instead of buying
expensive laminate cleaning floor products)...we were told that vinegar is a
great cleaning agent and is known for its ability to disinfect. I've been
told it's a great way to clean actual wood flooring also.





"Pat" wrote in message
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On May 7, 10:50 pm, "Art" wrote:
I would remove the vinyl but if it is full glued down that won't be
easy.
Vinyl outgasses forever so that is why I would get rid of it. Also will
let
go at the exact wrong time.

Once you get the flooring up, a rug shampooer (with rotating brushes)
does a good job of getting up the glue and crap.


"VV" wrote in message

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Folks,
I am installling new Laminate Flooring. In the Kitchen we have 25 yr
old Vinyl. I have been debating whether to remove it or install
laminate right over it.
Also, I have some spots where the floor squeaks when walked over those
areas.
Some contractors said that removing the vinyl will get rid of the
noise. Some said the subfloor is the one making the noise, so getting
rid of the vinyl wont help.

What is recommended from the experienced folks in this newsgroup?
-VV