Trying to remove sheet vinyl ,from concrete substrate in den and kitchen. It is glued at the joints about a foot on each side. I am having to peel the vinyl layer up then soak the backing material to loosen the mastic with a scrapper. Is there a "mild" chemical solution that will break the mastic faster than soaking with plain water? Xeno
Vinyl flooring removal?
Aug 21, 2005
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A hot iron with cloth to protect it from the vinyl might do it.
HTH Pop
Or you could try a block of dry ice and let it sit for a few seconds and slide it down half way. It wil freeze the glue and make it brittle.
I Have heard it works but I have never tried it but some people swear by it.
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