When we last left the comb-boiler install, and resulting de-installation of the old boiler and water heater, I mentioned that I needed to patch in to match the raised flooring that went around the old appliances. At hte bottom of the picture, you can see the square concrete where the water heater was. Not as easily seen is the 2x4 section where the old boiler was under the buckets and stuff in the lower left hand corner (in front of the chimney).
I still have a bunch of the material that raises the flooring off the cement (to keep any moisture off the plywood, so patched that in. I also had a piece of plywood that was suitable for where the water heater was. But I did not have plywood pieces that were large enough for where the boiler was. So I made a trip to HD, where they sell 2x4 plywood (I didn't need a full sheet). Yesterday I cut that piece in.
Didn't want to patch in the "temporary" linoleum, especially since it was curling at the edges anyway. (temporary meaning I put a cheap scrap of linoleum down to protect both the wood and feet from splinters until I put down a more permanent solution)
As luck would have it, years ago I had bought a remnant of linoleum off of FB, thinking it would be big enough for the bathroom. You can see it rolled up next to the chimney in that top picture (wrapped with green painter's tape). Unfortunately, it was not quite large enough, so I rolled it up and it has patiently waited for me to find a use for it. So, I unrolled it and let it "rest" all day yesterday and overnight. Even the area that was cut by the previous owners is nearly perfect to fit in the gap between the chimney and the safe.
So hopefully today I will get to cutting both the old and new linoleum. But I'm undecided whether to lay it in that orientation or turn it so it goes all the way to the wall next to the safe. But then I would have to remove the baseboard over there, and I'm not keen on doing more work than strictly necessary for a temporary fix. I just want the flooring covered so I can move the shelves over there. I really don't care how it looks since it would still have some of the dark linoleum showing over by the pellet stove. BUT, if I did so, then I could install a floor transition piece over the two edges to keep them from curling, and make it look a bit neater.
Decisions, decisions, decision.
Hmm...finally, i have an answer to what the pipe with the green tape was: your linoleum!
Well, weren't you clever to have kept the linoleum all these years? Very good. As one who dislikes tripping on curled edges, and understanding that my vote counts for naught since I am doing none of the work (and didn't pay for anything and don't live there), I vote for the transition piece.
My EB mentioned your than you note to him. I offered him photos from your blog, but he was just happy knowing that you had been able to fix a lingering issue!
Posted by: Cop Car | February 12, 2023 at 06:56 AM
I rather scrambled my English! Two thoughts transitting my mind at once. EB mentioned your note to him. He was pleased that you wrote it.
Posted by: Cop Car | February 12, 2023 at 06:57 AM
Your vote did count and made me think more about it - especially knowing that "temporary" means it will probably be there for a few years.
The "new" piece of linoleum is not likely to curl as it is a much better quality than the darker linoleum. But, I know from experience that darker piece would curly - giving the Destructive Duo more things to play with. LOL
Posted by: bogie | February 18, 2023 at 03:59 AM
I had not thought of your Destructive Duo, but glad you opted for the transition piece.
BTW: When I called up this posting for your uncle, he was pleased to see your new installation - and much of the work you have done on your home. He was surprised by the extent of your solar installation - pleasantly so.
Posted by: Cop Car | February 18, 2023 at 07:09 AM