How Do You Remove Sheet Floor From Concrete?
Sheet flooring has benefited homeowners for several decades, yet it is still the toughest to remove. A good floor scraper will still take a lot of effort to remove the sheet floor. It will be easier on your back if you use two different scrapers: one that you can stand and use, and then one that has a short handle that will require kneeling or sitting on the floor. One aspect of the problem is the fact that the surface design can separate from the vinyl backing, leaving part of the sheet floor stuck to the concrete. Therefore, scrape as much as you can with the long floor scraper and then apply an adhesive remover to the stubborn spots. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when using any adhesive remover, as the fumes can adversely affect you. Test an area of the sheet flooring to find its weakest spot. Work the floor scraper under it and begin scraping there. It may be necessary to start with the short scraper to get the peeling process started. Scrape the floor with a smooth moti
