How to Remove Linoleum Glue From a Subfloor
Removing linoleum flooring will leave you with the task of removing the glue from the subfloor as well. The older the linoleum flooring is, the more difficult the glue will be to remove. Removing the glue is also more difficult depending on the type of subflooring the glue is adhered to. Some people choose to leave the glue on the subfloor, but most people decide to start fresh by removing all of the glue. There are certain materials and techniques that you can use to remove linoleum glue from the subfloor. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Scrape as much glue off of the floor as you can with a razor blade. Work in small sections, and do not push down too hard on the blade; you could cut yourself or damage the floor.
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Fill a pot with water and boil the water on the stove. Pour the boiling water directly onto a small area of the subfloor, and then allow the water to soak into the glue.
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Scrape up the glue with the razor blade. Continue to pour more boiling water on other small sections of the subflooring and scrape until the glue is completely removed.
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Sweep the floor with a broom to remove any glue residue. Mop up the residue with rags dampened with turpentine.
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Tips & Warnings
You can heat the glue with a hairdryer instead of pouring boiling water on the glue.
References
- Photo Credit boiling water 2 image by Christopher Hall from Fotolia.com
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Comments
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I removed 50 year old vinyl adhesive with White Vinegar poured onto a towel. I let the vinegar soak in for about 20 minutes and it dissolved the paper and then softened glue wiped right up. Environmentally Safe as well.
