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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: kerrpmiddleton on March 18, 2009, 09:06:01 pm

Title: restore lino flooring
Post by: kerrpmiddleton on March 18, 2009, 09:06:01 pm

 :D hi guys ,need help again, got client who wants us to lift carpet and then take of old latex glue from floor . no problem lifting carpet , but how ,or what is best way to lift off old latex glue . have got buffing machine with brown , black pads do you think that will do, any suggestions????

Title: Re: restore lino flooring
Post by: gwrightson on March 19, 2009, 05:10:48 am

what is the flooring underneath ?

concreate, wood epoxy etc ?


Geoff

Title: Re: restore lino flooring
Post by: kerrpmiddleton on March 19, 2009, 12:26:08 pm

the floor under, is lino type which is going to be put back to orginal condittion,

Title: Re: restore lino flooring
Post by: fenman on March 19, 2009, 02:55:03 pm

I do not know the answer to removing the latex glue but if it is lino you will need to be very careful.
Lino is made from dried linseed oil mixed with ground cork, woodflower and pine resins.
You will not be able to use solvents or alcohols as they will break it up.
If you are able to lift a corner or small section you can tell if it is lino as it normally has jute backing which basically gives it strength and holds it together.
You probably need to speak to a specialist flooring supplier.
Good luck.
David