Old flooring can be easily removed to make way for new flooring. Follow the preparation steps to save on cleanup time.
Step 1: Assess what is underneath the flooring. Before removing any old flooring, assess what is underneath the old flooring. Go down to the basement to look up at the sub-floor. Examining the area around the floor register can also reveal details about the sub-floor. In this case, there are two older floors under the tile. We will be removing both the tile flooring and one glue-covered wooden floor beneath it. Inspecting the floor register reveals two additional older floors.
Make sure that you and your home are protected against dust and fine particles. When working on a project that creates dust, always wear goggles, gloves and a dust mask. Seal off your work area and provide adequate ventilation.
