Solution to removing cork tiles

Mary Fisher · 2006-04-17T17:36:59+00:00

I told Spouse about the d-i-y tip to use a hot air gun to remove the old cork tile adhesive in the bathroom. He tried that for a few inches and it was taking ages as well as power.He grumbles about everything he does but this time I sympathised and suggested that he simply took up the whole lot in one go by lifting the underlying ply.He did, got a couple of 8x4 sheets, removed the old ply+tiles intact, dealt with pins, cleaned floorboards, laid new ply and fitted new cork tiles in a few hours. Bingo!Minimal financial cost and, more important, minimal time and irritation cost. It was well worthwhile.What's more, I could have a bath :-)Mary

Apr 17, 2006 20 Replies

Rate this thread:

Mary Fisher 20 years ago

I'm now going to have The Bath.

The floor was last done thirty years ago.

Mary

Vote

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required

Solution to removing cork tiles

Related discussions

Decorating problem - cork tiles

Decorating problem - cork tiles

Boarding floor - what to use?

Join the Discussion

Didn't find your answer?