Remove linoleum or vinyl flooring.
How to remove linoleum flooring from wood.
Remove the top layer of flooring material with a scraper or oscillating tool.
The old linoleum and adhesive paper can be removed from your wood floors however provided you take the time to get it all up.
Since it s easier to work with smaller strips it helps if you score the linoleum or vinyl with a razor knife into 12 wide strips.
Using a utility knife score the flooring into 6 12 strips.