Parquet is a very durable flooring. But still after a while it needs to be replaced. The reasons for the replacement are very diverse: either the neighbors flooded, or a fungal infection occurred, or insects made the parquet floor unusable. The dismantling of the old coating is not difficult, but it will take a relatively long time to do this. In our article, we will consider how to remove the parquet with your own hands and replace it.
Before dismantling
Before removing the old coating, it is necessary to prepare in advance the tools that are used when removing installation work Oh. It should also be done preparations, consisting in the release of the working space from furniture and other interior elements, the removal of skirting boards and the elimination of decorative thresholds.
Important! In the case of partial, rather than complete, dismantling of the parquet, that part of the floor that is not subject to repair work, it is necessary to cover with hardboard or thick cardboard, while securing it with plastic wrap. This procedure will help protect the floor surface from debris and dust.
When dismantling parquet with your own hands, you will need the following tools:
- chisel;
- Circular Saw;
- crowbar;
- hatchet;
- hammer.
The level of complexity of the installation of parquet flooring depends on:
- type of parquet. There are several types of this material on the modern market - piece parquet, rack and panel.
- Mounting option. The method of fastening the boards can be carried out by connecting with finishing nails, by gluing or nailing.
Important! If the parquet is glued to the base, it can no longer be applied a second time.
- Type of base under the parquet finish - use chipboard, plywood, boards or the usual version of the screed.
Important! All of the above factors have a major impact on both the complexity and duration of the parquet dismantling process, and the cost of the work performed. This is the case if you have to resort to the services of a professional specialist.
How to remove old parquet? Before removing the old parquet flooring, preparations should be made personal protection. Mandatory must be:
- headwear and gloves;
- clothing with a dust-proof structure.
When removing old parquet, a lot of garbage is generated, so it is advisable to take care of special bags and containers in advance.
Important! In the room in which the dismantling of the parquet flooring is carried out, a fire extinguisher must be present without fail.
The process of dismantling parquet
Dismantling works are carried out in several stages:
- First you need to remove the parquet layer.
- After that, the base is dismantled.
- The next step will be the process of cleaning the screed and then leveling it.
Important! Some craftsmen in the process of self-removal of the old parquet flooring use scraping equipment, which helps speed up the process. But experts do not advise using this unit, since the screws and nails that are in the old parquet flooring can damage this device during the scraping process.
Strip parquet dismantling
The type of parquet affects the labor intensity required to remove the parquet layer. It is very difficult to dismantle strip parquet, especially in the case of reliable gluing. The difficulty lies in the fact that parquet boards cannot be removed entirely, as they delaminate or stick out.
Let's take a closer look at how to remove piece parquet with your own hands:
- First, preparatory measures are carried out, which consist in freeing the room space from furniture and other interior items.
Important! If the wiring passes under the floor surface or along the wall covering, the room must be de-energized without fail.
- Next, you need to dismantle the plinth. To do this, use a crowbar, which you can simply pry off and remove the plinth, while the first die is easy to remove by cutting down the comb.
Important! It will be much easier to replace the parquet flooring if you try to tap it with a hammer. Dismantling work begins at the site where the dies leave the base. In this place, a dull and “thumping” sound will be heard from the tapping of the hammer.
- Further dismantling work is carried out depending on the circumstances:
- If the dies were nailed, then a nail puller is used.
- If the elements were additionally glued, then a hatchet or crowbar is used to remove the dies, which should be used to pry the dies. Some dies easily move away from the base, others delaminate or need to be removed from the coating in parts.
Important! Dismantling work must be done very carefully. It is unlikely that it will be possible to save completely the old parquet flooring. But losses must be kept to a minimum.
Substrate opening
In the process of dismantling piece parquet with your own hands, it is necessary to open the substrate. Therefore, we will consider in more detail how this process can be carried out:
- As a rule, the substrate is fixed on self-tapping screws, which are easily unscrewed by means of the reverse stroke of a screwdriver.
