How to remove vinyl or linoleum floors.
Removing vinyl flooring install ceramic tile.
Cutting in narrow strips makes the task more manageable.
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The main caveat is that all vinyl formats call for a smooth subfloor including sheet vinyl vinyl tile and luxury vinyl planks and tiles.
If the grout lines in the ceramic tile are deep you ll see and feel them under sheet flooring and if you choose to install preglued vinyl tiles they won t stick.
The upside of removing sheet vinyl flooring is that most of the time it s perimeter installed meaning there is no glue or adhesive in the middle of the floor making it easy to remove without much effort.
You can remove vinyl flooring materials you are positive do not contain asbestos by dry scraping or.
Resist the urge to pull up the sheet with your hands.
So where feasible it makes sense to install the new flooring directly over the old without removing the old flooring.
This isn t possible with every flooring material but it s often possible to install ceramic porcelain or stone tile over resilient flooring including standard sheet vinyl vinyl tile or linoleum.
Use the utility knife to cut straight down the middle of your vinyl floor.
Typically vinyl flooring is perimeter installed meaning there s no glue or adhesive in the middle of the floor.
In the middle of the room cut a section of the vinyl about 6 to 12 inches wide.