Removing Old Linoleum Glue From Concrete

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Removing old linoleum glue from concrete.

Linoleum is a classic and resilient material often found in high traffic spaces like kitchens bathrooms and hallways. Removing old linoleum or vinyl is generally quite difficult because wood a common subfloor is porous thus absorbing the adhesives. The reason is concrete is a durable and rigid surface that can take the scraping needed without damaging it. These sections should be about six inches wide.

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 to cause a yellow discoloration. This video was uploaded from an android phone. After the water reaches the boiling point pour it on the glue and let it sit for a few minutes before it has a chance to cool. I think removing glue from concrete that is often successful begins by boiling a large pot of water.

The process to remove old linoleum flooring is simple if not always easy. Removing linoleum from concrete surfaces are the easiest of all surfaces. The heat from the water will soften many types of adhesives enough so that they easily peel off with a hand scraper.