To remove rubber from a vinyl floor, start by gently scraping the rubber off with a plastic putty knife to avoid damaging the surface. If residue remains, apply a mixture of warm water and a few drops of dish soap to the area, letting it sit for a few minutes to soften the rubber. Use a soft cloth or sponge to wipe away the residue, and finish by rinsing the area with clean water. For stubborn spots, a small amount of rubbing alcohol can also help dissolve the rubber.
Rub it with a rough rag and Goof Off, it will soften enough to be peeled off.
Hammer and chisel to scrape it off, an assortment of putty knives.
Soften it with Goof Off, then scrape it with a wood spatula.
To effectively remove vinyl flooring from your home, start by cutting the flooring into manageable sections with a utility knife. Then, use a heat gun or hairdryer to soften the adhesive underneath the vinyl. Once the adhesive is softened, carefully peel off the vinyl flooring. Finally, use a floor scraper to remove any remaining adhesive residue.
It is possible, but it's not the best practice. If you can easily remove the existing vinyl, then do so. If the vinyl won't peel up, then you should consider two possibilities: Remove the vinyl along with the wood underlayment (or scrape it off if your subfloor is concrete), or install new wood underlayment on top of the existing vinyl.A third possibility is this: If the existing vinyl is securely glued to the floor, you could apply an embossing leveler (cement-based product) in a very thin skim coat over the vinyl. This seals in any stains, levels the floor, and gives the new vinyl a nice, smooth surface to lay over (or a good surface for vinyl glue to adhere to).Most flooring manufacturers will not honor the warranty on their vinyl if it is installed over existing vinyl, unless you do the embossing leveler step above.
Goof Off will remove that.
Rub it with a rag dipped in Goof Off, then try sliding a craft knife blade under it.
To effectively remove vinyl flooring, start by cutting the flooring into manageable sections with a utility knife. Then, use a heat gun or hairdryer to soften the adhesive underneath the vinyl. Once softened, carefully peel off the vinyl flooring, working in small sections. Use a floor scraper to remove any remaining adhesive. Be sure to wear protective gear and work slowly to avoid damaging the subfloor.
My method is to sit on the floor, grasp the boot with both hands, pull every grimace you can imagine and eventually they come off!
To remove rubber padding that has adhered to a hardwood floor, use a very thin wallpaper scraper, proceed slowly and finish by lightly sanding the area. The finish of the floor has most likely been dissolved by contact with the runner padding, so the finish will need to be renewed.
There are a few kinds of sheet vinyl. Most glues will come off most vinyl if you can get hold of an edge and simply peel it off.
Vinyl is the only "no wax" floor I am aware of and removing the wax should not damage the vinyl finish. You can get removal products at most flooring stores that are specifically designed for this purpose. I took the "no wax" wax off my "no wax" floor and it looked better than ever.