Even with the right tools removing the old tile and the glue holding it to the floor will likely take longer than installing your new flooring.
Removing old vinyl tile.
Removing vinyl flooring with asbestos requires special safety clothing and breathing respirators.
Removing old linoleum or vinyl is generally quite difficult because wood a common subfloor is porous thus absorbing the adhesives.
It is always safest to leave asbestos flooring removal to asbestos abatement professionals.
Even if the vinyl flooring is pulled up intact the old adhesive underneath may also contain asbestos.
One reason the linoleum glue must be removed from the wood or any subfloor is because some older adhesives had oils in them that chemically react with new vinyl.
Removing old vinyl flooring with asbestos.
It s inexpensive and easy to install.
Often the best way to deal with this is to replace it with another floor covering in many cases it is easiest simply to leave the vinyl flooring in place and to install the new floor covering over it.
How to remove asbestos tiles safely.
Vinyl flooring is a popular option.
For about 20 you can buy a floor scraper a broom size tool with an angled steel head used to strip off layers of flooring material.
To remove vinyl flooring you must first take all furniture out of the room giving yourself unimpeded access to the work area.
Dated worn or torn vinyl flooring cannot easily or effectively be repaired.
Equipment for removing old tile.
In some circumstances you can install new flooring such as laminate flooring hardwood or engineered flooring over vinyl flooring as long as it is in good condition.
How to remove vinyl flooring step 1.
The process for removing vinyl tiles is the same whether they are self stick tiles or laid with flooring adhesive.
We recommend using the following tools and safety equipment for tile removal projects.
Often the tool is useful for dislodging the flooring material from the adhesive.
Professionals will not remove the flooring if it is dry.
If you break the flooring into pieces while removing it you have effectively turned it into a friable material.