Removing vinyl from concrete is similar to removing it from subfloor.
How to remove sheet vinyl glue.
Then you can scrape it off.
Using a utility knife score the flooring into 6 12 strips.
Scrape linoleum or vinyl floor glue.
Pull the linoleum up in strips to reveal the backing or the glue.
Apply the vinegar to the affected area of the vinyl surface and allow it to soak for 10 to 15 minutes to soften the adhesive.
Start by scraping the glue with a pry bar or scraper.
Type of trowel to use tips for gluing leaving time for off gassing leaving the area near a seam ungl.
You may need to use a flat straight edge such as a plastic scraper or old credit card to lift the adhesive from the vinyl.
If it is drying up before the glue has a chance to soften place the wet cloth on the glue and cover with a sheet of plastic wrap.
How to glue the subfloor prior to laying sheet vinyl.
However getting the adhesive off the concrete may prove to be more difficult.
Use a hammer to tap a stiff putty knife or brick chisel under the linoleum to break it loose.
If that doesn t get the glue off you will need to use a commercial adhesive stripper to soften and remove the glue.
Tape around the edges to seal it.
Combine warm water and soap in a bucket then apply it liberally to the glue allowing time for the mixture to.
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Working in sections apply heat to soften the bottom.
Remove the top layer of flooring material with a scraper or oscillating tool.
Adhesive removers soak into the vinyl flooring glue and turn it back into its original paste of liquid state.
Mek or methyl ethel ketone with good ventilation and chemical gloves will dissolve the adhesive the biggest problem is some residue in the grout.
The best adhesive removers use citric acid.
Use a dry rag or cloth to gradually loosen the residue.
After at least 3 4 hours of soaking remove the plastic covering and wet soapy cloth.
Once the tile is clean a muratic acid solution and water will etch the grout reducing any left over residue.
Blot at the softened glue with a clean cloth to remove the glue that has softened.