How To Remove Vinyl Tiles FAST

[@ezekieo32]

This is Vinyl Compression Tiles (VCT), Not Luxury vinyl tiles (LVT). VCT always uses glue and these tiles break apart easy which makes this tile difficult when removing. This is an excellent video on how to use this special tool to take up tiles and there are similiar machines that can be rented at the local homedepot too.

[@habanohal]

Vinyl composite tile....da!

[@kimhunter2532]

Thank you, this is just what I was looking for

[@riptdjams]

I got this tool and it worked on really hard and brittle stuck on adhesive vinyl tile that was two layers thick. It wasn't easy even with the tool but I learned how to angle it right so the tool did a lot of the work. Be careful. This tool is basically a jackhammer and can destroy whatever you push it against. Still, my 100 sq ft kitchen took me a day and a half. Harbor Freight had it for $140 in 2021. I rented a 5 horse gas powered compressor big enough to power it (Requires 10 CFM).

[@IvanRossS]

You should be sharpening tool head, really helps

[@MikeAveli.]

I did this by hand today and I am in a lot of pain right now. I will always hate VCT tiles for the rest of my life because of this.

[@rayw9712]

Me, my cramping back muscles and Rice Krispie knees, THANK YOU !

[@Kaylin_h]

Im glad i found this, maybe if you re titled your video include "vinyl" it would reach more people specifically, i know i would have found way earlier---just suggestion--good vid

[@IvanRossS]

Gotcha, you right

[@mh-oh8kf]

You’re a life saver.

[@IvanRossS]

I'm glad I helped. just make sure you keep sharpening that blade !!

[@slendermanRblx]

I do hope you had those tiles tested for asbestos before commencing removal? Since otherwise this seems a good way to get mesothelioma or asbestosis fast.

[@IvanRossS]

Nope never did lol. It's been years since I have done this job, I still alive lol. It was the job at the coffee shop and I install just the regular tiles about 600 square feet

[@slendermanRblx]

@@IvanRossS Just be careful, since vinyl floor tiles can and did contain asbestos in the mix.Infact the symptoms of asbestos related diseases can actually take decades before they surface. Stay safe.

[@paulmaxwell8851]

Asbestos IS a worry, to be sure. But to deal with it 'by the book' means hiring a team of asbestos abatement professionals who will charge thousands. I had old vinyl flooring to remove in our local community hall (volunteer job) and yes, it tested positive for asbestos. It cost me $135 just for that test. When I found out what the professionals would charge I did it myself. I sealed the area in sheet poly, set up a powerful fan in the window to exhaust any dust outside, and wetted the flooring before tearing it up. I kept spraying a mist of water on the area as I went. The waste material simply went to the dump. I then got on my hands and knees and carefully vacuumed every inch of the floor with a HEPA-equipped shop vacuum, then got busy laying commercial marmoleum. I did all of this quietly so as not to upset the nail-biters in our association.

[@methus57]

these are VCT tiles. No asbestos at all. Asbestos tiles are from the 70s & usually 9 x 9 and NEVER come up this easy

[@ericfoster1671]

Not a bad idea. Heat helps reactive the glue which can make it easier to remove however if you are just replacing one damaged tile start from the middle of the damaged tile and u will avoid breaking the surrounding tiles like you did here

[@jtwhaley]

Just bought one, so we shall see! $100 well spent if my tiles are tight. 550 square feet here I come!

[@DeathconButBut]

Lucky, im over here pryung uo the same tilse with a chisle and hammer, and i csnt just remove the wood, i have to keep the rotted plywood in tact

[@meowzah2495]

Thanks man!

[@Bruford79]

Awesome thanks!

[@NotWokeJustAwake]

Ripping up 500sq feet of tile and this will make it so much easier

[@IvanRossS]

Yes definitely thank you for watching

[@cuarajhyrojayju4397]

Where can I buy this tool from? What is the brand’s name?

[@IvanRossS]

Do you know what "description of the video" means??.. did you bother to look in there??? I have all information there and in the future, you can find a lot of useful information there on other people videos.....

[@stugunn5921]

Is there an electric version of this tool? That would be more ideal

[@IvanRossS]

Yes there is . Just electric Hammer but is going to cost very very expensive !!!

[@a88888888a]

I'm planning on getting this. Just had one question. Did you test to see if the mastic had any asbestos? I'm concerned that if it has asbestos, this machine would spread the fibers everywhere

[@IvanRossS]

Did not test

[@haha333ish]

how do I check the cfm output on my compressor??

[@IvanRossS]

Find the model number on Google it

[@ramseyshadeck3961]

Wasn’t that good on the glue though, recommend anything more effective for that?

[@elberttaylor8536]

Where do u get it from my step dad wants one

[@IvanRossS]

Harbor Freight.....

[@SADATme126]

Where I can find it?

[@IvanRossS]

Huh??.. smh. Harborfreight !!!

[@KnowingGodExplorers]

have you tried the SPIDER brand 2 to 4 inch PADDLE chisel ON A RECIPROCATING SAW. YOU SHOULD DO THAT VIDEO. NO PNEUMATIC NEEDED. THANKS.

[@IvanRossS]

Yes I tried!!!.. horrible. I bit the heck out my hands.... this tiles was set very strong!! Glue was pulling concrete at some places

[@rileypatterson7512]

I found a sawzall attachment

[@laiceman333]

Where did u get the Sawzall attachment

[@laiceman333]

What does it look like

[@bingram2011]

Can you share?

[@thesweetape6414]

Wish I had that dude lol just spent 3 days scraping then i went out and bought a heat gun and even that took a While

[@IvanRossS]

Lol yes. Its very hard job !!.. it really worth it to invest in this tool

[@ezekieo32]

heat gun works amazing with Luxury Vinyl tiles, but with Vinyl Compression Tiles, sometimes it's a waste of time using the gun. lol

[@nickbrunette8292]

Thanks for your video, looks like this will save me alot of misery