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Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by Gary_602z, Nov 2, 2017.

  1. Gary_602z

    Gary_602z

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    Well I think I got conned by my daughter to redo their bathroom floor with ceramic tile!:headbang:

    Never done tile before but I did stay at a Holiday Inn once!:)

    Currently has 1ft. Square stick down linoleum I believe. How hard is that to take up? Anything to watch out for?
    Any advice besides hiring it done, which I will probably wish I did!
    Small bathroom probably less than 100 sq. feet.

    Gary
     
  2. Grizzly Adam

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    Heat gun and putty knife should remove it without much issue.
     
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    Ya, I was hoping that would work. My SIL was supposed to try it to see how hard they came up, but haven't heard anything yet.

    Gary
     
  4. Grizzly Adam

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    I've pulled up 40 year old office tile that was glued down proper using that method. Once you get the first one up it should go pretty easy.
     
  5. yooperdave

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    Is there still time to try to change her mind? Vinyl planking is some stuff I've had very good results with; working with it is a breeze!

    Goes together just like laminate flooring.
     
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    Warmer underfoot too.
     
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    I think I need to leave this thread, if my wife thinks I know how to do the floor in the bathroom she'll want it redone. It's only 25 years new. If she asks, I was never here.:picard:
     
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    Yup!

    I gotta give credit to those guys that have their wives signed up on here....they are real gluttons for punishment! :yes:
     
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