2006-06-06 02:07:17 · 12 answers · asked by msjune 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's a difficult and messy job, but try heating/steaming the area first, then use a large metal floor scraper. Good Luck
2006-06-06 02:11:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Floor scrapers and effort.
You don't state the substance so I'll assume vinyl, sheet or tiles.
You also don't state the condition, or the flooring you wish to use as a replacement.
If it's just more vinyl sheet, use a quality adhesive and go over the old. I personally wouldn't do that, certainly not in my own home, but many do to save time and money.
At the very least, no matter the replacement, the flooring now should be scuffed up enough to give any adhesive a better bonding, gripping surface.
Rev. Steven
2006-06-06 09:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scraper bar and floor stripper is the best and easeist way but make sure when you use the floor stripper that you have windows open and a fan or two to circulate the vapors from the stripper also a dust mask will help if the vapors are to much.
2006-06-06 09:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by apache672004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off i would not use any type of heat .because,it will awaken the glue .try a small area with a good hair dryer.you will see what i mean .if it was me i would cover the area with 3/16 lauean plywood it comes in 4 by 8 sheets and you can cut it with a razor knife .make sure the joints in the wood are staggered and,use tile adhesive to glue wood down .fill seams with number 5 durabond. be sure to read the instructions on mixing the durabond. good luck
2006-06-06 14:01:58 · answer #4 · answered by ata31254 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a flat scraper and a Propane torch with a flame spreader attached. Warm the tile and life off the floor with the flat scraper.
Wear knee pads and work safe .
2006-06-06 09:12:37 · answer #5 · answered by sonny_too_much 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is linoleum, heating the surface works well . Glue has the tendency to melt or get soft when the surface of that area is heated; use a hair dryer to start with.
Give that a try.
2006-06-06 09:15:03 · answer #6 · answered by Oracle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used a steam iron, and pushed a scraper underneath and that worked for me
2006-06-06 09:23:15 · answer #7 · answered by raven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a machine you can rent that's called achipper, then you have to get the glue up, there is a machine for that too, not sure what it's called, it is a rotary with some kind of brush on it.
2006-06-06 09:12:14 · answer #8 · answered by Iron Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU CAN RENT A MACHINE AT RENTAL STORES THAT DOES THIS.OTHERWISE YOU HAVE TO HEAT WITH TORCH AND CHISEL.
2006-06-06 09:10:59 · answer #9 · answered by romadgo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would call in the professionals as not to damage anything
2006-06-06 09:10:25 · answer #10 · answered by titania 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