To fully remove linoleum you ll need to tackle both of its layers.
Removing old linoleum from concrete floor.
In most cases you have to scrape up the old linoleum which is most likely 12 inch square tiles then you have to remove the crusty old adhesive underneath alternatively you may have sheet flooring more likely vinyl than linoleum that is glued only along the edges or your linoleum tiles may be bonded to.
Scrape linoleum or vinyl floor glue.
The process to remove old linoleum flooring is simple if not always easy.
Leave reply cancel reply.
Remove the top layer of flooring material.
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 from concrete floors does take time and a great amount of scraping.
To remove old resilient flooring first cut it into parallel strips about 6 inches wide with a utility knife.
Removing linoleum floor from a concrete base can be hard work.
Following these easy steps will have that old linoleum off in no time.
Pull the linoleum up in strips to reveal the backing or the glue.
Much to our relief tiler said not necessary he just tiled over the glue remnants.
However with the right materials and guidelines this is a task you can accomplish yourself.
Using a spatula gently lift each piece and.
Just remember all that hard work is well worth it once the new flooring is down.
Use a hammer to tap a stiff putty knife or brick chisel under the linoleum to break it loose.
Used wood stripper to try to start removing indoor outdoor carpet glue from concrete on my daughter s veranda.
Not carpeting is well adhered removal of it is not necessary for tiling.
The top is a layer of flooring material that should come off fairly easily.
Said as long as surface vinyl etc.