Ffffi Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Help. I'm a newbie doing my first house which is a restoration of a 100 year old house. The last person to work on it stuck Lino down with superglue in one of the rooms and I can get more than 3/4 out. Now I'm stuck with uneven floors ie some bits have Lino and some don't. I don't know what to do. I'm contemplating using floor leveller from the hardware store but was hoping there might be some other expert tips. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 You might try leveling the floor with Spackle or joint compound/wallboard putty. You can get it in small amounts. No point in getting a large container of floor leveler for a mini floor. Have you tried using an acetone-based nail polish remover to soften the remaining super glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickyfingers Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 A small hammer and a putty knife? Would love to see a picture of the house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Hi and welcome.......If all else fails and you can't even it up you could make a card template, put your desired finish (Wood, tiles whatever) onto the template and cover over the floor! I use 'false' flooring quite a lot partly because beneath the floor is such a great place to run electrics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I would go for some sort of wood-friendly solvent and the aforementioned hammer & putty knife to remove the remaining linoleum; clean it us and sand the bejeezis out of it. If it's still not level, spackle or drywall mud and the aforementioned template will do. The linoleum has pretty much trashed its antique value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Old linoleum contained asbestos, be really careful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 3 hours ago, Sable said: Old linoleum contained asbestos, be really careful! Ooo, that's scary! Be sure to wear gloves, goggles & a mask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ffffi Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Thanks for the advice. I tried using vinegar and a paint scrapper. Really made no difference. I will try the nail polish remover. I don't want to do any harm to the structure of the house so was trying to avoid harsh chemicals. i was starting to think about a false floor too. What do you use? I will be sticking floorboards to it. I'm not worried about antique value. This house was built by my great great grandfather and has been played with by many generations. I want to be respectful in restoring it for my daughter to play with. Plus I'm having a lot of fun planning it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I would think that older flooring is not stuck with super glue. It would depend on just how old it really is. Might be contact cement. Super glue is a newer invention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Try a hot hair dryer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlie Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 2 hours ago, Ffffi said: Thanks for the advice. I tried using vinegar and a paint scrapper. Really made no difference. I will try the nail polish remover. I don't want to do any harm to the structure of the house so was trying to avoid harsh chemicals. i was starting to think about a false floor too. What do you use? I will be sticking floorboards to it. I'm not worried about antique value. This house was built by my great great grandfather and has been played with by many generations. I want to be respectful in restoring it for my daughter to play with. Plus I'm having a lot of fun planning it. Vinegar is such low acidity i doubt it did anything but make you crave a good vinaigrette! I would try heat before chemicals, especially because of the asbestos danger and also because of the paint-stripping qualities of acetone- There is certainly lead in any paint on that house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ffffi Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks. I tried heat as well. It didn't do a lot. The most recent Lino, carpet and wallpaper was done 40 years ago so could be contact cement. I've stripped everything back to the wood with the exception of the Lino so no issue with acetone damaging paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapz Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Kathie is right - Acetone is about the only thing that softens superglue. Depending on the thickness of the wood underneath, you might consider moistening the wood and then use the acetone. That combination should do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ffffi Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions. I tried acetone last night but still no joy. I'm going to go ahead and create a false floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 7 hours ago, Ffffi said: Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions. I tried acetone last night but still no joy. I'm going to go ahead and create a false floor The acetone should have done the trick. It's possible that the culprit is not superglue. I think you're wise to create a false floor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 See if the Internet can give you help in releasing contact cement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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