I have just bought a 1984 O'Day 222 and the carpet in the galley is needing to be removed and replaced. I tried pulling it off but it is glued super fast. Does anyone have any suggestions of how to get that stuff off? There are a few places where the liner has come loose but most of it is still glued hard. Thanks...
O'Day 222: Removing old galley carpet
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I can only assume you mean the carpet-like headliner? You might try a oscillating multi-tool using a scraper blade - not a plunge saw blade. I have one of these cheapies from Harbor Freight, and it gets the job done, but it's super loud. http://www.harborfreight.com/oscillating-multi-tool-62279.html I use earplugs.
Headliner material is available from www.sailrite.com, as well as different kinds of spray adhesive.
Thanks for the info. I may go with indoor/outdoor carpet. Got some samples and it looks good and also looks much like the same material that I am taking out. Ripping the carpet out is a messy job. Figured out that I can use a carpet knife, cut strips about 6 inches wide and pull it off. Works well, just takes sweat and grit.
I just purchased a O'day 240 with the same carpet this summer. I hired a commercial steam cleaner to do his thing on it. It cost $100. It removed almost all stains and such. You might give that a shot first. Removing and replacing might be overwhelming
That was a good idea. However, the carpet is rotted/falling apart in some areas and will have to be pulled out. Mildew over the years has taken its toll. And yes, I see the re-carpeting to be an overwhelming task. Not looking forward to it at all. Thanks for the suggestion.