Removing Vinyl Sheet Goods For Tile

Dated worn or torn vinyl flooring cannot easily or effectively be repaired.

Removing vinyl sheet goods for tile.

For the next flooring removal job i rented a power floor scraper. For sheet flooring or rolled flooring or vinyl flooring tiles that are larger than 2x2 feet square you will want to score the flooring into 12 inch strips to make it easier to handle and pull up. Scrape linoleum or vinyl floor glue. If you are removing the original vinyl floor from a home prior to 1980 you will need to locate a licensed asbestos abatement contractor to test your floor.

Prior to the 1980s asbestos vinyl sheet flooring was very popular in homes. A majority of the vinyl. Before you begin the project to remove old vinyl flooring in your home you need to determine if the flooring contains asbestos. Cut out the subfloor and linoleum or vinyl flooring as one piece.

For flooring that s built to last the longest look for vinyl sheet collections that have the strongest scratch stain and wear resistance like those featuring the added durability of diamond 10 technology. To remove old resilient flooring first cut it into parallel strips about 6 inches wide with a utility knife. The entire job was over in less than 20 minutes and i didn t even break a sweat. Vinyl flooring looks great when first installed but eventually it can run its course.

How to remove vinyl flooring step 1. To remove vinyl flooring you must first take all furniture out of the room giving yourself unimpeded access to the work area. Removing old vinyl flooring techniques. In fact many armstrong flooring vinyl sheet products are warranted for 25 years or even a lifetime for residential use.

The machine rents for about 40 for four hours. Use a hammer to tap a stiff putty knife or brick chisel under the linoleum to break it loose. For how to remove vinyl tile start by scoring the vinyl photo 1.