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Post by kc on May 17, 2014 7:44:10 GMT -8
I also am restoring a 59 Shasta and have these exact same floor tiles. Unfortunately the floor was in really good shape until I scrubbed it and waxed it. For some reason it caused the tiles to start peeling up ( So - I have a bunch of these available to anyone who needs them. By bunch I mean 15 or so that are completely intact. Hey coloradoan...where are you? Denver? Restoring 59 as well here in CO.
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Post by coloradoan on May 18, 2014 5:05:05 GMT -8
kc - sent you a pm
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Post by theresa on Jul 2, 2014 8:48:38 GMT -8
Seems there are a bunch of '59 Airflytes out there! I own a '60 (sold as a '60 put built in the 2nd half of '59). Does anyone know if these same tiles were used in 1960? I'm looking at having to replace the entire floor as the PO has already put down a layer of flooring. But I'd like to find something as close to original as possible, I just need to know what that was.
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Post by coloradoan on Jul 3, 2014 5:52:39 GMT -8
As far as I've found, there's nothing even remotely close to the original out there. The most "period appropriate" I've seen is Armstrong VCT tile, available through Home Depot. Search these forums for tons of good info on installing them, and watch mobiltec's videos. Good luck!
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Post by SusieQ on Jul 3, 2014 16:59:57 GMT -8
I agree with Coloradoan. 9 inch tiles do not exist anymore. They were asbestos and the industry quit making tiles in 9" size to avoid confusing VCT with asbestos. As for patterns, well there's a lot to choose from, but nothing exactly like the vintage. I considered keeping my originals because they were in good shape until I marred them with my resto work and I decided I didn't really want exposed asbestos in my "new" trailer. The good thing about the Armstrong Excelon tile is that the pattern goes all the way through so if it wears, the pattern is still there. Some brands have patterns that are only a few mm deep on the surface.
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Post by theresa on Jul 4, 2014 11:39:37 GMT -8
I agree with Coloradoan. 9 inch tiles do not exist anymore. They were asbestos and the industry quit making tiles in 9" size to avoid confusing VCT with asbestos. As for patterns, well there's a lot to choose from, but nothing exactly like the vintage. I considered keeping my originals because they were in good shape until I marred them with my resto work and I decided I didn't really want exposed asbestos in my "new" trailer. The good thing about the Armstrong Excelon tile is that the pattern goes all the way through so if it wears, the pattern is still there. Some brands have patterns that are only a few mm deep on the surface. Good information. Thanks all who've chimed in. I'm slowly working my way through all the videos, and I'm hoping I won't feel as overwhelmed when I start.
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Post by mobiltec on Jul 13, 2014 17:30:00 GMT -8
I have a whole series on Armstrong VCT installation listed on my website...
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Post by gryffendorfen on Jul 29, 2014 12:34:07 GMT -8
I agree with Coloradoan. 9 inch tiles do not exist anymore. They were asbestos and the industry quit making tiles in 9" size to avoid confusing VCT with asbestos. As for patterns, well there's a lot to choose from, but nothing exactly like the vintage. I considered keeping my originals because they were in good shape until I marred them with my resto work and I decided I didn't really want exposed asbestos in my "new" trailer. The good thing about the Armstrong Excelon tile is that the pattern goes all the way through so if it wears, the pattern is still there. Some brands have patterns that are only a few mm deep on the surface. SusieQ, Did you remove the tiles individually, leaving the floor intact? Or did you remove the floor, tiles and all? This tile is in my Shasta, but a couple of the tiles at the entrance are turned up. The rest are great. Keeping asbestos in mind, should I... 1. Replace the few tiles with originals, knowing that I'll have to cut them to size? 2. Put new flooring over the existing flooring? 3. Replace the entire floor and flooring? I know the answer is likely based on preferences, but how difficult are each of the options?
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Post by wetbrush on Jul 6, 2015 20:39:15 GMT -8
I am trying to steal a few tiles from under my sofa bed to use in the entry of a 58 Kenskill....how do you get them out without breaking them?
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Post by vikx on Jul 6, 2015 20:58:39 GMT -8
Oh Boy... not fun.
I'd say try a heat gun and carefully pry. They will be brittle. Also wear a mask as they probably have asbestos.
Another thought is to soak them in wet newspaper. That is supposed to lift old glue, it may go under the tile and help. Maybe slice at each seam so the dampness can get underneath.
A multitool with a linoleum removal blade might work. They are a little hard to guide, and can dig too deep or cut into the tile... worth looking into.
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Post by jimmie on Jul 9, 2015 14:07:28 GMT -8
I gang, I am new here, I have a '59 Forester and I'm trying to restore my original floor. Like wetbrush i'm trying to move some tiles around to fix my floor. If anyone has anymore advice on removing the originals, I sure could use it. so far not much luck. my floor has the white glue holding them down. Of course if I could find someone with extra tiles, I would be tickled. here is a picture picasaweb.google.com/101921823763705269454/59Foresterhope this works thanks all
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