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Eugen261026 Dec 2019 12:28Hello everyone,
I would like to hear your opinion on how long you think it would take to remove old floor tiles in the kitchen and hallway (estimated). The kitchen area is 13.85 m² (149 ft²) and the hallway is 14.21 m² (153 ft²). We plan to install laminate or vinyl flooring in both rooms.
My second question is how time-consuming and complex it would be to install water- or gas-based underfloor heating in an older house built in 1957, specifically in the living room, dining room, hallway, and study.
I am attaching two photos of the hallway and kitchen showing the current tiles.
What would be the most cost-effective way to dispose of old tiles, old radiators, and the removal of an old bathroom (3 m² / 32 ft²)? I am considering a medium-sized car trailer, as I think the rental cost might be cheaper than a medium-sized container.
I would really appreciate your answers.
Thank you in advance.
I would like to hear your opinion on how long you think it would take to remove old floor tiles in the kitchen and hallway (estimated). The kitchen area is 13.85 m² (149 ft²) and the hallway is 14.21 m² (153 ft²). We plan to install laminate or vinyl flooring in both rooms.
My second question is how time-consuming and complex it would be to install water- or gas-based underfloor heating in an older house built in 1957, specifically in the living room, dining room, hallway, and study.
I am attaching two photos of the hallway and kitchen showing the current tiles.
What would be the most cost-effective way to dispose of old tiles, old radiators, and the removal of an old bathroom (3 m² / 32 ft²)? I am considering a medium-sized car trailer, as I think the rental cost might be cheaper than a medium-sized container.
I would really appreciate your answers.
Thank you in advance.
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Osnabruecker26 Dec 2019 15:20Should the screed be removed as well?
In that case, a container might be better due to the volume.
We stripped a 10 m2 (108 sq ft) bathroom with three people in one day. For you, that would be about 7–8 person-days. But it also depends on the location. Debris chute?
Hauling through the stairwell?
I won’t comment on the installation time—I'd leave that to a professional.
In that case, a container might be better due to the volume.
We stripped a 10 m2 (108 sq ft) bathroom with three people in one day. For you, that would be about 7–8 person-days. But it also depends on the location. Debris chute?
Hauling through the stairwell?
I won’t comment on the installation time—I'd leave that to a professional.
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Eugen261026 Dec 2019 18:16First of all, thanks for the reply.
The screed should stay if possible.
The kitchen is located on the ground floor.
So you mean 7-8 days if one person does it alone?
The screed should stay if possible.
The kitchen is located on the ground floor.
So you mean 7-8 days if one person does it alone?
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Osnabruecker26 Dec 2019 18:50Yes, exactly. You have to be careful when chiseling.
Have you taken the new heights for the underfloor heating into account?
In many rooms, you want underfloor heating, but not in the bathroom and kitchen? That creates height differences. However, I am not a renovation expert.
Have you taken the new heights for the underfloor heating into account?
In many rooms, you want underfloor heating, but not in the bathroom and kitchen? That creates height differences. However, I am not a renovation expert.
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Eugen261026 Dec 2019 19:09Yes, we have taken that into account.
The sellers of the house said I would spend about 2-3 days per room removing floor tiles. My brother-in-law, who is a tradesman, says it would take 0.5 days per room if done quickly, or about 1 day per room if done carefully (tile removal).
If necessary, the doors can be shortened.
The sellers of the house said I would spend about 2-3 days per room removing floor tiles. My brother-in-law, who is a tradesman, says it would take 0.5 days per room if done quickly, or about 1 day per room if done carefully (tile removal).
If necessary, the doors can be shortened.
Handling the debris removal quickly and over a short distance, I think completing one room per day is quite feasible.
Are the tiles installed using a thin-bed system or the traditional thick-bed method? Using a thick-bed method with a lot of cement can quickly become very labor-intensive.
Are the tiles installed using a thin-bed system or the traditional thick-bed method? Using a thick-bed method with a lot of cement can quickly become very labor-intensive.
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