Removing Paper Backed Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl flooring is a popular option.

Removing paper backed vinyl flooring.

The old vinyl will probably come up in small pieces and in some areas the paper backing separates from the vinyl itself and remains on the floor. If you are ready to upgrade your existing floor you will need to remove the old vinyl first. Scrape linoleum or vinyl floor glue. Linoleum is a resilient floor covering made of a combination of linseed oil cork and limestone.

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. Asbestos vinyl sheet flooring can be more dangerous to remove than tiles if proper precautions are not practiced. We are told that the paper layer can contain from 40 to 70 percent asbestos. Glued down linoleum and vinyl flooring can be removed from a wood floor without causing too much damage to the wood.

It removes any old varnish as well which saves a lot of sanding back. It can be installed over many. It s inexpensive and easy to install. How to remove linoleum tile adhesive paper from wood floors.

Asbestos vinyl sheet flooring has two layers a top layer of vinyl and a bottom layer made from paper that contains asbestos. Use a heavy duty scraper to remove the old vinyl image 2. Remove linoleum or vinyl flooring. Use a hammer to tap a stiff putty knife or brick chisel under the linoleum to break it loose.

Pull up the strips one at a time. To remove old vinyl remove the transition strips image 1 that hold the carpet in place. You can leave it for hours and come back to it to and stays as a gel coating so helps contains fibres. To remove old resilient flooring first cut it into parallel strips about 6 inches wide with a utility knife.

It is hard work. Remove the underlying paper backing and or adhesive. To remove any remaining backing apply heat to the floor in small sections using a wallpaper steamer a heat gun or even a hair dryer.