Danville Old Linoleum Floor Removal and Disposal Guide

[caption id="attachment_52032" align="alignleft" width="300"] Credit: Creative Commons / Flickr[/caption]Old linoleum floor removal isn’t something that requires a set of specialized skills. You don’t need to be a licensed contractor or carpenter for old linoleum floor removal but you will need a whole lot of elbow grease. This is hard work and it’s going to take a heap of labor to get it done from start to finish.

Old Linoleum Floor Disposal

Like most big home improvements, linoleum flooring removal is serious business. Not because it requires a host of specialized tools or skills. But, because it’s just difficult. It’s very work intensive and takes a whole lot of time and effort to get it done. And, also like a number of renovations, you’ll need to plan in advance for what to do with the remodeling debris.

One of the most frustrating home remodeling tasks is trying to remove an old linoleum or vinyl floor. Even when the linoleum is pulled off, things only get worse. Now you’re faced with gobs of old glue that seem harder than meteorites all over the floor. --Improvement.com

This is due to the fact that linoleum flooring can contain hazardous materials, like asbestos. For older homes, this is more likely and that means you can’t just toss it out on the curb or even put it in a dumpster you rent. It’s best to have a junk removal service come and pick it up, instead. This way, you won’t have to deal with the hauling or disposal.

Danville Old Linoleum Floor Removal Guide

Linoleum is a great flooring choice because it’s low-cost and very durable. Plus, it comes in a wide variety of styles. So, it makes for the perfect solution for many spaces. But, it’s susceptible to damage from sharp objects and even pets. So, here’s how to go about old linoleum floor removal:

• Test it for asbestos. It’s of utmost importance to first confirm it’s safe to proceed. Which means you need to test for asbestos to ensure that it’s safe to take up on your own or it requires a professional service.
• Pull the linoleum off the subfloor. Go to a corner and try to pull it up away from the subfloor. This is perhaps one of the most difficult parts of removing linoleum but it’s necessary. If this doesn’t work in the corners, you can cut into the linoleum to grab it and begin to pull it up. You’ll probably need a floor scraper and other tools to remove it from the subfloor.
• Remove the adhesive. There are plenty of adhesive removers available. But, these can soak into the hardwood and damage it permanently. Try using steam or even boiling water to loosen the adhesive. Then, use a floor scraper to remove any remnants of the glue.

When you need remodeling debris removal, just phone 800-737-5923 or visit Pro Junk Dispatch.