Removing Linoleum Flooring Glue From Concrete Floor

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.

Removing linoleum flooring glue from concrete floor.

Use a hammer to tap a stiff putty knife or brick chisel under the linoleum to break it loose. However getting the adhesive off the concrete may prove to be more difficult. Removing vinyl from concrete is similar to removing it from subfloor. Start by scraping the glue with a pry bar or scraper.

To remove old resilient flooring first cut it into parallel strips about 6 inches wide with a utility knife. Sheet vinyl flooring is a cut to measure option and is ideal for commercial and large scale jobs. Not carpeting is well adhered removal of it is not necessary for tiling. If that doesn t get the glue off you will need to use a commercial adhesive stripper to soften and remove the glue.

The upside of removing sheet vinyl flooring is that most of the time it s perimeter installed meaning there is no glue or adhesive in the middle of the floor making it easy to remove without much effort. The old linoleum and adhesive paper can be removed from your wood floors however provided you take the time to get it all up. 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.

Much to our relief tiler said not necessary he just tiled over the glue remnants. Said as long as surface vinyl etc. To fully remove linoleum you ll need to tackle both of its layers. Scrape linoleum or vinyl floor glue.