Can't help you on the carpet, unless I did pull up the 1973 original
which was just stapled around the edges, not glued. Underneath is
plywood, and probably some rotten places... better be sure you don't
have leaks before you do the floor over. .
For the smoke odor, or any other odor, even toxic fumes, douse
everything in baking soda, lots and lots. Let it sit for a day and then
vacuum it up. If it still smells, douse again, and then wash all
surfaces with baking soda. It is the best , safest cleaner around.
Daisy
Ed wrote:
>
> I have a 1969 27 foot International. I am about to replace the carpet
> due to popular demand. It is dingy and full of smoke odor. There are
> no known leaks or rotten spots.
>
> Here is my plan:
>
> Strip the carpet.
> Replace with vinyl in the bathroom and under the cabinets and under the
> couch.
> Put down new carpet in the living areas outside of the bathroom.
>
> Here are my questions:
> - Does the carpet come up easily?
> - What can I expect to find under the carpet? Will it come up easily and
> will there be a glue residue that needs to be cleaned up?
> - How should I stick down the new carpet?
> - What about peel and stick floor tiles for floor in the cabinets and
> the bath?
> - Any good ideas for getting rid of that residual smoke odor?
>
> Thanks
> Ed Farrell
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