Vinyl flooring—whether sheet vinyl, vinyl tile, or vinyl plank—can be simple to lift in small areas but extremely stubborn in large rooms or where heavy adhesive was used. Adhesive-backed vinyl often bonds tightly to the subfloor, making removal slow and physically demanding if you're relying on hand tools alone.
For small DIY areas, manual methods work just fine. But for larger rooms, tougher adhesives, and renovation timelines, a powered scraper like the Eddy Floor Scraper delivers the speed and smooth finish professionals expect.
Removing carpet shouldn’t be complicated—or exhausting. Whether you’re prepping a renovation, flipping a unit, or refreshing a commercial space, choosing the right method will save time, labour, and frustration. Here’s a simple breakdown of the most effective ways to remove carpet, along with when each method makes the most sense.
At Eddy Floor Tools, we believe in one thing: work smarter, not harder. That’s why we deliver the right flooring tools that are multi-purpose and can deliver the power you need with the versatility and compact portability that is required for easy transportation and successful maneuvering into tight or awkward spaces.
Ceramic tile is one of the toughest flooring types to remove — and there’s a reason. Tiles are rigid, heavy, and bonded with mortar or thinset designed to last decades. Removing them means breaking, prying, and scraping both the tile and what’s beneath it.
With the right tools, the job is totally manageable. The key is choosing the right method for the size of the project and the thickness of the mortar.
Linoleum removal can be one of the most stubborn flooring projects you’ll tackle. Because linoleum is typically fully glued to the subfloor, removal often means cutting, heating, scraping, and lifting aggressively bonded layers of material and backing.
For small spaces, hand tools will get you through it — slowly.
For larger rooms or heavy adhesive, a powered scraper is the only way to get clean, even results without exhausting your entire weekend (or your crew).
