How To Remove Old Linoleum Flooring From Concrete

Removing vinyl from concrete is similar to removing it from subfloor.

How to remove old linoleum flooring from concrete.

Step 3 mop the water. Fill a bucket with hot water then pour it carefully onto your linoleum floor. Usually the linoleum will not come off all at once due to the adhesive underneath. The easiest way to remove linoleum from concrete.

To peel away the linoleum use a scraper razor blade or putty knife to scrape the linoleum off. The key to removing it from concrete is heat and or moisture. Use a mop to spread the water over the entire floor. Use a hammer to tap a stiff putty knife or brick chisel under the linoleum to break it loose.

Pull the linoleum up in strips to reveal the backing or the glue. Though removing your old flooring from concrete will still take considerable effort it is arguably the easiest removal to accomplish. It helps to soften the adhesive used to attach the linoleum onto the concrete base. Allow the water to sit on the floor for about 10 minutes.

How to remove linoleum or vinyl flooring from concrete. The next step is to start peeling the linoleum away from the concrete. Cut the flooring in manageable strips using the utility knife and pull the strips up. Hair dryers won t help much.

This video was uploaded from an android phone. The easy way to remove linoleum adhesive from a concrete floor. Continue reading below for full. Scrape linoleum or vinyl floor glue.

To remove old resilient flooring first cut it into parallel strips about 6 inches wide with a utility knife. Working in sections apply heat to soften the bottom layer then scrape to remove. Start by scraping the glue with a pry bar or scraper. If that doesn t get the glue off you will need to use a commercial adhesive stripper to soften and remove the glue.

Begin by scraping small sections of the linoleum. Use a mop to soak up the water from the linoleum. Linoleum and vinyl is often installed directly over concrete usually in basements.