"johno" wrote in news:1114291061.202806.25740
@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com:

We have just ripped up the old lino tiles from the kitchen and
underneath is, what was an attractive floor, now covered in crud!
It looks like polished stone chippings set in concrete and her indoors
likes it and does not want it covered up.
A. What type of material is it?
B. What is the best method of removing the remnants of lino/vinyl tile?

Could it be terrazzo?

http://www.bricksandbrass.co.uk/dese...r/flrteraz.htm

If you do get it clean, you could try one of the emulsion polishes (usually
used on vinyl) to improve the looks.

I take it you mean that the lino/vinyl was actually stuck to the floor?
Rather you than me!

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Rod