Yorba Linda Sheet Flooring Removal Guide

Credit: Creative Commons[/caption]Sheet flooring removal. It’s a difficult and time consuming job. Whether it’s linoleum or vinyl, all kinds of sheet flooring presents a big challenge to replace. Although sheet flooring provides many choices and it’s easy to clean, it doesn’t fare well against sharp objects or even pet claws. Plus, it’s delicate when it comes to fluctuating temperatures and moisture levels.

Sheet Flooring Disposal

Like other types of engineered flooring, vinyl sheet or linoleum can be manufactured to look like wood flooring, stone flooring, or practically any other type of flooring material. Another big advantage to linoleum is that it is super easy to clean and maintain. However, though it’s got only a few negatives, like the fact that it is susceptible to damage from sharp objects.

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. --ImproveNet.com

One of its most problematic attributes is the fact that vinyl sheeting does not typically age well. It generally becomes brittle over time (and usually discolors, as well). Which means it’s harder to take up off the subfloor because brittle linoleum will break into small pieces, making it more difficult to remove as a whole.

Yorba Linda Sheet Flooring Removal Guide

The good news is, even glued down sheet flooring can be pulled up without damaging the hardwood. However, it’s not uncommon for the glue to damage wood floors, either. Here’s what you need to do to take up sheet flooring:

• 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 up a corner. Much like removing carpet from a space, you need to start in a corner. This is where it’s easiest to grab hold of the vinyl to pull up. If one corner is too difficult, just try another. Use pliers or another tool to grab a corner and begin to pull it away from the subfloor. But, do this will caution so you don’t damage the subfloor.
• Pull the flooring up. Carefully pull at the other corners and then take up as much as you can carefully. Watch for signs of subfloor damage as you go.
• 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 it’s time for remodeling debris removal, just phone 800-737-5923 or visit Pro Junk Dispatch.