If those were 9 x 9 tiles on that floor, there is a very good chance there was asbestos in them which is very very dangerous. You're suppose to have that size/age tile tested prior to removing. Also wear protective gear while removing.
I watched the video again and she was wearing both eye protection and a respirator while removing this paper! And you're correct about that hopefully Lauren and Neiman had the tar paper tested for asbestos!
@@jenniferbassett3001 Yes I did notice she was wearing a respirator as well as eye protection and gloves. I was meaning she should be at the very least wearing a disposable one piece jump suit. Kind of like the ones people wear while spray painting ceiling etc. That asbestos is no joke.
What were people thinking back In the day to cover up hard woods 🤦🏻♀️ you are a hard worker Lauren and you do beautiful work!! This renovation is going to be soooo GOOD!!
People don’t realize that’s it’s not actually hardwood floors. That’s actually the subfloor. They didn’t have plywood back then and by covering it with tar paper and carpet etc it’s extra insulation
I just bought a 100 year old house & the same for me … hardwood floors underneath. I can’t wait to refinish them. The bathroom had 3 layers of laminate & some weird thin wood like paper that I tore out all the way down to be able to refinish the wood floors in their as well. ♥️
@@rcg224 you call a remediation specialist. It's not the most dangerous form asbestos can take but it's still not really safe to remove by yourself. It also may not be legal to remove by yourself depending on your jurisdiction. If it gets into the air it can contaminate your entire house because asbestos fibers are super tiny. All in all, it's just not worth the risk.
@@randybobandy9828 the fibers remain airborne when disturbed that bad and will get on everything that’s exposed. Chances are she got it on her close, walls etc and breathed in some as she went on. That and it’s said the fibers stay airborne for hours
The technique used to remove the mastic was extremely dangerous. When dealing with asbestos or when in doubt the best technique is to keep it wet. I use wet towels and a commercial iron to steam the mastic to make it soft then scrape off. There is no friable material. Always air on the side of asbestos.
This comment section just made me realize my bathroom vinyl tile adhesive Ive been trying to get up similarly may also have asbestos in it. I'd been planning to tackle the bathroom and overhaul it soon so big appreciation for y'all.
Most likely has asbestos, It was common in building materials then. Asbestos is fire proof, an excellent insulator, resistant to chemicals, durable, and inexpensive.That is why it was used. Minimal exposure unlikely to do harm. It not radioactive.
About 40 years ago, I removed old flooring and a layer of tar paper from my kitchen floor. It was a nightmare. Took me about 4 days of hard work, didn't have a heat gun, soaked it with water to soften it and scraped it with a razor blade. Didn't work very well at all but I got it done. Never crossed my mind to use any kind of protection either.
get that tested. Also to help opt you could use a grinder and do it wet. That would help with airborne aspestos particles. Also grinding through the top layer of hardwood is a great way to refinish if you have more than 1/4 inch of wood.
Boy do I remember doing THAT!!! Finally gave up and painted with an indoor/outdoor paint. Rough task after pulling carpet and padding that was stuck to the floor. The tack strip was melding with the floor in several places too!
I lived in a pair n beam home.... after a while when the dust kicked up at ae through the floor boards stays super cold in winter. muggy when raining and warm in summer here in Texas. so people often either apply a second flooring over the top for extreme weather ups n downs. we played floating lament and cushion in-between so as to not deal with the drafty drama
Why do people like those floors that were in every old home ? They allow so much dust and air between gaps just put laminate flooring it’ll be 100X better
What doesnt kill you makes you stronger… or weaker in like 10 years who knows. You should’ve been wearing a suit with googles. Those particulate filters can do a lot for your lungs, but not yours skin and eyes.
If those were 9 x 9 tiles on that floor, there is a very good chance there was asbestos in them which is very very dangerous. You're suppose to have that size/age tile tested prior to removing. Also wear protective gear while removing.
I watched the video again and she was wearing both eye protection and a respirator while removing this paper! And you're correct about that hopefully Lauren and Neiman had the tar paper tested for asbestos!
I thought that exact same thing. Wearing protection is great and all but I'd still be concerned. 😬
They are pretty smart in using protective gear. But I'm not sure if they knew the how or why to test those tiles.
@@jenniferbassett3001 Yes I did notice she was wearing a respirator as well as eye protection and gloves. I was meaning she should be at the very least wearing a disposable one piece jump suit. Kind of like the ones people wear while spray painting ceiling etc. That asbestos is no joke.
@@joannjukes4474 100% agree!
It’s not tar paper it’s asbestos
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That's asbestos mastic
What were people thinking back In the day to cover up hard woods 🤦🏻♀️ you are a hard worker Lauren and you do beautiful work!! This renovation is going to be soooo GOOD!!
