Cement, which is the main ingredient in concrete floors, is a strong, durable flooring material. Its strength makes removing glued-on linoleum a bit easier when compared to removing glued-on linoleum from a hardwood floor or a wood subfloor. Using the right products and a good bit of muscle, you can get the linoleum off of a concrete floor. Once the linoleum and glue are gone, you'll have a smooth, clean slate for new flooring or staining.
Using a marker, mark a 2 ft. by 3 ft. rectangle on the linoleum to use as a guide. Keep your removal efforts concentrated to small areas at a time.
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Put on protective gloves and goggles, and use the utility knife to score through the linoleum at the marked lines.
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Set a heat gun to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and apply heat to the marked area to soften the glue. Follow the heat gun instructions for distance from the flooring, motion and length of application time.
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At one of the scored lines, place the razor edge of a scraper under the linoleum. Loosen that edge, and slowly apply pressure in an upwards lifting motion to remove that section of linoleum.
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Repeat the marking, scoring, heating and removing procedure until you remove all of the linoleum.
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Apply a glue solvent to a small portion of the floor. Follow the solvent's label instructions for removing the glue and linoleum backing, one section at a time.
Tips & Warnings
To avoid the cost of purchasing a heat gun, you can rent a digital heat gun at a local home improvement store.
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