Q: What is the best way to remove laminated wood strip flooring that has been glued down to concrete?
A: Hire some young, strong, cheap labour? Good question. I would start with a large wrecking bar and see how that works. You may have to rent a tile chipper. Depends the adhesive used. Probably some sort of mastic. Then you have to deal with the stuff on the sub floor.
Similar Q: What would be the best way to pull up hardwood floors that have been glued down?
A: A wrecking bar and a strong back OR rental of a tile remover. It is a machine with a blade in front and it gives quick chopping motions.
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