Removing Linoleum Flooring Glue From Concrete Floor

Pull the linoleum up in strips to reveal the backing or the glue.

Removing linoleum flooring glue from concrete floor.

Removing vinyl from concrete is similar to removing it from subfloor. Used wood stripper to try to start removing indoor outdoor carpet glue from concrete on my daughter s veranda. To fully remove linoleum you ll need to tackle both of its layers. To remove old resilient flooring first cut it into parallel strips about 6 inches wide with a utility knife.

1 cut the linoleum into smaller sections with a utility knife. Use a hammer to tap a stiff putty knife or brick chisel under the linoleum to break it loose. Scrape linoleum or vinyl floor glue. The old linoleum and adhesive paper can be removed from your wood floors however provided you take the time to get it all up.

If that doesn t get the glue off you will need to use a commercial adhesive stripper to soften and remove the glue. Not so long ago concrete floors were only used as base layers to support other types of flooring such as hardwood tile linoleum and carpeting. Not carpeting is well adhered removal of it is not necessary for tiling. Start by scraping the glue with a pry bar or scraper.

Today through a variety of polishing etching and sealing techniques concrete stands on its own as an attractive yet durable flooring option. Said as long as surface vinyl etc. Much to our relief tiler said not necessary he just tiled over the glue remnants. Sheet vinyl flooring is a cut to measure option and is ideal for commercial and large scale jobs.