How Do You Remove Vinyl Flooring Adhesive Before Laying Ceramic Tiles?
Laying new tile can be a good way to improve the look of a kitchen or bathroom floor as well as a good way to increase the value of your home. In some cases, you may want to remove the existing vinyl flooring before laying new ceramic tiles. Removing the vinyl and the flooring adhesive is a straight-forward task, but it requires a good plan and a lot of elbow grease. By following a few basic steps, you’ll be able to successfully remove that pesky adhesive and prepare your floor for beautiful new tile. Cut the vinyl flooring into workable strips. Use a utility knife to cut the vinyl into 6 to 8 inch strips. Pry the strips up with a wide-blade putty knife, and peel the vinyl strips from the floor. Using a long-handled floor scraper, scrape the adhesive that remains on the floor. This step is difficult and tedious, but it is the best way to remove the adhesive. Apply heat to help soften the adhesive to make scraping easier. Pour a small amount of boiling water on stubborn patches. Allow t
