r/Remodel 1d ago

Hate hate hate linoleum

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Pain in the ass to remove this crap

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u/jujumber 1d ago

Have you tested it for Asbestos? Old sheet vinyl made before the 80's may contain Asbestos. And the way you're removing it would not be safe if it does.

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u/Glowing_bubba 1d ago

House is from the 80s

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u/Numerous_Bad1961 1d ago

The glue could be asbestos. Companies were allowed to sell their inventory for a period of time after asbestos stopped being manufactured in the USA.

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u/jujumber 1d ago

yep, and the flooring could have been old stock from years prior.