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Post by nccamper on Oct 3, 2014 18:30:32 GMT -8
The previous owner of our Compact decided puke green carpet was better than the original tile so he glued it down. I thought the tile would be rough when I pulled up the carpet but it looks good. There is glue on every tile. Mobiltec's newspaper trick didn't work on the black glue. Any ideas what to clean it off with? it may be a long shot, but original tiles would be groovy.
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 3, 2014 19:20:58 GMT -8
I would go to a flooring place that has an old man working in it. Ask him what he would use....
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Post by SusieQ on Oct 3, 2014 19:21:34 GMT -8
I had carpet over mine, too but no glue. Pulled it up and they all looked great except for the ones in front of the door where the vent had leaked. I didn't really consider saving mine until about half way through my resto and by that time I had marred a few myself. Ultimately, I decided I didn't really want asbestos tiles exposed, yes I know it's not dangerous unless it is airborne, but the thought loomed over me. Decided to go with a nice clean, new look. I can't answer your question. I do know flooring glue is hard to clean up.
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Post by nccamper on Oct 3, 2014 19:50:28 GMT -8
I decided I didn't really want asbestos tiles exposed, yes I know it's not dangerous unless it is airborne, but the thought loomed over me. Decided to go with a nice clean, new look. Are you sure they're asbestos in 1962? If yes, pulling them up might be worse than leaving them. Did you tile over the tiles to avoid removing them?
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Post by nccamper on Oct 3, 2014 19:55:20 GMT -8
I would go to a flooring place that has an old man working in it. Ask him what he would use.... Good idea. There was a time, long ago, when I considered anybody over 50 to be an old man. "Old" keeps shifting up. I'd try paint remover or lacquer thinner but I might do more harm than good. An online tile site suggested WD40.
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Post by SusieQ on Oct 3, 2014 19:55:57 GMT -8
That's next on my list. I pulled up the bad ones in front of the door and replaced them with some self stick vinyl that I had left over from another project. It was the same thickness and made it all smooth. I have 1/4" plywood underlayment to put over it. I've considered just gluing the new tiles over the old ones, but if I put the wood down, I'll know I have a perfectly smooth surface.
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Post by vikx on Oct 3, 2014 20:55:48 GMT -8
What about the wet newspapers? Is that only for the backing remnants? The glue needs stripper or??
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 3, 2014 22:29:14 GMT -8
I would go to a flooring place that has an old man working in it. Ask him what he would use.... Good idea. There was a time, long ago, when I considered anybody over 50 to be an old man. "Old" keeps shifting up. I'd try paint remover or lacquer thinner but I might do more harm than good. An online tile site suggested WD40. WD40 works with the new yellow/clear adhesive but I have no idea if it will work on that. Give it a try. It won't hurt the tile any that's for sure.
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Post by cheri on Oct 4, 2014 3:26:35 GMT -8
I have wondered about the health issues in removing the old flooring. I don't want to be a fear monger, but it is worth at least considering. After successfully removing the tile in my trailer using Mobiletech's method, I decided to tackle the dining room floor in my 160 year old farm house. A quick google search ends up pretty scary. It is not only "asbestos" tiles that are dangerous. Apparently most floor coverings manufactured before the mid 80's, the felt backing, and the mastic used to glue them down have asbestos in them. Even flooring that, to those of us past the half century mark, seems modern contains the stuff.
I assumed that the floor covering in my trailer was safe because it was not asbestos tile, so I did't take any special precautions with the work or disposal, but you are supposed to dispose of the flooring as hazardous waste. Luckily the Mobiletech method uses lots of water and a newspaper "cover" which makes it less dusty and much, much safer than sanding.
Just something to think about and take precautions for. You can get the material tested, but it will cost somewhere around $100.
Be safe
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Post by nccamper on Oct 4, 2014 5:18:45 GMT -8
What about the wet newspapers? Is that only for the backing remnants? The glue needs stripper or?? They glued the carpet down to the nice tiles about 20 years ago. So the glue is newer and the newspaper trick didn't do a thing even after hours of soaking. The carpet backing scrapped off easily but not the glue. Not even loose. WD40 is next on my list of attempts.
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Post by schweetcruisers on Oct 4, 2014 6:48:13 GMT -8
Someone on the old forum had the SHASTA tiles tested and they were negative for asbestos. I honestly can't remember about the mastic, weather or not it had asbestos in it or not. Again this was for the the tile SHASTA used, can't comment on what other trailer manufactures used.
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Post by nccamper on Oct 4, 2014 8:21:23 GMT -8
Someone on the old forum had the SHASTA tiles tested and they were negative for asbestos. I honestly can't remember about the mastic, weather or not it had asbestos in it or not. Again this was for the the tile SHASTA used, can't comment on what other trailer manufactures used. Good to know. No point in asking for trouble.
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Post by vikx on Oct 4, 2014 10:29:17 GMT -8
My Loliner floor is a total mess. They glued and stapled sheet vinyl over the old floor. Dried glue, pieces of backing, you name it. Desperate enough to try stripper or something poisonous.
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Post by nanat on Oct 4, 2014 16:29:45 GMT -8
As a former stripper (furniture that is), I can tell you that any methylene chloride paint stripper will melt vinyl flooring (don't ask how I know that LOL). The enviormentally safe strippers I cannot comment on and it might be worth a try in a hidden area to see if it melts the floor.
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Post by nccamper on Oct 4, 2014 17:23:19 GMT -8
Melting the tile wouldn't be good. I read nail polish remover may work. I wonder if that will melt the floor too?
I'll buy some WD40 and try that first.
My glue is maybe 20 years old so it's a different beast than the vintage goo.
Vilx, your glue mess sounds even worse.
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