How do I remove engineered wood floors that are glued directly to a slab?

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Q: How do I remove engineered wood floors that are glued directly to a slab?

A: I’ve not had the joy of doing one of these yet, and if one comes up, I may have to decide I am too old to face it.:) You can rent a “chopper” for tile removal. It has a blade on the front and when you start it up, the blade moves in and out. Bostik also sells adhesive removers which might help to soften it up.

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