- If nails are used during installation, a nail puller is used to remove them.
The puncher helps to cut down a coupler. But, as a rule, it is not subject to dismantling. The screed is simply repaired and leveled for a new coating.
Important! If the elements are tightly glued, then a perforator with a flat tip is used to remove them. In this case, the eyes must be protected with goggles from chips.
Dismantling of panel parquet
It is much easier to carry out dismantling work to replace the panel parquet in the apartment. Moreover, this process is much faster than the dismantling of other types of parquet.
How to remove the panel parquet with your own hands:
- First of all, you should find the shield that was laid last, since it must be with an open groove.
Important! Modular coverage, as a rule, is made from a window opening. With this method, elements with an open comb are located on the side of the opposite wall.
- When the required shield is found, it must be lightly pry with a crowbar (from the corner) and torn off.
Important! If the shields were additionally planted on nails, then it is more expedient to first remove them with a nail puller.
- After that, you can slowly remove the old parquet flooring. The following modules are removed in the same way.
Important! Previously, very old parquet flooring was laid not on the usual version of glue, but on resin. The reverse side of such shields is very heavily soiled. When disassembling such elements, they need to be cleaned of resin for a long time and thoroughly with a hatchet.
Dismantling of parquet board
How to remove parquet board? Removing parquet flooring is a rather painstaking job. The dismantling of the parquet board is carried out elementarily. Dies of such a coating are not fixed to the base. They are laid like a laminate, while using a special lock. Removing such a parquet board is not difficult, you just need to snap off the lock.
Important! The dismantled parquet board can be used a second time for some other room, since it is not subjected to destructive work during the removal process.
How to open the area to replace the rivets?
Before proceeding with dismantling, you need to carefully inspect the parquet flooring. It may not be necessary to remove the entire coating, but it is possible to replace one riveting or a small section of the parquet. In this case, a very thin chisel is hammered into the joint between the dies, which is able to chop off the comb from the main bar. Thus, the first rivet is pulled out, and all subsequent ones are removed by the method described above.
Parquet - the coating is very durable. But sooner or later, he may also require replacement. The reasons for this are very different - from flooding by neighbors to infection with a fungus or insects. The procedure for dismantling the old parquet is not particularly difficult. However, it takes quite a lot of time.
The very technology of parquet removal primarily depends on its type. The most difficult thing is to remove the piece. We will talk about how to properly dismantle parquet with your own hands below.
Strip parquet dismantling
Strip parquet removal is performed as follows:
- All furniture and other furnishings are removed from the room.
- The plinth is being dismantled. How to remove this decorative element right? Skirting boards are removed by simply prying them with a crowbar.
At the first stage, you will need to remove the plinth
- The first plate can be removed by cutting off the comb.
- Further, the dismantling of the parquet is carried out according to the circumstances. If the dies are nailed, they work with a nail puller. You can also sink the carnations through the die shelf into the backing. Sometimes elements are additionally glued. In this case, in order to remove the dies, you need to pry them with an ax or a crowbar.
Some dice move away from the base easily, some delaminate or have to be removed from the floor in parts
Important: It is necessary to dismantle the dies as carefully as possible. It is unlikely that you will be able to do without losses. But you can try to minimize them.- How to open the backing? In most cases, it is attached to the screws, which you just need to unscrew. If nails were used during installation, they are removed with a nail puller.
In most cases, the removal of the substrate can be done using a screwdriver
- The screed can be cut down with a perforator. However, it is usually not dismantled. It is simply repaired and leveled for a new coating.
Tightly glued elements can also be removed with a puncher with a flat tip. Below you can see how to remove the parquet (video), fixed to the base thoroughly. With this method, it will be better to protect your eyes from chips with glasses.
