How do I remove linoleum floor adhesive from a cement slab?

I removed the top surface of the linoleum floor with a heavy duty scraper. Now I have to try and remove all of the adhesive and backing which was left behind. I am planning on installing porcelain stone tiles with radiant floor heaters. What would be the best way to get down to the bare cement slab so I can start with the smoothest surface possible? I tried some heavy duty chemicals and more scraping, but all it did was stink up the house and make me feel dizzy.How do I remove linoleum floor adhesive from a cement slab?
No matter what you do this is a nasty job. Chemicals will not help much and usually make things more gummy and difficult.


If you have been using a razor scraper so far it doesn't get much better.


Using a heat gun or even a hair dryer will soften the glue and make removing the chunks of old lino easier.The glue is easiest to remove when dry and can be cut off with a sharp scraper blade.


I usually end up with blisters on my blisters after a job like this, sorry.How do I remove linoleum floor adhesive from a cement slab?
Use a hot iron with lots of steam. It loosens the glue and makes the tiles come up easily without chipping and you don't have to you elbow grease.

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You can try your luck with an ice scraper - not the car kind, the metal kind with a long wooden handle. Sharpening the blade should work real nice. If not, I do believe they sell a special tool for this, but I never had to use one. Ask someone at the tile store, but a sharp ice scraper should do the trick!