Remove Vinyl Baseboard Adhesive

Stick on baseboard requires completely clean walls to ensure the vinyl clings to the walls.

Remove vinyl baseboard adhesive.

If the baseboard doesn t release easily don t force it from the wall. Place the wider end of the prybar where the trim and wall meet. It can be diffiuclt to work with and remove. Here s how to remove the baseboards.

Turn a hair dryer on to the hottest heat setting. Cut into 12 inch strips. It s most commonly seen in retail stores and other public locations but it s becoming more popular in homes. Step 2 locate the end of one of the baseboards and heat that end by holding the heat gun 3 to 4 inches away and moving it back and forth to soften the glue holding the vinyl baseboard to the wall and make it easier to remove.

Next locate a section of the floor with no glue underneath. Before removing cove base adhesive from a ceiling the floor or walls of your rooms there are a few things to understand about the sticky stuff. The right products and procedure removes the adhesive without denting the baseboard wood. Vinyl baseboard is an inexpensive material that can withstand a lot of abuse.

Wash the walls degrease any problem spots then hold the flat vinyl along the wall to mark cuts and corners before removing the adhesive backing. That s because the vinyl usually is glued on with a specially formulated adhesive. If you ve ever tried pulling off a piece of vinyl baseboard you ve probably discovered it s nearly impossible to do without damaging the wall behind it. Prepare to remove the vinyl baseboards by setting your heat gun to medium heat and putting on safety glasses and gloves.

Unroll the vinyl and let it rest for 24 hours in the room. Baseboards generally cover the edges of flooring so they will need to be removed before you remove vinyl flooring. Hold the dryer nozzle 1 inch from the glue on the baseboard. Cove base adhesive works well in connecting baseboards and other home improvement projects.

An electric heat gun will help you remove it safely. You ll also need to carefully remove all baseboards and any other trim that meets the floor.