Dealing with a Sticky subfloor Fixed - Sorta
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06/14/22 01:53 PM
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I am putting vinyl plank laminate flooring down in my kitchen that had that cheap peel and stick vinyl tiles. Prior to them it was laminate roll floor.
The laminate planks already have backing so technically I don't need an underlayment.
The subflooor is going to need to be partially replaced and where it isn't being replaced, the tiles are damaged and have to be removed. Removing the peel and stick tiles is leaving a sticky subfloor and I know that won't work with the laminate.
Google has netted a dozen idea that would not work. i.e. WD40 the plywood and scrape. I don't want a kitchen that smells like a garage.
The baby power idea seems plausible. It would stop the floor from being sticky but I feel like I would still want to lay down a plastic barrier underlayment, since eventually the glue may absorb the baby powder and start sticking to the backing on the floor planks.
It's not a lot of glue, just that sticky tacky feeling that you would get from removing a sticker.
Any ideas?
Last edited by IMGTX; 06/16/22 02:09 PM.
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Re: Dealing with a Sticky subfloor
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06/16/22 01:15 PM
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Why not call the MFR. of the floor you're putting down and get their recommendation preferably in writing. may came in handy if there's a warranty issue down the road this may be the best bet. when problems arise, it is sometimes difficult to get warrantied if the product is not installed to the letter of the manufacturer. it is also a good idea to read the fine print to see if there is anything that can come back to bite a guy later.
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Re: Dealing with a Sticky subfloor Fixed - Sorta
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06/16/22 02:50 PM
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Thank you for the replies.
It has kinda been solved.
I took out the cabinets to get to the rotten subfloor and discovered that the floor already had 1/4" Luan plywood on top of the subfloor. The water seeped in between the Luan and the plywood subfloor destroying about 1/2 the kitchen floor.
I will have top replace all but about 1/3 of the 1/4" plywood so the sticky will be removed by force. LOL
Now I have to deal with the subfloor where it intersects the walls. Maybe another post.
Thank you for the help and any other advice is always appreciated. Ooof. The joys of home ownership.
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Re: Dealing with a Sticky subfloor Fixed - Sorta
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06/16/22 02:52 PM
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Thank you for the replies.
It has kinda been solved.
I took out the cabinets to get to the rotten subfloor and discovered that the floor already had 1/4" Luan plywood on top of the subfloor. The water seeped in between the Luan and the plywood subfloor destroying about 1/2 the kitchen floor.
I will have top replace all but about 1/3 of the 1/4" plywood so the sticky will be removed by force. LOL
Now I have to deal with the subfloor where it intersects the walls. Maybe another post.
Thank you for the help and any other advice is always appreciated. ThisI had to do pretty much the same thing. This tool cuts right up against the wall once you pull the trim.
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Re: Dealing with a Sticky subfloor Fixed - Sorta
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06/17/22 10:59 AM
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maybe a bit late and astilly question but your aware that water damage is normally covered by homeowners insurance right ? there are so many things wrong with my house that was built in 1872, the insurance company would want to tear it down and pave over the lot. i just spent $100.00 for a Moen kitchen faucet to replace the one that was there, which worked great. however, the plastic connection that couples the spray nozzle cracked. when we discovered it, all the "stuff" under the sink was soaked. after 24 hours of a box fan in front of the sink, the floor and shelf under the sink was dry. close the doors, and everything is back to "normal".
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