When it’s time to remodel your flooring, removing the existing material is usually a pain in the ass. Removing tile or wood flooring probably requires a professional, but vinyl floors aren’t ...

In this video, I walk through the process of removing old vinyl tile and stubborn adhesive from a plywood subfloor—a crucial ...

If you must remove a tile that’s been in place for more than a few days, try warming the surface first with a heat gun to soften the adhesive beneath. Q. Is peel-and-stick floor tile worth it?

wipe the wall or floor with a bit of rubbing alcohol applied to a paper towel or reusable cloth to remove lingering oils and allow the adhesive to bond to the surface. Laying your tiles out before ...

When the glue starts to become pliable, use your scraper tool to work it out of the concrete. Work in small sections so that you can remove the softened carpet glue before the water cools. Sop up as ...

Tips for removing carpet, vinyl, tile, hardwood flooring and adhesive. Rosie on the House: How to remove different types of flooring Skip to main content Skip to main content ...

Removing and replacing a single ceramic floor tile is not too hard ... excavate the thinset mortar or organic adhesive that was used to adhere the tile to the floor. You can do this by hand ...

If you have concerns about your current floor’s ability to work with the tile adhesive, you can always lay down a quarter-inch layer of plywood first. Remove any floor-level moldings so you can ...