[valsey]

Not sure why these images don't appear.

Here are the links:
http://picasaweb.google.com/PersicoHomes/FloorNightmare#5521202751849003234
http://picasaweb.google.com/PersicoHomes/FloorNightmare#5521202749913909570
http://picasaweb.google.com/PersicoHomes/FloorNightmare#5521202751849003234

 

[steveel]

I don't know enough to recommend anything, just wanted to alert you that the linoleum and or adhesive holding it down may contain asbestos. If you want it tested, you can take or mail a small sample to a testing lab. Costs $30-50 when I've done it.

 

[valsey]

I don't know enough to recommend anything, just wanted to alert you that the linoleum and or adhesive holding it down may contain asbestos. If you want it tested, you can take or mail a small sample to a testing lab. Costs $30-50 when I've done it.

Thanks - it was my understanding that if you grind it, or somehow make it airborne, it's problematic. We are getting it up in strips. And we have wet down the area. Would that still be a problem?

 

[valsey]

Some pics

 

[suprvee]

Thanks - it was my understanding that if you grind it, or somehow make it airborne, it's problematic. We are getting it up in strips. And we have wet down the area. Would that still be a problem?

Wear a respirator (rated for asbestos), and wet everything down really well. Also, close off other rooms and air vents to avoid dust and extra clean up. Finally, clean the entire room with a wet rag / sponge and you should be fine.

 

[kwikfishron]

I’m surprised the flooring guru’s haven’t chimed in.

What I would do assuming the floor has a flat plane is get up what you can then modified thinset, ¼” hardi backer, thinset and tile.

But I'm no floor pro.

 

[valsey]

I’m surprised the flooring guru’s haven’t chimed in.

What I would do assuming the floor has a flat plane is get up what you can then modified thinset, ¼” hardi backer, thinset and tile.

But I'm no floor pro.

Really? Hardi backer? I assumed I could go directly to this concrete and leveling compound.

Floor Pros! Calling all Floor Pros!

 

[floorinstall]

flooring pro here

The red stuff is a trowled on leveler. I have not seen it in years. It is hard as a rock. I think it was called level stone or something like that. Just leave it and wet the residue with water and use a 4 inch razor scrapper (get it in the flooring department at the home center) to scrape off as much as you can. Install Ditra membrane per manufacture instruction and install the slate floor.

 

[valsey]

The red stuff is a trowled on leveler. I have not seen it in years. It is hard as a rock. I think it was called level stone or something like that. Just leave it and wet the residue with water and use a 4 inch razor scrapper (get it in the flooring department at the home center) to scrape off as much as you can. Install Ditra membrane per manufacture instruction and install the slate floor.

Whoo hoo! Thanks so much! I was wondering if I'd ever find out what that was.

I've been scraping for the last couple of days - it's fighting me every step of the way, but I see a light at the end of the tunnel.

What is Ditra membrane? And do I need to fill the areas where the leveler has chipped up? If so, with what? Concrete patch?

Thanks!

 

[floorinstall]

Ditra is an uncoupling membrane used under tile and stone to isolate it from movement in the sub floor. It can be purchased at the Home Depot for about 85.00 per 54 sqft roll Florida price). You need to tput down latex modified thinset with an 1/8 inch v notched trowel, this should fill in any small divits in the concrete. Google Ditra and you will get the schulter (the manufacture) and they have good install advise and videos. Just be sure to use latex modified under the ditra and unmodified between it and the tile. Good luck.

 

[JazMan]

Modified thin set will work.....but Schluter does not recommend it over concrete, you should use a premium unmodified thin set. Also, 1/8" V trowel is not right. Schluter has changed their minds about 4 times and now they sell one just for Ditra. You can use 1/4" V, or a 5/16" V. May be hard to find, I used to cut larger V's in the 1/4x3/16 to make approx. 5/16" I now have the Ditra trowel however. It's 11/64x11/64 square notch.

Jaz

 

[valsey]

I'm really on a tight budget. That will up the price another $350. I'll spend it if necessary. Is it necessary?

I got the impression it also acted as a water barrier as well. And it did seem damp under the sheet flooring when I pulled it up in spots.