How to remove panel parquet with your own hands
Replacing parquet in an apartment, in the event that it is a panel board, is easier. Laying a modular coating usually starts from the window. With this method, elements with an open ridge are located against the opposite wall. All you need to do is pry one of these shields (from the corner) with a crowbar and tear it off the floor. The remaining modules can be removed in the same way.
Dismantling the shield cover - the procedure is not particularly complicated
Advice: Sometimes shields are additionally attached to nails. It is better to first pull them out with a nail puller.Often, apartment owners are interested in the question of how to disassemble a very old panel parquet. Once upon a time, it was laid not on glue, but on resin. Such shields are very heavily soiled with reverse side. The difficulty is to carefully clean the resin with a hatchet.
How to remove parquet board
Removing parquet, as you can see, is a rather dreary procedure. The parquet board is dismantled elementarily. Dies of such a coating are not fixed to the base. They are laid like a laminate - to each other by means of a special lock.
You can remove the parquet board simply by snapping the lock
Pulling them out will be easy. If desired, the removed coating can be reused somewhere else in the room. To understand the technology better, we suggest you watch a video on the dismantling of parquet of this type, laid on logs.
Parquet is durable flooring, but over time, even it needs to be repaired or completely rebuilt. The reasons for this may be different: wear of the coating, infection with fungus, insects, or damage to the panels due to flooding.
Reasons to replace parquet
Replacing parquet is not an easy process and takes a lot of time. But you can do all the work with your own hands without the involvement of specialists. How to remove the old parquet and lay a new one - let's consider in more detail.
Any construction process consists of several stages, which must be carried out in strict sequence.
Dismantling of old parquet
The technology for removing old parquet depends on its type and installation method. Let's consider each of the technologies in detail.
Training
Whatever method of dismantling is used, the first step is to prepare necessary tools and the room itself.
- Cleaning of the premises from the attributes of furniture and carpets.
- If the wiring is on the floor, it is de-energized.
- Dismantling of skirting boards and sills (if any). For this, a tool such as a crowbar is used.
Dismantling the plinth How to remove a parquet planted with glue
The most difficult thing is to dismantle the parquet with your own hands, planted on glue. Basically, it will not be possible to remove it in a holistic state; in the process of work, it falls apart into pieces or chips. The dismantling technology involves the use of a chisel and a hammer and is performed in the following sequence:
- Having tapped on the surface of the parquet with a hammer, they find the place where the plates leave, from which the dismantling will begin.
- If there is none, then the dismantling process begins from the side of the floor opposite the window.
- Having driven in a chisel, at the junction of the panels, they are hooked and knocked out.
- And according to this principle, the entire coating is removed.
Dismantling parquet with glue Removing the subfloor
In most cases, parquet is laid on a rough wooden base or OSB boards. After removing the parquet, it is also recommended to change it. Do-it-yourself dismantling of this coating is carried out using the same technology. Having driven a chisel into the intershield seams, they are knocked out.
Removing the rough coating Panel deck dismantling technology
The technology for dismantling the shield coating is similar to the previous one.
How to disassemble parquet? Main stages:
- Removal of panel parquet begins on the side where its laying ended, namely, on the opposite side of the window.
- With the help of a chisel, driving it into the gap between the shields, one of them is lifted. To do this, you need to make an effort, since tearing off the shield from the glue is not so easy.
- In this way, shield after shield, the entire parquet flooring is removed.
Removing the shield Partial dismantling of parquet
If the parquet is in excellent condition, and some part of it is out of order, you can dismantle only this section and re-lay only it, or eliminate the defect that has appeared.
For this you need:
- Protect the rest of the parquet flooring with cardboard and film, attaching them to the surface with construction tape. This requirement is necessary to prevent damage to the parquet, which may occur during the dismantling of a given area.
- Dismantle the slats with a chisel, being very careful not to snag the edges of the undamaged parquet.
- Clean the area, after which you can proceed to repair the parquet with your own hands.
Partial dismantling Room cleaning
After removing the flooring, main and rough, it is necessary to clean the room, collecting all construction waste in specially prepared containers (propylene bags are mainly used).
