Removing Linoleum tile

[sgregg003]

Hello,

I recently had a sewer backup in my basement that also flooded one of my bathrooms, I have gutted the bathroom, but am looking for suggestions on removing the old linoleum tile and the adhesive, any advise on removing these would be greatly appreciated, by the way this is on top of concrete.

Thanks in advance

Scott G.

[Robert Jones]

You could try cutting the linoleum into 8-12" strips and applying either hot water or utilizing a heat gun to loosen up the glue(should be able to roll it up then). Actually the job is easier on concrete as compared to wood.

[Terence McCann]

The tile and/or the glue may contain asbestos depending on how old it is. Search this web site and Google for more information.

[caryseidner]

I used my Fein Multimaster the last time I had to pull up some linoleum glued to a plywood floor. It worked beautifully.