People don’t realize that’s it’s not actually hardwood floors. That’s actually the subfloor. They didn’t have plywood back then and by covering it with tar paper and carpet etc it’s extra insulation
For everyone whose asking what tool she uses: It's a multicutter tool, also called a finecutter.
Those tiles were asbestos.
Das war mein erster Gedanke!!
Hope you had that tested for asbestos
No need to test for it. That's definitely asbestos.
Usually when tile and the glue is black it is.
@@budskrilla2u133 it can go either way. a test is best
What is that tool he's using to remove the tar and glue from the floor?
@@never2muchluther803 it's kinda like a saw zaw but with a putty knife attachment on the end. I've seen similar tools used to remove car windshields
You go Lauren!! You push through such tedious tasks without complaint. At least not that I’ve ever seen. 🤣. Can’t wait to see it all finished 💪😀🛠🧰🏠
I just bought a 100 year old house & the same for me … hardwood floors underneath. I can’t wait to refinish them. The bathroom had 3 layers of laminate & some weird thin wood like paper that I tore out all the way down to be able to refinish the wood floors in their as well. ♥️
Be careful go be tested for asbestos
Omg what a tedious task, fantastic job!!
Be nice if you could see what kind of tool he is fusing
A heat gun and a flat scraper.
That appears to be asbestos adhesive.
what do u do about it if it is ???
@@rcg224 you call a remediation specialist. It's not the most dangerous form asbestos can take but it's still not really safe to remove by yourself. It also may not be legal to remove by yourself depending on your jurisdiction. If it gets into the air it can contaminate your entire house because asbestos fibers are super tiny. All in all, it's just not worth the risk.
@Nathan Ring oh gross yeah I honestly didn't even know that thanks . that's scary as hell
Huge job, but you did it Lauren! Bravo, you are such a hard worker. Well done!🌷🌷
Hope you check it for asbestos black cutback glue as more asbestos in it than the tile itself they even put it in the plaster
Floors are looking good!!! Can't wait to see what's going to happen soon.
Nice job... just make sure it's not asbestos .. the black was a bad signed hope she's ok..
She's wearing a respirator
@@randybobandy9828 the fibers remain airborne when disturbed that bad and will get on everything that’s exposed. Chances are she got it on her close, walls etc and breathed in some as she went on. That and it’s said the fibers stay airborne for hours
Usually doesn’t show up in your lungs for 20 years.
Some guy’s dad worked removing asbestos for a living. Needless to say, he bit the dust.
Fantastic task. Anxious sound
WoW, Jaw dropping difference… Beautiful
Wood Floors, Now!!!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💜🖤💜
The technique used to remove the mastic was extremely dangerous. When dealing with asbestos or when in doubt the best technique is to keep it wet. I use wet towels and a commercial iron to steam the mastic to make it soft then scrape off. There is no friable material. Always air on the side of asbestos.
Always verify old tiles or vinyl have no asbestos before removing it!
Very satisfying to watch. Well done!
The floors look amazing💯💯❤
I have the same issue on my 80 yr old wood floors in my kitchen. I accidentally found out that pinesol dissolves that gunk. 🙌🏽
Really...?!?!
Good to know! Ty
I realized that too. Soap & water !
I used scalding, boiling hot water. Let sit for 15-20 mins. Scrapes up easily.
It's so satisfying to scrape stuff
This comment section just made me realize my bathroom vinyl tile adhesive Ive been trying to get up similarly may also have asbestos in it. I'd been planning to tackle the bathroom and overhaul it soon so big appreciation for y'all.
amazing job!!! those floors show character to that room...enhance that character.
I’m pretty sure that has asbestos hope you made it through it
Lovely wood underneath!!! ❤️❤️❤️
So worth the effort.......did not see any your sittin down on the job....I know that took a long
Sooo much work. Did good job from what little I saw.
I would have liked to see more of the finished work.
check out the full video on the channel!!
You're scoot-a-bout skills are top notch! Lol nice floors also
Awesome job Lauren! Beautiful floor!
Most likely has asbestos,
It was common in building materials then. Asbestos is fire proof, an excellent insulator, resistant to chemicals, durable, and inexpensive.That is why it was used.
Minimal exposure unlikely to do harm.
It not radioactive.
I do the same work for years in an Old house very painfull but the result is beautiful
What is the tool you are using to remove the tar paper? I was total to use a blow torch and scrapper. What are you using there?
Great Progress‼️👍🏼
No asbestos tile. You keep going. I've done plenty of those jobs during my time as a professional hardwood floor mechanic.