Room cleaning Ways of laying parquet
There are two main ways of laying a parquet board:
- "Floating" way is the installation of parquet panels without attaching them to the base. The creation of a single canvas occurs due to the adhesion of the locking system of laminate panels to each other. This method is used on the condition of a perfectly flat base. Can be used as a substrate different material. The disadvantage of this method is the occurrence of squeaks in the near future after the installation of the flooring.
- Laying parquet with glue. This method is more reliable than the previous one. Parquet boards, connected by a locking mechanism and located on an adhesive base, are practically not subject to deformation and creaking.
Ways of laying parquet Important! Do not use water-based adhesives to bond parquet to the subfloor. It does not provide the necessary grip, which in the future will lead to deformation of the board.
Coating replacement
Laying parquet panels after dismantling the old coating is carried out in the following sequence:
Foundation preparation
The first stage of parquet replacement is the preparation of the base for its laying. The better the preparation is, the longer the life of the coating will be.
For proper preparation grounds, it is necessary to determine the method used for this.
There are two main technologies.
Concrete screed
Foundation preparation steps:
- You need to get to zero.
- The level of height difference is determined, which affects the choice of surface leveling method.
- Choosing a method using concrete screed, determine its height in certain areas, to reduce height differences.
- For the screed itself, mixtures are used, when working with which the difference in floor differences is minimized, for example, betonite.
Concrete screed - After the screed is ready and completely dry, the substrate is laid.
This stage requires special attention, as it is very responsible and the life of the parquet depends on the correct laying of the base.
Important! The substrate can be plywood, chipboard or fiberboard, which can be laid with glue or nails.
Laying raised floors
This is one of the most acceptable and prefabricated floor leveling options. This method is presented in the form of a structure with bolts, posts and lags, which allow fixing the upper tier of the structure on its base and adjusting the height of the parquet floor by rotating the posts.
The advantage of this method is the ability to lay communications under the floor. Also, parquet flooring is not subject to the accumulation of moisture on it, since there is no contact between the coating and the floor and ventilation occurs. To insulate such structures, heat-insulating material can be laid in the gaps.
Installation of raised floors Installation of underlay for parquet
This procedure is also divided into several stages:
- After the screed dries, the floor surface is well primed.
- Having chosen plywood, it is necessary to divide it into certain segments (plywood is divided into 4 parts).
- After applying glue to the floor surface, plywood is laid, leaving gaps between sheets of 5 mm, and between the wall and plywood - 15 mm.
- For greater strength, it is recommended to fasten each sheet with screws, sinking their hats flush with the plywood surface.
- In order to make the underlay more durable and powerful, as well as to cover the seams, you can lay another layer of plywood.
Important! Fastening plywood with screws alone can cause it to sag and, as a result, creak.
Substrate laying In the case of laying the underlay in rooms with low ceilings, adjustable plywood is used, which raises the floor by only 3 cm.
Step by step instructions for laying parquet
Parquet can be laid in many different ways, creating a unique and unusual look. For example, panels can be laid both along and diagonally across the room.
Having decided on the method and type of laying the coating, you can proceed to its implementation:
- The first stage is the waterproofing of the base. Her role can be played by an ordinary polyethylene film. If this is not the case, you can purchase a waterproofing film in specialized stores. It is laid in strips, with an overlap of at least 15 cm. The overlap of the film should also remain at the edges of the room, it will be enough to leave 10 cm.
- The next stage is the heat and sound insulation of the floor. For this, foamed polystyrene or expanded polystyrene is mainly used. Plates thermal insulation material are laid back-to-back, without forming bumps or gaps. These strips can be fastened together using construction tape.
Floor insulation - Having prepared the surface, you can proceed to the stage of laying parquet.
Parquet laying technology
- It is necessary to start laying the panels from the corner of the long wall which does not have a doorway. The panels are laid along the wall.
