Removing Old Vinyl Tile

Removing old linoleum or vinyl is generally quite difficult because wood a common subfloor is porous thus absorbing the adhesives.

Removing old vinyl tile.

Equipment for removing old tile. We recommend using the following tools and safety equipment for tile removal projects. Dated worn or torn vinyl flooring cannot easily or effectively be repaired. Removing vinyl flooring with asbestos requires special safety clothing and breathing respirators.

In some circumstances you can install new flooring such as laminate flooring hardwood or engineered flooring over vinyl flooring as long as it is in good condition. It s inexpensive and easy to install. Often the tool is useful for dislodging the flooring material from the adhesive. It is always safest to leave asbestos flooring removal to asbestos abatement professionals.

Vinyl flooring is a popular option. To remove vinyl flooring you must first take all furniture out of the room giving yourself unimpeded access to the work area. The process for removing vinyl tiles is the same whether they are self stick tiles or laid with flooring adhesive. For about 20 you can buy a floor scraper a broom size tool with an angled steel head used to strip off layers of flooring material.

Removing old vinyl flooring with asbestos. Often the best way to deal with this is to replace it with another floor covering in many cases it is easiest simply to leave the vinyl flooring in place and to install the new floor covering over it. Linoleum vinyl flooring removal considerations. Even if the vinyl flooring is pulled up intact the old adhesive underneath may also contain asbestos.

Professionals will not remove the flooring if it is dry. If you are ready to upgrade your existing floor you will need to remove the old vinyl first. Vinyl flooring looks great when first installed but eventually it can run its course. One reason the linoleum glue must be removed from the wood or any subfloor is because some older adhesives had oils in them that chemically react with new vinyl.

Even with the right tools removing the old tile and the glue holding it to the floor will likely take longer than installing your new flooring.