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 Remove PVC floor in no time

XL_Fortelock Rot

PVC floor

 remove

 in no time 

PVC flooring has long since shed its cheap image. The modern PVC floors combine a great look and durability. In addition, they are easy to clean. A PVC floor is relatively inexpensive compared to other floor coverings. In terms of longevity, it is often the first choice. Even with excellent treatment, even the best PVC floor will eventually wear out.

The old PVC floor is worn out and doesn't look nice anymore? You just want to breathe new life into your four walls? If the old PVC floor has to give way to the new PVC, you will not be able to avoid removing the old floor covering. It takes a little work depending on how the old PVC floor was installed, but the work pays off. Old PVC floors will probably be fully glued down. The click system is still quite new and therefore not found everywhere. With a little patience and craftsmanship, it shouldn't be a problem to remove the old PVC floor yourself. With the right tools, this isn't rocket science. If you have never removed a PVC floor or if you need tips on how to do this, contact the experts at  Schaub und Sohn. Thanks to years of experience, you can get tips that will make your work a lot easier.


Remove PVC floor in just a few steps

There are a few things to consider when removing an old PVC floor. These include the condition, age and how the PVC floor was installed. Basically, it is not difficult to remove the old floor covering.
The decisive factor for the removal of an old floor covering is how it was laid. A PVC floor that has been installed as a floating installation is easier to remove than a bonded floor covering. With the glued PVC floor, it is also important to note whether it was fully glued or whether it is self-adhesive PVC.
The age and condition of the floor covering also play a role. The materials and the laying techniques have changed over the years. Today's vinyl floor adhesives are more powerful, which means they're harder to remove. Older PVC flooring is brittle and worn, making it easier to crack or break when removed. Particular care should be taken with PVC floors from the 1970s and 1980s. It may contain asbestos. These PVC floors should only be removed with appropriate protective equipment.
Before you start removing the PVC floor, you should determine when the PVC floor was installed and how it was installed. Wear work clothing suitable for removal and protective equipment if necessary. This includes a face mask and safety goggles. It is also important to have the right tool. This includes a cutter knife and a spatula. Prepare these in advance.

Removal of floating PVC floor

The floating PVC floor is very easy to remove. It is not firmly connected to the ground. The first step is also the most time-consuming. The removal of the nailed, screwed or glued baseboards takes some time. Once these are removed, you can start removing the PVC floor. If the floor covering was laid as a click system, you can quickly remove it. You can remove the individual tile pieces row by row. You can even move them again if they are still in good condition. If impact sound insulation was also laid, this is also removed. If you want to lay your floor covering elsewhere, you will have to look for new footfall sound insulation, if this is necessary at all.  

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Eco Industry 7 mm
Fortelock ECO industrial PVC tiles 7 mm    You cannot buy this article in a hardware store!   ✅The PVC click tiles can be laid in a flash and immediately loaded to 100%. ✅ Cheap renovation ✅PVC tiles with click system ✅ Quick and easy to install ✅100% repairable and rebuildable Inexpensive ECO tile made from recycled material, the surface of which contains material inclusions and therefore does not guarantee an opaque color uniformity. This version is suitable for use under high loads! Important: If you mix industrial driveways with ECO PVC tiles, you will always see a color difference - the solid material is more shiny than the ECO material.It can happen that the PVC tiles ECO smell a bit strange after laying. No fear! That doesn't mean you've misplaced something bad. This is due to the processed PVC mixture from electrical cables. Not suitable for basements or apartments. Lay only in well-ventilated rooms.                                                                                                                   Technical details:  

Content: 0.25 Quadratmeter (€42.16* / 1 Quadratmeter)

Variants from €9.49*
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€10.54*
€8.86
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Motorsport click tile Race for garages, make your garage special!
Motorsport Tile Race ✅ It doesn't matter whether it's an event and trade fair floor, workshop, showrooms, camping, vehicle presentations, tent floor or various similar applications or in the garage at home. ✅Immediately driveable and accessible ✅ Motorsport click tiles have proven themselves for many years in racing and motorsport. ✅ Make something special out of your garage!  With a stylish racing floor, you can transform your garage into a racing stable and also benefit from the practical advantages of the smart click system. The racing floor is modular and consists of PP click tiles that simply snap together to form a durable, robust floor covering that will delight any car racing fan.  Also if you are looking for a durable workshop floor covering that not only offers the best functionality, but also scores in terms of design.  The high-quality click system of motorsport tiles is ideal as a workshop floor covering, both for your private workshop and for professional workshops in the commercial sector. Take advantage of the opportunity to design the workshop floor covering individually. Rounded surface Special look due to 3D structure Thanks to the open structure, dirt can fall through and liquids can dry (no puddle formation) Easy to clean with a vacuum cleaner and steam jet Optional colors possible Loadable up to 30 t/m² Resistant to acids, alkalis, bases and hydrocarbons. The optimum material and ambient temperature is between 15 and 25°C. Since polypropylene expands when heated, a distance to fixed components (walls, pillars, door sills, passageways, etc.) should be planned. Our recommendation: The expansion joint should be 1% of the total length and at least 3 cm. In order to enable expansion in areas of approx. 50 m² or more, we recommend planning expansion parts in addition to the all-round expansion joint. notice The optimum material and ambient temperature is between 15 and 25°C. Since polypropylene expands when heated, a distance to fixed components (walls, pillars, door sills, passageways, etc.) should be planned. Our recommendation: The expansion joint should be 1% of the total length and at least 3 cm. In order to enable expansion in areas of approx. 50 m² or more, we recommend planning expansion parts in addition to the all-round expansion joint.  