- Before laying the parquet, it is necessary to leave a small gap between the wall and the future parquet. This is necessary so that when changing temperature regime and swelling of wooden panels, their deformation did not occur due to lack of space, since when parquet bumps appear, it is almost impossible to correct them. The gap should be at least 5–8 mm. To maintain this gap along the entire length of the wall, it is recommended to insert wedges of a certain size that will not allow the panels to move. Having laid the first row, we move on to the second.
- The next row is carefully driven into the groove of the previous boards, at an angle of 25 degrees, followed by alignment. To firmly drive the parquet into the groove, you can use rubber mallet. Using this technology, the rest of the parquet is laid.
Parquet installation Important! It is not recommended to use coarser tools to drive panels into the previous row, as this can ruin the structure of the board.
- Having laid the entire coating, it is cleaned of dust and other possible debris. Also remove wedges and excess parts of the film.
- Further, along the entire perimeter of the room, a plinth is mounted, closing the gap between the wall and the parquet.
- Many for the greatest strength of the parquet and making it attractive appearance open it with varnish. The repaired parquet is first polished. Next, the first layer of varnish is applied. The second layer is applied only after the first has dried. In most cases, two coats of varnish are sufficient.
Summing up, we can say that the task of laying parquet with your own hands is not so simple, but if you follow the technology of each of the stages, it is quite feasible. Since, considering how much it costs to replace the floor with parquet by specialists, it is better to do everything yourself. The most time-consuming step is the dismantling of the old coating, especially if it was laid on glue. Laminate can be installed different ways, the choice of which is made solely from the preferences of the owner and his financial capabilities.
Parquet - the coating is strong and durable. It is versatile with a wide range of patterns and, with proper care, can last up to 25 years. Parquet flooring can withstand heavy loads and can be easily restored by sanding and re-varnishing.
However, in some cases (during flooding, the occurrence of mold or fungus, complex mechanical damage, fire) it may be necessary to completely or partially replace the parquet in the apartment. How to do it yourself, and what tools you need to work - you will learn about this from this article.
Do-it-yourself step-by-step instructions for dismantling parquet
The first question that arises when renovating a floor is how to dismantle parquet? The dismantling of the flooring must be done correctly so as not to damage the wall finish, the quality part of the coating.
To carry out work on the dismantling of wooden dies, you will need the following tools and fixtures:
- nail puller;
- chisel;
- crowbar (small scrap);
- chisel or screwdriver;
- hammer;
- construction waste bag
Parquet removal tools
Preparatory work
Before removing the parquet, it is necessary to clean the room - take out the furniture, carpets, and, if there is wiring on the floor, de-energize it. Also at this stage, skirting boards and sills are dismantled, prying them with a crowbar.
Dismantling skirting boards
Removal of parquet flooring
The method of dismantling the old parquet flooring depends on the method of its laying. The most difficult thing is to remove the dies, planted on glue.
Dismantling piece coating from the floor they start from the wall located opposite the window: a chisel is driven into the junction of the dies, and thus they pry and knock them out. Similarly, remove the remaining elements of the parquet.
On a note: old flooring rarely comes off easily. As a rule, during the dismantling process, the parquet falls into pieces, breaks, forming a lot of chips.
The sequence of removing parquet strips
Dismantling the "rough" floor
According to the technology, the plates are laid on plywood or OSB-plates. This substrate is dismantled in the same way as wooden planks.
Removing the subfloor
Room cleaning
After dismantling the parquet, a lot of construction debris remains (old dies, chips, nails, substrate remnants), which should be removed. Large chips are collected in garbage bags, and small ones are cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.
The final stage of removing the parquet - cleaning the premises
Features of removing the shield flooring
If we have panel parquet, then its dismantling begins with the last installed panel, where an open groove remains. The shield is lifted with a chisel, and, with an effort, it is torn off the surface. Then the rest of the shields are sequentially removed. Dismantling can be done manually, or use a drill to remove the shields.
