The process to remove old linoleum flooring is simple, if not always easy. In most cases, you have to scrape up the oldlinoleum, which is most likely 12-inch square tiles, then you have to remove the crusty old adhesive underneath. Alternatively, you may have sheet flooring—more likely v...
With either your underlayment or subfloor exposed, it’s time to clean up the mess. Take your buckets filled with old tile, adhesive and underlayment chunks and throw them out. For larger tile removal projects, consider renting a dumpster for easy debris removal, rather than waiting for your...
How to Repair a Linoleum Tile Floor You can handle a burn mark on linoleum tiles the same way you handle one on sheet linoleum, but you have another option. You can simply replace the damaged tile. To remove the old tile, start by softening the adhesive by applying heat with a hair dr...
In some cases, you may find that your home’s previous owners installed new flooring over the old, putting one or more layers between the laminate you’re removing and the subfloor. If the flooring underneath looks like old linoleum or vinyl, do not tear it up with the rest of the lami...