How to Strip the Floor and Get It Done Fast

If your old linoleum or VCT tiles are looking yellowed and dingy, you really need to know how to strip the floor so you can bring back that original shine. It's one of those chores that nobody actually wants to do because, let's be honest, it's messy and a bit back-breaking. But if you've been layering wax on top of wax for years, you've probably noticed that the floor doesn't look clean anymore; it just looks like shiny dirt. To fix that, you have to get rid of every single layer of old finish before you even think about putting down a new coat. ...

May 7, 2026 · 6 min · Spuhler Cobian