cushion floor dilema...!

[mc497]

Hi, Just been to give a quote for a floor in a kitchen and two utility rooms.
Problem is, this guy has a cushion floor all the way through and has tried pulling it up but it is absolutely welded to the floor, I had a go myself, its a nightmare.
This guy then said his sister in law has had her floor tiled straight over the same type flooring.
I didn't think you could go over a cushion floor and told the customer this, but said I would look into it...!
Can anyone shed any light on this sort of thing.,,?

[Dave]

Simple answer is NO!.......Use a heat gun to soften the adhesive up and it will come away no probs....
The cushion floor will break down in time and then so will your floor...

[pjc]

cut it 60mm strips and sometimes it will pull up easer :Pete

[mc497]

Cheers guys, just as I thought, you cant go over this type of floor.
Good tips though fellas regarding pulling up the cusion floor, thanks....!

[Leatherface]

Find out what is below the cushion floor first by pulling up a test piece in each room - may be a chance the the floor will need over-boarding anyway if hardboard, floorboards or chipboard - save yourself a job and over-board straight on top.

If there is enough allowance for height you may be able to over-board it anyway if the cushion floor is too difficult to get up.