Using a hammer drive the tip of a wood chisel between the.
How to remove vinyl flooring glued to concrete.
Clear the work area the first step is to condition the area to work by removing furniture and objects that make it impossible to do the job.
With vinyl the answer is fire or heat if you will.
Once you ve removed as much as you can with the prybar use the 5 in 1 tool or any floor scraper tool to scrape off the.
If you are wondering how to remove vinyl flooring glue then the best way to do it is to apply acetone.
Let it soak for a few minutes and use the floor scraper to remove the softened glue.
If the glue on your concrete is black and has a tar like appearance call a professional for help.
Insert the blade of the scraper.
Never try to remove this type of adhesive yourself.
Sometimes even after using acetone the hardened glue cannot be.
Use metal spatula to remove vinyl flooring rolls from concrete step 1.
Heat will soften vinyl enough for you to have a go at it with a putty knife.
Start at a doorway or other location where the edge of the flooring is accessible.
Remove the flooring with a hand held floor scraper after putting on work gloves.
Vinyl adhesive most types of vinyl adhesives must be removed with a solvent.
Asbestos adhesive before 1984 asbestos was commonly mixed with adhesives to make them stronger.
How to remove a glued down floor.
Be careful while handling the acetone and apply it liberally over the hardened adhesive.