Where you encounter resistance from the glue use a scraper tool.
Removing old vinyl flooring from concrete.
Working in sections apply heat to soften the bottom.
Scrape linoleum or vinyl floor glue.
The easy way to remove linoleum adhesive from a concrete floor.
Start by scraping the glue with a pry bar or scraper.
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Pull the linoleum up in strips to reveal the backing or the glue.
Pull up each one gently.
I think removing glue from concrete that is often successful begins by boiling a large pot of water.
However getting the adhesive off the concrete may prove to be more difficult.
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.
Remove the top layer of flooring material with a scraper or oscillating tool.
So before you get started to this massive task make sure that whether the vinyl cover is definitely unusable or too old.
If that doesn t get the glue off you will need to use a commercial adhesive stripper to soften and remove the glue.
The heat from the water will soften many types of adhesives enough so that they easily peel off with a hand scraper.
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If you don t have a heat gun you can try using a hair dryer on the highest heat setting.
To remove old resilient flooring first cut it into parallel strips about 6 inches wide with a utility knife.
Either lift vinyl with a floor scraper or cut manageable pieces to remove as much vinyl flooring as possible for stubborn vinyl and glue that is stuck to the floor use a heat gun to soften the plastic flooring and adhesive.
Removing vinyl from concrete is similar to removing it from subfloor.
Use a hammer to tap a stiff putty knife or brick chisel under the linoleum to break it loose.
The easy way to remove linoleum adhesive from a concrete floor.