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Post by bigbill on Mar 6, 2014 14:10:25 GMT -8
Definition of retirement: Doing what you want when you want to do it. You may work harder than ever but only when you choose. That is what makes an enjoyable retirement.
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mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Mar 11, 2014 5:46:17 GMT -8
Please try this and then let me know what happens.
Lay down a couple of layers of newspaper. Then spray the newspaper with water until it is all damp. Don't get it so wet that you have sitting puddles. Just make sure all the newspaper is very damp. Let it set over night. Then go back the next day and pick up the news paper and start scraping up what's left with a wide putty knife or a drywall blade. The black stuff should just scoop up like soft putty.
Let me know if that works for you. You can try it in a small 3 sq foot area first if you like. Update: Larry this worked really well. We laid down the paper and sprayed it pretty damp but no puddles and as long as you didn't leave it too long (i.e. 24 hours) then it was very workable. Leaving it 24 hours just had everything dry up even in a coldish garage. But 8 hours-ish was very helpful.
Now to get to work on it.
That's great. The average to leave it is over night from what I have experienced but the environment has a lot to do with it I'm sure. Could even freeze so I don't think it's a good idea under those circumstances LOL..
Glad it worked out for you. I've brought it up in here a couple of times and it really hasn't caught on yet.
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Post by MarthaS on Mar 11, 2014 11:12:55 GMT -8
Update: Larry this worked really well. We laid down the paper and sprayed it pretty damp but no puddles and as long as you didn't leave it too long (i.e. 24 hours) then it was very workable. Leaving it 24 hours just had everything dry up even in a coldish garage. But 8 hours-ish was very helpful.
Now to get to work on it.
That's great. The average to leave it is over night from what I have experienced but the environment has a lot to do with it I'm sure. Could even freeze so I don't think it's a good idea under those circumstances LOL..
Glad it worked out for you. I've brought it up in here a couple of times and it really hasn't caught on yet.
My BF said that if he timed the area just right, it came up so very easy but if he left it too long then it dried up and was a PITA. At least it is all done now. Thanks Larry.
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Post by restoguy on Mar 26, 2014 13:21:13 GMT -8
Be very cautious if it's squares it may contain asbestos. More likely does contain asbestos. Not a huge deal but if you don't follow EPA guidelines for disposal it can cost you a crap load in fines.
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Post by pirateslife on Mar 26, 2014 17:29:07 GMT -8
Disposal guidelines? Pfffftttttt throw it in someone's dumpster lol
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Post by ladywendolyn on Mar 26, 2014 17:40:59 GMT -8
Is there any reason besides weight, why I can't put down a thin layer of plywood subfoor over all the old yucky glue etc?
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Post by vikx on Mar 26, 2014 21:08:32 GMT -8
Is there any reason besides weight, why I can't put down a thin layer of plywood subfoor over all the old yucky glue etc? A lot of us do just that. We don't even bother removing the old flooring...
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Post by ladywendolyn on Mar 27, 2014 8:03:59 GMT -8
Oh.. Ok perfect. I have been giving it some thought as we are not doing this as a flip and we are buying a vintage car to pull it so weight should not be an issue. If it's a little heavier I. The end ... So be it..
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