I'm in the process of replacing the kitchen floor. I've managed to pry off the 12" square vinyl tiles with a scrapers. Next comes the hard part --removing the glue. If the old tile had been glued to a 1/4" underlayment, I would have just pulled the undelaynment off and just replaced it. However, in my case, there is no underlayment -- just the 3/4" plywood sub-floor. So I chose to try to remove the glue from the plywood. I've tried a glue solvent, scrapping, heat gun and sanding. There's got to be an easier way! Anyone have experience removing glue?
Thanks, in advance, for your help.
The amount of glue removal necessary may be less if you are installing a floating floor with cushion. I also have used scrapers, solvents and sanders on adhesive. I have not been beaten yet, but let me know what is going to replace the viny.
Something that works amazingly well is soapy water, followed by a heavy scraper blade. I know it sounds too simple, but the wood fibers seem to release the adhesive if you just wet the floor and allow it to work a while.
Something that works amazingly well is soapy water, followed by a heavy scraper blade. I know it sounds too simple, but the wood fibers seem to release the adhesive if you just wet the floor and allow it to work a while.
The replacement flooring planned is vinyl also -- 12" tiles. The old vinyl was 10 years old and looked worn. I was told that I needed to get all the glue up to get a good bond with the new vinyl tiles. Is this true?
I planned to remove the old glue, apply a primer and lay the new tiles.
Thanks for your help.
I planned to remove the old glue, apply a primer and lay the new tiles.
Thanks for your help.
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