How To Remove Linoleum Flooring From Concrete Slab

The easy way to remove linoleum adhesive from a concrete floor.

How to remove linoleum flooring from concrete slab.

We ve tried it a couple ways both by hand and by machine. To fully remove linoleum you ll need to tackle both of its layers. However with the right materials and guidelines this is a task you can accomplish yourself. This video was uploaded from an android phone.

Remove the top layer of flooring material. Removing linoleum floor from a concrete base can be hard work. Said as long as surface vinyl etc. Used wood stripper to try to start removing indoor outdoor carpet glue from concrete on my daughter s veranda.

The biggest challenge is created by the adhesive used to attach the linoleum onto the concrete as it can leave a mess behind. Unfortunately there is no easy way that we know of to remove linoleum or for that matter asphalt or vinyl flooring from a concrete slab. Much to our relief tiler said not necessary he just tiled over the glue remnants.