How Do You Remove Linoleum From Wood Floors?
Linoleum makes for a simple, inexpensive and attractive floor covering that is easy to clean. However, it does wear down over a period of time, so you may be faced with the task of removing the linoleum so that you can replace it or expose the flooring that is beneath. Here are some directions for taking up the linoleum. Remove any metal strip that is present at the edge of the linoleum surface. This will most likely be found at a doorway, where the linoleum butts up against another type of flooring such as carpet or tile. A screwdriver to unscrew the screws is all that you should need for this task. Take up the baseboard or molding that runs around the edge of the room, where the floor meets up with the wall. Usually, there is a piece of quarter-round molding that sits in front of the baseboard and on top of the linoleum. You can take this up with a flat pry bar and a hammer. If you are careful, it can be reused. But since this molding is not very expensive, many people like to replac
