Many older linoleum floors contain either asbestos tiles or sheeting which are small fibers that can be dangerous if inhaled.
Removing linoleum tile from concrete floor.
If difficult try a heat gun to soften it and then pull it off.
Score the flooring into 6 12 strips.
Cut it into strips about 6 inches wide.
The easy way to remove linoleum adhesive from a concrete floor.
Working in small sections score the flooring into strips about 6 to 12 inches wide.
Pull the linoleum up in strips to reveal the linoleum glue.
If your linoleum features a tile pattern you can use the.
This is probably the easiest type of subfloor to get linoleum or vinyl off of but it s still no picnic.
How to remove linoleum or vinyl flooring from concrete.
The easy way to remove linoleum adhesive from a concrete floor.
You can remove cracked discolored and outdated vinyl tiles from concrete surfaces with a careful process that takes some effort but it will greatly improve the appearance of the floor.
The biggest challenge is created by the adhesive used to attach the linoleum onto the concrete as it can leave a mess behind.
Removing linoleum floor from a concrete base can be hard work.
The process to remove old linoleum flooring is simple if not always easy.