Removing Old Linoleum From Concrete Floor

Much to our relief tiler said not necessary he just tiled over the glue remnants.

Removing old linoleum from concrete floor.

Removing linoleum floor from a concrete base can be hard work. To fully remove linoleum you ll need to tackle both of its layers. 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.

Said as long as surface vinyl etc. Removing linoleum from concrete floors does take time and a great amount of scraping. The top is a layer of flooring material that should come off fairly easily. However with the right materials and guidelines this is a task you can accomplish yourself.

Pull the linoleum up in strips to reveal the backing or the glue. Used wood stripper to try to start removing indoor outdoor carpet glue from concrete on my daughter s veranda. 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. Try to pour it a little bit at the junction with the floor.

Using a spatula gently lift each piece and. Just remember all that hard work is well worth it once the new flooring is down. Scrape linoleum or vinyl floor glue. Not carpeting is well adhered removal of it is not necessary for tiling.

Once you are able to remove the old linoleum immediately scrape off the floor from all adhesive residue until it is dried up again. Use a hammer to tap a stiff putty knife or brick chisel under the linoleum to break it loose. Following these easy steps will have that old linoleum off in no time. The solvent will soften the glue so the removing linoleum from the floor will be much easier.