You place a piece of news paper over the melted wax and then press a warm clothing iron over the paper as if you were ironing a shirt. The wax will stick to the news paper and won't ruin the lamination on the wood floor.
You put the candle in the freezer. The molecules will constrict and the candle should pop right out. No messy melted wax or scraping. It works most of the time. Some candles need a little more prying than others.
You have to remove it and properly repair the underfloor or main flooring. Many cases of this appear in mobile homes where the underfloor is made of K3 or chip-board. Remove this and replace with plywood before replacing the laminate.
Most of the paraffin candle wax can be physically scraped off with any kind of scraping tool - even an ordinary butter knife if nothing better is at hand. The remaining residue, if it concerns you, can be removed with turpentine, which dissolves the paraffin.
My best answer would be lacquer thinner, applied with a clean rag and remove the glue with single edged razor blade. Small amounts of glue residue can easily be cleaned off with the lacquer thinner. Make sure you have plenty of ventilation. If the flooring is non-organic, such as Pergo, this will be easy. If it is a laminated wood flooring, it has a finish that may be dulled by the lacquer thinner and may require a clear finish when compete.
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To efficiently remove old 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 flooring. Once the adhesive is softened, use a floor scraper to lift and remove the vinyl flooring. Be sure to wear protective gear and work in a well-ventilated area.
You can either remove your flooring or you have to buy it, but you can only buy it if you are a member
You can generally remove it with the appropriate thinner.
The best way to remove vinyl flooring is to start by cutting the flooring into smaller sections using a utility knife. Then, use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive underneath the flooring. Once the adhesive is softened, use a floor scraper to lift and remove the vinyl flooring. Be sure to wear protective gear and work in a well-ventilated area.
To remove ceramic tile flooring, you can start by using a chisel and hammer to break the tiles and then pry them up. Next, remove the adhesive underneath using a scraper or chisel. Finally, clean the subfloor thoroughly before installing new flooring.
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