Apply enough force to pull it up.
Best way to remove vinyl tiles from concrete.
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Firstly pry up a corner of the tiles with a putty knife.
Start at a broken tile or between tiles where the grout has loosened.
Start by scraping the glue with a pry bar or scraper.
This is probably the easiest type of subfloor to get linoleum or vinyl off of but it s still no picnic.
Cut and pull up the vinyl in narrow strips to reveal the glue.
However getting the adhesive off the concrete may prove to be more difficult.
How to remove linoleum or vinyl flooring from concrete.
Masonry chisel and a 2 lb.
While a concrete subfloor may cause some concern when it comes to removing adhesives the material is tough enough to take on commercial cleaners and sanders that will help expedite the removal process.
If difficult try a heat gun to soften it and then pull it off.
If that doesn t get the glue off you will need to use a commercial adhesive stripper to soften and remove the glue.
Removing vinyl from concrete is similar to removing it from subfloor.
If so a professional should handle the tile s safe removal from the concrete and the tile disposal.
Strike the face of stubborn tiles to break them up for easier removal.
Work the chisel under the tiles forcing them loose.
Pull the linoleum up in strips to reveal the linoleum glue.
You can also use a heat gun to heat the tiles.
The backing of older vinyl tile made of asphalt may contain asbestos fibers.
Cut it into strips about 6 inches wide.