How To Remove Vinyl Floor Tiles From. Pull Vinyl Tile from the Middle Out. Often you can just lift the tile up with your fingertips.
To remove old resilient flooring first cut it into parallel strips about 6 inches wide with a utility knife. The first step to reaching the floorboards underneath is to remove the tiles. Use the scraper or putty knife to lift the previous tile.
Cut out the subfloor and linoleum or vinyl flooring as one piece.
Use a hammer to tap a stiff putty knife or. Cut a slit right down the middle deep enough to get under the surface finish. Put the tile in a bag or box. To remove vinyl flooring you must first take all furniture out of the room giving yourself unimpeded access to the work area.
