Leaving Some Linoleum Backing On Floor

When removing the linoleum the top cover typically comes off fairly easily leaving the backing behind.

Leaving some linoleum backing on floor.

The biggest challenge is created by the adhesive used to attach the linoleum onto the concrete as it can leave a mess behind. Otherwise leaving it alone is probably the best course. If the offending linoleum is covering a wood floor you want to restore get expert advice about how the removal should be tackled. If the floor has been around for a number of years you should purchase an asbestos test kit first since asbestos was an ingredient in some adhesives used to install linoleum.

When i moved it it left some of the backing like glue on the linoleum. Any suggestions on how to get it off. If it s not the original floor chances are it s vinyl not linoleum. But be aware that this shortcut will raise the floor by at least one.

Removing linoleum floor from a concrete base can be hard work. Scrape the backing off similarly to how the top cover was scraped off with some help from. I used to have a rug on my kitchen floor. By lewissan 51 posts 339 comments september 8 2007.

If the test is negative for asbestos you re ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work. You can in some instances skip this process altogether and lay a new material directly on top of your current linoleum. If it s vinyl that is a moisture barrier and chances are that s what s down there unless you think the floor is original 1959. Removing rug backing stuck to linoleum floor.

Linoleum is a resilient floor covering made of a combination of linseed oil cork and limestone. The easy way to remove linoleum adhesive from a concrete floor.