How Do You Remove Linoleum From Concrete?
Some of the older linoleum floors were put down with a glue, not like the adhesive we use today. They dry out, become brittle and break apart, leaving the linoleum tiles to come up or the roll-out kind with soft spots. They also don’t have a backing like on the newer linoleums and vinyls. If the old glue is brittle, it will be easier to remove. If it is smeared on the concrete thinly, it may be very difficult to remove. Please read the warnings below before you start this project! Step 1 Score the linoleum. If you have tiles, this isn’t necessary. However, if it is the roll-on kind, you need to cut it into smaller pieces that will be easier to handle, about 2 feet by 2 feet. Step 2 Use your heat gun. Heat guns are commonly used to get off paint, but they make easier work of glue on old linoleum tiles. Be careful not to melt the linoleum. Try to pry up a corner, blow the heat under the tile and scrape with a razor scraper or 5-inch putty knife. Little by little, the glue should let go,