Content: 0.96 Quadratmeter (€38.49* / 1 Quadratmeter)

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€36.95*
€31.05
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Heavy duty tile KLICK, waterproof, 8-15mm thick, 5 tons can be driven over, without gluing
Heavy duty tile CLICKIndustrial floor, liquid-tight and can be driven on with 5 tons without gluing the heavy-duty floor to the subsoil! Fully glued up to 45 tons load!Liquid-tight installation without gluing the heavy-duty floor to the subsurface! You cannot buy this article in a shop or hardware store!   Heavy-duty tile PVC click  A  joint is built into the  connection system  with a  sealing lip , which can be filled with  hybrid 1K joint compound. This gives you a  moisture-proof covering without having to thermally weld!   If you glue the joints with hybrid 1K joint compound and then thermally weld them, you get a moisture-proof and very strongly bonded industrial floor for the highest loads. This floor can be welded, glued together or simply laid floating, regardless of whether you need a diffusion-open or moisture-proof covering. The laid industrial floor can easily be removed and laid elsewhere! Like all our coverings, the heavy-duty PVC click tile is  resistant to almost all acids, alkalis, oils and fats.  The connection is unique on the market and is therefore also protected (utility model patent)! In tree bark structure (slip resistance R11) and smooth surface (slip resistance R9). Suitable for glued, floating and fixed laying Advantages of the heavy-duty floor that can be driven on by forklifts        With floating installation, can be driven on with a forklift truck up to 5 tons without gluing Liquid-tight installation possible without gluing the industrial floor to the subsurface Lightning-fast installation and immediate 100% resilience of the heavy-duty floor. Relocations overnight, including weekends, during ongoing operations (no stoppages) and in sections possible. Laying on problem floors (oil, cracks and damage) Protects your products and tools, heavy-duty PVC tiles have a shock-absorbing effect.    Large and heavy production machines can be placed on it easy and quick replacement of damaged PVC heavy-duty tiles A shock-absorbing and relieving effect on the spine and joints.         The PVC heavy-duty tiles are very easy to keep clean and are suitable for machine cleaning. Bonded over the entire surface, can be loaded up to 45 tons EU branded product Well suited for industrial areas, fire stations, logistics, car workshops, etc.  TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS In tree bark structure (slip resistance R11) and smooth surface (slip resistance R9). STRESS TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS STANDARD VALUE stress class EN685 34-43 overall thickness EN428 7-10mm hardness ISO 868 92-94 Resteindruck EN433 0.08 abrasion EN660-2 417 RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS machine oil No change in the sample material after 72 hours acetic acid Sulfuric acid 1:1 Potassium Hydroxide 10% toluene CE mark - EN 14041 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS STANDARD VALUE sliding resistance EN 13893 DS room for change EN 13553 below the classification limit (1.8cm³ /dm³) reaction to fire EN 13501-1 Bfl-s1 (B1) VOC (qualitative) EN 17025 passed Pentachlorphenol EN 17025 <0.1 mg/kg passed VOC emissions DiBt passed Antistatic under standard conditions (25% relative humidity below 25°C room temperature) IN 1815 4.4KV (not met) Antistatic under everyday conditions (50% relative humidity below 25°C room temperature) IN 1815 1.8KV (meet) Heat transfer resistance (suitability for underfloor heating) EN 14041:2004 0.07 m²k/W (fulfilled) total weight EN430 10mm-15kg; 7mm-11kg plate size 490 mm x 490 mm Tested at: TFI Textiles & Flooring Institute GmbH Aachen IMS AD Belgrade Institute for Material Testing

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€49.90*
€41.93

Removing glued PVC floor

Removing a glued PVC floor is a little more complex than it is the case with a floating floor covering. Despite a relatively small amount of effort, adhesive residues usually stick to the surface. These must also be eliminated. If the PVC floor has been laid in strips, cut them into narrow, even strips with a cutter knife or another sharp knife. If there are individual planks that have been laid, you do not need to make this subdivision. The individual elements can be grasped more easily with a spatula or a lever tool. You only have to use a little force when lifting and the old PVC floor comes off. 


Start at the corners and slide the spatula under the covering and you are ready to remove the floor. It may be that the PVC floor tears from time to time and you have to start again with the spatula. Extremely stubborn adhesions can be removed with a hair dryer. If you heat the PVC floor, it will be easier to separate from the subfloor. There are also electric spatulas or mechanical carpet strippers that you can use to make the job easier. Furthermore, special multi-milling machines are advertised in the trade, which you can borrow. These are particularly suitable for old coverings as well as for substrates that have been leveled several times. These devices remove the PVC floor together with the adhesive layer and can also penetrate to the solid base layer of the subsoil.  

What else you should know before you remove your PVC floor

Usually there is already a floor covering under the PVC floor, which should be uncovered during the renovation work. For example, if you want to remove a PVC floor that was laid on tiles, you have to work very carefully so that you don't damage the tiles. 
If the PVC floor has been completely removed, there is usually still an adhesive layer. If you want to lay the new PVC floor on it, it is sufficient to roughly remove the adhesive residue and then sand it down with a single-disc machine. The adhesive residues can be removed very well with an electric spatula or with a hot-air gun, with which you can heat the adhesive residues. The adhesive can also be removed with a white spirit solution or denatured alcohol. Use this to dampen the glue residue, then scrub it off.
If you have successfully removed the PVC floor, it must not be disposed of with household waste. The old floor covering must be disposed of properly. Especially when the floor covering removed is an old PVC floor containing asbestos. You can dispose of the PVC waste at material yards.
At  Schaub und Sohn  you will not only receive valuable tips on how to easily remove your old floor covering, but also tips and advice on re-laying and why a click system can offer you so many advantages. Contact us without obligation. 

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