Removing Linoleum From Hardwood Floors
Linoleum is a resilient floor covering made of a combination of linseed oil cork and limestone.
Removing linoleum from hardwood floors. To fully remove linoleum you ll need to tackle both of its layers. To remove the linoleum and subfloor together drill a hole through the floor to determine how thick the plywood is. Allow the remover to sit for a few minutes. Remove linoleum or vinyl flooring.
It can be installed over many different kinds of subfloor including wood and hardwood floors. The top is a layer of flooring material that should come off fairly easily. Then scrape the glue from the floor with a floor scraper. Spray an adhesive remover over the hardwood floor if the linoleum was glued down.
With the right tools and knowledge you can accomplish this task. Remove plywood linoleum or vinyl floor together. Since it s easier to work with smaller strips it helps if you score the linoleum or vinyl with a razor knife into 12 wide strips. However it is only moderately challenging.
Start by pulling up as much of the linoleum or vinyl flooring as you can. Remove the top layer of flooring material.