How Do You Remove Glued Down Wood Floors?
Wood floors may be installed using glue, nails or floating techniques. Of the three, glued floors are often the most difficult to remove. Depending on the type of flooring, the glue may be placed along the entire floor surface or just between the tongue and groove connectors on each board. While it is possible to remove a glued down wood floor successfully, be prepared to cut up the floor and use a bit of muscle to complete this project. Remove molding or floor boards from around the perimeter of the room. Pry them away from the wall gently using a hammer or pry bar, then remove the nails and set them aside for reuse. Set a circular saw to cut to a depth equal to the thickness of your floor. You can check the floor’s thickness by examining the boards closest to the wall. You’ll often find an expansion joint along the wall that will allow you to measure the boards. It is important to set the depth just right. If you set the saw too shallow, you will cause yourself a great deal of extra
