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Removing Vinyl Tile from an Existing Concrete Floor

Length - 02:01

As with carpet, removal of linoleum and sheet vinyl from an existing concrete subfloor can be a major undertaking. In addition to the laborious task of scraping off the tile from the floor, Harris explains that you also have to remove the mastics used to glue down the flooring. He cautions against removing tile that contains asbestos because of the potential health hazards. One option is to cover the tile with an overlay.