How To Remove Cement From Old Pine Wood Floor

Hardwood flooring makes a welcome addition to any home but it can be daunting to deal with once it s time to remove or replace it.

How to remove cement from old pine wood floor.

This is what my completed project looks like. Steps to remove small amounts or thin cement. You can salvage old wood floors by following the tips we ve gathered below. Saving that old hardwood floor not only makes sense from stylistic and cost perspectives.

Stripping hardwood flooring the wrong way can cost you hours of backbreaking work leave you with an enormous mess and even cause permanent damage to your subflooring. It also helps reduce the amount of demolition and construction debris sent to landfills. For mild problems such as small spots or a thin film of cement white vinegar typically provides enough acidic power to loosen the bond between the cement and the tile. Use a sponge or pad to apply enough vinegar to the area to cover it completely.

Alternatively you can try contact cement solvent or a similar product along with a stainless steel scraper to help the cement detach from the wood.