Removing Old Linoleum Glue From Concrete

These sections should be about six inches wide.

Removing old linoleum glue from concrete.

The reason is concrete is a durable and rigid surface that can take the scraping needed without damaging it. I think removing glue from concrete that is often successful begins by boiling a large pot of water. 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. Removing linoleum from concrete surfaces are the easiest of all surfaces.

But because the bond between linoleum and its adhesive actually. Linoleum is a classic and resilient material often found in high traffic spaces like kitchens bathrooms and hallways. The process to remove old linoleum flooring is simple if not always easy. The heat from the water will soften many types of adhesives enough so that they easily peel off with a hand scraper.

Score the linoleum into small sections with a utility knife. After the water reaches the boiling point pour it on the glue and let it sit for a few minutes before it has a chance to cool. One reason the linoleum glue must be removed from the wood or any subfloor is because some older adhesives had oils in them that chemically react with new vinyl to cause a yellow discoloration.