Lino tiles. Those things that come in squares, u peel the back off and stick them on the floor.?

Question

Ive just bought a house, these tiles are all over the kitchen floor ( a beautiful jarrah wood floor I might add) Im trying to get them up but they are stuck like...well like glue lol
Any suggestions on how to remove them? I think theyve been down a long time.

Answer 1

Try a heat gun- it is like an industrial hair drier that generates a LOT of heat. Try to get one that has a heat spreader attachment.

Get on the ground, choose one out of the way tile, and heat it up at medium heat (unless the directions say otherwise) until it starts to curl at the edges. Play with the heat setting to find one that works without melting the tiles.

Once the tile is lifting, heat the top and bottom of the tile to soften the glue. Use a putty knife or similar tool to help pry the glue off the floor. The more of the glue that comes up with the tile the better.

With a little practice, you'll be popping tiles off in no time.

Use a plastic scraper or putty knife and some more heat to scrape off as much glue on the floor as possible, then use an adhesive remover to get rid of the rest.

I'd suggest working in small sections, getting one area totally clean before going too much further.

Answer 2

This is the PRODUCT #KK32TP
manufactured by:

Supreme Chemicals of Georgis, Inc.,
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The label reads:

Original

Removes Dried latex paint drips-spills and
overspray

KRUD KUTTER

Concentrated Cleaner Degreaser/Stain Remover

Cuts grease, grime, oil, tar & Wax fast, cleans Home, Showers, carpets, clothes, autos, boats

*Non-Toxic*Biodegradable*
*Non-Flammable*Non-Abrasive

I hope this will help you locate the product. By the way I am not connected to this company or Home Depot. I bought Krud Kutter in a desperate attempt to find something that would help me remove what was left on my floor after (AFTER) scrapping up the linoleum. I do NOT believe it will do you a bit of good if you try to use it to remove the linoleum ONLY what is left after you scrap and remove the linoleum. So sorry there is no easy way to do the job you are working on or fixing to work on. Good luck and besure to make an appointment with your favorite chriopractor in your area in advance.

Answer 3

I suggest that you contact a home remodeling supply store like Lowe's or Home Depot, and get advice on what might be used to dissolve the gunk without harming the underlying floor. Wood floors are a bit of work, but worth every minute of it, in my opinion; good luck!

Answer 4

Try using a hair dryer (blow dryer). Should soften the adhesive and make them easier to peel off.

Answer 5

elbow grease, a hammer and a special chisel from Lowe's or another home remodel store...
the chisel is 4 inches wide and sharp

Answer 6

you just got to get a scraper and scrape