I’m invested get it done girl looks good. I know the struggle.T
Such a beautiful floor 🥰
Singling the "Spreading asbestos, so we can all breathe it in!" song. It's one of my favorites.
About 40 years ago, I removed old flooring and a layer of tar paper from my kitchen floor. It was a nightmare. Took me about 4 days of hard work, didn't have a heat gun, soaked it with water to soften it and scraped it with a razor blade. Didn't work very well at all but I got it done. Never crossed my mind to use any kind of protection either.
Amazing job!!!!!
Hard work that hopefully pays off. Looks good to me. 🙌
Look at that beautiful wood floor.
Beautiful
get that tested. Also to help opt you could use a grinder and do it wet. That would help with airborne aspestos particles. Also grinding through the top layer of hardwood is a great way to refinish if you have more than 1/4 inch of wood.
def was asbestos in there
Boy do I remember doing THAT!!! Finally gave up and painted with an indoor/outdoor paint. Rough task after pulling carpet and padding that was stuck to the floor. The tack strip was melding with the floor in several places too!
I lived in a pair n beam home.... after a while when the dust kicked up at ae through the floor boards stays super cold in winter. muggy when raining and warm in summer here in Texas. so people often either apply a second flooring over the top for extreme weather ups n downs. we played floating lament and cushion in-between so as to not deal with the drafty drama
You go Girl!🎉❤😂
I recall doing the same thing to an apartment I shared with friends. The stiletto marks on the parquet flooring were cute!
That is a beautiful floor
Which tool are you using?
Una buena pulidora y luego un buen hidrolaqueado y queda para 100 años mas
2 parts SHORTS make jesus cry
115 yr old=danger
What kind of tool did you use?
The safest way would have been to used a mastic remover and keep everything moist enough not to go airborne
Why do people like those floors that were in every old home ? They allow so much dust and air between gaps just put laminate flooring it’ll be 100X better
what tool did you use a heat gun?
You're a hard ass worker girl you're going to be living high on the money before retirement time cuz you got what it takes . AMBITION & HARD WORK!!!!!
What tool is that? I have old linoleum
What tool you using
Sanding and then a white wash color with semi matte varnish would look modern 🤩
OMG I've seen this done B4. My husband is a Craftsman carpenter & a client requested that. It was BEAUTIFUL ❤️
What tool are you using to remove the black tar paper?
Its alot work and sanding but the end will pay off specially the heart pine ones from long leaf pines
I have something that looks like that under my non nail wood flooring how should I remove it?
This is old and y’all are assuming she didn’t go her diligence before scraping
What is the tool you used to get all this up
Yes! My ?- I am screaming , reading these comments…just leave him alone & ask what is the tool? Lol I am here with blisters and bloody hands
I later discovered a tool called a Dimabrush that worked almost as well as what this guy used, but it worked and my floor is now complete.@@csuzy6464
Lyk pragtig. Sterkte vir hard werk. 💕💕🇿🇦
The wood floor looks salvageable in the beginning of the room but towards the end there's too many gaps between the boards
That's because it wasn't a hardwood floor that was decking.
Asbestos
Good work and you wear a mask excellent kudos to you
Yea baby! Heat gunnin. Best non-invasive way to remove that crap.
A lot of work but those floors are 🔥
Vinyl tile over hardwood floor is dumb why??
Great job
I now I did 3 etages wath is 13 rooms.on mine knee later on mine but. Monnikwork. Each 10 cm with a gasburner.
Was it tar paper or the old horse hair felt?
It doesn’t look tar paper looks black adhesive with asbestos in it.hope you didn’t dust it up.
Gorgeous...it is a normal wood ground. American...
The tar has asbestos fibers in it you should wear mask always removing.and when you sand that floor wear a respirator.
I have also did that ,and it was not fun !
What tool was that?
What doesnt kill you makes you stronger… or weaker in like 10 years who knows.
You should’ve been wearing a suit with googles. Those particulate filters can do a lot for your lungs, but not yours skin and eyes.
Sounds like chain gang music
What tool is she using?
Can’t tell what tool he was using.
Idk...Coulda used a sander...
Black glue in old houses is always dangerous know your materials before you mess with things
My knees hurt just watching this
I wonder why they glued it down. Did they never consider what it would take to remove the mess?
what tools were you using?
what kind of tools were you use?
What tool are you using
What tool are you using please
Well done
Toxic as hell
Use a commercial
Exhaust fan next time
If my uncle saw me doing this sitting down, I would be in big trouble
People over here worried about asbestos, I’m over here thinking about how there might not even be enough floor to refinish by the looks of it.