However getting the adhesive off the concrete may prove to be more difficult.
How to remove sheet vinyl glue.
You may need to use a flat straight edge such as a plastic scraper or old credit card to lift the adhesive from the vinyl.
Adhesive removers soak into the vinyl flooring glue and turn it back into its original paste of liquid state.
Easy way to remove vinyl flooring from concrete.
Tape around the edges to seal it.
If you remove vinyl flooring but the glue remains lodged on the subfloor try this.
Blot at the softened glue with a clean cloth to remove the glue that has softened.
Apply the vinegar to the affected area of the vinyl surface and allow it to soak for 10 to 15 minutes to soften the adhesive.
Start by scraping the glue with a pry bar or scraper.
Removing vinyl from concrete is similar to removing it from subfloor.
If it is drying up before the glue has a chance to soften place the wet cloth on the glue and cover with a sheet of plastic wrap.
If that doesn t get the glue off you will need to use a commercial adhesive stripper to soften and remove the glue.
To remove old resilient flooring first cut it into parallel strips about 6 inches wide with a utility knife.
Use a dry rag or cloth to gradually loosen the residue.
How to glue the subfloor prior to laying sheet vinyl.
Using a utility knife score the flooring into 6 12 strips.
Pull the linoleum up in strips to reveal the backing or the glue.
Use a hammer to tap a stiff putty knife or brick chisel under the linoleum to break it loose.
The best adhesive removers use citric acid.
Type of trowel to use tips for gluing leaving time for off gassing leaving the area near a seam ungl.
After at least 3 4 hours of soaking remove the plastic covering and wet soapy cloth.
If something has citrus on the label go for it.
Working in sections apply heat to soften the bottom.
Scrape linoleum or vinyl floor glue.
Remove the top layer of flooring material with a scraper or oscillating tool.
Once the tile is clean a muratic acid solution and water will etch the grout reducing any left over residue.