How To Remove Vinyl Flooring That Has Been Glued Down

If you remove vinyl flooring but the glue remains lodged on the subfloor try this.

How to remove vinyl flooring that has been glued down. To remove old resilient flooring first cut it into parallel strips about 6 inches wide with a utility knife. Remove glued sections once you get all the glued down sections removed it s time to deal with the glued perimeter. Pull the linoleum up in strips to reveal the backing or the glue. Since it s easier to work with smaller strips it helps if you score the linoleum or vinyl with a razor knife into 12 wide strips.

Remove the flooring with a hand held floor scraper after putting on work gloves. Remove linoleum or vinyl flooring. Insert the blade of the scraper under the loosened edge of the flooring and lift up on the handle. Combine warm water and soap in a bucket then apply it liberally to the glue allowing time for the mixture to.

Liquid chemical based adhesive removers such as klean strip can help with vinyl flooring removal but they come with their own set of problems such as odor mess cost and safety. Use a hammer to tap a stiff putty knife or brick chisel under the linoleum to break it loose. In addition liquid strippers often do not work as well as promised. Scrape linoleum or vinyl floor glue.

Use the flat end of the pry bar to chip away at the glue underneath the vinyl. After that you may need to wipe the floor down with a little alcohol and a rag to remove the residue from the adhesive. Use the heat gun to heat up the adhesive and it should become soft. Once you get the vinyl planks up you will most likely still have some adhesive on the floor.

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