Thanks to all those who have helped me on this project so far!

My next question: The vinyl/linoleum floor in the kitchen looks to be
a miserable job to rip up and remove all the adhesive. Does anyone
know if it would be possible to glue the bamboo directly to the
existing floor after a good cleaning? If it won't be, can anyone
recommend a great adhesive remover? I've purchased a long-handled
scraper, and it just doesn't seem to do the job on its own.

Many thanks!

Joe

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Thanks to all those who have helped me on this project so far!

My next question: The vinyl/linoleum floor in the kitchen looks to be
a miserable job to rip up and remove all the adhesive. Does anyone
know if it would be possible to glue the bamboo directly to the
existing floor after a good cleaning?

I wouldn't (and didn't).

If it won't be, can anyone
recommend a great adhesive remover? I've purchased a long-handled
scraper, and it just doesn't seem to do the job on its own.

You have to push it. It's goes easier if you pay a kid a hundred
or two to do it. ;-)

--
Keith

jmyszka wrote:
Thanks to all those who have helped me on this project so far!

My next question: The vinyl/linoleum floor in the kitchen looks to be
a miserable job to rip up and remove all the adhesive. Does anyone
know if it would be possible to glue the bamboo directly to the
existing floor after a good cleaning? If it won't be, can anyone
recommend a great adhesive remover? I've purchased a long-handled
scraper, and it just doesn't seem to do the job on its own.

Many thanks!

Joe

Go out and buy enough 1/4" luan and nail it down over the exsisting
floor. Once done, then put down your new floor over the luan. Have
done this several times without an issue.

Paul

Paul,

I've thought about this, but unfortunatly my floors would then be
uneven - I'm going for a nice smooth flow throughout the entire area.
I've already laid one room - I should have looked at this in the
beginning!

Thanks!
jm

wrote:
jmyszka wrote:
Thanks to all those who have helped me on this project so far!

My next question: The vinyl/linoleum floor in the kitchen looks to be
a miserable job to rip up and remove all the adhesive. Does anyone
know if it would be possible to glue the bamboo directly to the
existing floor after a good cleaning? If it won't be, can anyone
recommend a great adhesive remover? I've purchased a long-handled
scraper, and it just doesn't seem to do the job on its own.

Many thanks!

Joe

Go out and buy enough 1/4" luan and nail it down over the exsisting
floor. Once done, then put down your new floor over the luan. Have
done this several times without an issue.

Paul

"jmyszka" wrote in message
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Thanks to all those who have helped me on this project so far!

My next question: The vinyl/linoleum floor in the kitchen looks to be
a miserable job to rip up and remove all the adhesive. Does anyone
know if it would be possible to glue the bamboo directly to the
existing floor after a good cleaning? If it won't be, can anyone
recommend a great adhesive remover? I've purchased a long-handled
scraper, and it just doesn't seem to do the job on its own.

Many thanks!

Joe


If you have a concrete floor maybe an air driver scraper would help - you
need a huge compressor though. If you have a wood subfloor then maybe a 1/4"
particle board underlayment below the vinyl. What you do in that case is
adjust you circular saw 1/4" and let her rip - that is after you've verified
if the vinyl contain asbestos. I've lay over vinyl in both kitchens and
bathrooms with a floating floor system (no glue or nail) without problems.

"jmyszka" wrote in
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Paul,

I've thought about this, but unfortunatly my floors would then be
uneven - I'm going for a nice smooth flow throughout the entire area.
I've already laid one room - I should have looked at this in the
beginning!

Thanks!
jm

wrote:
jmyszka wrote:
Thanks to all those who have helped me on this project so far!

My next question: The vinyl/linoleum floor in the kitchen looks to
be a miserable job to rip up and remove all the adhesive. Does
anyone know if it would be possible to glue the bamboo directly to
the existing floor after a good cleaning? If it won't be, can
anyone recommend a great adhesive remover? I've purchased a
long-handled scraper, and it just doesn't seem to do the job on its
own.

Many thanks!

Joe

Go out and buy enough 1/4" luan and nail it down over the exsisting
floor. Once done, then put down your new floor over the luan. Have
done this several times without an issue.

Paul



There are various types of "transition" pcs that can be used depending
on your situation. Try where you bought the flooring or a good sized
flooring store that installs their own products.

Certainly this would be better workwise vs what you are doing!

Or you can have one made at a mill shop out of hardwood. It'll run some
bucks.

Still would would be better workwise vs what you are doing!

"jmyszka" wrote in news:1155753194.653954.139700
@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

Thanks to all those who have helped me on this project so far!

My next question: The vinyl/linoleum floor in the kitchen looks to be
a miserable job to rip up and remove all the adhesive. Does anyone
know if it would be possible to glue the bamboo directly to the
existing floor after a good cleaning? If it won't be, can anyone
recommend a great adhesive remover? I've purchased a long-handled
scraper, and it just doesn't seem to do the job on its own.

Many thanks!

Joe


Does anyone
know if it would be possible to glue the bamboo directly to the
existing floor after a good cleaning?

The manfacturer should specify this in the instructions. If not, then
call them.