On a note: since the panel parquet begins to be laid from the window, the last shield will be located at the wall opposite the window.
An example of how to remove an old panel board
Partial removal of parquet
If you need to carry out only partial removal of wooden dies, you should cover with cardboard, and lay the rest of the flooring on top of it so that dust and debris do not get on it. Glue the edges of the film to the floor with masking tape. Old dies should be removed very carefully so as not to catch the rest of the coating.
A good example of how to remove parquet - video:
Outcome
Before installing a new flooring, or if it is necessary to partially replace it, it is necessary to remove the old dies. Work on its dismantling must be carried out carefully and accurately so as not to damage the wall finishes, as well as neighboring high-quality strips. The technology for removing the flooring is quite simple, therefore, having prepared the necessary tools, you can dismantle the old wooden flooring with your own hands.
Parquet - the coating is very durable. But sooner or later, he may also require replacement. The reasons for this are very different - from flooding by neighbors to infection with a fungus or insects. The procedure for dismantling the old parquet is not particularly difficult. However, it takes quite a lot of time.
The very technology of parquet removal primarily depends on its type. The most difficult thing is to remove the piece. Below we will talk about how to properly dismantle the parquet without damaging it.
Strip parquet dismantling
Strip parquet removal is performed as follows:
All furniture and other furnishings are removed from the room.
Important: If there is wiring under the floor or along the wall next to it, the room must be de-energized.
The plinth is being dismantled. How to remove this decorative element correctly? Skirting boards are removed by simply prying them with a crowbar.
At the first stage, you will need to remove the plinth
At the first stage, you will need to remove the plinth
- The first plate can be removed by cutting off the comb.
Advice: Replacing the coating will be easier if you tap it with a hammer. Dismantling begins at the point where the dies leave the base (if any). Here the sound from the hammer will be deaf and "thumping".
- Further, the dismantling of the parquet is carried out according to the circumstances. If the dies are nailed, they work with a nail puller. You can also sink the carnations through the die shelf into the backing. Sometimes elements are additionally glued. In this case, in order to remove the dies, you need to pry them with an ax or a crowbar.
Some dice move away from the base easily, some delaminate or have to be removed from the floor in parts Important: It is necessary to dismantle the dies as carefully as possible. It is unlikely that you will be able to do without losses. But you can try to minimize them.
- How to open the backing? In most cases, it is attached to the screws, which you just need to unscrew. If nails were used during installation, they are removed with a nail puller.
In most cases, the removal of the substrate can be done using a screwdriver - The screed can be cut down with a perforator. However, it is usually not dismantled. It is simply repaired and leveled for a new coating.
Tightly glued elements can also be removed with a puncher with a flat tip. Below you can see how to remove the parquet (video), fixed to the base thoroughly. With this method, it will be better to protect your eyes from chips with glasses.
How to remove panel parquet?
Replacing parquet in an apartment, in the event that it is a panel board, is easier. Laying a modular coating usually starts from the window. With this method, elements with an open ridge are located against the opposite wall. All you need to do is pry one of these shields (from the corner) with a crowbar and tear it off the floor. The remaining modules can be removed in the same way.
Dismantling the shield cover - the procedure is not particularly complicated Advice: Sometimes shields are additionally attached to nails. It is better to first pull them out with a nail puller.
Often, apartment owners are interested in the question of how to disassemble a very old panel parquet. Once upon a time, it was laid not on glue, but on resin. Such shields are very heavily soiled on the reverse side. The difficulty is to carefully clean the resin with a hatchet.
How to remove parquet board?
Removing parquet, as you can see, is a rather dreary procedure. The parquet board is dismantled elementarily. Dies of such a coating are not fixed to the base. They are laid like a laminate - to each other by means of a special lock.
You can remove the parquet board simply by snapping the lock Pulling them out will be easy. If desired, the removed coating can be reused somewhere else in the room.
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