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02-02-2023, 09:26 PM
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Flooring renos - tips for pulling up subfloor?
We are in the works of replacing some tile flooring with hardwood. The tiles I expect will pop up with little problem, but I'm concerned about pulling up the subfloor. It will be glued and stapled if its like our ensuite was which was a nightmare to get out. Basically cam out in toothpicks. Much bigger area this time in the kitchen. Does anyone have any tips/tricks/recommendations to rip this subfloor up? I plan to skill saw a bunch of small squares I think but hoping there is a better way. Anyone looking for a job to do this weekend? LOL
thanks for any and all tips.
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02-03-2023, 08:17 AM
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in the middle of it now
we just put a new glued and screwed subfloor on top, expensive but better and much quicker
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02-03-2023, 08:51 AM
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Did the same thing. Pulled up carpet in the living room that transitioned to tile in the front entry way. I redid the fasteners in the old subfloor to get rid of the squeeks, and put new 1/4" over. That was a few years ago, so I didn't have to host a garage sale to finance the purchase of the wood! 
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02-03-2023, 08:55 AM
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Sounds like a nightmare. I know of a flooring contractor who vastly under bid
a job like this, then subbed it off piece work to another party. He did exactly what you did and walked off the job after three days.  Best option would be to leave the sub floor if possible.
Grizz
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02-03-2023, 09:03 AM
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Mine wasnt easy either. Nails, staples and glue. I used two pry bars. Lift then capture. Lift then capture. Labour intensive but it worked. Best of luck.
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02-03-2023, 09:18 AM
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Wondering how a floor sander with the roughest grit would work?
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02-03-2023, 09:24 AM
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I agree with Antmai
We (wife and I) pulled ours up and in some areas they had two layers for the transitioning to tile
24", 36" and a large pry bar were required
thought i'd try an ice scraper but broke the handle lol
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02-04-2023, 07:23 AM
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I use a grinder with a diamond cup to remove thin set from plywood. Need a good vacuum and dust attachment for the grinder.
Something like this
https://canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maxim...-0541392p.html
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02-04-2023, 11:13 AM
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Handheld plug in power planer,3" wide remove 1/8 each pass.Messy, loud. I haven't tried but would make it easier.
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02-04-2023, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Stuntcarpenter
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This, use a shroud like this and a good vacuum.
https://www.amazon.ca/DEWALT-DWE4615...92009004&psc=1
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02-04-2023, 07:04 PM
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Yep
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02-04-2023, 07:10 PM
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That price seems pretty crazy for a piece of plastic though. Not saying this is not how much it actually costs, just that it seem overly expensive.
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02-04-2023, 09:15 PM
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I have to remove this layer of subfloor to get it down to the same height to match the existing hardwood which sits on top of the 3/4" plywood above the floor joists.
I considered pouring level quick but then I would be way higher than my existing floor.
I used a Hilti jack hammer type unit today (my plumber lent it to me) Had a 4-5" wide spade bit and man did it ever make quick work of the tiles. Popped most of them up whole, some came off in pieces but did about 400 sp ft in less than 2 hours. Kids were packing tiles out and didnt take too long. Tmrw I will try this thing and see if it will get in between the sub floor and 3/4" plywood but I'm not holding my breath.
I need a few hungry hard working young lads for this job... LOL
Thanks for all the replies.
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02-04-2023, 09:20 PM
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Just as CDNOutdoorsman said, a small hilti jackhammer with a wide spade bit works the best. I did a bathroom and large kitchen area in our rental last spring this way. By far the best option IMO. I tried first with pry bar and hammer and got frustrated pretty quickly.
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02-04-2023, 06:51 PM
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No way around the fact that it's very labor intensive.
Grizz
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02-04-2023, 07:05 PM
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Quote:
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No way around the fact that it's very labor intensive.
Grizz
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Not that bad with a grinder. I can do a bathroom in under an hour
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