How to Remove Linoleum
Clear the work area.. Cut the linoleum into 12-inch (34.48 cm) strips using a sharp utility knife.. Heat the linoleum topper with a heat gun to soften it for easy removal.
Steps
1
Clear the work area.
Clear the work area.
2
Cut the linoleum into 12-inch (34.48 cm) strips using a sharp utility knife.
Cut the linoleum into 12-inch (34.48 cm) strips using a sharp utility knife.
3
Heat the linoleum topper with a heat gun to soften it for easy removal.
Heat the linoleum topper with a heat gun to soften it for easy removal.
4
Peel back the strips manually.
Peel back the strips manually.
5
Use a vinyl floor scraping machine.
Use a vinyl floor scraping machine.
6
Be aware that this can be a difficult process.
Be aware that this can be a difficult process.
7
Check older linoleum for asbestos.
Check older linoleum for asbestos.
8
Use a scraper tool for delicate linoleum.
Use a scraper tool for delicate linoleum.
9
Heat the adhesive for durable subfloors.
Heat the adhesive for durable subfloors.
10
Use a wallpaper steamer.
Use a wallpaper steamer.
11
Apply a chemical stripper.
Apply a chemical stripper.
12
Scrape the treated adhesive.
Scrape the treated adhesive.
13
Sweep or vacuum the newly exposed subfloor.
Sweep or vacuum the newly exposed subfloor.
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