Removing Linoleum From Hardwood Floors

Set the saw blade to cut just 1 8 inch deeper and cut away a section of flooring on one side of the room.

Removing linoleum from hardwood floors.

To fully remove linoleum you ll need to tackle both of its layers. Spray an adhesive remover over the hardwood floor if the linoleum was glued down. Remove linoleum or vinyl flooring. Then scrape the glue from the floor with a floor scraper.

To remove the linoleum and subfloor together drill a hole through the floor to determine how thick the plywood is. With the right tools and knowledge you can accomplish this task. It can be installed over many different kinds of subfloor including wood and hardwood floors. Remove the top layer of flooring material.

When you remove linoleum and mastic from wood flooring you engage in a labor intensive chore. Linoleum is a resilient floor covering made of a combination of linseed oil cork and limestone. Start by pulling up as much of the linoleum or vinyl flooring as you can. Allow the remover to sit for a few minutes.

Remove plywood linoleum or vinyl floor together. When you do the labor yourself you can save hundreds of dollars a professional flooring expert would charge for the same results.