How To Remove Glued Linoleum From Wood Floor. These are available from tool rental shops. Saturate an old towel with plain water hot water is sometimes even more effective so try heating the towel in the microwave first and lay it on the floor for twenty minutes.
Turn the heat gun on and aim it at the old linoleum that is left behind when pulling off the top. How can I remove the linoleum without damaging the wood. Rub a bit of petroleum jelly on the scraper blade to keep it from getting gunked up.
When you remove the bag chip the glue off the floor carefully using a plastic putty knife and a hammer.
Place the bag on top of the glue and leave it there for 5 to 10 minutes. Turn the heat gun on and aim it at the old linoleum that is left behind when pulling off the top. If the floor has been around for a number of years you should purchase an asbestos test kit. Once you see the leftover glue take the putty knife and break off the residue.
