How Do You Remove Old Linoleum?
In order to install tile or hardwood in place of a linoleum floor, you need to first remove the old flooring so that you can prepare the subfloor. Never fear, this is a home improvement project you can do no matter what your experience. Step 1 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4833585/baseboards_Full.jpg’); }); First, remove the toe boards or the base boards which cover the edges of the linoleum floor as they go up against the walls. If you remove them carefully, you can just hold onto them and re-install them later. You can slide your scraper between the board and the wall and pry the board away slowly. Make sure to account for all of the nails. Step 2 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep2 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4833585/boxcutter_Full.jpg’); }); Next, use a box cutter or razor to slice through the linoleu
