Removing Vinyl Tile Adhesive From Concrete Floor

So how do you remove floor tile adhesive from a concrete floor.

Removing vinyl tile adhesive from concrete floor.

Then use the flat side of a 12 in. You can leave bits of adhesive up to 1 8 in. The thing about tile adhesive is that there isn t just one kind. For stubborn vinyl and glue that is stuck to the floor use a heat gun to soften the plastic flooring and.

However getting the adhesive off the concrete may prove to be more difficult. Never try to remove this type of adhesive yourself. Removing vinyl from concrete is similar to removing it from subfloor. If old glue breaks loose under new vinyl it can cause failures in the new floor covering.

The same quality that makes tile adhesive so reliable can make it a real pain in the rear end when you want to install new tiles especially if the original floor is concrete. The adhesive will only work if applied directly to the glue on the subfloor. When tile is removed it is frequently a two part process. With a putty knife peel up a corner of a tile or with a utility knife cut into the vinyl to begin removal of the flooring.

Vinyl adhesive most types of vinyl adhesives must be removed with a solvent. If there are still several tiles stuck to the floor place a piece of dry ice on the tile. Removing the glue from floors after a tile removal. Trowel to apply a 1 8 in.

After you remove the tiles chisel and scrape the adhesive off the concrete as well. Asbestos adhesive before 1984 asbestos was commonly mixed with adhesives to make them stronger. Layer of latex thin set mortar over the floor. If the glue on your concrete is black and has a tar like appearance call a professional for help.

If you can t get it all don t worry. Start by scraping the glue with a pry bar or scraper. Either lift vinyl with a floor scraper or cut manageable pieces to remove as much vinyl flooring as possible. Another reason the glue or any adhesive must be removed from vinyl flooring or any flooring if you re installing vinyl stripping is because the new floor can eventually become brittle.

First the tile itself is taken up either cut pried or chiseled from the floor.